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Tiny pacemakers could be game changers for heart patients

Some new, tiny pacemakers are making headway around the world. One type is keeping 15,000 people's hearts beating in 40 countries, according to the manufacturer. WASHINGTON — Tiny, new pacemakers are making headway around...

DOH stands pat on full refund by Sanofi Pasteur

MANILA -- The Department of Health (DOH) remains firm in its desire to have a full refund of the money paid for the "used" Dengvaxia vaccine by invoking certain provisions of the...

Cutting off cervical cancer’s fuel supply stymies tumors

CHICAGO -- Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis found that cervical tumors that don't respond to radiation may be vulnerable to therapies that also attack the cancer's fuel...

DOH-Mimaropa monitors, assures aid for 74 Dengvaxia recipients

MANILA -- The Department of Health’s (DOH) office in Mimaropa has identified 74 people in the region who had received the anti-dengue vaccine, Dengvaxia, and two of them required medical assistance. "One of...

Vaccines help reduce antibiotic resistance: child health expert

MANILA – A health expert on Tuesday cited the contribution of immunization to the reduction in antibiotic use and, hence, in addressing antimicrobial resistance (AMR). In a forum entitled "Vaccination 101", Philippine Foundation...

2 SoCot towns post improved nutrition status

GENERAL SANTOS CITY -- Two municipalities in South Cotabato province have “graduated” from the list of top localities in Region 12 with noted high prevalence of malnutrition. Arceli Latonio, coordinator of the...

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