Progress on treating upper GI disorders

By YOUR DOSE OF MEDICINE | By Charles C. Chante MD | October 14, 2012 - 12:00am

Barrett’s esophagus with dysplasia has traditionally been managed surgically and esophagectomy performed in centers of excellence may not be high-risk as previously thought, especially in otherwise fit in...

GERD management update

By YOUR DOSE OF MEDICINE | By Charles C. Chante MD | October 7, 2012 - 12:00am

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is one of the most common conditions affecting adults.

Davao cops nab arms dealer

By Mike Frialde | June 3, 2012 - 12:00am

Police in Davao del Sur arrested a suspected arms dealer in Malita, Davao del Sur yesterday and seized a cache of high caliber guns, ammunition and explosives.

Why do we dream?

By Maria Isabel Garcia | November 17, 2011 - 12:00am

Next to writing, I like sleeping, mostly because I look forward to dreaming.

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BOC, LTO told: Submit documents on 'hot' cars

By Sandy Araneta | May 15, 2011 - 12:00am

The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has asked the regional offices of the Bureau of Customs (BOC) and Land Transportation Office (LTO) in Region 10 to submit all documents pertaining to the alleged “hot”...

More floods in Australia as cyclone damage tallied

February 5, 2011 - 5:41pm

The cyclone that tore through Australia's northeast this week brought fresh misery to people in the south on Saturday, causing flash flooding in the second-largest city even as residents in far distant towns returned...

Australia faces weather woes with southern storms

February 5, 2011 - 1:56pm

The tail end of one of Australia's largest-ever cyclones triggered wild storms and flash flooding at the other end of the country Saturday, while residents in the cyclone zone picked through what was left of their...

Medication confirmed as first choice for GERD

By YOUR DOSE OF MEDICINE | By Charles C. Chante MD | January 9, 2011 - 12:00am

Antisecretory drug therapy should be the first-line treatment for gastroesophageal reflux disease, with antireflux surgery offered only to those whose symptoms are not controlled by medication or who can’t...

Study ties brain structure size to socializing

December 30, 2010 - 12:00am

NEW YORK — Do you spend time with a lot of friends? That might mean a particular part of your brain is larger than usual.

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Study ties brain structure size to socializing

December 27, 2010 - 8:00am

Do you spend time with a lot of friends? That might mean a particular part of your brain is larger than usual.