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ARBA anuncia plan de pagos impositivo con beneficios para el 2025
En el marco de las tensiones con el Gobierno Nacional por la reducción en las transferencias de fondos, la provincia de Buenos Aires decidió lanzar una iniciativa de recaudación que incluye descuentos y planes de pago escalonados. La medida, impulsada por la Agencia de Recaudación de Buenos Aires (ARBA) bajo la dirección de Cristian Girard, busca inyectar fondos frescos antes de fin de año y recompensar a los contribuyentes cumplidores en 2025.
In El Salvador, Members Donate Thousands of Books for Inmates of Two Prisons
July 6, 2021 Initiative is intended to support study workshops for inmates. By: Eduardo Gonzáles, Fabricio Rivera, and Inter-American Division News Seventh-day Adventist members and pastors in eastern El Salvador distributed thousands of books to two major prisons in the region on June 9, 2021.
In El Salvador, Church Members Fund and Distribute Thousands of Books in Two Prisons
Seventh-day Adventist church members and pastors in eastern El Salvador distributed thousands of books in two major prisons in the region on June 9, 2021. The initiative saw more than a dozen local Adventist churches join forces to fund, collect, and distribute the books to two major correctional facilities: Ciudad Barrios, in the San Miguel region; and San Francisco Gotera, in the Morazán region. There are a total of 5,500 inmates in both facilities, according to official statistics.
How to live to 100
How long can a person possibly live? Any tips on how we can live that long? —jordana_ql@gmail.com Scientists who studied survival data dating back to 1900 from more than 40 countries have calculated that the absolute limit of human lifespan is 125 years. Only a few people have gotten close to that limit. The oldest verified person on record was a Frenchwoman, Jeanne Calment (1875 to 1997), who lived to be 122 years and 164 days.
Yet another reason to be wary of Mosquitoes
I read a newspaper article that said the Department of Health has declared an outbreak of chikungunya in Cavite. What is chikungunya? Is it a new disease or is it really just another form of dengue as some people say? —linaliy_ed@gmail.com The Department of Health (DOH) has indeed declared an outbreak of chikungunya in Cavite province late last month after more than 400 cases of the disease were reported in the town of Indang and two cases each in the cities of General Trias and Dasmariñas.
Primer on stem cells and stem cell therapy
Stem cell therapy refers to the use of stem cells to treat, prevent, or reverse a disease or condition. The term stem cell, on the other hand, does not refer to a single cell type. It is the collective term for the cell types in the body that have the capability to multiply infinitely and transform into a variety of specialized cells. There are many types of stem cells and their capabilities differ.
The ABCs of postnasal drip
What is postnasal drip? Is it really a very common cause of common cough? How is it treated? Postnasal drip is a condition that involves the numerous mucus glands present in the lining of our nose (nasal cavity) and throat.
Vaccines for adults
Are there vaccines for adults? Can you list them down and discuss each briefly. There are indeed vaccines for adults. Some are for those who have not been previously immunized either as children or adults while a few are to serve as booster doses to maintain the person’s immunity to certain diseases. There are also some vaccines that are intended specifically for adults, particularly older adults. These are for diseases that the elderly are prone to.
Vaccines that prevent cancers
Which cancers are now possible to prevent by vaccines? Are vaccines against all forms of cancer forthcoming? —lfe.ll@gmail.com At present, the vaccines that are in the market are effective only against certain infectious diseases (e.g., polio, measles, chickenpox, and hepatitis B). These vaccines contain a relatively harmless antigen, a substance that resembles a disease-causing micro-organism such as a virus or bacterium.
The mosquito menace in the Philippines
What diseases can be transmitted by mosquitoes? Can you briefly describe them? Mosquitoes can transmit many infectious diseases that are caused by a variety of microorganisms to people, but these diseases are mostly confined to certain geographical areas. In the Philippines, the mosquito-borne diseases include dengue, Chikungunya, Japanese encephalitis, malaria, and filariasis. Dengue, chikungunya, and Japanese encephalitis are caused by viruses while malaria and filariasis are caused by parasites.
Dengue | mb.com.ph | Philippine News
Is still very much around Has the incidence of dengue in the Philippines gone down this year given that there is already a vaccine against the disease?—johnny_jb@gmail.com You’ll be surprised, but despite the numerous measures the government and the private sector has put in place to combat dengue—of which the dengue immunization program is simply the latest—the incidence of the disease in our country continues to rise.
Who should take Statins?
What are statins and who should be taking them? — elmer_lb@gmail.com Statins are the most popular among the cholesterol-lowering drugs. In fact, they are currently the world’s most-prescribed class of medications. Statins available in the market include atorvastatin, fluvastatin, lovastatin, mevacor, pravastatin, rosuvastatin, and simvastatin. Statins inhibit the enzyme that produces cholesterol precursors.
Painless screening tests for colon cancers
Is it really advisable to undergo regular screening for cancer of the colon? Is there another test for the disease aside from colonoscopy? I went through the procedure once already and I found it so uncomfortable and somewhat painful I don’t one to take it again. —sonia2003@gmail.com Yes, it is advisable to undergo regular screening for colorectal cancer (i.e., cancers of the colon and rectum), one of the five most common forms of cancer in the Philippines.
A primer on Metabolic Syndrome
What is this new disease called metabolic syndrome that is associated with 25 percent of all new cases of cardiovascular disease and 50 percent of all new cases of diabetes? I learned about it when I read a brief newspaper article.—joseph_rc@gmail.com Metabolic syndrome is not a disease. In fact, currently, it is not even considered a diagnosis.
Early detection | mb.com.ph | Philippine News
Here are screening tests worth saving up for In one of your columns, you said executive check-ups are a waste of money. If we have to be selective, which medical exams in the check-up packages are worth taking? Indeed, an executive check-up is not worth its cost.
Something’s fishy
What you need to know if you want to eat raw fish I am fond of sushi and sashimi and often, I prepare them at home. My friends say it is not safe to eat raw fish because they can make you sick. Are they right? —mely2007@gmail.com Have you ever wondered why fire is one of mankind’s greatest discoveries? It’s because with fire, humans began to cook food, which made it safer.
Hitting two birds with one stone
Metformin, a medicine for diabetes, may also be effective in preventing and treating cancer Is it really true that diabetes is a “rich-man’s disease” because the drugs used to treat it are very expensive? —norkie23@gmail.com It’s not true that diabetes is very expensive to treat. In fact, in most instances, diabetes, especially if diagnosed early before complications have set in, can be controlled at a cost of only a few pesos a day.
Spoiled rotten | mb.com.ph | Philippine News
Why is food poisoning prevalent during summer? How can we prevent food poisoning? Food-borne disease or food poisoning refers to any illness that results from the intake of contaminated water or food. The contaminants are usually pathogenic microorganisms—bacteria, viruses, and parasites—or their toxins and, occasionally, toxic chemicals. Food poisoning symptoms, which can start within hours of eating or drinking contaminated food or water, include nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
Why diabetes is on the rise
Obesity and sedentary lifestyle seen as main culprits Is it true that the number of diabetics worldwide is rising fast? Why is this so? What can I do to avoid developing diabetes? I am a 35-year-old office worker who is currently healthy. —arlene_lz@gmail.com Yes, diabetes mellitus is on the rise. In its first Global Diabetes Report, the World Health Organization (WHO) says that between 1980 and 2014, the number of adults with diabetes quadrupled from 108 million to 422 million, globally.
Slip, slop, slap
And other things you need to know to prevent heat stroke What are the health risks associated with intense summer heat? Any tips on how to enjoy the summer without suffering from those conditions?—georgina_c@gmail.com Summer is big here in the Philippines. It’s the season of fiestas, the time to go to beaches and resorts, and the time to have all sorts of outdoor fun. But we often forget that summer is also the time when the sun is at its brightest and the temperature, at its hottest.
Fighting the big C
Is it true that we all have cancer cells in our body? Are there proven ways to prevent this dreadful disease from developing?—india_og@gmail.com Cancer starts when a cell or a group of cells of a certain cell type (e.g. liver cell), either spontaneously or in response to a cancer-causing agent or carcinogen, transform into abnormal (cancer) cells that refuse to perform their function and multiply rapidly.
The deadly triad
Get to know hepatitis B, cirrhosis, and liver cancer I recently read a newspaper article that says the Philippines has a higher incidence of liver cancer than most of the other countries in the world. Why is this so?—junie_al83@gmail.com Liver cancer is indeed more common among Filipinos than other nationalities. Globally, the disease is only the eighth most common cancer, but in the Philippines, it is the third—second most common in men and sixth in women.
Red tide | mb.com.ph | Philippine News
What kind of poisoning is this? What are its signs and symptoms? The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) warned the public last January against consuming shellfish harvested from Davao Oriental, Bohol, Western Samar, Leyte, Capiz, Aklan, Iloilo, and Biliran as the coastal waters in these areas remain positive for red tide. What is red tide? What are the signs and symptoms of red tide poisoning? What is the treatment available?
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