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Antibiotic and antiviral therapy in COVID-19 patients: Updates from ESCMID Global 2024

In COVID-19 patients, antibiotic therapy should be reserved only for suspected bacterial superinfections.

However, international data from over 1 million hospitalized COVID-19 patients across 65 countries showed that antibiotics were commonly prescribed empirically despite the low rates of reported bacterial co-infection.¹

Understanding the Journey of Survivorship in Metastatic Breast Cancer: The Asia-Pacific Experience

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Product Highlight - Risperidone (Risponz)

Oral Solution 1 mg/mL

Product Highlight - Levetiracetam (Julitam I.V.)

Solution for Injection 100 mg/mL

Product Highlight - Dapagliflozin (Forxiga)

Film-Coated Tablet 10 mg

Product Highlight - Vericiguat (Verquvo)

Film-Coated Tablet 2.5 mg, 5 mg, and 10 mg

Product Highlight - Apixaban (Embolis 2.5/Embolis 5)

Film-Coated Tablet 2.5 mg and 5 mg

Philippine Society of Hypertension Validation of OMRON Automated Oscillometric Blood Pressure Monitoring Device HEM 7156

BACKGROUND: Blood Pressure (BP) is a vital sign that is essential in the management of hypertension, thus, there is a need for accurate measurement of BP. This will allow for proper diagnosis and management of hypertension, preventing cardiovascular morbidity and mortality among Filipino patients. 

Explore the current challenges and opportunities in hypertension management in the local setting

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NEW INSIGHTS IN THE PRIMARY AND SECONDARY PREVENTION OF CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE

At the recent joint convention of the Philippine Lipid and Atherosclerosis Society and the Philippine Society of Hypertension, held last February 21st and 22nd, 2024, Dr Deborah Ona and Dr Federick Cheng shared new insights on primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular diseases.