Capitol Medical Center
Founded by Dr. Thelma Navarrete-Clemente, Mr. Luis C. Clemente and a handful of her contemporaries in the medical profession.
Commonwealth Hospital and Medical Center
Founded on October 7, 2009, Health Global International, Inc. Doing business under the name and style of Commonwealth Hospital and Medical Center was made a reality by the collective efforts of the founders of Health Global International, Inc., whose principal objective is to operate a facility with utmost competence while attending to the growing demand for quality medical and health care needs of the residents of Quezon City and surrounding areas.
F.E.U. - Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation Medical Center
The Institute of Medicine, in fact, was an idea conceived as early as the incorporation of Far Eastern University in 1934. Dr. Nicanor Reyes, Sr., founder and first president of FEU, dreamt of an Institute of Medicine in line with his vision of building up FEU, already a pioneer in progressive non-sectarian education, into a school dedicated to help in nation-building in as many areas of service as possible.
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Gallbladder disease refers to any case of inflammation, infection, or blockage of the gallbladder, including gallbladder stones. Learn more about it here.
Gallstones are hard particles that are made from either calcium bilirubinate or cholesterol, which form in the gallbladder. Gallstones vary in size as some may be tiny or large (similar to the size of golf balls). Moreover, the gallstones that form in the gallbladder can either be one big chunk or hundreds of small particles. […]
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When it comes to gallbladder polyps vs gallstones, are there differences between these two conditions? Read on. The Role of Bile in the Digestive System Bile is one of the bodily fluids that assist in the process of digestion and it is made through the human biliary system. The human biliary system is a group of organs […]
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Having gallbladder stones or gallstones can cause serious pain and discomfort. If left untreated, it can lead to serious damage in the gallbladder, and can even spread infection throughout the body. This is why knowing the symptoms of gallstones, what causes it, its risk factors, and gallbladder stones treatment is important. What are gallbladder stones?Gallbladder stones […]
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Gallstones are small “stones” that form in the gallbladder that can cause pain and inflammation. Usually, gallstones treatment involves either surgery, or medication to break up the stones. But are there any natural forms of treatment that can remove gallstones naturally in 24 hours? Medical Gallstones Treatments Gallstones usually don’t show any symptoms, nor cause any problems. However, […]
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Gallstones are “stones” or a buildup of minerals that develop in the gallbladder. Having gallstones causes severe pain and discomfort because these stones can block the bile duct and cause swelling and inflammation. But how exactly do these stones develop in the gallbladder, and who are most at risk for this illness? Gallstones Causes: Why Do People […]
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Gallbladder removal, or cholecystectomy, is a surgical procedure wherein a surgeon removes the gallbladder. This procedure is also fairly common, and in terms of the risk involved, it has very few complications. Learning more about a cholecystectomy can help give you peace of mind and allow you to prepare for the procedure, should you need […]
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Filipinos know gallbladder stones or gallstones as “bato sa apdo.” When a person experiences the signs and symptoms of gallbladder stones, they must go to the doctor to have it treated. On the other hand, if they are asymptomatic, removing the stones may not be necessary. What Is the Gallbladder? Before we discuss the signs and symptoms […]
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What is Gallbladder Disease?Your gallbladder plays an important role when it comes to digestion. It’s primary function is to store bile produced by the liver that aids with breaking down fatty food in the small intestine. If the gallbladder gets affected by illnesses such as chronic gallbladder disease, it can cause problems with digestion. Here are […]
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