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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Kidney disease results in the gradual loss of kidney function over time. Learn how it affects your health and what you can do about it here.
Protein is one of the primary components of blood and forms an essential part of cells and tissues. Protein can be classified into two groups - albumin and globulin. Albumin prevents leakage of fluid from blood vessels, while globulin helps in boosting the immune system. These two classes of protein, along with the total composition […]
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The beauty queen opens up about how she manages her disorder and her hope for CKD treatment in the Philippines. Kai Magsanoc: Hi, everyone! Welcome to #CoffeeWithKai here on HelloDoctor.com.ph. My name is Kai Magsanoc, editor-in-chief of Hello Doctor here in the Philippines. With me today is someone who is really very special to me. I met […]
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Kidneys are important organs that help to flush out waste from the body. It also does the important function of filtering blood before sending it to the heart. Other important functions of the bean-shaped organs include purifying minerals from the blood, regulating fluid balance, and flushing out toxic substances from the body. The organs are located […]
Fact Checked by • Jun 30, 2021
Hyperkalemia is a condition wherein a person has too much potassium in their system. Potassium is essential to the body. It is needed for the body to function properly, especially in the cardiovascular and nervous systems. However, too much potassium can be life-threatening and can cause serious medical problems such as abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias). Normally, […]
Fact Checked by • May 07, 2021
Dialysis is a treatment that helps your kidneys when they are unable to function well. Your kidneys normally filter the wastes and extra fluids in your blood. If you or someone close to you is in need of this procedure, it is essential to know everything you need about it. Read on to learn more […]
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What is Caffeine? Caffeine is a natural drug found in many plants, but many companies can also produce it artificially. Science considers caffeine as a drug because it tends to stimulate the nervous system and stresses the kidney. This drug is used for different beverages, food, and supplements. The caffeine included in every beverage varies depending on […]
Medically reviewed by • Aug 17, 2021
Ano po ang sintomas ng kidney failure or pagkasira ng kidney? It depends on the severity of the condition, what’s causing it and how fast the kidney is deteriorating. Kidney failure can either be acute which means it happened suddenly or chronic which means it has been occurring for a while. Kidney failure, also known […]
Medically reviewed by • Aug 18, 2021
Kidneys deserve more recognition. Some people would recommend going on a detox diet when asked about how to cleanse out toxins from the body. The truth is, there is very little evidence to show that these diets actually work. Instead, evidence shows that detox diets can actually result in vitamin and mineral deficiencies. The truth […]
Medically reviewed by • Aug 18, 2021
Creatinine is a waste substance created by your muscles during the breakdown of creatine. Your arteries carry the substance to your kidneys. The organ then flushes it out via urine. However, if your kidneys are not functioning properly, it might make it difficult to flush it out. This causes its accumulation in your blood. If […]
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Our kidneys do a lot to keep our system running clean and efficiently. But what exactly does it do and how do we take care of it? What foods are good for kidney? Read on to find out and other tips. What Does the Kidney Do? Before we get into foods good for kidney, let’s first take […]
Fact Checked by • Apr 04, 2021
Do you feel pain coming from your kidneys? They might be kidney stones. Read on to find out what they are exactly and how they can be treated as well as common sintomas ng kidney stones. https://wp.hellodoctor.com.ph/urological-health/kidney-disease/risk-factors-for-kidney-stones/ What are Kidney Stones? Our kidneys are responsible for filtering the waste and toxins from our blood and fluids, helping expel […]
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