How COVID-19 has Impacted our Fight Against Dengue
On May 18, 2022, PAGASA declared the onset of the rainy season for the Philippines. Like clockwork, cases of dengue have also begun to rise this past month, particularly in the regions of Visayas and Mindanao. Despite this, the public is assured by DOH that our dengue situation remains manageable. Health Undersecretary Myrna Cabotaje stated […]
MEDTEK at the 26th PAMET Midyear Convention
On the afternoon of May 24, 2022, the 26th PAMET Midyear Convention was kicked off, welcoming medical technologists from around the country both through the halls of Marco Polo Plaza Hotel in Cebu City and through their innovative virtual portal. The Philippine Association of Medical Technologists, Inc. (PAMET) held its convention on May 24 – […]
First Class Hematology Innovation with Hemaline 300
Through MEDTEK, the MDX Netherlands brings the Hemaline 300 to the Filipino healthcare professionals, Launched in July 2021 for the Philippine market, the Hemaline 300 is a multi-parameter automated hematology analyzer designed for in vitro diagnostic use in clinical laboratories. This 3-part European hematology innovation evaluates the human blood cells to provide the necessary information […]
How COVID-19 Can Cause Silent Hypoxia
During the onset of the pandemic, it was abundantly clear that the coronavirus is capable of causing significant respiratory damage. Its notably relentless attacks to the lungs demand close monitoring from medical experts. It was observed that the COVID-19 could cause ‘silent hypoxia’, a deadly complication wherein oxygen levels in the body are abnormally low, […]
The Lambda Variant: What We Know So Far
Despite the numerous preventive protocols, new COVID-19 variants are appearing left and right. One of the new strains considered as a variant of interest is the Lambda variant. The Lambda variant is initially known as C.37. This variant was first detected in Peru late last year. The Lambda variant is the dominant variant in Peru […]
Alternative Testing Methods for COVID-19
More than a year into the pandemic, the world has learned to adapt many ways to try and suppress the spread of the coronavirus. One of the earliest and most effective responses that we have implemented globally is through testing. By identifying and isolating confirmed cases, the virus could be better observed and contained. By […]
5 Most Common Rainy Season Diseases
Our country is about to enter our monsoon season and with it comes the illnesses usually associated with the rainy weather. With most of our healthcare facilities dedicated to treating COVID-19 cases, it is vital for everyone to avoid hospital trips and getting exposed to the coronavirus. To keep ourselves and our family from any […]
Evaluate Your COVID-19 Vaccine Protection with Neutralizing Antibodies
As is the case with all other vaccines, the protection granted by the COVID-19 vaccine is bound to wane over time. With our national vaccination program still ongoing, it is important to ask vital questions about the vaccines’ efficacy in battling the coronavirus. How long will its effects last? Will the vaccines provide the same […]
How to Find the Best Biochemistry Analyzer for Your Lab
What is a biochemistry analyzer for? Biochemistry analyzers determine the concentration of analytes such as cholesterol, electrolytes, glucose, and calcium. These values are essential to diagnose and treat numerous diseases which includes diabetes, HIV, STD, hepatitis, and kidney conditions. Biochemistry analyzers typically process whole blood, serum, plasma, or urine samples which are usually inputted through […]
i-STAT for Effective Triage of COVID-19 Cases
Much of our country’s success in our battle against the pandemic rests on our healthcare system’s capacity to diagnose and treat positive cases. And in facing such a contagious virus, much importance and vigilance must be placed on the very first phase of patient management: the triage. The unavoidable influx of patients must be met […]