The Parasitology, Immunology, Dermatology, and Veterinary Research Departments of the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine (RITM) trained 21 medical technologists on aCompetency-Based Integrated Training on the Laboratory Diagnosis of Neglected Tropical Diseases of Public Health Importance in the Philippines (NTD LabDx) on June 3-7, 2019 at the Department of Health (DOH) Region II, Inter-Regional Collaboration and Training Center in continue reading : NTD LabDx equips medical technologists
Turmeric cream still remains to be inferior to clotrimazole when used to treat Tinea pedis (commonly known as athlete’s foot), reported RITM Dermatology Deputy Chief Resident Dr. Riza I. Sarne during the RITM Research Forum held last April 22, 2019. “We had hoped to determine the medicinal potential of turmeric cream as an affordable antifungal continue reading : Turmeric vs. clotrimazole cream for athlete’s foot
Dyshidrotic Eczema is a condition where the skin develops “sago-like” or “tapioca-like” fluid filled vesicles on the sides of the fingers, palms, and soles. This is usually itchy and may be subjected to scratching and manipulation. Download the Dyshidrotic Eczem Fact Sheet here. RITM Dermatology Clinic: (02) 842-6282