You're probably familiar, or at least have heard of blood types or blood compatibility. Why do people have different blood types, and why is it so important to be given the right one? Read on to learn the answers to these questions, the blood compatibility chart, and more. Why do we have different blood types? Before we […]

You’re silently doing your chores when you notice it: a purplish patch on your arm. Oddly enough, you don’t remember getting hurt in that area. Looking closely, it seems like you bruise more easily than other people, and it’s now worrying you. What causes easy bruising, and when should you seek medical help for it? […]

Changing an accent is not an easy thing to do. In many cases, even after a person masters a second language, their accent still seeps through. So, when an Australian woman started speaking with an Irish accent after tonsil surgery, people could not help but react with awe. After all, the woman had never been […]

What is a Subtotal Thyroidectomy? A subtotal thyroidectomy is the surgical process of removing the most grievously affected section of a thyroid gland. However, it aims to leave behind a portion of the least affected section. Doctors recommend this procedure for patients with Graves’ Disease, an autoimmune disease characterized by an overactive thyroid. It is also […]

Are you worried that you or someone you know could have thyroid disease? Thyroid disease symptoms may easily be mistaken for indicators of other conditions. How do you know when  there is something you should get tested for? What is thyroid disease? A butterfly-shaped gland, called the thyroid, is located at the bottom of your neck. This […]

What is Amputation? What are Amputation Causes? Amputation is the removal of a specific part of a limb from surgery, injury, or disease. Doctors consider this a major surgery. Surgeons will perform the procedure while the patient is under general or epidural anesthesia. What are amputation causes, or reasons for amputation? This procedure is sometimes needed […]

On Sunday morning, May 16, a fire broke out in an operating room of the 3rd floor of the Philippine General Hospital (PGH). Because of this, hospital staff had to evacuate patients in the surrounding areas, including 35 newborn babies, including a newborn who recently underwent heart surgery1. PGH fire cause still unknown In a Facebook post, […]

MANILA, Philippines – On May 10, following the recommendation of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council, President Duterte signed Proclamation No. 1143. The order places the whole country under a state of calamity for one year due to the African swine fever crisis¹. Is this another threat to public health? Background on the ASF issue […]

What is Lupus? Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease that occurs when the body’s immune system attacks your own healthy and normal tissues and organs. This can also cause inflammation and pain that can affect different parts of the body including the skin, kidneys, joints, lungs, brain, blood cells, and the heart. The inflammation caused does not […]

What is Liposuction? Liposuction is a type of cosmetic surgery wherein excess body fat is removed from certain areas in the body to improve contour and proportion. While the procedure may remove excess fat, it is not a weight-loss procedure nor is it a substitute for a weight loss diet and regular exercise. Liposuction is ideal for […]