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University of the Philippines National Institutes of Health
This is the goal of the new national guidelines for the treatment of non-severe forms of TB in children, adopted by the Department of Health (DOH) based on recommendations from the World Health ...
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Doctors Without Borders, Manila Health Department and UP Manila to implement shorter treatment for children with tuberculosis
Within four months, a child can complete a course of treatment for tuberculosis (TB), and be considered cured. This is the goal of the new national guidelines for the treatment of non-severe forms of ...
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National Rare Disease Week: Easing the pain of suffering in silence
For many Filipinos, receiving a medical diagnosis is supposed to provide clarity. But for those with rare diseases, it often ...
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Willie Ong completes chemotherapy sessions – wife
Doctor and vlogger Willie Ong, who is battling abdominal cancer, has completed six cycles of chemotherapy sessions, according ...
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Nutrition survey shows anemia problem in PH
Anemia remains a widespread health concern in the country, affecting millions across different age groups, according to the latest National Nutrition ...
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The National Institutes of Health Are Right to Slash University Bloat
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) give billions of dollars in grants annually to professors and researchers to support important medical research. But in recent years, more than one-fourth of ...
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UPDATE: Coalition of Groups Representing Tens of Millions of Patients Calls for Protection of the Nation's Vital Health Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A broad coalition of patient organizations today issued the following statement in response to cuts in staff, and research funding at federal agencies ...
Which agencies are being impacted by DOGE? Education Department, USAID, NIH and more
The Trump administration aims to bring "major reform" to the federal government by way of DOGE. Here are some of the impacted ...
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The country’s dengue problem
Dengue vaccines are safe, and they are one way of combatting the viral infection spread by mosquitoes, according to doctors ...
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Inaugural Eye Health Summit Empowers Public with Integrative Vision Care Insights from Leading Experts
The Eye Health Summit, a new global patient-centered event dedicated to integrative eye health, will take place May 1-7 as a free hybrid event. Hosted and produced by ophthalmologist Dr. Rudrani Banik ...
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National Institutes of Health cancel scientific meetings after Trump directives
Scientific researchers around the country are concerned after the National Institutes of Health canceled meetings this week with very little explanation. The move comes after federal health officials ...
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National Insitutes of Health funding cuts by Trump administration benefit no one | Opinion
NIH funding in Tennessee supports critical research on heart disease, stroke, cancer, dementia, Alzheimer's, and mental health conditions. On Feb. 7, the National Institutes of Health (NIH ...