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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Tuberculosis (TB) is a potentially life-threatening condition that can be transmitted through the air. TB has various types—the most common of which affects the lungs. Learn how to prevent and manage pulmonary TB, here.
A TB blood test shows if you have tuberculosis (TB). This test is most commonly called Interferon Gamma Release Assay (IGRA). Tuberculosis is a very contagious bacterial infection that is an air-borne disease spread through respiratory droplets. It is possible that you may have inactive (latent) TB and not experience symptoms. Or you may have active […]
Fact Checked by • Sep 26, 2021
Discover more Tuberculosis Topics
Tuberculosis can happen to anyone. So it’s best to know TB prevention strategies to protect ourselves and our loved ones. In the year 2010, tuberculosis was identified as one of the leading causes of death in the Philippines. By 2017, the disease claimed 1.6 million lives. Of this number, 25,000 people were Filipinos. It’s important to know […]
Fact Checked by • Jun 30, 2021
Tuberculosis is an illness that we may hear about often. And though prevalent, tuberculosis can be treated and preventable. It is crucial that we learn the symptoms and how to prevent contracting the disease. Here is a quick rundown of what you need to know about tuberculosis and the tuberculosis causes to avoid. 6 Common Questions […]
Medically reviewed by • Dec 04, 2020
Tuberculosis is a bacterial infection caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. In the Philippines, it’s most known to affect the lungs (pulmonary TB), but the bacteria can also infect the other organs of the body (extra-pulmonary TB). In case you or someone close to you developed pulmonary TB, here’s what you need to know about tuberculosis treatment […]
Fact Checked by • Nov 25, 2020
Tuberculosis, commonly known as TB, is a bacterial infection that can spread through the lymph nodes and bloodstream to any organ in your body. TB is most often found in the lungs, lungs, as a person gets infected with TB through inhalation of aerosol droplets containing the mycobacteria. How does tuberculosis spread? TB spreads from person […]
Medically reviewed by • Aug 29, 2020
What are the most prevalent types of tuberculosis in the Philippines? Tuberculosis, or TB for short, is an airborne bacterial disease that attacks the respiratory system, particularly the lungs. It is transmitted from human to human, when a person with tuberculosis coughs, sneezes, or talks to other people without proper protection. Tuberculosis can be fatal in some […]
Fact Checked by • Aug 01, 2020
In the 18th and 19th century, pulmonary tuberculosis had widely spread across North America and Europe. After the discovery of antibiotics and the improved standards of living of the general population, this disease became treatable. In time, the spread of tuberculosis was controlled. But according to the World Health Organization (WHO), tuberculosis remains the world’s top […]
Fact Checked by • Jul 13, 2020
Pulmonary tuberculosis is a type of tuberculosis that is caused by a bacteria called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It is contagious and easily transfers from one person to another. Infection can occur when an infected person coughs, sneezes, laughs or sings and another person comes into contact with the air exhaled from these activities. Pulmonary tuberculosis, often called […]
Medically reviewed by • Oct 22, 2020
TypesEvery year, over 1.5 million people die because of tuberculosis. In 2018 alone, roughly 10 million people worldwide were diagnosed with this disease. Tuberculosis is also second only to HIV as the leading cause of deaths by an infection. But what is tuberculosis, and why is it so infectious? How do people get infected, and what […]
Medically reviewed by • Nov 09, 2021
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