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The Philippines’ Education & Health Ministries Initiate Health Program For Safety & Health of Filipino Children
Learn how OK sa DepEd addresses malnutrition, providing health services to teachers and learners, aligning with the Universal Health Care Act. iscover the transformative collaboration between the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Department of Health (DOH) with the launch of ‘Oplan Kalusugan’ (OK) and ‘Healthy Learning Institutions’ (HLIs) at Quirino High School
Crooked knees? It could be X-Linked Hypophosphatemia (XLH)
In a groundbreaking move, the Asia-Pacific region has introduced its first set of guidelines dedicated to managing X-Linked Hypophosphatemia (XLH), a rare genetic disorder affecting
Understanding Bartholin’s Cysts: Essential Insights
Explore the essential facts about Bartholin’s cysts, from causes and symptoms to treatment and prevention, in this insightful article.
Pioneering Whole-Eye and Partial Face Transplant Offers New Hope
NYU Langone Health achieves historic medical milestone with the world’s first whole-eye and partial face transplant.
Hilleman Laboratories Launch $20m Vaccine Facility in Singapore
In a notable development for the healthcare sector, Hilleman Laboratories has inaugurated a US$20 million vaccine production facility in Singapore. This facility, located at Depot Road, is poised to play a crucial role in manufacturing and developing vaccines and biologics.
Weekly Asian Medical News Bulletin – 10 November 2023
Vietnam’s Ministry of Health reports a total of 56 monkeypox cases as of October 31, with one death linked to immunosuppression. Ho Chi Minh City has the majority with 46 cases, and other cases are spread across several provinces. The median age of patients is 32. Most are male and many are co-infected with HIV or other sexually transmitted diseases.
Pancreatic Cancer Alert: Are You Ignoring These Red Flags?
A pancreatic tumour is an abnormal growth within the pancreas. This abnormal growth can be broadly classified into cystic tumour and solid tumour. Pancreatic cystic tumour, which contains mucin (sticky material), has the potential to turn into cancer.
Ventilator Conundrum: Malaysian Medical Association(MMA) Seeks Valid Explanation for 104 Faulty Ventilators
Meta-description The Malaysian Medical Association calls for accountability regarding 104 faulty ventilators bought from China via Pharmaniaga without proper documentation.
Fake News Report Used to Sell Unregistered ‘Eye Supplement’ in the Philippines
A Philippine medical program advertised an eye supplement that claims to heal eye illnesses, but medical experts say otherwise. A video of the now defunct medical program called “Salamat, Dok” (lit., “Thanks, Doc.) released a segment online that showcases an eye supplement titled ‘Double Care Eye Brain’. It claims to be based on a testimony by a 61-year-old woman.
Understanding Hydroceles: The Watery Woe of Many Men
A hydrocele is a collection of fluid inside the scrotum of a male. This fluid surrounds the testis and is contained within a lining called tunica vaginalis.
Do We Really Need Our Gallbladder?
The gallbladder, a small, pear-shaped organ beneath the liver, plays a crucial role in our digestive system. However, its health is often overlooked until discomfort and illness strike. In the second part of this series, we look at the diagnosis, treatment and prevention measures of gallbladder conditions with Dr Lee Ser Yee. Dr. Lee Ser Yee specialises in Hepatopancreatobiliary surgery (HPB), Liver transplantation, and minimally invasive Surgery (MIS). His area of expertise lies in minimally surgery to treat liver, gallbladder and pancreas diseases.
Advanced-Stage Breast Cancer Diagnoses Account for 65% of Breast Cancer Cases in the Philippines
Approximately 65% of breast cancer instances in the Philippines are identified in the advanced or late stages due to insufficient treatment and delayed detection. Among Filipinos, the five-year relative survival rate for breast cancer is a mere 44.4%. The Philippine Cancer Society highlighted that breast cancer is the leading cancer in terms of both new cases and fatalities, not only in the local context but also on a global scale. The statistics reveal 27,163 new cases annually, resulting in 9,906 deaths each year for both genders.
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