Dr. Ira I. Yu

March is colon cancer awareness month.. Be screened!! Love your gut!!

Liver transplantation saves lives.. let our liver patients know their options…and yes, its being done in our country!!

“Cementing “ bleeders .. my dependable hemospray tech for the past 6yrs

My gift to myself is a health check up… have yourself checked too!!! It’s a good way to start 2024!!!

WE APPRECIATE THAT ALL SMS MESSAGES/ REQUESTS BE POSTPONED UNTIL DEC 27. WE CANNOT REPLY TO YOUR INQUIRIES FROM TODAY UP TO DEC 26. MY SECRETARIES ARE ALSO GOING TO SPEND THE CHRISTMAS SEASON WITH THEIR FAMILIES. FOR EMERGENCY SITUATIONS, PLS BRING THE PATIENT TO THE NEARBY EMERGENCY ROOM OR HOSPITAL.

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE. STAY SAFE.

Our contribution to the liver care in the country… to quote my favorite line “let’s all enjoy learning together”

Constant acid reflux can lead to Barrett’s esophagus. If not properly treated, it can lead to esophageal cancer. Know your options.

Remove your polyps while their sizes are more manageable.. consult your gastroenterologist

Things to do during ghost month— pray more, eat healthy, stay positive, and consult your doctors regularly. We are always here for you.

📌Grand Opening Advisory

Premiere Lab is pleased to announce the
OPENING of our Tertiary Clinical Laboratory with a more improved and upgraded service on July 10, 2023 (Monday).
Come and visit our laboratory and Experience Premiere Care.
Book your appointment now!

Address: Bell Kenz Tower, 127 Malakas Street, Dilliman, Quezon City
Telephone number: 8426-9745
Cellphone number/ SMS: 0917-6203465 & 0921-2846893
We also ENCOURAGE all patients to use our WEBSITE for online appointment booking:
www.premierelabph.com

Everyday should be colon cancer awareness day! Be informed! Be tested! Be proactive!

Happy 2023 to all!!
Some clinic schedule have changed to accomodate more patients. We recommend to contact the clinic secretaries ahead of time for both clinic and teleconsult.

Apple (phil heart ctr)- 09957736038
Ellen (nki)- 09154850740
jen (diliman dr hosp)- 09171661812
Juvy (pacific global)- 0927231 1120
Premiere endo ctr (strictly by appt)- +63 906 474 1687

Medium-sized and large esophageal varices need rubber band ligation to prevent bleeding… Know your options.. consult your doctor

Bleeding from radiation-induced colonic mucosal lesions can be controlled by argon plasma coagulation

The wonder of capsule video endoscopy… tiring reading many hours of images, but its worth the information obtained afterwards

“Cementing” gastric and duodenal mucosal bleeders….

Thank you Medtalk for having me in this episode on anemia. More power to you!!

https://youtu.be/sg82kLDXDaE

Med Talk/Health Talk: Anemia Have you been feeling tired? Has it ever crossed your mind that you might be anemic?In this episode, we’ll learn more about anemia and how best to treat it.

In support of the upcoming World Digestive Health Day

Good Day! Pls be reminded of the new clinic scheds and contact of medical secretaries.

For Clinic or Teleconsult Schedule of Dr Ira Yu - Gastroenterology

[Name] Sec Apple - Phil. Heart Center
[Phone] 09957736038
Mon, Wed, Fri 2pm - 5pm

[Name] Sec Ellen - National Kidney & Transplant Institute
[Phone] 09154850740
thursday 10am - 12nn
Sat 1pm - 3pm

[Name] Sec Jenyfer - Diliman Doctors Hospital
[Phone] 09171661812
Mon 10am - 12nn
Tues & Thurs 4pm - 6pm

[Name] Sec Yhan - Pacific Global Medical Center
[Phone] +63 936 094 9296
Wed & Fri 10am - 12nn

Premiere Clinic
[Phone] 09064741687
Tues 1-3pm

We encourage you to text ahead of time for appointment schedule

*Please message any of the Secretary from Mon to Sat between 8am-6pm Only

Thank you & Stay Safe

https://psgastro.org/news/gi-and-liver-covid-task-force-statement-on-the-hepatic-safety-of-molnupiravir-as-an-oral-antiviral-treatment-for-covid-19/?fbclid=IwAR0AMpjVsvvpRtrPawjm7rkdBJ1lDrlH2p16O74zMwYg4-2wKn4BARHM2t4

GI and Liver COVID Task Force Statement on the Hepatic Safety of Molnupiravir as an Oral Antiviral Treatment for COVID-19 » Philippine Society of Gastroenterology Clinical trials have shown that molnupiravir is well-tolerated and does not require dose modifications for patients with impaired liver function.

https://youtu.be/fxfTexW5eUc Learn more about gallbladder stones

Med Talk/Health Talk: Keeping a Healthy Gallbladder For many of us, we never really think much about our gallbladder like we do our heart or the liver.But the gallbladder has a very important role in our diges...

Varices are veins that are enlarged or swollen. These are one of the complications of liver cirrhosis and may cause vomiting of blood if not properly treated.

All patients with cirrhosis must have to undergo an upper endoscopy procedure to screen for varices.
At Premiere Endoscopy Center, we value your Digestive Health.

It's now easier to send Dr. Ira I. Yu a message.

Endoscopy at times of covid infection

Hi. We are sorry for those who have been trying to contact Ms. Jen in the past , but were unable to do so. Her contact number has not been updated lately. Her new number is 09171661812.

Reminder to all patients that
all clinic and teleconsults, as well as outpatient endoscopies, are on a per appointment basis as of the moment. Kindly coordinate always with my secretaries so that your medical concerns can be addressed. Stay safe
everyone!

59 y/o with persistent abdominal discomfort and weight loss. Colonoscopy showed obstructing colon mass.

Dont forget your check up. Be screened. Just follow health protocols.A neglected malignancy is more deadly than covid!

Early morning endoscopy at Phil Heart Center