Most people who had COVID-19 recover completely within a few weeks. But some people, even those who had mild versions of the disease, continue to experience symptoms after their initial recovery. These people sometimes describe themselves as “long haulers” and the conditions have been called post-COVID-19 syndrome or “long COVID-19.” These health issues are sometimes …. Read More
Before anything else, what is telemedicine? It is the practice of remote caring for patients when the provider and patient are not physically present with each other. Now, one of the main goals of telemedicine is to provide primary care services to patients and give them quicker and more efficient access to medical consultation. During …. Read More
Last May 8, 2021, The United Nations in the Philippines Resident Coordinator Gustavo Gonzales welcomed the delivery of more than 2 million doses of Astrazeneca vaccines from the COVAX facility, the international partnership that is established to ensure the equitable distribution of COVID-19 vaccines around the world. Even with the scarce global supply, the Philippines …. Read More
Do you have to be a doctor to open a medical practice? In the Philippines, you do not have to be a doctor to be a corporate owner, partner, or principal in a clinic, as long as the clinic is effectively controlled by accredited physicians. If you are planning on starting up a clinic, here …. Read More
We are now already in the third month of the year 2021. People have started to take notice on how important it is to maintain a healthy body after the virus struck last year. It is very important that we keep track of our health at all times and it is as much important to …. Read More
Sleep disorders are fairly common. Many people find it difficult to fall asleep or stay asleep at night, and this can have very bad effects on their health. Both mental and physical health can benefit from getting enough sleep. People who suffer from sleep disorders are kept up at night and have trouble getting a …. Read More
You may have heard about value-based health care one time or another. But do you understand what it is all about? What makes this type of health care different from the health care model that is being used in the Philippines now? This article will focus on what a value-based center is, and how it …. Read More
Valuing health is a task that is important but is often taken for granted. Getting to the optimal level for health can be difficult, especially for the breadwinner of the family. Having the right diet and a healthy lifestyle are just two of the ways where people can take care of their health. We have …. Read More
When you will be old, what do you plan to live your life? It will be a time when you will no longer have to go to work. The tress of daily tasks and deadlines will no longer apply to you. You will have all the time in the world to do your thing. You …. Read More
There are many positive things about the healthcare system in the country. For one thing, we do have a free healthcare system provided by the government. Under PhilHealth, all Filipinos will be entitled to receive healthcare services. There are many good quality hospitals in the country as well, with good quality facilities that are up …. Read More