Cancer Genetics Testing 101: A Proactive Way To Prevent And Beat The Disease

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In 2013, Oscar-winning actress and filmmaker Angelina Jolie underwent a double mastectomy to reduce her chances of having Breast Cancer. Jolie explained in a New York Times opinion article that she chose to get the operation after discovering she carried a faulty BRCA1 gene that increased her risk of developing Breast and Ovarian Cancer. She […]

How Reference Laboratories Contribute to Modern Healthcare

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Reference laboratories often serve as pillars in the wide world of modern healthcare. They uphold precision and expertise. Facilities with specialties have updated technology and are staffed by highly qualified professionals. Furthermore, they play a vital role in characterizing and influencing patient care and diagnostic accuracy, potentially setting the stage for a bright future in […]

Manage Migraine Attacks With These 4 Tips

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From a mobile app to a game-changing injectable, the ways to deal with this most debilitating of headaches are all within reach It can happen anytime, anywhere—in the middle of a crucial presentation, at the start of a nerve-wracking job interview, or while you’re banging out a report whose deadline was yesterday. And when it […]

Dispelling Myths And Misconceptions: How Do Robotic Surgeries Actually Work

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MakatiMed’s da Vinci Xi system enables precise surgeries and faster recovery   Robots sure are fascinating. But robots in the operating room (OR)? Even the most enthusiastic science fiction geeks might feel apprehensive at the thought of seeing the likes of Voltes V, Optimus Prime, and Ultron, or even WALL-E and Baymax, anywhere near an […]

ESWL: The Quick And Painless Treatment Option For Kidney Stones

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It’s estimated that about one (1) in 10 people will get a kidney stone once in their lifetime, with the odds skewing more towards middle-aged men. However, no demographic is completely safe.   When left untreated, kidney stones can increase the risk of chronic kidney disease or CKD. Experts are in fact already sounding the […]