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Too Much Drama Already in Asian Telenovelas

Sometimes, rumors or faulty reporting can spread faster than infections.

   Deedee Sta. Cruz-Espina reports on how outbreaks of infections should be managed--no fuss--and how they should be reported--no drama. [More]

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Feeling Defensive

Latest report shows that pathogens may be fighting back by simply being "on the defensive". [More]

For Adults Also

Be as children are, explains Dr. Elenore Uy, as she writes about the importance of vaccination for adults. [More]

Fungus Attack

How something so common can transform into a monster. By Michelle Ciriacruz. [More]

Coping with Survival

What is worse: a huge mortality from AIDS or a huge population of AIDS survivors? Jin Paul de Guzman presents us a uniquely Thai dilemma. [More]

Specialty Highlights

Treatment of nocturnal laryngopharyngeal reflux

Gastroenterology. Combine ppi and H2-RA to treat nocturnal laryngophareangal reflux, says a gastroenterologist from Japan. [More]

Iressa benefits Asians more than Caucasians

Oncology. How come lung-cancer drug Iressa works better among Asian's than Caucasians? [More]

 

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WET, WILD, and WEAK

More than assisting in the delivery of babies, midwives have the responsibility to improve the health of the people of the community, particularly mothers and children. And during the rainy season, children are particularly prone to suffering from diseases that can be traced to water quality. Diarrhea and leptospirosis are just two of these problems—and we all need to exert the effort to protect kids from water-borne diseases.

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