May 27, 2025 | NEWS & EVENTS |
Reproductive health: Includes menstrual health, contraception, pregnancy, childbirth, and menopause. Access to care: Women often face barriers to quality healthcare due to social, economic, or geographic factors. Preventive screenings: Regular check-ups such as Pap...
May 27, 2025 | NEWS & EVENTS |
Thyroid – Management Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid) Thyroid Hormone Replacement: Daily dose of levothyroxine (synthetic T4) is the standard treatment. Regular Monitoring: Check TSH and free T4 levels periodically to adjust dosage. Medication Adherence: Take...
May 27, 2025 | NEWS & EVENTS |
Schizophrenia – Management Medication Management Antipsychotics: Primary treatment to reduce symptoms like delusions and hallucinations (e.g., risperidone, olanzapine, aripiprazole). Long-acting Injectables: Helpful for patients with poor medication adherence. Manage...
May 27, 2025 | NEWS & EVENTS |
AIDS – Management Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) Lifelong Treatment: Start and continue ART as early as possible to suppress the HIV virus. Combination Therapy: Use a combination of drugs (typically 3 or more) to prevent resistance. Regular Monitoring: Monitor viral...
May 27, 2025 | NEWS & EVENTS |
Hypertension – Management Lifestyle Modifications Healthy Diet: Follow the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet—rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and low-fat dairy. Salt Reduction: Limit sodium intake to less than 5 grams per day to help lower...
May 27, 2025 | NEWS & EVENTS |
Dengue is a mosquito-borne viral infection caused by the dengue virus, transmitted primarily by the Aedes aegypti mosquito. It is common in tropical and subtropical regions worldwide and poses a major public health concern, especially during and after rainy seasons....