- Philstar.com
- The Philippine Star
- Pilipino Star Ngayon
- The Freeman
- Pang-Masa
- Banat
- Interaksyon
- Coupons
SUPPORT PHILSTAR
About Us |
Contact Us |
Advertise |
Privacy Policy |
Member Agreement |
Copyright Notice
Copyright © 2025. Philstar Global Corp. All Rights Reserved
X
+ Follow DR. HIGINO MAPPALA Tag
Array ( [results] => Array ( [0] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 155738 [Title] => What is acute hemorrhagic pancreatitis? [Summary] => The mysterious disorder that caused the death of popular young actor Rico Yan last week remains a puzzle to medicine as no specific cause is yet known to trigger the affliction.
According to gastroenterologist Dr. Higino Mappala, assistant medical center chief and a specialist-consultant on internal medicine of the Dr. Jose R. Reyes Memorial Medical Center, acute hemorrhagic pancreatitis (AHP) has several known risk factors such as alcohol and drug intake, gallstones, viral infections, obesity, trauma, intake of fatty foods and metabolic disorders.
Mappala defined AHP as a severe form of inflammation of the pancreas, a digestive organ located in the posterior of the stomach. [DatePublished] => 2002-04-02 00:00:00 [ColumnID] => 133272 [Focus] => 0 [AuthorID] => 1664250 [AuthorName] => Rainier Allan Ronda [SectionName] => News Commentary [SectionUrl] => news-commentary [URL] => ) ) )
DR. HIGINO MAPPALA
Array ( [results] => Array ( [0] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 155738 [Title] => What is acute hemorrhagic pancreatitis? [Summary] => The mysterious disorder that caused the death of popular young actor Rico Yan last week remains a puzzle to medicine as no specific cause is yet known to trigger the affliction.
According to gastroenterologist Dr. Higino Mappala, assistant medical center chief and a specialist-consultant on internal medicine of the Dr. Jose R. Reyes Memorial Medical Center, acute hemorrhagic pancreatitis (AHP) has several known risk factors such as alcohol and drug intake, gallstones, viral infections, obesity, trauma, intake of fatty foods and metabolic disorders.
Mappala defined AHP as a severe form of inflammation of the pancreas, a digestive organ located in the posterior of the stomach. [DatePublished] => 2002-04-02 00:00:00 [ColumnID] => 133272 [Focus] => 0 [AuthorID] => 1664250 [AuthorName] => Rainier Allan Ronda [SectionName] => News Commentary [SectionUrl] => news-commentary [URL] => ) ) )
abtest
By Rainier Allan Ronda | April 2, 2002 - 12:00am
Recommended
House Deputy Minority Leader and ACT Teachers Rep. France Castro condemned yesterday what she said were increasing death threats and harassment she has been receiving through text messages and phone calls, as the meeting of impeachment endorsers and complainants against Vice President Sara Duterte draws near.
1 day ago
Malacañang yesterday lashed back at critics who linked to politics and martial law the removal of administration ally-turned-arch critic Vice President Sara Duterte from the National Security Council, saying President Marcos must fully trust the people he listens to for advice.
1 day ago
Philippine sports was in a state of shock after Southeast Asian Games double gold medalist Mervin Guarte of obstacle racing and athletics suffered a tragic death yesterday in his hometown in Calapan, Oriental Mindoro.
1 day ago
The National Basketball Training Center called on its participating leagues and schools to champion sportsmanship following a full skirmish during a qualifying game for its National Finals in March.
1 day ago
House lawmakers asked for “more time” to evaluate their potential endorsement of an impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte, House Secretary General Reginald Velasco said.
1 day ago
Lotto Jan 8, 2025
EZ2/LVM - 17 12
SUERTRES - 0 1 4
4D Lotto - 5 7 4 6
6/45 Mega Lotto - 8 44 45 16 32 37
P12,004,714.00
6/55 Grand Lotto - 13 21 24 31 9 3
P29,700,000.00
Forex
February 12, 2018
- 12:00 am
- 12:00 am
1$ : P51.66