National Children’s Month 2018 to Focus on Ending Child Abuse
Since the establishment of the Republic Act No. 10661 (National Children’s Month Act) in 2015, numerous government agencies and NGOs nationwide have joined forces every November to promote their advocacies for the Filipino youth. This year is no different. The Council for the Welfare of Children (CWC), the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), […]
Elderly Week in the Philippines
During the term of then-president Fidel V. Ramos, a proclamation was sent out recognizing the first week of October as the “Elderly Filipino Week”. It was signed on the 26th of September in 1994 by virtue of the Proclamation No. 470. The said proclamation was to create awareness on the wellbeing of the elderly and […]
Last-Minute Prep Tips for the Med Tech Board Exam
The Med Tech board exam is what your college education has been building up to and it’s literally days from now. You’re pretty sure you’ve already studied as hard as humanly possible. This means that you’ve done everything you could to pass, right? Not quite. These last remaining days are not just for some ill-advised […]
8 Things Filipino MedTech Students are Tired of Hearing
Being a Medical Technology student takes guts and solid determination because we know that people like us are important. Doctors rely on the test results that we analyze and deliver. Without Med Techs, doctors would probably be nga-nga. We are the team behind the curtain and we are tired of hearing your incessant “Med Tech ka? […]
Leptospirosis Case in the Philippines at an Alarming 76% Increase
Last month, the Typhoon Ompong (internationally known as Super Typhoon Mangkhut) ravaged through the Philippines. What started as a normal typhoon quickly transformed into a Category 5 hurricane with winds reaching up to 220 miles-per-hour. After bringing its wrath to Guam, the ever-growing typhoon proceeded to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) at 2PM […]
i-STAT and the CVOR: Keeping All Hands on Deck
In the CVOR, everyone has a role to play. The critical nature of the operating room requires every medical professional involved to be precise and in sync. The team must function as one to successfully execute delicate operations since time is of the essence. So what happens when both time and manpower are compromised? Unfortunately, […]
MEDTEK at the PAMET North Luzon Regional Conference 2018
On the evening of July 13, 2018, the red carpet rolled out on the Golden Pavilion Function Hall of Fontana Hotel, Clark, Pampanga. The officers, exhibitors, and delegates all made their entrance to this year’s Oscars-themed PAMET North Regional Conference. They paraded in their award-worthy attires, all ready to officially begin the conference. Hours before, […]
The Medical Specialty For You (According to Your Personality Type) – Part 2
Choosing your medical specialty is sort of like a sorting hat initiation. It will determine much of what you’ll be for the following years. For the sake of your time, energy, money, and sanity, it’s important to get it right. One of the best angles to take is to see whether or not your chosen […]
i-STAT in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
The neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) serves the most vulnerable patients – newborn infants. With their defense systems still developing, the patients’ survival rely on the constant care of the NICU team. This level of responsibility, compounded with other challenges within the healthcare system, makes NICU one of the most taxing medical departments. In tending […]
The Medical Specialty For You (According to Your Personality Type) – Part 1
Choosing which medical specialty to take is one of the most definitive moments in a doctor’s life. To all pre-med students aiming for that MD, this could be a make or break decision. A lot of factors can come into play when choosing your specialty. One of the most significant ones is whether or not […]