Do Not Just Wait for the Vaccine, WHO Warns
According to WHO’s predictions, any possible COVID-19 vaccines will not be widely produced and distributed anytime soon. In a statement released by WHO spokeswoman Margaret Harris last Friday, “in terms of realistic timelines, we are really not expecting to see widespread vaccination until the middle of next year.” Current Developments Dr. Harris emphasized that the […]
Metro Manila Has Now Flattened the Curve
After achieving the lowest recorded cases in the past two months on September 7, 2020, the strategies implemented to flatten the curve may be working. Last Monday’s 1,383 single-day diagnosed cases statistic is significantly lesser than the previous record held last September 3 with 1,987 cases. Promising Transmission Rate Another metric recently indicating positive outlook […]
How to Find the Best Urine Analyzer for Your Lab
What is a urine analyzer for? Urine analyzers perform automated urine testing. These devices analyze the bilirubin, protein, glucose, and red blood cells in urine samples. Usually a part of routine health check-ups, urine analysis is useful for finding certain conditions such as pregnancy, kidney disease, liver disease, and diabetes at their early stages. These […]
Plasma Treatment Against COVID-19: Does It Work?
Convalescent plasma therapy is currently being considered as treatment against the COVID-19. This procedure is a transfusion of plasma from recovered COVID-19 cases to currently sick patients. The plasma contains the antibodies within the blood. These antibodies are the ones that combat the coronavirus within our system. Providing COVID-19 patients with the plasma of recovered […]
You’ve Been Diagnosed with COVID-19. What Should You Do Next?
We’re familiar with information on how to avoid catching the coronavirus. But with the number of positive cases rising everyday, we should also be prepared for the possibility of us or our loved ones becoming infected. If you have been diagnosed with COVID-19 or are suspected of having it, here are the precautions that should […]
What Rapid Tests Are Actually For
With the recent backlash against the use of rapid testing, it is important to bear in mind that the actual purpose of rapid tests is not to diagnose COVID-19 but to monitor its spread and prevalence. Rapid test kits are not meant to be standalone diagnostic products. These are used in conjunction with ELISA and […]
The COVID-19 Crisis in SONA 2020
On July 27, 2020, President Rodrigo Duterte delivered his 5th State of the Nation Address at the Batasang Pambansa in Quezon City. With its strictly implemented protocols and limited attendance, the overall set-up of the event is markedly distinct from past SONAs. The shadow of COVID-19, however, extends beyond the face shields and prominent distancing. […]
COVID-19 Vaccine Trials in the Philippines
These clinical trials may be our country’s “best short-term strategy”, according to Jaime Montoya, the executive director of the Philippine Council for Health Research and Development. The Global Effort for the COVID-19 Vaccine Ever since coronavirus began its take over six months ago, scientists worldwide have been working tirelessly to bring a definitive solution to […]
Busting the Top 10 Most Popular COVID-19 Myths
This era of viral posts and clickbaits has influenced how we view the current COVID-19 pandemic. Today, we are listing down and mythbusting the fake news you may have encountered on your news feed. 1. The COVID-19 is basically just like the flu. Yes, the COVID-19 and the common flu do share similar symptoms such […]
New DOH Protocols for Releasing Recovered COVID-19 Patients
“As long as the patient does not exhibit symptoms at all for three days and the patient has reached the 10th day since the onset of symptoms, the patient can already be cleared by the physician to go home,” DOH Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire declared in a press conference last June 26. This announcement shifts […]