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Did you ever run away from home? Why/ why not?

What is the most rewarding experience you have had and what made it so?

What's your worst/best memory of high school and why?

today at work, i was vexed at the sense of 'uber-competition' with other clinicians. just do your job and do it efficiently, meyn!

kuyawan ko kai i was asked by someone to attend a wedding ceremony this weekend. its her best friend's wedding daw. chinese wedding kono. i don't know if i should go.

Quote from: Lollapalooza on January 09, 2013, 01:52:50 PM
hehehehe ang heart sa bata honest ug maloloy-on mana hehehehe

he he he, that's a beautiful heart you have, jenneth.

Quote from: mg on January 09, 2013, 01:50:00 PM
taga Davao City ko Doc. Diri man gud na assign ako hubby. Nag adjust pa pud ko kay medyo lawm ug di pa kaayo nako masabtan ang bisaya diri. Pero lingaw man, labon nag pista

he he he! i'm sure you're getting used to the bol-anon 'j' eh? i'm hoping that your transition from davao into bohol wasn't too difficult.

ps. pista time must be really bibo over there eh? you don't have to buy food for a month.

tsk tsk tsk, bieber really lost a lot of pinoy fans...

Yesterday I had dinner with a lady doctor from work. She's Chinese. He he he, cute kaayo. It was interesting how she was asking about my romance history on our first date. Uwawon bajeha. But her smile is so beautiful. Very pink lips.

taga asa man diay ka, mg?

Quote from: Votives on January 09, 2013, 12:12:30 PM
basin unya og matinuod bai hubs... naka feel na raba ko gamay...

ayaw, bai vots. sayang ang bajeh...tam'is raba ang pusit.

Quote from: Lollapalooza on January 09, 2013, 01:25:08 PM
i'm a woman in mind, lady in appearance and have a heart of a girl hahahahah jowk ra...

hahahaha! a girl in heart diay? aww kuyawa pod!

Quote from: mg on January 09, 2013, 01:30:11 PM
Super small world. Sige2, one of these days if muadto na pud mi sa provincial office.

small world lageh. if i am in bohol next time, then we will have to kita kits.

Quote from: mg on January 09, 2013, 01:25:00 PM
really Doc? So many tried to refute that there is no life after death, but there are mysterious things that cannot be explained by science. Those who experienced a near death experience mentioned that they all saw light and they felt a different kind of peace within them. I guess that's great! It's hard to have peace within yourself...errr...myself

Life , in general, is never easy and without any difficulties, mg. I honestly believe that if you live as honestly as possible, by following the golden rule, "do unto others as you would have others do unto you," it will steer one to the path to God. Building a personal relationship with God is a continuous phenomena, and we have to maintain that relationship with him. And you can do it. We have to live out our faith....

As for life after death, i do believe there is life after death. Science cannot explain everything...

President Ferdinand Marcos

[in death]

President Ferdinand Marcos

[in life]

A patient of mine who was an adorer of the Virgin Mary , the one who I described in my post in this thread -- who died with her rosary in her hand-- well, when she passed, I and many other nurses smelled the scent of roses. It was such a strong and beautiful scent-- as if we were in a garden of roses. But there were no roses...to be found!

In my honest opinion, I do believe that physical death is not the end. I've had experiences where when a patient dies, things move in the room. A nurse once told me that these things are caused by the "spirit leaving the body".

I have felt this personally. Unexplainable by science. :/

Quote from: mg on January 09, 2013, 01:09:41 PM
We should not be afraid to die. We all just need to be ready for it. I believe that we will all be judged someday as to how we lived. Moreover, we should leave good memories to the people we will leave behind. I am not afraid to die, I am just not ready yet, spiritually. But what can we do when our time comes?

Good message. You're right in that we cannot do anything when our time is nigh. I guess , the best thing we can do is to try to live out our faith to the best of our ability. To do good with one another, and to walk daily with our God so as to be in friendship with Him in the land of the living, so that we can hope to be worthy of seeing Him and being with Him after our death.

Faith provides consolation for people who are dying. I've seen very old, and weak patients who were dying, yet despite this, were so very strong up to the very end. I had a patient who prayed her rosary every day. When she coded, her hands were still holding her rosary.

Such strong, such beautiful faith truly provides strength in such time.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNZH-emehxA#

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mEnUhjmwjlI#ws

Napoleon I,
Emperor of the French Empire

[in death]...

Napoleon Bonaparte,
Emperor of the French Empire
[in life]

In life...

The mummified corpse of Ramses II the Great...

The statues of Ramses II the Great, Pharaoh of Egypt.

These were built during his lifetime , to signify his greatness unto the world and to his subjects.
In their religion, Pharaoh was a living God.

Is glory fleeting?

“Be glad, people of Zion, rejoice in the LORD your God, for he has given you the autumn rains because he is faithful. He sends you abundant showers, both autumn and spring rains, as before.”

Joel 2:23

“Everyone who does evil hates the light, and will not come into the light for fear that their deeds will be exposed. But whoever lives by the truth comes into the light, so that it may be seen plainly that what they have done has been done in the sight of God.”

John 3:20-21

Quote from: Lollapalooza on January 09, 2013, 11:53:02 AM
"Show me your ways, O LORD, teach me your paths; guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long. Remember, O LORD, your great mercy and love, for they are from of old. Remember not the sins of my youth and my rebellious ways; according to your love remember me, for you are good, O LORD." ~Psalm 25:4-7~

Sister in Christ, AMEN!

Quote from: chicogon on January 07, 2013, 02:04:40 PM
Thank you for explaining the difference... I learned something new

You' are always welcome.

I just googled this thing. These pills sell for $60 per bottle. Does it even claim to heal / cure any specific diseases? What are the clinical tests? Any stage 1, stage 2, or stage 3 testing? What are the human clinical trials ? What are the quantitative and qualitative results? Does this drug hold an FDA-approved patent?

The only way to stimulate stem cells is to administer CSF (colony stimulating growth factors) via IV or through osteoimplantation.

There are many different adult stem cells. Bone marrow contains several different populations of adult stem cells:
1. Hematopoietic stem cells: make new blood cells.
2. Mesenchymal stem cells: in the stroma (fibrous tissue) and can make mesenchymal phenotypes.
3. Multipotent adult progenitor cells (MAPCs): in the stroma and can differentiate into tissues from all 3 dermal layers -- such as nerve cells and liver cells.
4. Osteo-chrondral progenitor cells: in the stroma and can differentiate to cartilage or bone.

I've never heard of an oral pill that would enhance stem cell growth or release of stem cells into the circulation. If you want to increase the number of stem cells, you harvest the bone marrow, isolate the stem cells, and expand them in culture. In short, Stemenhance is a scam!

Whenever anyone says "stem cells", the first question out of your mouth should be "Which stem cells?"

Quote from: hubag bohol on January 08, 2013, 08:15:12 PM
He he, sabagay, daghang students diris TB. Aside from law and medicine, other disciplines that draw students include religion, finance, design, meteorology, compensation theory, remittance method, self-promotion, boritology, etc., etc....

 

bwahahahaha!

Quote from: hubag bohol on August 13, 2012, 07:02:21 PM
Hmm, basin Doover Ham...

He he he, sigoro mo baligja sila ug Hoover Vacuum, err...Doover Vac.

Quote from: hubag bohol on January 08, 2013, 09:25:51 PM

bwahahahaha!

Lex Orandi, Lex Credendi

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wUefFs8V-dY#ws

Quote from: Lollapalooza on January 07, 2013, 02:43:01 PM
A good person produces good things from the treasury of a good heart, and an evil things from the treasury of an evil heart. What you say flows from what is in your heart Luke 6:43-45

Quote from: hubag bohol on January 06, 2013, 10:47:36 AM
70-anyos gipatay sa apo
Ni Darrel A. Carumba/EIM (Banat) | Updated January 6, 2013 - 12:00am


CEBU, Philippines - Gikulata hangtud namatay ang usa ka 70-anyos nga lola sa iyang 34-anyos nga apo kinsa mikawat usab sa iyang mga kwarta ug kabtangan diha sa pinuy-anan sa biktima diha sa sitio Bangkal sa barangay Unidos sa lungsod sa San Francisco isla sa Camotes niadtong Biyernes sa alas 6:59 sa buntag.

Ang biktima nga patay nang naabtan sa mga kabanay mao si Francisca Pepito Donaldo, 70, samtang ang suspek mao ang iyang apo nga si Florencio Donaldo Jullisca, 34, padayon pang gipangita.

Matud ni PO3 Ronald Wahing sa Operations Branch sa Cebu Police Provincial Office (CPPO) subay sa spot report gikan sa San Francisco Police, ang biktima ug ang suspek nag-inom diha sa balay sa biktima sa wala pa ang hitabo.

Gikatahong samtang nag-inom gimaymayan sa biktima ang apo apan nasuko og maayo ang suspek ug mipunit kini og kahoy ug gipusposan sa ulo ang biktima sa  makadaghang higayon hangtud nga nakuyapan.

Pagkahuman niini misibat ang suspek ug naabtan na lang sa mga anak ang biktima nga patay na ug dunay dakung samad sa agtang.

Sa gihimong pakisusi sa kapulisan nadiskubrehan nga nahanaw ang P2 mil niini nga kwarta sa biktima ug nagkatag na ang mga butang sa biktima.

Ang suspek nadakpan hinoon atol sa gihimong hot pursuit operation  ug nabalhog na sa karsel ug gikatakdang pasakaan og kasong robbery with homicide. (BANAT NEWS)

Disgusting !

Quote from: Lollapalooza on January 08, 2013, 10:56:12 AM
Yup and it already took effect na.. Nagproblema father ko kasi most of the stores are hoarding cigarettes. Kunwari out of stock then paglabas ulet mahal na. One pack of cigarette cost almost P60.00.. Mabuti na rin yun para mabawasan smoking habit ng papa ko..

60 pesos for a pack? That's cheap. In Chicago, one pack of cigarettes is $10. 400 pesos for a pack.

Quote from: Lollapalooza on January 08, 2013, 10:53:09 AM
Mahadlok man ko anang Chiropractor treatment oi kay feeling nako mura'g mabali ang bukog.. Naa bitaw na dire sa Davao sa may Crossing Ulas..

According to their philosophy, by manipulating the spinal joints, one releases the "chi" energy. Its an archaic form of thinking that goes back to the 'humor' concepts of medieval medicine, which is null en void.

Orthopaedic Surgeons will laugh at the philosophy of chiropractors. Tinuod ni...

Quote from: czarprince on January 07, 2013, 09:53:57 PM
I was thinking of a brewing system. Be the first for the innovation hehe perhaps an electronic beer or a beer vending machine. Easier said than done.

he he he! ma milyonir man gajud ka if you make this invention, czar.

Quote from: czarprince on January 08, 2013, 10:24:53 AM
Do you love cats sir islander? hehe. Indeed population control.

Czar, islander is a lady.

Quote from: islander on January 08, 2013, 09:55:16 AM

For those that are open to extra-allopathic forms of medicine, patients can always visit these oriental doctors that practice chinese medicine, or visit chiropractors, and other homeopathic specialists.

Quote from: czarprince on January 07, 2013, 10:04:07 PM
Do you think that FDA, BFAD, PDEA in the Philippines approve/obtain licenses for the supplementary pills? hehe. If you refer specifically to the crooked government officials then it's a very unwise decision. It's another story.

As a practicing Surgeon here in the United States, of course. Only FDA-approved drugs are used and prescribed by physicians here in the United States.

I believe that our fellow physicians / surgeons in the Philippines hold that same principle.

The aspect of corruption in governmental bodies is a totally different topic.

Quote from: czarprince on January 07, 2013, 09:32:21 PM
Yes, as what I've said the proven standard methods of treatment for cancer is the best choice. That includes surgery, chemotherapy, radiation.

However, this issue had been on a debate regarding the cytotoxic effects of chemotherapy brought also by anti neoplastic drugs. Instead of treatment, it devastates the healthy cells and weakens the immune system leading faster than death in no time. Doctors promulgate profits by these big drug companies for cancer hehe.

Due to high medicine cost, there's an inaccessibility to health care. Some people preferred to undergo for conventional therapies. Have you heard these some natural treatments such as Rick hemp's oil, smoking weed, Vit C injection, guyabano, Sabah snake grass? All of these remain obscure and unproven.

Speaking of pinoys especially the poor ones from the rural areas, they find MX3 one of those herbal products, the cheapest way to intervene cancer without knowing the tumor cell proliferation and even metastasis.

Neoplastic cells are cells that have circumvented the normal genetic processes and are no longer under control of tumor suppressor genes such as Delta P-53, APC, as well as TNF. This is why neoplastic cells are a threat to surrounding tissues because of its aggressive spread. Anti-neoplastic drugs target the neoclueotidic synthesis (methotrexate, 5-fluorurocil), DNA coding synthesis (cisplatin, dactinomycin, etoposide), the RNA synthesis , the protein synthesis and even the cellular division (vinca alkaloids, paclitaxel).

Anti-neoplastic drugs target fast growing tissues, a trait of neoplastic cells. However, there are many other tissues that are fast growing, per se mucous glands,  bone marrow, hair follicles etc. This is why these tissue types are also affected during cancer treatment. These are the side effects.

If you do not treat the neoplastic cell, it will continue to spread. This is why in the full breadth of medicine, and in the specialty of Radiology Oncology, we treat cancers with chemotherapy, radiation, gamma technology and surgical excision. This is universally accepted in the field of Medicine.

When we treat a cancer patient, we weight the pros and cons, the risks and the benefits. If the anti-neoplastic drugs can have save a patient and can reduce the cancer, then we proceed with it. The patient, of course, is counseled on these said risks and benefits. The patient , as always, has the final say, and can outright deny treatment if he or she wishes. Treatment is only ascertained with the patient's approval.

As a Physician Surgeon, I am very cautious of any drugs that are NON-FDA Approved. In the United States, non-FDA approved  medication is not going to be approved by health insurance providers. Only FDA-approved medication. The reason why we are so critical here in the United States is because FDA-approved drugs have passed stage1, stage2, stage 3 trials and into human trials with majority of patients benefiting more than suffering.

Treatment of patients with proper drugs must be supported by empirical results, with resolute methodology.





Sincerely,
Dr. Lorenzo

Quote from: islander on January 08, 2013, 09:57:05 AM
through all means possible and impossible here on earth.

hahahaha! sige, when the time comes, i will invite you and expect you to come, ms. isles.

Hahahahaha!!;D

That's understandable then, Anna.

Quote from: islander on January 07, 2013, 04:26:44 PM
so when is your ordination?

Ha ha ha ha! Will you attend?

Quote from: czarprince on January 08, 2013, 08:40:05 AM
The bottomline is that food sources are better than antioxidant supplements.

Got that right.

During the dying process, the body's systems shut down. The dying person has less energy and begins to sleep more and more. The body is conserving the little energy it has, and as a result, needs less nourishment and sustenance. In the days (or sometimes weeks) before death, people eat and drink less. They may lose all interest in food and drink, and you shouldn't force them to eat. In fact, pushing food or drink on a dying person could cause him or her to choke -- at this point, it has become difficult to swallow and the mouth is very dry.

As the person takes in less food and drink, he or she will urinate less frequently and have fewer bowel movements. The person may also experience loss of bladder and bowel control. People who are dying may become confused, agitated or restless, which could be a result of the brain receiving less oxygen. It can be disconcerting and painful to hear a loved one so confused in his or her last days.

The skin will also show the effects of slowing circulation and less oxygen -- the extremities, and later, the entire body, may be cool to the touch and may turn blue or light gray. Some skin may exhibit signs of mottling, which is reddish-blue blotchiness. As the person gets closer to death, it will become harder and harder to breathe. Respiration will be noisy and irregular; it will sometimes seem as if the person can't breathe at all. When there's fluid in the lungs, it can cause a sound known as the death rattle. It may be possible to alleviate the gurgling and congestion by raising the person's head. If the dying person is experiencing pain, he or she will usually be given medications to manage it.

When we're watching someone die, we may have a preconceived notion of how the person should handle death emotionally and spiritually. It's important to remember that every person experiences dying differently. Some people have the need to say goodbye or to hear from another person before death, some don't. Some people prefer to partake in religious rites, while others may remain silent until the end and pass away when everyone has left the room. Doctors and other professionals who manage end-of-life care advise loved ones to take their cues from the dying and avoid projecting their own desires or needs onto the person. They also urge loved ones to continue speaking comfortingly to a dying person -- hearing may be one of the last things to go.

Clinical death occurs when the person's heartbeat, breathing and circulation stop. Four to six minutes later, biological death occurs. That's when brain cells begin to die from lack of oxygen, and resuscitation is impossible.

http://science.howstuffworks.com/life/human-biology/dying-process.htm

What happens during the dying process?

Friends,

How do you know that there is life after death? Or is there only eternal void?

Do you believe that there is life after death?

Do you fear death?

Please share your views. I would like to hear your answer.

When does life begin? Does it begin at conception or at birth?

That's the spirit, Jenneth! You can also donate at your local red cross blood bank. Or a local hospital. It truly is the gift of life.

Yes, I am.

Are you an organ donor?

Quote from: jorgeanna on January 07, 2013, 06:34:23 AM
Me, no. my husband, every year salabi na nga Type AB cya and pwede ra ma-exchange iyang blood to any blood type

That's good that your hubby donates. Are you scared to donate, Anna?

I think Mike is now the 4th person I know who has gotten married this year. 3 of my childhood friends were married this year , too. He he he...

Isug diay gajod ang Latin ni Isles.

Quote from: islander on January 07, 2013, 03:30:14 PM
fata viam invenient; alea jacta est.

Si est Deus voluntas...

Quote from: maryhazel on January 07, 2013, 03:27:51 PM
Congrats Mike! Good luck and take care of each other! A happy wife means a happy husband!

Very true, now they are no longer two persons, but one. May God Bless their marriage abundantly !

Frater Votives,

fructus vineam sunt nimis suavis ...?

Nuptiarum benedictio Dei in Caelo!

Congrationalem Michaelis !

Quote from: hubag bohol on January 07, 2013, 02:52:09 PM
I will continue to man the Bachelor's Fort...

Omnes Salve Ad Caeleps Burgus! Solum Sit Liber !

He he he, all will come to pass according to God's Will.

Quote from: jorgeanna on January 07, 2013, 02:46:27 PM
so only ang vermicelli noodles ang boil unya fresh ang shrimps and bean spouts? i know the leaves should be fresh

Yes, the bean sprouts n shrimps have to be fresh. Its delicious!

I'm not a fan of any non-FDA supported supplemental drugs. If these drugs claim to provide anti-oxidant effects, then why pay 17 pesos (or whatever they charge) per pill?

Drink green tea, or any tea, which is a source of anti-oxidants. Eat fish, eat fruits on a daily basis. Eat green leafy veggies. These are all rich sources of food and provide anti-oxidant effects.

1. To be a more compassionate clinician.
2. To be more forgiving
3. To be more understanding
4. To be more humble at work and at home
5. To be more fiscally responsible
6. To be successful this year in all my academic and professional duties
7. To be a better son to my parents, a better brother to my siblings, a better friend
8. To implement better time management skills.

Very inspirational. Mike is now married. That leaves only some left in the bachelor pad club.

So ikog means tail? I never knew that.

Quote from: TUBAGBOHOL.com on January 07, 2013, 08:58:36 AM

MX3 Can Cure Brain Tumor?

Just because the MRI machine did not detect the tumor, does not necessarily mean its not there. Depending on the size and location of the tumor, if this tumor grows again and impinges on motor, auditory or oratory areas, will result in communication disorders. The mother should have the child undergo tumorectomy immediately, especially if it is still benign.

If the tumor grows, if it impinges on an artery, the ischemic effects on brain tissue will be catastrophic for the patient.

Relying solely on non-FDA supported supplementary pills is a very unwise decision.

Please continue to pray for my friend J.R, who is to be ordained this summer.

My good friend, JR, is going to be a secular parish priest. I also have another good friend, Michael, who joined the monastery. Both were very good friends of mine in college. Both try to convince me to join as well. ha ha ha!

Thank You for that information, Fr. Roel.

1. boil vermicelli noodles
2. dice up some rosemary, thyme, and basil
3. dice up bean sprouts
4. wash and clean some shrimps
5. mix together
6. pour some oyster sauce

voila!

Quote from: jorgeanna on January 07, 2013, 06:32:07 AM
NEW YEARS RESOLUTION: For the enlightened ones

1. Learn to live as if you will die tomorrow.
2. Learn to treasure things that can not be bought by money.
3. Learn to give time for myself and not always for others.
4. As always learn to help without expecting anything in return.
If you do not want to help then dont help.
5. Do not regret what you do, as long that you are happy that is all that matters.
6. Never be controlled by what other people say, you know whats good for you.

Quote from: czarprince on January 07, 2013, 09:29:14 AM
How about the price for cleaning or oral prophylaxis and the brace sir? Is it included under general services? Thanks.

That is a good question for a dentist. I am a General Surgeon Intern, so i am not too well versed in brace costs.

Perhaps a dentist here in TB will answer your question.

The treatment of a brain tumor depends on the tumor's size, location, and type. If the tumor is benign, surgical excision is the preferred choice. Afterwards, radiation and chemotherapy should be implemented to eradicate any residual neoplastic cells.

Happy New Year, Votives.

Quote from: chicogon on January 07, 2013, 07:12:41 AM
I must have understood you wrong sa imong text, I thought I heard you say "idiopathy." hehehe

Thanks for your input, Fr. Roel. Let me better explain to you the difference between idiopathy and homeostasis.

1. Homeostasis is the body's natural ability to maintain equilibrium , going back to a normal state either by compensating for a fall or increase in the function of another organ.

Let me better explain to you how this works in a clinical setting. Let us say we have a patient who is 55 years old , weighs 250 lbs. This patient has hypertension , which is an increase in blood pressure. Now the body will do everything it can to reduce the blood pressure. The heart's atrial tissue detects the high blood pressure , as well as the baroreceptors found in the carotid arterial arch detect this increase in blood pressure (Hypertension). The baroreceptors will send a signal to the heart to reduce the activity of the heart to resolve the pressure. The atrial tissues will also release a chemical signal called ANP (atrial natriuretic peptide), which acts on the kidneys. The ANP promotes diuresis, which is urination, in order to reduce volume and thereby reduce the blood pressure.

The coordinated activity of the carotid arch's baroreceptors, the atrial tissue, and the kidneys is an example of Homeostasis. This illustrates the body's ability to compensate one another in order to return to a state of normalcy as best at it can physiologically speaking.

2. Now, in regards to the term idiopathy, that is a term we use to describe an unexplainable event. A disease that manifests itself without explanation is called idiopathy. A disease that heals without any scientific explanation is called idiopathic.

I hope that helps.


If you have any other questions, feel free to ask it here or PM me.

Quote from: hubag bohol on January 07, 2013, 11:39:12 AM
Hmm, wa dihay electronic beer?

Hahaha! kuyawa kaayo uy!

Quote from: czarprince on January 07, 2013, 10:12:13 AM
Yes, it has a tar free component and can be widely used as an alternative of nicotine for smokers. However, e-cigarettes too has side effects based on the recent studies. Instead of curbing smoking, it invokes promotion. Some people preferably nonsmokers can take out their curiosity on trying these products. For those who can't afford, pinoys are known to be resourceful in other ways, they can plant tobaccos and weeds as well.

Yes, like any drug, there will always be a side effect. It is imperative that the patient who is prescribed by his or her M.D to take e-cigarattes should also be educated on the reason why they are placed on this substitute; namely to reduce the instance of smoking. The patient will be counseled by the physician to implement behavioral modification -- to reduce the urge to smoke.

Patients that are prescribed to go on e-cigarettes are usually those who have developed COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases) secondary to the smoke and tar found in the cigarette. This is beneficial for the patient because the cessation of smoke inhalation and tar residues in the pulmonary tract allows the respiratory epithelia to transition back to its normal state. Secondly, it will help the patient's breathing.


Regards,
Dr. Lorenz

"Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also."

Matthew 6:19-21