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.
Philippine Heart Center
The Philippine Heart Center is the leader in upholding the highest standards of cardiovascular care, a self-reliant institution responsive to the health needs of the Filipino people by 2022.
Friendly Care Clinic
FriendlyCare was founded based on extensive research studies and statistics facilitated by USAID during its conception stage. It is designed to serve the unmet needs of the market lodged in between the expensive private health care services and crowded public health facilities with focus on reproductive health including family planning.
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The body can lose too much bone and become weak and brittle. This makes one vulnerable to falls and fractures. Learn more about osteoporosis here.
Senile osteoporosis is one of the most common bone ailments among the elderly. Read on to learn what its symptoms are, its causes, treatment, and how to prevent it from happening. What is senile osteoporosis? Senile osteoporosis is osteoporosis that affects a person in their old age. What happens is that as a person grows older, the […]
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Osteoporosis, which means “porous bones,” is a condition wherein you have less bone mass and decreased strength. People with osteoporosis might not have any signs and symptoms initially; diagnosis often happens when they experience sudden and unexpected painful fractures. What are the different osteoporosis treatment options available for patients? Find out here. Besides treating fractures whenever […]
Medically reviewed by • Jul 18
Chances are, you are familiar with osteoporosis, a condition where bones lose their density and strength, making them more vulnerable to fractures. However, have you heard about a closely related condition called osteopenia? Here’s what you need to know about osteopenia vs. osteoporosis. Bone Density Test and T-Scores To fully appreciate the topic, osteopenia vs. osteoporosis, you […]
Medically reviewed by • Jul 18
Growing up, we learned that drinking milk, which contains calcium, is good for bone health. But in adulthood, we often swap milk for coffee and forget about the importance of strong bones — until the doctor tells us we are at risk of osteoporosis or we experience joint aches. This is why consuming food that […]
Medically reviewed by • Jul 18
Osteoporosis is a condition characterized by bone loss that occurs over time. It typically starts at the age of 30 and is more common among women, especially during menopause. While osteoporosis is not life-threatening, it is said to be a serious and “silent disease,” because osteoporosis symptoms are not readily perceivable until you get a […]
Medically reviewed by • Jul 18
What Is Osteoporosis?Osteoporosis is a Latin word that means “porous bone,” which is an accurate description of what happens to the bones of people with osteoporosis. People with osteoporosis have low bone mass, and the structures of their bone deteriorate over time. Their bones can easily break, and a fall can cause serious damage. At a […]
Medically reviewed by • Jun 03, 2021
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