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Dengue Fever Part 3

July 3, 2008

Dengue is communicable disease, and as a communicable disease, the best way of preventing its spread is cutting the mode of transfer. The mode of transfer in dengue is via the mosquito called Aedes aegypti. In order to prevent this mosquito from wreaking havoc, we must eliminate it or prevent it from getting to us. Here are some ways to eliminate it.

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My dengue experience Part 2

July 1, 2008

I was confined at the UST Hospital back then because of my very, very high fever. I can still remember that I hallucinated because of that. I guess it was a condition called….Read more…

My Experience with Dengue

June 27, 2008

The first time I was confined inside the hospital was when I was in my fourth year high school. I can still remember that it was just the start of the second semester of that school year.

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My Ganglion Cyst Shrunk

June 24, 2008

I think it was this week that I noticed that my ganglion cyst on my left wrist was aching a lot. I don’t know if it is due to the weather or something is happening inside. Just last Thursday I was surprised to see that my ganglion cyst shrunk and the hump wasn’t as visible as before.

Here are some of my theories that led to the shrinking of my ganglion cyst:

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Makoy is 26 yr old IT guy who loves to write, thrilled with movies as much as his favorite American food, fascinated with politics, current events and money matters, an entrepreneur in the making, and a certified Ortigas blogger.

Back to School Green Tips

June 5, 2008

Summer’s over and it is “back-to-school fever” here in the country. This year, we are encouraging everybody to follow this simple green school tips.

Kid’s Baon. There are cafeterias saying “no-no” to disposable containers. This means kids would have to use insulated baon containers, or washable lunch kits. This is to atleast help minimize the bulk of cafeteria wastes like soiled tissue, tetra packs, or juice cans.

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Adding Milk to Your Skin Care Routine

June 4, 2008

A renowned beauty icon, Cleopatra regularly indulged in milk treatments for her skin; the royal bather filling her tub with camel’s milk. Today, milk turns up in a variety of skincare products, including masks, creams and cleansers. Skin benefits. An excellent exfoliant, milk contains natural alpha hydroxy acids, which help to gently slough off dead skin cells. “It’s a natural way to eliminate old skin,” Ann Robinson - CEO of Caswell-Massey, the nation’s oldest apothecary - tells iVillage. READ MORE HERE

Emotional Yesterday

June 3, 2008

Yesterday was a very emotional day for me. It was all because of my period that I’m having for over a month. My mother and Floyd (boyfriend) have been bugging me about this so I eventually gave in to them and agreed to go see a doctor for a checkup. Before, I was hesitant (actually I didn’t really want to) because everyone here was telling me I might undergo a Transvaginal Ultrasound! Of course, I don’t want that. Imagine, that thing going inside of me (either way)?! Noo way! It might be just a simple thing to some of you but for me, it’s a big deal and might bring me all sorts of problems.

So to continue the story, like I said, I agreed but half-meant agreed. We (Me, my mother and Floyd) were all set and ready to leave the house yesterday morning when I acted out and told them that I don’t want to go. Floyd got mad at me and my mother walked out of the house - in other words, we had a fight. Floyd was extremely mad at me to the point that he hit me. He said they were all doing this for me and yet, I acted like a kid. Of course, that made me realized some things and calmed down.

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The California Maki in Rice Paper Roll - California Maki with a Twist

May 25, 2008

The California Maki in Rice Paper Roll  - California Maki with a Twist
(California maki wrapped in rice paper)

Most Filipinos that love Japanese Foods, especially the ladies, really love eating California Maki. Maybe it is because it’s the most well known Japanese food, aside from Tempura of course. Other than its appearance and reputation, the taste of California Maki is acceptable in most Filipino palates. For the new starters and still learning to eat food items from the sushi bar, the California Maki is the best choice to start. California Maki’s original recipe from countries outside the Philippines, consist of avocado, crabmeat (it could be real crab meat or imitation crabmeat stick “Kani Kama”), cucumber, and lettuce. However, here in the Philippines, we substituted the avocado with our most favorite mango fruit, which even made the California Maki more delicious. Maybe it is because of the availability of the mango all year round, unlike the avocado that is seasonal.

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How To Improve Your Breasts Without Surgery

May 15, 2008

There is no doubt that a lot of people want to enhance their breast size. It’s becoming more and more popular to get a bigger bust with out having to have surgery. There are women that still go for that surgical option, but they will often have fears of the side effects as well as what may happen after the surgery has been completed.

But, on the other side of the coin, people think that when it comes to a natural way to enhance your breasts, there is a fear that it’s a big waste of time for them. Women don’t want to put any kind of odd substance in their body just for a little help with their breasts.
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Cheaper Medicines Law, Andre Agassi and World Dance Day

April 29, 2008

The Cheaper Medicines Bill was passed by the House of Representatives in December 2007. And after four months of discussions in bicameral(Senate and House) committee, it now finally ready to be ratified by Congress. Then it will be signed into law by President Arroyo before May 1.The long delay was caused by the stand-off between the Senate and the House contingents in the committee. The Senate members, led by Sen Mar Roxas, wanted to change two things in the bill…

 

Our quote today comes from Andre Agassi who turns 38 today. He dropped out of school and turned pro at 16. In his 20-year tennis career, he won 60 singles titles, eight Grand Slam crowns and an Olympic gold medal…

 

Today is the 26th annual celebration of World Dance Day. It is organized by the International Dance Council (CID) and it aims to focus the public’s attention on the art of dance. Dance Day events may include special performances, open-door courses, public rehearsals, lectures, exhibitions, articles in newspapers and magazines, dance evenings, radio and TV programs, visits, street shows, etc. Here’s a little story about a dancing duck…

 

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4 Tips to Help You Quit Smoking For Life

April 25, 2008

Actually deciding to quit smoking can be the hardest step to take. Once you have decided to take that first step, takes strong willpower. It becomes an even more difficult issue since cigarette smoking has been woven into many peoples daily activities and the incentive is hard to escape. Just look at how it has been promoted on television and in movies. click here to read more

Disturbing Behavior - a Doctor’s late reaction to the Vicente Sotto Video Scandal

April 22, 2008

scene from Grey's Anatomy

(this is a scene from Grey’s Anatomy - no picture was taken without consent.)

Having been figuratively removed from the world for the past few days, I almost completely missed the explosion of the Vicente Sotto Memorial Hospital Video Scandal into the Philippine media firmament. Now, because of some unthinking, insensitive, and generally stupid health care workers’ behavior, the medical profession is once more being given the spotlight - and not in a good way.

My resident batchmates and I discussed this issue over dinner last Saturday. Having been trained in charity teaching hospitals, we are not unfamiliar with being surrounded with so many young student spectators, whether nurses or medical students, while in the heat of an urgent medical procedure - like an urgent intubation or even an on-going resuscitation.

Despite this understanding and experience, my batchmates and I were all hard put to justify the behavior of the nurses and doctors who are involved in the above case. While at the time, I had not yet seen the video, the mere narrative of what had transpired disturbed me. More so after I had.

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We Filipinos Always Manage to be in the Headlines in Canada

April 20, 2008

We described the side comment from the Desperate Housewives about Filipino doctors as degrading, right? Now, I could not, in my simple little mind figure out why someone would upload a confidential operation on Youtube. I am talking about that “Vicente Sotto Medical Center Scandal.” I’ve seen it. Although it was taken down from Youtube, you could still find the link where you can download it - for $1.00. Talk about enterpreneurship………. Well, i’ve downloaded it for free…

I came across it last week but I just shook my head. I didn’t dwell on it. But today while reading news from the CBC website (Canadian Broadcasting Centre), the VSMCC Scandal was one of the headlines. Of course it doesn’t say VMSCC scandal but “Doctors face dismissal after surgery posted on Youtube.” Here’s the link, read it for yourself - Doctors face dismissal after surgery posted on Youtube . At the bottom of that article, you can see different reactions from Canadians.

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Teenage Sex is A Reality

April 16, 2008

One of my observations when I started working as a pharmacist here in Canada is the fact that parents are very open about teenage sex. During my first few months in the pharmacy, I noticed that the Moms would personally come to pick-up their daughter’s contraceptive pills (birth control pills). The popular brandnames for contraceptives are Diane 35, Alesse, Tri-Cyclen, MinOvral, Triphasil, to name a few. Anyway, most of these pills may be used also for acne control. But I tell you, the Moms would pick up those contraceptive pills to make sure that their teenage girls don’t get pregnant. Let’s face it, a teenager will do what a teenager wants to do. I’ve been there. Hot

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Songs Which Can Help You Sleep

April 16, 2008

Can’t sleep well at night? Maybe listening to your favorite band, artist or musician can help.

Which songs can help you get a good night sleep?

 

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Blogging May Not Be Deadly, But It Has a Whole Sweatshop of Other Problems

April 7, 2008

It’s currently the hottest story at TechMeme. The New York Times reports that “In Web World of 24/7 Stress, Writers Blog Till They Drop“. Drop dead, that is. They consider professional blogging a “digital-era sweatshop”, referring to a factory where its workers are sorely underpaid and unprotected.

But I have to say that NYT is going somewhere with its term, sweatshop.

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The Blog Rounds - At A Crossroads

April 1, 2008

Welcome to the Middle of Nowhere and the 3rd Edition of The Blog Rounds, a weekly blog carnival for Filipino medical bloggers. This week’s theme is “At a Crossroads,” featuring posts about the choices doctors and other health professionals make, and how their career influences them.
Before anything else, I’d like to thank all the medical bloggers who participated in this edition of The Blog Rounds for their enthusiastic response. Many new voices have been added this week - and I am hoping this won’t be the last time they will be joining our particular chorus! Given the very personal nature of the topic for the week, the honesty and candor of all the bloggers has made it a joy to read the stories they have chosen to share.
Now, I would like to help them share their stories with all of you.

Without further ado, I bring you TBR 3 - At a Crossroads.

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Public Service: Support Pinoy Ambisyoso

March 28, 2008

As of now my friend Ambo (Pinoy Ambisyoso) is currently asking to take part of his fund raising for the medication of his friend who is now suffering with thyroid cancer and it is in the second stage. Barry Fuentes, the patient and Ambo’s friend is now in need of help to accumulate Pph80,000.00 or almost $2000.00 for the scheduled operation.

As part of the blogging society let us help Ambo and his friend, with our prayers and donations.

For kind words and donation visit PinoyAmbisyoso.com

FreeRice.com - did you share some grains already?

March 23, 2008

Sharpen your vocabulary as you take part to the Free Rice Campaign of United Nation Food Program.

I’m sure some of you who visits my blog is not new with the Free Rice Campaign done be FreeRice.com a sister site of Poverty.com but for those who haven’t take part of this campaign, I’m encouraging you guys to be part of this plights not only with the half rice campaign that my blog is pushing right now but being part of the larger campaign in support of United Nation food program all over the world.

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TBR Second Edition: The Internet and Philippine Medicine

March 18, 2008

Whoa! Time flies fast and now we’re already in the second week of TBR!

For this week, the theme is “The Internet and Philippine Medicine”. And our medbloggers certainly made informative articles for us to peruse.

Catch the links to the articles our medbloggers made for this week’s blog carnival here.

Health Care Benefits for U.S. Bloggers Becomes Reality; How About the Philippines?

March 18, 2008

In the US, Blogger & Podcaster Magazine is a launching a pay-to-join blog advertising network that offers health care to its members. Will this be a possibility in the Philippines? Continue reading the whole post…

Call For Submission of Articles For Second Edition of TBR

March 13, 2008

As I’ve promised, I’m now posting the theme for next week’s TBR (The Blog Rounds), which will be posted here at Prudence, M.D. on March 18, 2008, 8 P.M. (Philippine Time).

I’ve had several topics in mind but, for the upcoming TBR, I choose:

“The Internet and Philippine Medicine”

We’ve started the TBR with a bit of nostalgia, looking back at how Medicine was in the early days. For next week, I think we could delve into the present issues concerning the use of internet as a technology to help (or hinder?) the progress of Philippine medicine.

Choose whichever style of writing you’re comfortable with. Write an essay about an experience using internet (or specifically Web 2.0) in medical education/practice (a funny anecdote, perhaps, on how the internet has saved your life during a grand rounds?). Or maybe share your insights about how the availability of medical knowledge online affected the perception of non-medical people on medicine. Or, if you fancy something different, write your thoughts in poem form!

Interested? Read more about joining next week’s TBR here.

TBR is not limited to MDs only! For any blogger who’re into health-related blogging, please do join us! It’ll be fun!

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