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Evidence has a huge impact on how we make decisions, and the best evidence comes from research. It can provide important information such as epidemiologic data on the disease of interest, outcomes of medical interventions, factors affecting clinical outcomes, and others.  There are various types of research but clinical trials, in particular, help researchers discover …

Research and development (R&D) spending, drivers, and impacts Read More »

The Philippines is one of the world’s 18 mega-biodiverse countries and hosts up to 80% of the world’s plant and animal species. More than 1500 medicinal plants used by traditional healers have been documented and among those that have been approved for therapeutic use by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Department of …

Herbal Medicines: Development, Issues, and Misconceptions Read More »

Healthcare costs are continually increasing. In 2020, the country’s health spending reached Php 895.88 billion, 12.6 percent higher compared with 2019’s health spending at Php 795.64 billion. Out of the available health care financing schemes, government schemes and compulsory contributions had the highest share at 45.7 percent of total health spending in 2020. This is …

Benefits and gaps in the use of generic medicines Read More »

CAVITE – The number of active coronavirus cases as of August 15, 2022 recorded a 96 percent increase since one month ago, according to the data published by Cavite Provincial Information Office. The upward trend continues as the cumulative case count in the province is 229,102, second among the top five provinces/cities in the country …

Cavite active COVID-19 cases record an almost 100% hike Read More »

The Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (DOST-PCHRD) continues its commitment to provide research-based solutions and innovations in health through its press conference Talakayang HeaRT Beat with the theme, “Health Research and Technology” held at the Philippine International Convention Center, Pasay City on 16 December 2019. The first …

Talakayang HeaRT Beat 2019 Showcases First Anti-Dengue Drug and Anti-inflammatory Drug Formulations Read More »