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When Waiting Can Be Dangerous

One of the most common statements physicians hear in emergency rooms is: “Akala ko mawawala lang.” (I thought it will just go away.) It is understandable.

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ACUTE ABDOMEN

When Abdominal Pain Becomes a Medical Emergency A guide to recognizing dangerous abdominal symptoms before it is too late Nearly everyone experiences abdominal pain at

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Philippine Health Policy Watch

By the H&L Editorial Team Executive Snapshot The past week marked a significant transition from healthcare policy expansion toward benefit utilization, legal accountability, and operational delivery.

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WHEN MEMORIES FADE

Dementia: The Coming Philippine Brain Health Crisis Every Filipino family treasures memories—the stories told at reunions, the birthdays remembered, the faces of loved ones recognized

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Cape Fear: Strategies for overcoming your deepest fears
By Henrylito D. Tacio  “I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer… I will face my fear....
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When the Body Forgets Itself
“The greatest achievement of the immune system is not that it knows how to fight. It is that it knows...
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WHEN THE BODY TURNS AGAINST ITSELF
Why Autoimmune Diseases Seem to Be Increasing Among FilipinosAn evidence-based guide to one of medicine’s...
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The Sunset He Almost Photographed
Never before have we captured so many moments. Yet many of us quietly wonder why life feels as though...
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WHEN A VITAL WITNESS IS DISCREDITED, THE SEARCH FOR TRUTH IS PUT AT RISK
By Dr. Tony Leachon  We filed a Petition for Certiorari with an application for a Temporary...
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Health on Its Knees: Fighting for Our People’s Dignity
By Dr. Tony Leachon  Public health is the lifeblood of a nation. It is the foundation upon...
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Gratitude: How can you say thanks? 
By Henrylito D. Tacio  “God gave you a gift of 86,400 seconds today. Have you used one to say,...
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Choosing Wisdom Over Fear
COVID-19 has taught medicine many lessons. Perhaps the most important is that fear and complacency are...
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IS COVID-19 STAGING A COMEBACK?
What the Latest Evidence Tells Us—and Why Calm, Evidence-Based Vigilance Still Matters For many...
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A Journey of Recovery: A Real-Life Testimony from Serene Mountain Crest Homecare
By: Princess Lhean Yape-Arriola At Serene Mountain Crest Homecare, we witness many inspiring journeys....