The Black Nazarene Hospital, Inc.

Category: Journal

  • From Rags and Pads to the Sanitary Apron: A Brief History of Period Products

    In an ever-shifting business landscape, adaptability isn’t just a trait—it’s a competitive advantage. Companies that embrace change, learn from challenges, and pivot when necessary are the ones that not only survive but also thrive in uncertain environments.

  • Trying for a Baby? What You Need to Know About a Vital Part of Your Womb

    Human reproduction is completely dependent on the healthy function of an underestimated but vital organ: the endometrium. This is the spongy tissue that lines the inner surface of the womb. In the first half of the menstrual cycle, a healthy endometrium expands in response to the estrogen produced by a growing egg. The endometrium is…

  • Paracetamol Versus Ibuprofen – Which Works Best and When?

    In most cases, pain and fever relief is as simple as a trip to your local supermarket for some paracetamol or ibuprofen. While both are effective at reducing pain, they work in different ways. So deciding which one you should choose is dependent on the type of pain you are experiencing. Sometimes it might be…

  • Ovarian Cancer Is Not A Silent Killer

    Because no effective screening test currently exists, 70% of people with ovarian cancer are diagnosed at advanced stages, when chances of cure are poor. Around 60% to 90% of people with stage one or two cancer that stays around the ovaries and pelvis are disease-free five years after diagnosis, compared with only 10% to 40%…

  • What is Osteopathic Medicine?

    After the American Civil War where many clinicians relied on unproven techniques to cure the sick, some physicians asserted that maintaining wellness and preventing disease was paramount.