Re-infected COVID-19 Patients May Experience Worse Symptoms
According to the The Lancet Infectious Diseases journal released last October 13, current COVID-19 cases can still get re-infected with the virus. This confirms that previous exposure to the coronavirus does not guarantee immunity. What Was Discovered The study was based from observing a 25-year old man from Nevada who contracted two distinct variants of […]
How i-STAT Aids Filipino Frontliners Against COVID-19
During this pandemic, our healthcare facilities have had to face numerous pressing concerns. These include the increase in patient volume and the need for continuous monitoring in respiratory care patients. With so many constraints facing our overworked frontliners, the point-of-care technology of i-STAT blood analyzer delivers the speed and reliability crucial to every hospital’s COVID-19 […]
PH Now in Top 20 Countries with Highest COVID-19 Cases
Our country entered the month of October by breaking through the top ranking list. A week later and we have maintained our standing with COVID-19 cases steadily being documented. Our Current Standing This list is regularly updated by Worldometer, an independent US-based team of international developers, researchers, and volunteers. According to their findings, the Philippines […]
Philippines’ Private Sector Defends Rapid Testing
Project Ark, a private sector-led medical campaign against COVID-19, has expressed their firm support for rapid testing. This is after the our country’s medical community released a statement pointing towards company-based rapid testing as partly responsible for the recent surge of infections. “The tests are an added weapon to identify those who may be infected […]
World Bank: PH Economy to Recover Slower than Nearby Countries
According to the October 2020 Economic Update for East Asia and the Pacific published by the World Bank, the Philippines will take a longer time to recuperate from COVID-19’s economic impacts in comparison with the majority of East Asia and the Pacific region. The multilateral lender projects a full-year contraction of 6.9 percent for the […]
How to Find the Best Coagulation Analyzer for Your Lab
What is a coagulation analyzer for? Coagulation analyzers provide measurement of blood platelet levels in a fast and simple process. A coagulation test could provide diagnostic prevention from potentially heart attack-inducing blood clots. A coagulation analyzer can be used to measure a coagulation pathway speed, as well as thrombolin and thromboplastin levels in as low […]
Philippines’ COVID-19 Suppression Ranks 66th out of 91 Countries
On a recent study conducted by the Lancet, the success of the COVID-19 response of 91 countries were evaluated. The peer-reviewed medical journal submitted their findings to the 75th session of the UN General Assembly. On their list, the Philippines took the 66th place for virus suppression. How We Placed 66th The ranking released by […]
How to Find the Best Electrolyte Analyzer for Your Lab
What is an electrolyte analyzer for? Electrolyte analyzers measure electrolytes in serum, plasma and urine. Electrolytes are vital to the maintenance of important body functions such as sustaining proper body Ph, regulating function of the heart and other muscles, and participating in enzymatic functions. An imbalance in electrolytes could cause serious complications such as congestive […]
Recent Stats Show COVID-19 is Yet to be Controlled
After last week’s triumphant record-low daily cases, the country was left with the impression that we are on our way to flattening the curve. This week’s statistics state otherwise. September 14 joined the ranks of highest COVID-19 statistics with almost 5,000 cases recorded in a single day. At 259 deaths, the largest number of recorded […]
How to Find the Best Immunoassay Analyzer for Your Lab
What is an immunoassay analyzer for? Immunoassay analyzers have a wide range of functions which can detect the presence and concentration of substances in the patient samples.The flexibility of immunoassay analyzers allows for them to be used for cancer markers testing, diagnosing infectious diseases, cardiac analysis, therapeutic drug monitoring, and allergy testing. What should you […]