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Environmental Health
ACRI and ICARS Lead Expert Meeting to Tackle Climate and AMR Challenges in LMICs
The Ateneo Center for Research and Innovation (ACRI) and the International Centre for Antimicrobial Resistance Solutions (ICARS) recently hosted a three-day expert meeting to define research priorities on climate change and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in low- and middle-income countries. With insights from Philippine agencies and international researchers in One Health, agriculture, and aquaculture, the event laid the groundwork for new research and funding that bridges climate resilience and AMR mitigation.
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Heat Health Forum 2025: Strengthening Our Response to a Warming Philippines
Join the Heat Health Forum on May 15, 2025 at ASMPH Chang Te Hall, Ateneo de Manila University — a timely event bringing together health and climate experts, government agencies, and future professionals to address the rising health risks of extreme heat in the Philippines. Through expert discussions and collaborative breakout sessions, the forum aims to shape a unified national response and develop actionable strategies for protecting vulnerable populations. 📅 Date: May 15, 2025 📍 Venue: Chung Te Hall, Ateneo School of Medicine and Public Health, Ortigas Avenue, Pasig City 💻 Access: Zoom 🔗 Register here: https://forms.gle/3RoQvNMPv5CcpKpG9 Be part of the conversation — and the solution.
Digital Health
Rethinking Screen Time for Filipino Children and Adolescents: Impacts on Development
Excessive screen media use among Filipino youth is a growing concern, with nearly all preschoolers exceeding WHO screen time recommendations. High parental screen habits and little regulation outside of school hours exacerbate excessive screen use, which is linked to developmental delays, poor sleep, and decreased social contact. This policy brief describes multi-sectoral approaches to encourage better digital behaviors and lower screen-related hazards from early infancy to adolescence, including public awareness campaigns, school-based initiatives, and tech industry engagement.
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Unlocking Personalized Healing: The Role of Functional Medicine in Patient Care
In today’s evolving healthcare landscape, the demand for personalized and holistic approaches to well-being is growing. Functional medicine is leading this transformation, offering innovative strategies that target the root causes of illness rather than just managing symptoms. Whether you’re a healthcare professional, a medical student, or simply someone interested in optimizing health, the 2nd Asian Functional Medicine Conference is an event you won’t want to miss. On April 4-5, 2025, at the Ateneo Rockwell Campus Auditorium in Makati City, esteemed experts in functional medicine will come together for an engaging discussion titled “Different Strokes for Different Folks.” This dynamic session will feature real-world applications of functional medicine, focusing on biotransformation support strategies that improve health outcomes.
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Detoxification Made Easy: Dr. Rolando Balburias’ Expert Approach at the 2nd Asian Functional Medicine Conference
Unlock the secrets of effective detoxification with Dr. Rolando Balburias at the 2nd ASMPH Functional Medicine Conference! His practical session "Detoxification Made Easy" cuts through the complexity to deliver a clear, systematic approach to supporting your body's natural cleansing processes. Learn to confidently guide patients through the entire detoxification journey with evidence-based tools and techniques that deliver real results. To know more about the other speakers, please visit: https://go.ateneo.edu/FMConference-program #ASMPH2025
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Mental Health
On the promotion of mental well-being, the increasing prevalence of poor mental health, the perceptions around mental health, and the access to appropriate services and resources
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Environmental Health
On emerging environmental health issues such as sanitation, waste management, and health risks, and policies surrounding essential environmental health services
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Medical Education
On methods and strategies to effectively delivery essential medical and public health knowledge to students, trainees, and professionals
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Medical Device
On technological innovations that can impact individuals and communities at the primary to the tertiary levels of care
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Neuro-developmental Disorders
On services, new evidence, and interventions for individuals with autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders
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Digital Health
On the use of digital methods to improve health data management, service delivery, and health promotion
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Health Systems
On policies, processes, and interventions that impact our complex health system in order to achieve collective health goals
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