St. Luke’s completes 300th minimally invasive procedure for aortic stenosis
People with severe aortic stenosis, a condition where the heart’s aortic valve narrows and restricts blood flow, can already undergo a less invasive and...
Free kidney testing aims to curb rising CKD cases
Local drugstore chain Mercury Drug Corp., in partnership with AstraZeneca and Diabetes Philippines, said on Wednesday that it aims to delay the “end cases”...
Clinical trials are the cornerstone of medical progress
By Teodoro B. Padilla
In 1747, Scottish physician Dr. James Lind conducted an experiment aboard a British naval vessel to find a cure for scurvy, then a devastating...
Innovative approaches needed for vision care
By Teodoro B. Padilla
Vision impairment occurs when an eye condition affects the visual system and compromises sight. While many people assume that losing vision is simply part...
Timely diagnosis is key to managing hypothyroidism
By Teodoro B. Padilla
One in every 40 Filipino adults may have hypothyroidism — most without knowing it. This finding from the Philippine Thyroid Diseases Study by the...
Firework-related injuries reach 28, says DOH
Firework-related injuries were reported in a total of 28 cases from Dec. 21 to 25, according to the Department of Health (DOH).
In a Christmas...
Protecting children’s health and future through immunization
By Teodoro B. Padilla
A child’s early years are full of “firsts”: first breath, first steps, first day in school. They should also include the first line of...
Abbott shares strategies for a diabetes-friendly holiday
Global healthcare company Abbott shared several strategies to help people with diabetes enjoy holiday feasts while keeping their sugar intake in check.
In a statement...
Expert eyes rising demand for fertility clinics in PHL
The growing demand for the In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) procedure in the Philippines is mirroring the shifting broader global socio-demographic trends, according to an...
P68.9 billion lost annually due to poor mental health in the workforce according to workplace mental health service provider
The Philippine economy is losing about P68.9 billion annually as poor mental health continues to weigh on workforce productivity, according to findings presented at...
Filipinos with multiple myeloma deserve a more holistic healthcare system
By Teodoro B. Padilla
Every year, an estimated 932 Filipinos are diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a cancer of the blood that develops in plasma cells found in the...
Philippine lawmakers urged to institutionalize telepsychiatry services for OFWs
Philippine lawmakers were urged to pass a measure that would institutionalize the delivery of telepsychiatry services for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), a group of...