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Drugs for cardiovascular diseases are among the
top-selling products in the world--and yet only a small percentage of the
potential market is being reached. By Paul de Guzman. [More]
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Across the Atlantic
Dr. Roger Badillo looks into the differences between the American and
European guidelines in the management of hypertension. [More]
It Takes Two
Combination therapy has been shown to yield good results in the management of
hypertension, reports Dr. Roger Badillo. [More]
The Calcium Choice
Prof.
Alberto Zanchetti discusses the benefits of using calcium-channel blockers
in the management of hypertension. [More]
Good Strokes
A
support group for stroke patients can help their health and well-being--and
sometimes, their socioeconomic status as well. [More]
Checking Out
When do
we know that the many tests doctors make their patients undergo are just too
many? MIchelle Ciriacruz finds out. [More]
Can Fiber Fights Fats?
Dr.
Eugene Reyes discusses the studies that showed psyllium can help lower
cholesterol levels. [More]
Clarity and Commitment
Two major
trials show the effects of clopidogrel in saving MI patients. [More]
Controlling nocturnal GERD with
rabeprazole
Gastroenterology. Drs. Jose Sollano
and Jimmy Bautista discuss the role of raberprazole in controlling
nocturnal GERD.
[More]
Gastroprotection with rebamipide
Gastroenterology.
Dr. Tamara Matysiak-Budnik talks about the grastroprotective properties
of rebamipide.
[More]
First-line epilepsy treatment with
valproate
Neurology. Prof. Philippe Evrard
looks back on the clinical experience in epilepsy management with valproate.
[More]
Treating bipolar-disorder patients
saves lives
Psychiatry. Dr. Gary Sachs talks about why
treating bipolar patients can save lives.
[More]
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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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