NU 6- Jane Labarrete - tawatawa leaves for dengue

Tawa Tawa Plant, A Cure for DENGUE? During the rainy season, we all witness an increase in the cases of Dengue. A simple fever can actually turn out to be your worst nightmare because of its early symptoms is very similar to ordinary fever we all experience once in awhile. Recently, a couple of my friends were rushed in the hospital diagnosed with dengue, some had it twice already,  ofcouse hearing stories left and right can only make you worry and panic every time you experience a sudden increase in your body temperature.  I can't help but to be scared  but reading the book of Genesis that states that every cure can be found with the plants around you, I remember a family friend recommending "tawa-tawa" plant something he recently learned when his son had dengue "twice". Spending too much in hospital bills because of it and going through it twice was difficult so a Doctor recommended this plant to him and have tried to increase his son's platelets. Good thing it worked! Imagine, spending thousands in the hospital and getting the cure from your backyard can be so amazing! It can save a life and save your pocket as well. True enough!  according to the article I've read, The government's medical researchers have embarked on a new study to determine if there is science in the claims that the plant called "tawa-tawa" has therapeutic properties.             Many Filipinos say tawa-tawa (Euphorbia hirta) is a cure for dengue and tuberculosis. Some doctors frequently interviewed on popular health programs on radio have noted the curative effects of tawa-tawa, but none has categorically said that the plant indeed has medicinal value. To settle the matter, the Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (PCHRD), the research and development arm of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), is looking into claims that tawa-tawa has antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties and that it can increase blood platelets, vital in the treatment of dengue, a fever that has rising cases, especially among children, in some parts of the country.3 < what can you further with this discovery?> By: Jane Labarrete Source: http://business.inquirer.net/53341/dost-to-test-%E2%80%98tawa-tawa%E2%80%99-as-cure-for-dengue-tuberculosis

Project Noah and apps very relevant at this time

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Ed Duenas, a fmr sentrep student suggested an apps that is tied or used in conjunction with NOAH, (National OPerational Assessment of Hazard (and) Risk.  The apps could be accessible to smartphone users.   Inputs like weather, flooding, surge, landslide would come from DOST;  the apps would be platform,  Sun and Globe would be telco.

I suggested/forwarded the suggestion to a an apps developer who has successfully partnered with foreign investors on apps.  He however countered, that the NOAH apps would start from the basement - an entirely new project.

Since the apps could be location (GPS based) any area in the PHL without need of sensors could be made accessible to Smartphone users.  It could be Android based (or Symbian?)

He texted me today that it should have been done yesterday.  But today, the stranding and flooding has wrecked havoc all ready.  Let us do it now.

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NU12 by Ed Duenas - Mobile Apps for DOST Noah project

Good day Sir, Is my NU12 for Week 10 accepted? I've checked Apple Store, Android Market and Symbian, they have no applications regarding Project Noah of DOST.

Edwin T. Dueñas                                                                                            NU12 – Week 10

NU12 Idea:  New Iphone or Android Mobile Apps for DOST's Project Noah

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) recently launched a program called "Project NOAH" which stands for Nationwide Operational Assessment of Hazards. This program aims to prepare the Philippines for any calamities such as floods, heavy rains, typhoons, tsunamis, earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. There will be a series of projects line up in connection with this. Examples for typhoons and floods are the installation of Doppler radar, automated rain gauges and water level measuring stations. The department will also be releasing pertinent information in their website regarding project NOAH.

In line with this, I proposed that a developer make a mobile application for IPhone and android mobile phones and also for Symbian phones (Nokia) concerning project NOAH. Specifically, the application should provide information about flood and water levels and rain intensity by city and even by street. The application would be the same as MMDA's mobile application which monitors traffic by area and features different colors for low, medium and heavy traffic. Getting informed and updated via mobile will really help disseminate critical information to everyone. This mobile app may help avoid casualties for typhoon related incidents.4
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Disaster Information Superhighway in PHL?

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In the light of the recent disaster in the Phil, a 6.9 earthquake, plus the floods in Cagayan de Oro, the need for disaster preparedness Superhighway is urgent.  The resources are available, telco, radio station websites, satellite imaging, DOST/Pag asa monitoring. We  just needs a leader.

This takes inspiration from DTAC.  We know that information if a powerful tool.  Subscription to service, (free or paid) will give info on where to get help food, nearest shelter, evacuation unit, dry land, relief centers etc.  in addition to advance typhoon, tsunami, or earthquake warning(?)


From my other blog

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New Method of Cancer Treatment Being Developed by Pnoys thru DOST

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 A new method of treating cancer is being developed by UP Instute of Biology.  The team is led by Dr. Jay Lazaro and is supported by DOST c/o Secretary Montejo.  The treatment uses immunoliposomes, or microcell system of delivery of drugs that is more cancer cell speciific.

The regular treatment using chemotheraphy is toxic tro nearby normal cells and painful to the cancer patient.  The new method tends to lessen toxicity and pain for the patient.  However, this will tend to be more expensive.

So Filipinos are holding out on their own in terms of innovation and advances in medical technology.  Who says that Pnoys are behind innovation?

The link:pinoy-developed-cancer-treatment-could-mean-less-pain

This is from YahooNews


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Juan (On, One) Time Campaign of DOST; Other Civil Servants are on Tem(Ten)

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I am becoming a friend and follower of DOST.  Maybe, because of their effort to promote entrepreneurship, and being associated first hand with their NCR Assistant Regional Director, RBF (who will soon be in NZ on a scholarship?)

They are tying up with restos (who deliver) to promote on time mentality:  One (Juan), On Time Mentality.  They also possess atomic clocks to let people know accurate time.

Congratulations to DOST to be a leader not only in technology, health, science, but also correct habits and paradigm.

Keep it up Mr. DOST Secretary. May your tribe increase.  (Other civil servants are "on ten, on tem" ie they come on time at ten.... Hahaha////////1

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DOST encourages inventions at Calabarzon

"Innovate or DIE"

Last October l3, 2011 there was announcement that DOST will conduct a RICE ( Regional Invention Copntest and Exhibit) a contest and  exhibition of invention for Calabarzon at SM City in Masinag Antipolo City.  The goal probably of DOST is to let a thousand inventions bloom.  Perhaps our own RBF is privy, involved in this. Now really, the news about DOST being praised by Sen Lacson, being in the forefront of innovation in the Philippines, gains further confirmation.

The rest of :PIA bulletin:

Invention contest and exhibit slated in CALABARZON

LOS BANOS, Laguna, October 13 (PIA) -- The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) CALABARZON is announcing the conduct of the 2011 Regional Invention Contest and Exhibits (RICE) to be held at SM City - Masinag, Barangay Mayamot in Antipolo City from October 26 to 28.
RICE participants will be treated to a three-day showcase of invention entries, proceedings of the contest proper, video presentations, poster making contests, and a forum on program assistance for inventors.
The invention contest, bears the theme, “Imbensyon at Inobasyon: Kabalikat sa Pag-unlad,” will serve as the qualifying round for the July 2012 Invention Contest, national level.
Interested parties may submit a maximum of three entries per agency /institution to any of the following applicable categories: Invention Category (TUKLAS Award), Utility Model Category, Industrial Design Category, Creative Research Category (LIKHA Award), Student Creative Research Category (SIBOL Award) for high school, and Student Creative Research Category (SIBOL Award) for college.
The contest is open to all inventors, makers, designers, and creative researchers who are Filipino citizens residing in CALABARZON Region. A contestant is considered a resident of the region if he has been residing in the region/area for a minimum of one year and has an office address in the region.
Only the SIBOL Award is open to high school and college students. Entries should thus be endorsed by the school; the endorser can either be the principal, school head, or president of the college or university.
Contestants in all categories are required to present video or PowerPoint presentations about their entries on October 27. Regional qualifiers and their runners-up will be announced during the Closing and Awarding Ceremonies on October 28. They will receive a total of P110,000 in cash plus medals. (AMG-DOST4A/NDS-PIA Calabarzon)


What do you think of this DOST project?

Will DOST support the inventors all the way?  Or it ends at the exhibit?

What is the success rate of these inventions?

What must be done to make these inventions be commercial success; or the entrepreneurs success stories?

Is invention an innovation?  Is an inventor an entrepreneur?



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DOST at the forefront of Innovation in the Philippines

"Innovate or DIE"

Recent news at ABS CBN featured DOST saying that it a department at the forefront of innovation in the country.  Its efforts though has been largely unnoticed.

Silently, it has been sparking many important development among inventors and entrepreneurs.  We have a student now at the entrep elective whose job is to help inventors get on with new ventures and businesses.  One of their initiatives now is fighting dengue. (Take note:  it should be the Department of Health who should take the cudgels for this!)  They had this idea of releasing genetically modified mosquitoes (whose offspring will lose wings and lose ability to fly - with Oxytec) and the anti OL kit.  In some areas, they were able to bring down the cases of dengue from 300 to 0.  And the OL kit only costs Pl0.00@ wow.

That is why Sen. Lacson wants more budget for DOST.

Congratulations to DOST and to RBF.  More power.

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DOST at the Forefront of Fight Against Dengue - The Anti OL Kit

"Innovate or DIE"

I just watched a TV clip on one of the DOST's  initiative to fight aedis aegypti, the carrier of dengue (H fever) virus.  It is on top of the use of GMO mosquitoes who will deliver wingless offspring.  This one is ingenious and cost effective (does it really work)

It is called an anti OL kit (vs eggs and larvae of mosquitoes) or OL trap.   It consist of a black plastic cup (about 500 ml). (It is black because mosquitoes flock around black objects., 250 ml of water; OL concoction (from DOST probably an insecticidal ingredient) a lawanit paddle. (about 8 x 2 inches)

Steps:

l.  Put 250ml water into the  black container. That is about l/2 of the cup.

2.  Place the concoction.

3.  Submerge the lawanit paddle into the water.  The lawanit paddle should protude outside the cup.  The cup becomes moist with the water + insecticide. Put the cup outside the house where it is safe from rain and sunshine.,

4.  The black cup and the moist paddle tainted with insecticide attracts mosquitoes to land on the paddle, and lay eggst too.

5.  Regularly inspect the paddle and brush off dead mosquitoes and eggs.

6.  After a week, throw away the contents on the ground.  Repeat #l to 3.

This should be cheaper than a genetically modified mosquitoes which require thousands of dollar in purchase (And besides people are against GMO).

This is a case where really, if we do not innovate, we DIE (from Dengue)  I invite our student who works at DOST to comment on these DOST initiative

5.  Periodically

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Releasing Genetically Modified Aedis Aegypti Mosquitoes to Control Dengue?

"Innovate or DIE" "New ideas create more and better new products and services; create more wealth."

DOST has plans, together with a science research UK company (Oxitec) to release genetically modified mosquitoes that are carriers of dengue, to control spread of dengue. The resultant offspring would not be able to fly and mate. The experiment will cost tens of thousands of dollars and the results will be known after six months. This is being evaluated by DOST. We do not know how effective will the move be? What do you think?  What are other ways of controlling dengue? Is it worth the expense? Is it worth trying?