6 Insane Ways TV and Movies Ruined Pipetting
There are numerous blogs out there that highlight how the world of TV and movies can’t seem to grasp how real hospitals work. For this week, we’re featuring one of the funniest medical blogs we’ve seen, http://thatsnothowyoupipette.tumblr.com/. This Tumblr account compiles all the times TV and movies couldn’t understand what a pipette actually is. Below, we’ve […]
High Blood Pressure Now Begins at 130, Not 140 – American Heart Association
In their recently released guidelines, the American Health Association has announced the redefinition of high blood pressure. It states that “high blood pressure is now defined as readings of 130 mm Hg and higher for the systolic blood pressure measurement, or readings of 80 and higher for the diastolic measurement.” This limit adjustment from 140/90 […]
7 Words That Mean Differently to Med Techs
When you become a med tech, you get more than a career in healthcare. You gain an entirely new vocabulary. For this article, we’ve collected some of the common words that hold different meanings to a med tech’s ear. What everyone thinks it means: windmills or rice millsWhat you think it means: milliliters What everyone thinks it […]
2 Donated Blood Packs Tested HIV-Positive
The Philippine Red Cross – Batangas chapter was able to detect two HIV-positive blood packs from their blood bank. During the recent “Kapihan sa PIA (Philippine Information Agency)” forum, PRC Batangas’ administrator, Ronald Generoso, revealed that their strict blood screening processes made the quick discovery possible. Due to strict confidential protocols, the identities of the […]
6 Signs a Career in Med Tech is Perfect For You
Deciding which medical career to pursue can be tough. With a lot of options to choose from, one medical profession often gets overlooked: medical technology. Due to the consistent demand for medtechs in the country, we’ve decided to highlight the unsung heroes in the laboratories and the characteristics that make them equipped for their job. […]
NCR Declares HIV/AIDS a Public Health Emergency
2017 saw an unprecedented spike in HIV/AIDS cases. The number of HIV/AIDS reports in May alone surpassed the thousand mark for the first time with 1,098 new cases. This was a huge leap from the 741 cases of the same time last year. The latest statistics states that for June, 1,013 people tested positive with […]
Public Schools to Begin Random Drug Tests this September
In an effort to keep minors from drug use and addiction, the DepEd has given the go signal for the nationwide implementation of public high school-based random drug testing. Education Secretary Leonor Briones emphasized that the growing drug problem of the country has no place in the educational setting. “Our purpose is to find the […]
Bird Flu: What You Need To Know
The bird flu, or avian influenza, is a contagious disease that spreads among birds. It is caused by the type A strain in the influenza virus and can become deadly, especially to domesticated fowls such as chickens and ducks. Infected birds usually exhibit symptoms like dishevelled feathers, reduced egg production and respiratory troubles. Chickens and […]
The Philippines Needs More Med Techs
The country’s shortage in healthcare professionals is more severe than we think. Beyond the usual news about the lack of doctors and nurses, we are also in dire need of more medical technologists in the rural areas. Despite not being as recognized as the other medical professions, med techs are essential to the country’s healthcare […]
The Nutrition Council’s Call for Food Reformulation
As part of this year’s Nutrition Month celebration, the National Nutrition Council is calling for a re-evaluation of the food intake of the average Filipino. This is a response to the recent statistics of our unhealthy food consumption behaviour. 7 out of 10 Filipino households do not get the sufficient dietary nutrition required to take […]