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Russel Alegarbes, MD

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Specialty: Pediatrics Subspecialty: Surgery Clinic Address & Schedule: Medical Center Manila Room 217, 1125 Gen. Luna Street, Ermita, Manila 1000 Philippines Phone: (02) 524 5066 / (0927) 373 8902 Schedule: Tue: 1:00PM – 3:00PM Wed: 1:00PM – 3:00PM

Advantages and drawbacks of healthcare system in Canada

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Canadian health care system – the sphere that stirs up resentment among local residents and, at the same time, is the pride of the state. That’s a paradox. In fact, there are a lot of things to be proud of in this system. Contrary to popular belief, medical care in the country is paid. However, thanks to an established system of free public insurances, local residents do not pay for medical services. All expenses (or almost all) are covered by the state. That is why, some people think that the healthcare in this country is free. Citizens and immigrants, in » » » [Read more]

How Does Cold Laser Fat Reduction Work?

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Unfortunately, having a healthy lifestyle doesn’t always ensure that you’ll have the body of your dreams. You could resort to liposuction, but surgery of any kind can carry lots of risks and recovery time–not to mention a hefty price tag. Instead of having to go through traditional liposuction, liposuction Laser technology can help eliminate fat from targeted areas on the body without the need for anesthesia, incisions, or risks associated with an invasive surgical procedure and an extended period of recovery. Before heading over to a cosmetic surgeon, take a moment to consider the benefits of cold laser technology as » » » [Read more]

Life After Breast Cancer: 3 Simple Steps to Regaining Your Confidence

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In honor of the end of breast cancer awareness month, I found it an appropriate time to discuss life AFTER cancer. For anyone who has been through the process, or knows someone who has, you know that breast cancer is not only physically taxing, but also an emotionally draining disease as well. The legacy of treatment and its side effects for a person can be huge. Treatments such as surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy and hormone drugs can leave a woman with many physical and emotional changes to deal with. In a recent poll of more than 600 women conducted by Breast » » » [Read more]