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Concern Over Obesity's Impact on Kids
The rapid economic and epidemiological transition that much of Asia experienced
in the past 20 years is largely to blame for the rising number of overweight and
obese people in the region, according to Dr. Tim Gill, regional coordinator for
Asia-Pacific of the International Obesity Taskforce (IOTF).
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Rehab Is Third Phase of Medicine -PARM
We feel that rehabilitation medicine is actually the third phase of medicine,"
says Dr. Arnel Malaya, president of the Philippine Academy of Rehabilitation
Medicine (PARM).
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TB Fight Takes Limelight at PCCP, PhilCAT Meet
The fight against tuberculosis took center stage at the joint annual convention
of the Philippine College of Chest Physicians (PCCP) and the Philippine
Coalition Against Tuberculosis (PhilCAT) held August 18 to 20 at the Century
Park Hotel.
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SKINHELP Renews Commitment to Skin Health
The Skin, Hair, and Nail Health Education Program (SKINHELP) has come a long way
since its inception four years ago.
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Greater Hemophilia Recognition Sought
Hemophilia may be a rare disorder. In fact, in the Philippines, there are fewer
than 1,000 known cases.
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Dermatology Advances in PSCM Meet
The Philippine Society of Cutaneous Medicine (PSCM) held its 17th annual
convention with the theme Advances in Dermatology August 22 to 25 with
international and local speakers taking turns presenting recent trends in such
areas as their pediatric dermatology, dermatopathology, lasers
cosmetodermatology, tumors, oral lesions, infectious skin diseases, and
therapeutics.
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