Pimentel allocates P1-M medical aid fund through Zambo hospital
May 14, 2012 10:54 pm· Leave a Comment
ZAMBOANGA CITY, May 14 -– Sen. Aquilino Pimentel, III has allocated P1 million from his Priority Assistance Development Fund for medical assistance to poor patients from this city and nearby provinces.
Scientists make groundbreaking discovery Of mutation causing genetic disorder in humans
May 14, 2012 10:54 pm· Leave a Comment
By Tengku Noor Shamsiah Tengku Abdullah
SINGAPORE, May 14 — Scientists at A*STAR's Institute of Medical Biology (IMB), in collaboration with doctors and scientists in Jordan, Turkey, Switzerland and USA, have identified the genetic cause of a birth defect known as Hamamy syndrome.
Malnutrition remains challenge to Indonesian children's health: reports
May 14, 2012 10:54 pm· Leave a Comment
JAKARTA, May 14 – A report recently publicized by an international children health campaigner agency said child health in Indonesia remains a major challenge, largely because of malnutrition, although maternal health is improving, local media reported Monday.
Scientists uncover potential treatment for painful side effect of diabetes
May 14, 2012 10:54 pm· Leave a Comment
LONDON, May 14 — An international team of scientists reported on Sunday in the journal Nature Medicine that they have a deeper understanding of why diabetics suffer from increased pain and temperature sensitivity, which may lead to new treatment for those side effects of diabetes.
Maguindanao govt has 43 medical missions
May 14, 2012 10:54 pm· Leave a Comment
BULUAN, Maguindanao, May 14 – A total of 43 medical missions that benefited more than 24,000 people were organized in Maguindanao province spreading 36 municipalities since June 2010.
Protein highlights 'ideal mechanism' for new therapies to fight obesity : study
May 14, 2012 10:54 pm· Leave a Comment
LONDON, May 14 – British scientists have identified a protein that could enhance the burning of fat, providing an "ideal mechanism" for development of new therapies to fight obesity.
Noise barrage vs dengue epidemic in Zamboanga set Monday
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ZAMBOANGA CITY, May 13 — The City Health Office (CHO) will spearhead Monday a noise barrage and motorcade in the city’s thoroughfares and national highways against the disease- dengue – that has reached outbreak or epidemic level in the city.
Zambo pushes for old Philhealth sharing scheme
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ZAMBOANGA CITY, May 13 — City Mayor Celso Lobregat strongly bats for the retention of the old Philhealth sponsorship policy to ensure that the city’s over 30,000 beneficiaries of the health insurance program can continuously avail of the coverage.
1,235 Chinese die of infectious diseases in April
May 9, 2012 10:01 pm· Leave a Comment
BEIJING, May 9 — A total 692,625 infectious disease cases were reported on the Chinese mainland in April, with 1,235 deaths attributed to the infections, the Ministry of Health said Wednesday.
Malaysian prince renews anti-dengue drive in PHL
May 9, 2012 10:01 pm· 1 Comment
MANILA, May 9 – Malaysian Prince Tunku Naquiyuddin Ja'Afar returned to the Philippines to renew his commitment to the global anti-dengue drive.