Neuroscience Institute Launches in Batangas
Every year, stroke affects an estimated half a million Filipinos, claiming the lives of over 87,000, making it the second leading cause of death in the Philippines.
Those disabled by stroke will have a greater chance to recover mobility and restore physical and mental functions through medical treatment and therapy.
Institute for Clinical Neurosciences
Mary Mediatrix Medical Center (MMMC), a tertiary hospital in Lipa, Batangas, has launched its Institute for Clinical Neurosciences to help ease the burden for patients in Southern Luzon.
At the same time, it is bringing in advanced equipment like MRI machines, CT Scans, neuro-microscope for neurological procedures, EMG-NCV machines, EEGs; and an epilepsy monitoring unit - Dr. Edna Cuasay
The institute's head, Dr. Edna Cuasay, said the new Center for Excellence provides neurology expertise to treat stroke and other brain diseases.
Benefits of the Institute
- Greater chance to recover mobility for stroke patients
- Restore physical and mental functions through medical treatment and therapy
- Advanced equipment for neurological procedures
Author's summary: Neuroscience institute launches in Batangas to improve stroke care.