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16/02/2026

📋 Angiotensin Receptor Blockers 📋

Patients with hypertension draw increased concerns of having other pre-existing health conditions. A case in point is Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARBs) in treating high blood pressure and heart failure, among others. 💚

Evidence demonstrates that the activation of the renin‐angiotensin system and the downregulation of ACE2 expression are involved in the pathological process of lung injury after SARS‐CoV-2 infection. However, the upregulation of ACE2 expression caused by ARBs has physiologic effects believed to have potential benefits to CoViD-19 patients in recent years.

By boosting ACE2 expression, ARBs (e.g. Losartan) allow more Angiotensin 2 to be converted to Angiotensin 1-7, which reduces inflammation and dilates blood vessels counteracting the effect of the virus. A multi-centered retrospective study was conducted involving elderly hypertensive CoViD-19 patients. The study concluded that the risk of severe CoViD-19 disease was significantly lower in patients who took ARBs before hospitalization than patients who are not on any hypertensive medications.💪

During this time of uncertainty, there is no clinical data in humans to show that ARBs may worsen patients’ susceptibility to SARS-CoV-2. Therefore, international societies recommend that the routine use of ARBs should not be discontinued nor be influenced by speculations on CoViD-19 infections.

Source: MIMS

13/02/2026

Love is in the air, and it's good for your ! 💚

Nonetheless, don't forget to protect it from bad and hypertension! 😍

"Love wasn't put in your heart to stay.
Love isn't love until you give it away."
- Michael W. Smith

Happy to all this weekend, from your Family!❤️

12/02/2026

Are you aware that the leading incidences of cardiovascular disease in the Philippines? 💚

Based on a Philippine Heart Association survey among hospital-based populations, hypertension came out to be the highest (38.6%) incidence of cardiovascular disease (CVD). It was followed by stroke at 30%), coronary artery disease (CAD) at 17.5%, and heart failure at 10.4%. 🩺

Hypertension measures how forcefully your blood presses against the walls of your arteries as it is pumped around your body. When this pressure remains continually above normal levels this is also known as . ⚠️

11/02/2026

Watching over your hypertension and keeping your heart in top shape includes maintaining healthy levels! 💚

This also means lowering the chances of developing a heart disease. If you are aged 20 and up, you can already start undergoing a profile at least once a year to monitor cholesterol levels.🩸

Read on this informative guide on interpreting cholesterol levels for your better understanding >> https://cathay-yss.com/article/a-guide-to-interpret-your-cholesterol-level-numbers/ 📲

Keeping your heart healthy means maintaining healthy cholesterol levels, which can lower your chances of developing heart diseases. It’s advised that everyone

10/02/2026

Throwback to 2019 with at the AUFMC Pedia Department's 16th Biennial Post-Graduate Scientific Forum!🏤

📸 PS Photobooth @ 'Bridging the Gap! The Specialist Meets the Generalist'

Share with us your moments, both past and present, by tagging us and using the hashtag >> 💚

09/02/2026

Are you aware that simple hypertension, when left untreated, can actually lead to stroke, heart attacks, heart failure, and other health problems?💚

Understand more about such situations from this World Health Organization (WHO) video, and learn about the 4 “S”s to protect yourself from >> https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=398379213127190 📲 💚

05/02/2026

Cathay YSS is currently looking for MEDICAL REPRESENTATIVES 👨‍⚕️👩‍⚕️

Interested applicants may kindly email their resume to >>
📩 Recruitment.HRD@CathayDrug.com

Vacancy Area:
✅ MAKATI
✅ Pasig / Mandaluyong

Qualifications:
✔️ Graduate of 4-year Degree Courses / Fresh Graduates
✔️ With previous Pharmaceutical Background preferred
✔️ Fit to travel
✔️ Can start immediately
✔️ Preferably residing in the above-indicated area/s

* Company car, commissions and other benefits await successful applicants. Those with previous local pharmaceutical background preferred, but new graduates are also welcome to apply!

05/02/2026

Suffering from hypertension? Remember: "Increase Potassium, Lessen Salt" 💚

Indeed, raising potassium intake and cutting back on salt can lower your risk of !👍 Beyond lessening the effects of salt in your system, also eases tension in your blood vessels. Foods such as milk and yogurt, fish, bananas, potatoes, and tomatoes, are rich with this vitamin. 😍

For folks with pre-existing conditions, do ask your doctor for advice, in the same way when you incorporate sudden lifestyle changes.🩺

04/02/2026

Are you aware that about 1 in 5 people globally will develop cancer in their lifetime* ? 💚

Each 4th of February the entire world unite together to commemorate to raise awareness, encourage its prevention, and mobilise action to address the global cancer epidemic.

The running theme is “United by Unique”- ideally placing people at the centre of care and their stories at the heart of the conversation. Globally, there were an estimated 20 million new cases of cancer and 10 million deaths from cancer.

"By catalysing personal, collective and government action, we are all working together to reimagine a world where millions of cancer deaths are prevented and access to life-saving cancer treatment and care is equitable for all no matter who you are and where you live." - 🌏 WorldCancerDay.org*

It is estimated that cancer burden will increase by approximately 60% over the next two decades, further straining health systems, people, and communities. The predicted global burden will increase to about 30 million new cancer cases by 2040, with the greatest increases occurring in low- and middle-income countries. Source: Pan American Health Organization (PAHO).🩷

You can reduce your risk of getting cancer by making healthy choices like eating healthy food and keeping a healthy weight.🥦🫐🥝

03/02/2026

It's not too late to straighten-up health-wise, this 2026! Re-evaluate your daily habits - some may actually be harming your heart, leading to hypertension! 💚

"...it’s also worth looking at your lifestyle. Some of your habits may be contributing to increased cholesterol levels."🩺

Read on and find out which of your activities may be increasing your risk for various heart diseases and better be left in 2025. >> https://cathay-yss.com/article/how-your-daily-habits-harm-your-hearts-health/ 📲

If you’re suffering from high cholesterol, it’s important to talk to your doctor about medications you can take to manage your condition. However, in addition

02/02/2026

This February, let us 'Share the Love, Not the Illness'! 💚

When one feels under the weather, take necessary precautions for that extra health protection - whether a simple facemask or that extra supplement - for you and your loved ones!💪

30/01/2026

As January closes,
how are your
health resolutions from the New Year faring?💚😅