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Pinoy-developed cancer treatment could mean less pain for patients by NurseReview.Org on Jan 28, 2012A cancer treatment currently under development promises fewer side effects and less pain for cancer patients. Developed by a team led by Dr. Jay Lazaro of the Institute of Biology, University of the Philippines-Diliman, the treatment uses immunolipos...
Is Oral Sex to Blame for the Surge in Cancer of the Mouth and Throat? by NurseReview.Org on Jan 25, 2012Earlier this month, the American Cancer Society (ACS) released its annual Cancer Facts & Figures. The 2012 report includes some encouraging facts. Since 1990, the incidence of some common tumors including lung, colon, and prostate cancer has decl...
6 Symptoms You Should Never Ignore by NurseReview.Org on Dec 5, 2011When it comes to their health, says Dr. Holt, guys are notorious for doing too little, too late. As men, we’re told to play through the pain, tough it out, shake it off, and suck it up. There are a dozen other variations of the same message, and th...
Deployment ban, muling tinalakay ng POEA board by NurseReview.Org on Nov 14, 2011MANILA – Nagpulong nitong Biyernes ng gabi ang mga miyembro ng Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) Board para talakayin ang ipinalabas na resolusyon tungkol sa deployment ban ng mga overseas Filipino worker sa 41 bansa. Ayon kay p...
Canada introduces new 'super visa' for families by NurseReview.Org on Nov 12, 2011MONTREAL — Canadian officials on Friday announced a new two-year, multi-entry "super visa" for parents and grandparents of immigrants settled in Canada. The move came after wait times for sponsorship of "family class" applications had grown to an...
PHL passport applications in UAE can now be tracked online by NurseReview.Org on Nov 8, 2011Instead of waiting at long lines, Filipinos applying for electronic passports in the United Arab Emirates can now track the progress of their applications online. The initiative of the Consulate General is expected to benefit some 400,000 Filipinos...
20 Ways to prevent cancer by NurseReview.Org on Nov 2, 2011First, the good news: You probably won’t get cancer. That is, if you have a healthy lifestyle. “As many as 70% of known causes of cancers are avoidable and related to lifestyle,” says Thomas A. Sellers, PhD, associate director for cancer prev...
Pinoy fast waking up to success by NurseReview.Org on Oct 29, 2011The Philippines – with natural resources such as gold, copper, nickel and oil and gas aplenty – has tremendous potential. Last year, the republic registered an amazing 7.1% growth rate, and growing. MALAYSIANS have looked down on the Philippines...
Cancer diagnosis: 11 tips for coping by NurseReview.Org on Oct 28, 2011Learning that you have cancer is a difficult experience. After your cancer diagnosis, you may feel anxious, afraid or overwhelmed and wonder how you can cope during the days ahead. Here are 11 suggestions for coping with a cancer diagnosis. Get the...
Japan okays review of exams for Pinoy nurses by NurseReview.Org on Oct 27, 2011TOKYO – The Japanese government has agreed to review the process of accepting Filipino nurses in its hospitals under the Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement (JPEPA), President Aquino said Tuesday night. The President had a bilateral m...
