Chronic Fatigue Criteria Identified

Canadian researchers have identified physical criteria for identifying chronic fatigue syndrome, which is often confused with depression.
Researchers at the University of Alberta measured skin temperature and electrodermal activity with electrodes placed on subjects’ hands and found physical evidence for CFS and differences from patients with depression and healthy controls.
“There are a number of medical professionals [...]

The Philippine Advantage

Why Medical Tourism in the Philippines?
The Philippines clearly has many advantages as a medical tourist destination.
English is widely spoken and is the primary language of instruction in all of the universities. Also, Filipinos have a natural tendency as excellent caregivers. This is partly due to the fact that there are no nursing homes here to [...]

Asian Hospital and Medical Center

Although a relatively new medical facility, Asian Hospital and Medical Center is quickly moving forward to become a leading provider of medical services. Located in the affluent city of Alabang, Muntinlupia City, it has already garnered a reputation for leading edge medical facilities and procedures.
Asian Hospital and Medical Center is the first major private hospital [...]

Makati Medical Center “Hospital with a Heart”

Makati Medical Center has an unique position in that it is located in the financial and business capital of the Philippines – Makati, Metro Manila.
Makati is a business and financial hub that is populated with business people from around the world. Giants of industry to foreign diplomats conduct business in this city.
At the center of [...]

The Medical City “The Capital of Health”

The Medical City is another impressive medical center that will meet or exceed any medical tourism standard. It carries the highest accreditation and practices state of the art medicine with state of art medical equipment.
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The Medical City (TMC), a private, tertiary care hospital, has distilled some forty years of experience in hospital operation and administration [...]

St. Luke’s Medical Center

Today, we take a look at the premier medical center in the Philippines. This medical center sets the goal that all other Philippine hospitals and medical centers strive to achieve.
St. Luke’s Medical Center (SLMC) is on par or exceeds facilities and services of hospitals around the world. SLMC  is a source of constant pride to [...]

Philippine Medical Tourism

Medical tourism is one of the brightest regions in our country’s economic landscape.
Medical tourism is a rapidly growing industry in the Philippines, with prominent hospitals in metropolitan Manila like St. Luke’s Medical Center, Asian Hospital, Medical City, Makati Medical Center, Capitol Medical Center, Lung Center, Philippine Heart Center, National Kidney and Transplant Institute, Philippine Children’s [...]

Medical Tourism – Getting Started

Today, we take a more detailed look at different aspects of medical tourism.
We will look at how to get started, international accreditation procedures, involved risks, legal and ethical aspects.
How to Get Started
The typical process to get started is as follows:
The person seeking medical treatment abroad contacts a medical tourism provider. The provider usually requires [...]

Medical Tourism-What Is It?

Today, we begin our ten day exploration into medical tourism. We will define what it is and we will explore the global medical tourism scene and who are the major players in the industry. We will, finally, explore the unique advantages the Philippines have as a major medical tourism destination. So let us begin.
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Medical tourism [...]

Tip of the Week – January 19, 2009

Juicy Fruit for Healing and Good Health
Pineapples are so versatile, juicy and delicious, they have become firm favorites worldwide.
Apart from vitamin C, the pineapple is full of fiber and the bone-building mineral manganese. Fresh pineapple juice is an effective traditional remedy for sore throats and boxing enthusiasts might prefer to treat a black eye with [...]

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