Mercury Drug, partners offer expanded kidney screenings
Celebrate World Kidney Day with Mercury Drug's expanded free kidney screenings, now available nationwide. Partnering with AstraZeneca Philippines and Diabetes…
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Libreng UACR test sa ilang Mercury Drug para sa kidney disease
Mercury Drug, kasama ang AstraZeneca at Diabetes Philippines, ay nag-aalok ng libreng Urine Albumin-to-Creatinine Ratio (UACR) test sa apat na Mercury Drug…
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Fit on the outside, at risk inside
Looking healthy does not guarantee kidney safety. Diet balance, body composition, and early testing matter.
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Free UACR tests target early detection of kidney disease
Mercury Drug Corporation, along with AstraZeneca and Diabetes Philippines, are holding free Urine Albumin-to-Creatinine Ratio (UACR) tests at four Mercury Drug…
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Rep. Romeo Acop pumanaw na
Pumanaw na si Antipolo 2nd District Rep. Romeo Acop, ayon kay Deputy Speaker Ronaldo Puno, matapos ang biglaang atake sa puso.
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Expanding access strengthens healthcare system
I hope more Regional Specialty Centers will be established to address specialized medical needs and ease the burden on those living in far-flung areas.
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SPMC opens Kidney and Transplant Institute to expand regional care
Southern Philippines Medical Center launches new institute consolidating renal services to improve access for Mindanao patients and support research and…
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Abalos defends Marcos: ‘No way he uses drugs’
Former Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos defended President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. against illegal drug allegations, citing his life-risking kidney donation to…
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Metformin: Misunderstood but life-saving
It’s one of the safest, most effective diabetes medicines around. Don’t let fake news scare you.
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SoNA and SDG: Marcos admin scores on poverty, hunger, health, peace
The National Food Authority rolled out the P20 per kilo rice in Kadiwa stores.
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QC opens second dialysis center
Quezon City opens its second dialysis facility at RMBGH to provide affordable, accessible treatment for chronic kidney disease patients, easing healthcare…
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Beyond dialysis: A vision for kidney health
Beyond expanding dialysis sessions — which admittedly provide immediate relief — we need deeper, more enduring solutions.
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Millions of Filipinos at risk of kidney disease
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects nearly 13 million Filipinos, with Boehringer Ingelheim pushing for early detection, better access, and awareness to curb…
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'Take care of your kidneys,' physician urges young Filipinos
A health expert warns young Filipinos against unhealthy habits, urging them to adopt early lifestyle changes to prevent kidney disease, which affects over 12…
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Every hour, one Filipino develops kidney chronic failure
Chronic kidney disease threatens nearly 13 million Filipinos, yet remains underdiagnosed. Boehringer Ingelheim leads a push for awareness and early detection…
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PhilHealth boosts kidney transplant coverage
PhilHealth boosts kidney transplant coverage from ₱600K to ₱2M and expands dialysis and heart disease benefits, following President Marcos’ directive to ease…
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PhilHealth expands benefits for kidney transplant and dialysis patients
PhilHealth has expanded its kidney care benefits, including transplant and medication support, to make treatments more affordable. DOH Secretary Domingo…
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