Cancer preparedness of Asia-Pacific countries
By Teodoro B. Padilla
With more patients in need of help to access treatments, advocates welcome the recent announcement of the Department of Health (DoH) that it would allocate at least a P700-million annual budget to the cancer assistance fund.
Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine reduces transmission after one dose -UK study
By Kate Kelland
LONDON - A single dose of Pfizer and BioNtech's COVID-19 vaccine cuts the number of asymptomatic infections and could significantly reduce the risk of...
Singapore’s first Chinese COVID-19 vaccines arrive ahead of approval
SINGAPORE — Singapore received its first batch of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine made by China’s Sinovac Biotech on Tuesday, its health ministry...
Common COVID-19 vaccine concerns: Fact or fiction?
CAN immunocompromised individuals get the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine? Can those previously affected by the virus still benefit from it? These questions and other common COVID-19 vaccine-related concerns were addressed at a Feb. 23 health forum organized by the Philippine College of Physicians and the Philippine Society for Microbiology and Infectious Diseases.
Mobile app delivers on-demand hospital services
ZENNYA HEALTH, a healthcare services startup, expanded its mobile medical app which now provides access to wellness providers, nurses, and doctors, as well as electronic medical records. It provides last-mile medical logistics that enable the delivery of hospital and wellness center services in the home or office.
AC Health partners with Sanofi Philippines for better treatment programs
AYALA HEALTHCARE Holdings, Inc. (AC Health) has entered a partnership with Sanofi Philippines to provide Filipinos with better healthcare treatment, especially for those with lifestyle diseases.
No one is safe unless everyone is safe
By Teodoro B. Padilla
The strength of pharmaceutical research and development, and unprecedented global collaborations are leading to the fastest rollout of vaccines in history.
COVID-19 vaccination: What we can learn from the great polio vaccine heist of 1959
We find ourselves at a precarious time in global health. Many people are anxiously awaiting their turn to receive a vaccine for COVID-19, yet...
Amid the pandemic, the importance of family and faith
Family and community ties and faith will get Filipinos through the pandemic, according to panelists at a virtual conference on cultivating a culture of well-being.
AstraZeneca receives FDA approval for drug that reduces mortality risk and hospitalization in heart...
Dapagliflozin has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat heart failure in adults with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) in the...
‘Your heart, your choice’
CAN a broken heart develop into heart disease? “It’s related to stress. Stress can lead to unhealthy habits such as overeating, and overeating can lead to diabetes,” said Dr. Iris M. Garcia, a cardiologist from the Philippine Heart Center, during a recent forum organized by the Philippine College of Physicians and the Philippine Heart Association.
Navigating cancer with patients
By Teodoro B. Padilla
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has resulted in many patients deferring regular checkups and treatment sessions with their doctor. These interruptions in healthcare have been affecting the health and quality of life of our cancer patients.