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eHealth Forum features ICT innovations for better healthcare at NSTW 2014
The Philippine Council for Health Research and Development – Department of Science and Technology (PCHRD-DOST) and Department of…
ASEAN Network for Drugs pushes for collaborative innovations on traditional medicine
With the vision of advancing together as one community, delegates from the ASEAN member states convened on June 26 –…
PH’s traditional medicine thrives despite challenges
Representing the Philippines, Dr. Isidro C. Sia, the Director of Institute of Herbal Medicine, identified some of the country’s challenges…
How bee propolis may prevent tooth decay
Photo from wikipedia.org Researchers from the University of the Philippines College of Dentistry found that bee propolis, a brownish…
Experts identify a possible genetic marker for oral cavity cancer
A type of genetic variation (also known as genetic polymorphism) labeled as GSTP1 was found significantly common among patients with…
Malnutrition prevalent among cancer patients - study
Doctors advised to perform routine nutritional assessments among cancer patients after a study revealed 84% of cancer patients admitted for…
More Filipino patients do not understand doctor’s prescription, according to study
More than half (55%) of adult Filipino patients have difficulty understanding their doctor’s prescription, according to a study at the…
“Bayag-usa” plant shows anti-cancer properties, researchers confirm
Researchers eyed an endemic plant in the country named Blanco (Voacanga globosa), known as “bayag-usa” in Filipino, as a potential…
Retinopathy screening must include older, bigger premature babies: Pinoy doctors suggest
Photo from huffingtonpost.com Doctors from Metro Manila hospitals proposed to include in the retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) screening criteria…
Birthing clinics improve rural healthcare access, referrals, disease monitoring
Photo from De La Salle University Birthing clinics and health facilities, including those donated by Zuellig Family Foundation, are…
Maternal nutrition before conception may alter baby’s genes: study
A woman who aims to conceive must modify her diet, a new study published in the Journal of Nature Communications…
Psoriasis may indicate HIV infection, study says
Doctors were warned to be watchful of suspicious manifestation of skin diseases after a case study reported a 29-year old…
Proteins in urine may be used for prostate cancer detection, say Filipino scientists
A group of Filipino researchers discovered five distinct proteins in human urine that can be used to diagnose prostate cancer.…
Ginseng may prevent influenza A virus infection, study found
Ginseng, specifically the Panax ginseng or commonly known as the red Korean ginseng, showed potential beneficial effects in preventing flu…
Doctors abroad use locally developed software to computerize prescription
Doctors abroad now use software developed by a Davao doctor meant to replace handwritten prescriptions. Despite its success abroad, software…
What Pinoys should know about Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus
In September 2012, a virus resembling Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) was discovered in Jeddah Saudi Arabia. It was initially…
8th PNHRS Week to focus on health researches’ role in disaster, emergency health management
The Philippine National Health System (PNHRS) will be celebrating its 8th PNHRS week on 12-14 August, 2014 at Radisson Blu…
Gene-diet interaction influences colorectal cancer risk, study found
photograbbed from http://english.ahram.org.eg A person who carries a specific gene variant, and primarily consumes red and processed meats is…
Fast food products: more energy but low in fiber, study says
Photo from vector4u.com Researchers from University of the Philippines Diliman found that most of the commonly-consumed fast food products…
UP researchers develop software to monitor fast food diet
University of the Philippines Diliman (UPD) designed a software called “Fast Food Nutrient Comparison Program” to monitor fast food diet…
Anti-microbial resistant Salmonella detected in commercial swine
Photo from wired.com Consumers should be careful in buying meat and other meaty products as researchers detected anti-microbial resistant…
What you should know about Measles
In January this year, the Department of Health (DOH) alerted the public with several announcements of measles outbreak in several…
Pomegranate peel-whey powder mixture may enhance antioxidant properties of functional foods, study recommends
photo grabbed from http://www.seyeneco.com Not given much attention and recognized only as a minor crop in the Philippines, the…
Human adenovirus, a potential cause of severe fatal pneumonia in babies
Filipino and Japanese researchers detected human adenovirus (HAdV) serotype 7, a virus causing acute lower respiratory infection, among young infants…
Researchers identify inexpensive, ‘no-drug’ therapies for dementia patients
Dr. Encarnita Raya-Ampil at PCHRD 32nd Anniversary In taking care of people with dementia, family members and workers in…
Mango leaf extract promotes wound healing, study found
photo grabbed from www. flickr.com Known as treatment for diabetes, chronic lung diseases, asthma and colds, the leaves of…
Moringa potential ingredient for mouthwash, toothpaste
photo grabbed from www.bubblenews.com Researchers from Our Lady of Fatima University discovered the latest benefit of Moringa, locally known…
DOST, COHRED sign agreement for Philippine hosting of Global Forum 2015 in Manila
Secretary Mario G. Montejo of Department of Science and Technology (left) and Prof. Carel IJsselmuiden of Council on Health…
PCHRD Scholar Society to empower health R&D in PH
“Our vision is to become the powerhouse of health research in the country,” said Dr. Josefina P. Tuazon, President of…
Lessons from Yolanda: 4 ways to improve the retrieval and identification of bodies in disasters
Forensic expert from the University of the Philippines Manila, Dr. Racquel Fortun, recommended ways to improve the retrieval and identification…
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