By Phidelle Andres, M.D Ear infections are common occurrences in all age groups. Of these illnesses, the two most commonly encountered in the clinics are Acute Otitis Externa (AOE) and Acute Otitis Media (AOM). Approximately 10% of people will develop otitis externa during their lifetime, and the majority of cases (95%) are acute. Most occur […]

Children spend the most of their time with their parents before starting preschool or grade school: learning from them, laughing, crying, and sharing everything in between. Parenting may go on many different directions. Some parenting techniques can make children’s transition from childhood to adulthood more difficult. If parents lack enough care and supervision for their […]

by Carla Mia Carandang, M.D, DPPS Smart phones, Smart TVs, and tablets are now part of the Filipino household. In this modern day and age, fun and socialization for the younger population are mostly dependent on gadgets. This is especially true during this time of the pandemic where children spend most of their time in […]

The human body can be compared to a machine that has many different parts and has different roles to play in keeping an individual alive and healthy. Every part of the body is important for its overall function. For the body to function properly, it needs organic nutrients that we call vitamins. Vitamins are nutrients […]

by Carla Mia Carandang, M.D, DPPS Oral and dental health is of great importance to a child’s overall health, well-being and quality of life. Poor oral health can lead to untreated dental diseases causing eating, sleeping and learning problems in children and adolescents. This will have a negative impact on a child’s social interactions, school […]