(Last of two parts) As we usher in the new year, I remember Mang Sandro, whom we met while vacationing...
This week, I had to advise a couple of patients with longstanding heart problems to be confined for observation because...
Two weekends ago, my 52-year-old overweight, diabetic patient called me up frantically early in the morning and told me that...
Are we getting restless and careless with our stance against the new coronavirus disease (COVID-19)? After more than six months...
Most hospitals in Metro Manila are fully occupied these days, and I think it’s because of suspected dengue cases. In...
We have an aging global population, and the Philippines is no exception. Thanks to modern medicine
Things are looking better for diabetic patients, whose risk of developing cardiovascular complications and dying from heart-related causes is much higher than people who are not diabetics.
Blood pressure (BP) appears to be highest on Saturdays, compared to other days of the week. This is probably due to TGIF (Thank God, it’s Friday) activities after a busy work week.
The Philippines has hosted many international-grade medical congresses in the past, treating delegates from all corners of the globe, not only to world-class scientific presentations, but with fond memories of their local experiences.
A few months ago, we wrote about the potential adverse health and other side effects of having a tattoo (“Why having a tattoo might not be the coolest idea,” PDI, July 11, 2017). But after no less than President Duterte displayed a rose tattoo on his arm, I figure there would be a beeline to tattoo parlors.