Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) is a new strain that has become a global problem. Fear of contracting the disease has caused panic buying all around the world. Local stores are running out of toilet paper, hand sanitizers, rubbing alcohol, and face masks for coronavirus prevention. With stocks running out, read on to learn about alternatives on […]
What is Fecalysis Fecalysis, or a stool exam, is a series of tests conducted on a stool sample. This procedure detects bacteria and parasites that are causative agents of diseases. Aside from detecting living organisms, a fecalysis test can also detect substances such as blood, bile, or sugar, which are not normally found in the […]
Elevated blood sugar level is a lifestyle-related condition whose incidence is increasing at an alarming rate. In events of suspecting this abnormality, physicians immediately order an FBS Test (fasting blood sugar) for confirmation. Increased sugar level in the blood is a result of a defect in our endocrine system, specifically the pancreas. The pancreas is […]
Dengue has been one of the most feared viral diseases in the Philippines. It has caused thousands of hospitalizations and hundreds of deaths every year, especially during the rainy season. This disease spreads fast through mosquito bites. And sometimes, they may be mistaken for flu. In severe cases, this disease might lead to shock and […]
Leptospirosis is a disease one can easily get most commonly when walking through floods. And yes you can die from it – and die fast. Many have died after just a few days after getting infected. When Leptospirosis has claimed 99 lives in the first 6 months of 2018 as per the Department of Health, […]
Goiter can post tremendous complications to health, even death, if left untreated. Untreated goiter can develop into a cancerous mass which in turn can cause death. Goiter or hypothyroidism first appeared in history during the Tang Dynasty. Chinese physicians treated patients by feeding them with iodine-rich thyroid glands of animals, especially sheep and pigs. In […]
What is Amoebiasis? Amoebiasis is a parasitic infection that targets the intestines of the body. It can affect humans in any age group. The infection is most prevalent in developing countries and areas with poor sanitation or lack of food and water hygiene. Majority of infected people show no symptoms. Unfortunately for other patients, the […]