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  Pulmonary function and six-minute-walk test in patients after recovery from COVID-19: A prospective cohort study An effective special test for patient undergoing physical rehabilitation to see if he or he can be discharged By Edward Era Barbacena Abstract Objectives: To study abnormality of spirometry, six-minute walk distance, and chest radiograph among patients recovered from Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). Methods and study design: A prospective cohort study was conducted in 87 COVID-19 confirmed cases who recovered and discharged from a medical school hospital in Thailand. At the follow-up visit on day 60 after onset of symptoms, patients underwent an evaluation by spirometry (FVC, FEV1, FEV1/FVC, FEF25-75, and PEF), a six-minute-walk test (6MWT), and a chest radiograph. Results: There were 35 men and 52 women, with a mean age of 39.6±11.8 years and the mean body mass index (BMI) was 23.8±4.3 kg/m2. Of all, 45 cases had mild symptoms; 35 had non-severe pneumonia, and 7 h...

  Untreated carpal tunnel syndrome, showing how the muscles at the base of the thumb have wasted away (atrophied) What Does It Feel Like to Have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? By Edward Era Barbacena Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition that affects the hand, wrist, and arm. It happens when the median nerve gets compressed, or squeezed, at the wrist. The median nerve is a large nerve running from the palm to the upper arm. The carpal tunnel is a narrow passageway in the palm side of the wrist. It houses the median nerve and flexor tendons, which help you bend your fingers and thumb. Carpal tunnel syndrome can be very painful and sometimes causes unusual sensations. If left untreated, carpal tunnel syndrome tends to worsen and can lead to permanent damage of the median nerve. Here, we go over what it feels like to have carpal tunnel syndrome and when it’s time to give your doctor a call. What does carpal tunnel pain feel like? SensationsTrusted Source of carpal tunnel syndrome usually com...

  DOST to launch Philippines' first ever cure for Dengue By Edward Era Barbacena The first phase of the trial on the use of anti-dengue capsules has already been completed and yielded promising results, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) said.  In a virtual forum on Thursday (Aug. 19), Science Secretary Fortunato dela Peña said the DOST and a local medical startup company are preparing to launch the breakthrough herbal medicine within the year. The project is funded by the DOST–Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (PCHRD) and is titled “Efficacy and Safety of Orally Administered Fixed Dose Combination Capsule of RGA02 + JRA01 + ASB02 in the Treatment of Dengue Without Warning Signs Among Adult Filipinos in Cavite: A Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo Controlled Trial.” The DOST-Industrial Technology Development Institute said it will soon start a project to establish a Biosafety Level+2 facility.  “This will be the first significant step of D...

  Let's talk about Dry Needling By Edward Era Barbacena DRY NEEDLING IN PHYSICAL THERAPY: Dry needling is a rapidly growing technique being utilized by physical therapists as a means to treat musculoskeletal pain and ailments by targeting connective tissue and myofascial trigger points. Physical therapists are utilizing this technique with immediate responses for pain relief and eliciting healing responses with subacute and chronic ailments. WHAT IS IT? Dry needling as defined by the APTA is a skilled intervention utilizing a thin filiform needle to stimulate a neural, muscular, connective tissues, and myofascial trigger points. (3) This technique has been utilized to address musculoskeletal ailments and facilitate healing and recovery. Dry needling is named as such due to the lack of utilizing a hollow tube with an injectable material such as corticosteroid or anesthetics. The needles utilized are most commonly known for their use in acupuncture. (1) Although dry needling may be s...

Transverse, nonblanchable white lines on the fingernails 45 days after admission due to COVID-19 pneumonia. The 5 ways your nails may reveal if you’ve had COVID Perhaps we can find out if a person has Covid-19 from the tips of their finger nails By Edward Era Barbacena A handful of strange changes in the finger and toe nails have been documented over the course of the pandemic. Experts say nails are similar to the skin in that they can give clues about a person’s health. And skin issues are already known to affect up to 20 per cent of people with COVID. But people rarely inspect their nails – sometimes covered in polish – and so may be unaware of the subtle differences caused by the virus. Fingernails grow in roughly six-month cycles, therefore any change in appearance caused by the coronavirus may show with a delay. Nail abnormalities can be the result of all sorts of problems, including vitamin deficiencies, skin conditions, diabetes or trauma – such as shutting your hand in a door. ...

  REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9482 ANTI-RABIES ACT OF 2007 THIS LAW IS NOT JUST FOR BARANGAY BUT FOR THE WHOLE PHILIPPINES  For those with pet DOGS: By RA 9482, irresponsible dog owners may be subject to fines: Dogs that are not vaccinate the pet dog -  P2,000 fine, If a dog is bitten without a vaccine - P10,000 fine If the pet dog bites and the owner does not want to help the victim - P25,000 fine  Failure to tie or lock the pet dog - P500.00 fine Senate Bill No. 3189 prohibits the spread of dog feces in public and private places after it is discovered that it causes human disease, spreading dog feces on the road, house, park or in any place not owned by the dog owner. if they are not prevented from moving to the prohibited areas, it is necessary to clean immediately by the owner or whoever is carrying the dog and throw the dirt in the trash. Dog droppings leave the eggs of roundworms and parasites in the soil and they stay there even a few years later. The parasites that carr...