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It is very disheartening to hear that ex President Corazon “Cory” Aquino is suffering from colon cancer or large bowel cancer. Having met a few large bowel cancer sufferer, it reminded me that the most common symptoms are a change in bowel habit i.e alternating diarrhoea and constipation, the presence of bloody or tarry stools and some abdominal pain. If you experience any of this symptoms it is essential to seek medical help to identify the problem. As other health problems may present similarly as the aforementioned symptoms.
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Chest pain is one of the classic sign that you may be suffering from a heart attack. The exact location as well as the characteristic of the chest pain is helpful when gathering information. Additionally, The onset, duration, associated symptoms, relieving factors are all equally important. Did the chest pain come whilst doing a heavy task or during an emotionally charged event? What made it go? Did you take any medications to make it go away? What medical problems do you suffer from? And do you take any medications at all? Like with any health problems, it is important to take note of this as it is the most commonly asked questions when you seek urgent medical help.

You probably heard about Ely Buendia, well known from his band Eraserheads, who suffered from a heart attack. This time, it was rumoured that Senator Bong Revilla was admitted to the hospital due to the same condition. It was alleged that he will require further admission to undergo a heart bypass surgery. Is this true or not? Hear it straight from Bong Revilla on this video:

Video courtesy of gmanews.

If you have read the article on heart attack, it may shed some light on what are the contributing factors and possible investigations needed for a Heart Attack or Myocardial Infarction.

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Back Injury is not uncommon in adult. You probably had experienced some degree of back ache/pain during your entire life. Living here in England, I had witnessed quite a few people who’d been off sick due to varying degrees of back problems. It is spread out across all body built and profession - even office workers (poor posture whilst in front of your laptop for long periods can strain your back).

Back injury more often than not is a cumulative effect. One that builds up over time due to repetitive strains. To bore you not, here’s a quick guide that might be of help to assess yourself and others before you take on any particular manual handling. Just remember the word TILEE or ELITE.

Assess:

• Task - the actual task involve (lifting, pushing, pulling etc…)
  

• Individual - person’s capability/training (consider recent injury, recent illness, number od staff required, etc…)

• Load - is it do-able by one person? Lifting is a no-no if at all possible. Sliding is preferable. Don’t hesitate to call for extra help.

• Equipment - use appropriate handling equipment available (trolley, hoist, slide sheet, ergonomic computer chair)
  

• Environment - is the place safe to perform the procedure? Check the floor, lighting, space etc…

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A British Asian doctor sings the British Anaesthetic Hymn in a Charity event in England.

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Here’s what a couple of British doctors opinion on Orthopaedic Surgery. Watch the video here.

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It’s good to know that fitness is part of celebrities priorities. Keeping a healthy lifestyle is vital if you want a better quality of life, not just in the short term but more importantly in the older years. This can be achieved by a multitude of regimen. If you want to get fit, you may want to get some tips from Alfred Vargas. Watch this video.

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It would be nice to just post the good things about the Philippines, however, it is essential to promote awareness on some of the issues that is equally alarming as well. In this case, the city of Meycauayan and the town of Marilao in Bulacan province had been listed on the world’s 30 most polluted places (“Dirty Thirty”) based on a study of the Blacksmith Institute. The author had always thought that the Pasig river was the worst in the country but obviously untrue. Watch this video. [Read more →]

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If you’re planning to go to Germany (where the best beer in the world is as my German colleague always say) for the Oktoberfest, I really think you have to be very cautious not to drink too much. This is true to any drinking event or even if you’re just heading down the pub here in England.

Surely, everyone knows the detrimental effects of too much alcohol in the long term such as liver failure/liver cirrhosis. This is manifested by shortness of breath, ascites (para kang buntis), jaundice (naninilaw kang parang ginto), oedema (mala upong binti at kung ano ano pang pwedeng manasin) and generalised fatigue to mention a few.

In the short term, poor concentration, loss of balance and poor vision are some of the classic effects among others. Here’s a typical example. Watch this video.

But this next video is a rocker:After 10 pints of Beer VideoIf that doesn’t put you off, I can’t help you anymore mate. Just enjoy.

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If there’s an accident and you’re the only one who could potentially help, do you know what to do? Calling for emergency medical help is definitely the gold standard but it would be nice to acquire some knowledge on first aid whilst waiting for expert help to arrive. Here’s your chance. [Read more →]

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Watching TV had been part of our daily routines and is quite acceptable within limits as it brings the whole family together. However, the last time I’d been home, I never saw a single health related adverts, especially during prime-time shows (well, perhaps i missed it coz I’d obviously made the most of my holiday). [Read more →]

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