Dr. Henry Malaran Ganub II

08/02/2025

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Untreated moderate and severe OSA has been reported to result in a threefold increase in fatal and nonfatal cardiovascular events

Struggling with CPAP can lead to more than just bad sleep. Untreated sleep apnea can bring on other health problems, including cardiac conditions. It can dra...

28/01/2025

Please drive safely and avoid fractures as severe as this...

This is a Panfacial Fracture, Frontal Sinus Fracture, Lefort 2,3 with Complex Mandibular Fracture; Bilateral Condylar Head and Symphysis Fracture.

Imagine, this can be avoided when we drive safely.

> No alcoholic beverage
> Wear proper Helmet
> Drive slow and safe

Happy Holidays Everyone!

04/12/2022

Take care...
Always pray and hope!

07/11/2022

Acute Otitis Media in Children

> Middle ear infection with symptoms of ear pain and ear discharge and may be associated with symptoms of fever, cough and colds.
> Common among children < 3 yrs of age.

Risk factors: Exposure to smoke, Poor economic status, Premature birth, Allergies and immunological deficiency, Cleft palate and craniofacial abnormalities, Environmental factors.

Unfortunately our children especially the infants cannot verbalize symptoms unlike adults and when you notice your child is irritable, febrile, maybe with cough and colds may or may not be with visible ear discharges. Monitor your young ones as these could be signs of an ear infection.

If left untreated Acute Otitis Media could lead to more serious complications.

Please see a primary care physician, a pediatrician or you may see and consult an otorhinolaryngologist (ENT specialist).

15/10/2022

Vertigo symptoms!

Vertigo is a sense of spontaneous movement, usually described as spinning.

Manifestations could be episodic lasting for a second, minute and a day whereas it could be persistent/constant usually associated with neurologic and metabolic causes.

If you have vertigo and similar complaints, have it checked with your primary care physician. Further you may book an appointment with an ENT specialist for further evaluation.

17/09/2022

To all aspiring Students and Future Doctors out there, this one is for you!

Together, lets embrace this uncomfortable situation, the unseen beauty of this journey as we metamorphose into greater heights and responsibility.

As we move on, may we all anchor ourselves in Christ our Savior, recognizing Him being our unlimited source of knowledge and wisdom.

May God Almighty bless as all.

20/08/2022

Health Facts for the Week!

Oral Cancers!

1. To***co use and habitual alcohol consumption synergistically increase the risk of developing oral carcinoma.
2. To***co and alcohol consumption are considered to be the most common preventable risk factors associated with the development of oral cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC).
3. Individuals who both smoke (2 packs per day) and drink (4 units of alcohol per day) are 35 times more likely to develop cancer.
4. The life expectancy was decreased by more than 10 years in current smokers versus those without a history of smoking.

Here's the good news.
> However, if individuals stopped smoking before the age of 40, the risk of death (associated with continued use) was decreased by 90%.