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Are You Forgetting Something?
BY DR. MARY JEAN LORECHE-DIAO (First of Two Parts) As I was waiting for my flight, which happened to be delayed by no less than 3 hours ( which accordingly was brought about by a rocket launch from our Asian neighbour ), I happened to read in one of the leading papers an article that mentioned on the rising number of cases of DEMENTIA. [...]
Inhale, exhale…
DR. MARY JEAN LORECHE-DIAO OF the top five leading Cancer Deaths, the most preventable, is the one that involves the lungs. Lung cancer or bronchogenic carcinoma, is a disease that is self inflicted. With every stick of cigarette that you puff , inhaling and exhaling those fumes, you do not just increase your risk of lowering your number [...]
Drop attacks: A mini stroke?
dr. mary jean loreche-diao MINI, Midi or Micro mini. These are terms that refer to the length of a woman’s wear. But, is there such a thing as a Mini-Stroke? The answer is a resounding yes, for between a Mini and a Real Stroke, aside from the permanence or temporariness of the change, the length of time that the symptoms are manifested [...]
Coping with post traumatic stress disorder
dr. mary jean loreche-diao POST Traumatic Stress Disorder is a reality, is more common than we think , and crosses all boundaries: meaning it is unselective as to who would get affected by it. The stigma that is attached to most if not all mental or psychological illnesses is such that, we often try to hide, are embarrassed to admit and [...]
Loving that heart
by dr. mary jeanloreche-diao FOURTEEN years ago, my youngest child was then 5 and was sick. She was advised by her Pediatrician to stay at home for a week. To take her mind off her illness and keep her busy, she started to focus all her attention on her passion: Art. As I prepared her for bed, I saw her making drawings, [...]
Beat That Deadline!
by DR. MARY JEAN LORECHE-DIAO Malaria is an Infectious disease caused by a parasite, transmitted by a bite of the female mosquito, known as Anopheles. This disease is common in the tropics, and mostly in the rural areas. 58 of the 80 provinces in this country of ours is Malaria endemic, which means that, when you get to travel to these [...]
Beat That Deadline!
Malaria is an Infectious disease caused by a parasite, transmitted by a bite of the female mosquito, known as Anopheles. This disease is common in the tropics, and mostly in the rural areas. 58 of the 80 provinces in this country of ours is Malaria endemic, which means that, when you get to travel to these provinces, you need to always put at [...]
A step ahead
by DR. MARY JEAN LORECHE-DIAO RAINS, Floods , bring with it so much water, and without saying, certain types of illnesses: (more...)
That unsightly neck mass?
HAVE you ever taken the time to look at the mirror and while putting on your make up, (more...)
Leptospirosis: Important Facts
THE Department of Health recently announced an outbreak of Leptospirosis in the region, with confirmed 5 mortality and more than 200 cases diagnosed. The people are in a panic mode, and who wouldn’t be? I remember receiving text messages and calls at odd hours, patients and acquaintances asking for referrals to be admitted. Fear is [...]
