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 […]
Neutralizing Antibodies: A Breakthrough for COVID-19 Monitoring
As our country continues to roll out its mass vaccination programs, it is important to know how our own body responds to these shots. One effective way of checking our immune response is by testing for our neutralizing antibodies against the coronavirus. What are neutralizing antibodies? Neutralizing antibodies are antibodies which bind to a targeted […]
i-STAT Cartridges for COVID-19 Patient Management
Immediate Results at Patients’ Bedside The i-STAT cartridges are specifically designed for critical diagnostic needs, particularly during outbreaks when the control of patient volume is crucial. By accelerating the availability of diagnostic test results, the i-STAT analyzer allows healthcare professionals to make rapid decisions, enhancing the quality of care and improving system efficiency. The use […]
How to Find the Best Hematology Analyzer for Your Lab
What is a hematology analyzer for? Hematology analyzers quantify and characterize the red blood cells (erythrocytes), white blood cells (leukocytes) and platelets (thrombocytes). One of the most common hematology tests is the complete blood count (CBC) which assesses the patients’ general health status as well as for detecting any potential underlying diseases. Hematology analyzers can […]
Octa Research: Metro Manila Facing Serious COVID-19 Surge
On March 17, the Octa Research Group published their report on the recent COVID-19 spike in Metro Manila. It was found that March 16’s reported 2,231 COVID-19 cases in NCR is 78% higher than last week’s statistics. This current “serious surge” has brought COVID-19 in the country to the same peak level as that from […]
UK COVID-19 Variant Patients Less Likely to Lose Taste or Smell
Britain’s Office for National Statistics (ONS) has released their recent survey on the new COVID-19 variant known as B117. ONS conducted the survey nationwide from November 15, 2020 to January 16, 2021. Based on their findings, individuals with the new strain were more prone to coughing, sore throat, or fatigue. The ONS also stated that […]
The Philippines’ Vaccination Roll-out: What to Expect
With crucial settlements with key vaccine manufacturers in their final stages, vaccine czar Carlito Galvez Jr stated last week that it is “safe to say we will be having maybe last week of February.” Pfizer’s vaccine candidate, which is the only vaccine to gain an emergency use authorization (EUA) by the FDA, is likely to […]