The COVID-19 pandemic has transformed different areas of healthcare system. For instance, technology makes it a lot easier for patients to consult doctors remotely through teleconsultation. Teleconsultation refers to a service that enables patients to communicate with their doctors through telecommunication technologies such as messenger, videoconferencing and phone call. This eliminates the need for travel to hospitals, thus making it a safer and...

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 There are millions of people around the world who are suffering from Type 1 diabetes. Unlike the more common and milder Type 2 diabetes (which is normally caused by unhealthy lifestyle), Type 1 diabetes is a genetic condition. If you have Type 1 diabetes, your immune system attacks and destroys the beta cells in the pancreas that are responsible for producing the hormone...

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 Calamansi (also known as calamondin) is a widely known citrus fruits that grow in the Philippines and other Southeast Asian countries. It is also known as a cheaper alternative to lemon and lime. In the Philippines, its most popular application is making calamansi juice and dipping sauce.Personally, I’m a big fan of drinking calamansi juice but sometimes I’m too lazy to manually squeeze...

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 With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, it’s inevitable for people nowadays to stock up on medical supplies and equipment at their home. If you or your loved ones are currently undergoing home quarantine due to COVID-19, then you must at least have the following items on hand:Disposable face maskPulse oximeterDigital thermometer75% Rubbing AlcoholLuckily, these days you don’t need to go all the way to...

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 Despite the existence of several insurance companies in the Philippines, only a select few of the Filipinos have actually owned a life and/or health insurance product. Their reason for not buying one is because they often think of insurance as something that is expensive, complicated to understand and difficult to buy.Local insurance technology (insurtech) startup Kwik.insure aims to solve all the difficulties involve in...

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 As part of the new normal, most travelers nowadays are required to submit a valid COVID-19 medical certificate indicating a negative result prior to their scheduled domestic or international travel. For instance, if you’re planning to visit Baguio city, you must undergo COVID-19 testing up to 72 hours prior to traveling to the city. Luckily, a couple of laboratories and private providers have...

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