The Truth About Detox Diets Two weeks ago, Filipinos all over the country celebrated Holy Week. As a predominantly Christian population, we observe the disciplines of fasting and abstinence, especially during the Lenten Season when Catholics reduce their food intake and abstain from what is good but not inherently sinful,…
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Thursday, 31 March 2022 07:09
April is Hemophilia Awareness Month
Written by Chiara Mae D. Cansino, BSN, RN
Around the world, 1,250,000 men have hemophilia, and about 1 million have Von Willebrand disease and other clotting disorders. In the Philippines, roughly 10,000 Filipinos suffer from this rare, inherited illness. As we celebrate World Hemophilia Day this April 17, 2022, let's look at its causes, types, signs and symptoms,…
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Monday, 11 October 2021 02:13
Mental Health: How to Help
Written by Stephanie Denise R. Alagadan, MD, DPPS
An article in Business World dated June 2021 stated that the Philippines ranked fifth out of 65 economies in a global optimism index, placing after India, Saudi Arabia, China and the United Arab Emirates. It has consistently ranked in the Top 5. However, depression and anxiety are on the riseĀ …
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Monday, 11 October 2021 00:40
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and PINK is everywhere!
Written by Stephanie Denise Alagadan, MD, DPPS
Breast Cancer is a disease arising in the lining cells (epithelium) of the ducts or lobules in the glandular tissue of the breast. Over time, cancer cells may invade the surrounding breast tissue, nearby lymph nodes, or to other organs in the body. If a woman dies from breast cancer,…
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Friday, 09 July 2021 07:48
JRBGH E-KONSULTA, BRIDGING THE GAP
Written by Dr. Sheena Lao-Reuyan, MD, DPCP
During this time of the COVID-19 pandemic, patients have been hesitant to visit their hospitals and clinics for fear of contracting the virus. This made a huge impact especially among the vulnerable population who are unable to visit their doctors. We created the JRBGH E-Konsulta out of this need to…
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