St. Louis Hospital -Nuclear Medicine Department-

03/07/2025

03/07/2025

📌 Clinic Advisory!

Dr. Paul Michael Vincent M. Lugtu will be available on July 5, 2025 for General Surgery | Surgical Endoscopy and Minimally Invasive Surgery consults.

See you at OPD!

24/06/2025

"Sino ang dapat magpa-Bone Scan? 🦴🔍"

Ang Bone Scan ay isang imaging test na ginagamit upang makita ang mga problema sa buto gaya ng impeksyon, fracture, arthritis, o cancer spread. Ginagamitan ito ng small amount ng radioactive tracer para makita kung may mga bahagi ng buto na may abnormal na activity.

✅ Mga may hindi maipaliwanag na pananakit ng buto
✅ May history ng bone injury o fracture na hindi gumagaling
✅ May suspetsa ng bone infection o arthritis
✅ Mga may cancer na posibleng kumalat sa mga buto
✅ Mga may osteoporosis o risk ng bone disease

💙 Alagaan ang iyong mga buto! Magpa-bone scan para sa maagang pagtuklas at tamang paggagamot.

14/05/2025

01/04/2025

The therapeutic procedures are available here at the Nuclear Medicine department of St. Louis Hospital. Their state-of-the-art technology, skilled professionals, and commitment to patient care ensure that you receive the highest quality treatment tailored to your individual needs. With a focus on advanced techniques and targeted therapies, you can trust that you are taking an important step toward better health and well-being. Don't hesitate to explore the benefits of nuclear medicine; your path to recovery and improved quality of life begins here!

FOR MORE INQUIRIES, DM US. 📩

“The care you deserve, Nothing but the best”

20/03/2025

Here's what a bone scan looks like when prostate cancer has metastasized to the bones.

20/03/2025

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Your thyroid might be small, but it’s the powerhouse behind your metabolism, mood, and energy. When it’s not working right, your whole body feels the effects. If you wake up exhausted even after a full night’s sleep, it could mean your thyroid isn’t producing enough hormones to keep your energy levels up. When thyroid hormone levels drop, your metabolism slows, making you feel sluggish and drained. Unexplained weight gain happens because your body isn’t burning calories efficiently, while unexpected weight loss could mean your thyroid is in overdrive, making everything run too fast.

Hair thinning and dry skin? That’s because your thyroid regulates cell growth, and when it slows down, hair falls out, and your skin doesn’t produce enough natural oils. Feeling freezing when everyone else is fine—or constantly overheating? Your thyroid helps regulate body temperature, and when it’s off, your internal thermostat gets confused. Brain fog and mood swings happen because thyroid hormones also affect brain function. Low levels can slow down nerve signals, making you forgetful or mentally sluggish, while too much thyroid hormone can flood your brain with activity, leading to anxiety and irritability.

And here’s the part you don’t want to hear—your daily habits might be making things worse. Not eating enough iodine, found in foods like fish, eggs, and dairy, starves your thyroid of a key ingredient it needs to make hormones. Chronic stress floods your body with cortisol, which blocks thyroid hormone production and throws everything out of balance. Skipping meals or extreme dieting signals your body to slow metabolism to conserve energy, which means your thyroid takes a hit. And if you’re loading up on processed foods and sugar, inflammation builds up, making it harder for your thyroid to function properly.

So, what’s the fix? Load up on foods rich in iodine, selenium, and zinc—think seafood, Brazil nuts, and lean meats. Stay hydrated because dehydration messes with hormone production. Find ways to manage stress, whether it’s exercise, meditation, or just unplugging from the chaos for a bit. Cut back on processed junk and focus on whole, real foods. Your thyroid is basically the boss of your body’s energy—treat it right, and it’ll keep everything running smoothly!

07/05/2024

07/05/2024

THE FIRST AND ONLY IN REGION 12, AND IN SOUTHERN MINDANAO!

SAAN GINAGAMIT ANG SONOCA 185?
- Eto ay isang pinamodernong teknolohiya at kasalukuyang pinakamabisa sa pagpapagaling ng mga acute, chronic, at difficult wounds tulad ng Diabetic Foot Ulcer at Bed Sore.
- Ang paglilinis ng sugat ay nagdudulot ng mas kaunting trauma at hindi gaanong sakit dahil selective nitong tinatanggal ang bulok na parte ng sugat habang tinutulungang tumubo ang mga normal at viable na tissues.
- Iniiwasan ang hindi nararapat at matagal na paginom ng mga antibiotic dahil sinisira ng SONOCA 185 ang BIOFILM na isa sa mga depensa ng mga bacteria
- Mas nakakamura ang pasyente dahil mas pinapadali ang paghilom ng sugat

THE SERVICE IS ONLY AVAILABLE AT ST. LOUIS HOSPITAL ORTHOPAEDIC INSTITUTE AND ADVANCED WOUND CARE CENTER, PERFORMED BY A TRAINED WOUND CARE SPECIALIST, DR. ADRIAN AMIEL T. BURGOS PTRP, DPBO, FPOA, FPOWCDLS.

For inquiries and further information, kindly message our ORTHOPAEDIC INSTITUTE AND ADVANCED WOUND CARE CENTER at 09638216985 or visit us at the 3rd Floor of Building D (St. Teresa of Calcutta Wing).

"The ORTHO care you deserve... Nothing but the best!"

07/05/2024

Dr. Alfand Dy Closas will be back this June 1 and 2, 2024 for another session of Movement Disorder Clinic and XDP Outreach Clinic.

For inquiries, you may send us a DM or contact the numbers posted below.

07/05/2024

Osteoporosis is a health condition that weakens bones, making them fragile and more likely to break. It develops slowly over several years and is often only diagnosed when a fall or sudden impact causes a bone to break (fracture).

Ang Osteoporosis ay isang kondisyong pangkalusugan na nagpapahina sa mga buto, na ginagawa itong marupok at mas malamang na mabali. Mabagal itong umuunlad sa loob ng ilang taon at kadalasang nasuri lamang kapag ang pagkahulog o biglaang epekto ay nagdudulot ng pagkabali ng buto (fracture).

Book your DEXA examination with St. Louis Hospital -Nuclear Medicine Department- to get diagnosed and help prevent osteoporosis!

11/10/2023

Kidney Disease doesn’t discriminate. Early detection is the key!

Magpa-𝗥𝗔𝗗𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗨𝗖𝗟𝗜𝗗𝗘 𝗚𝗙𝗥 𝗗𝗘𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 ka na!

Ang glomerular filtration rate (GFR) ay ginagamit sa bilang isang sukatan ng paggana ng kidney. Eto ay ginagamit sa pagsusuri at pagsubaybay sa mga pasyenteng mayroong:

• Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
• Nangangailangan ng gamutan na maaring makaapekto sa kidney (nephrotoxic)
• Pagkalkula ng dose ng bone marrow-toxic chemotherapeutic agents

Ito din ay ginagamit sa pagsusuri ng renal function ng mga:
• potensyal na live donor
• nag-iisang kidney (single-kidney renal function)
• pre- at postoperative follow-up
• nangangailangan para sa dialysis

Kung ikaw ay nangangailangan ng pagsusuri sa kidney, maaring tumawag sa St. Louis Hospital -Nuclear Medicine Department- para makapag appointment.