St. Luke’s Medical Center has acquired the 3 Tesla MRI, the most powerful magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system in the country today.

I’m 45 years old but I still played basketball regularly until three months ago when I twisted my left knee. The knee became swollen and for a few days I experienced pain in the knee whenever I walked. I consulted an orthopedic surgeon and he ordered MRI examination of the knee. He told me that I tore a cartilage in my knee and that I need an operation. I’m afraid of surgery so I just rested my knee. Luckily, the pain and the swelling have already subsided. Do I still need to have an operation? Is it not possible for the cartilage to heal on its own? — Jun E., Manila.

Fewer medical complaints can be more embarrassing for men than hernia more popularly referred to as "luslos" in Tagalog or "bul-og" in Visayas.

The high prevalence of Nocturia among Asians is one of the many reasons why it should not only be looked at as a medical symptom, but as a serious medical condition, said Professor Philip van Kerrebroeck, the chairman of the Standardization Committee of the ICS, during the 1st Asian Nocturia Forum (ANF) in Mactan City.

The Neurocognitive and Neurobehavioral Clinic of The Medical City will hold a W.I.S.E. (Wisdom, Insight, Support, Empathy) Fair entitled "Wise Up! Wise Up!," on April 9, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at The Medical City Conference Rooms 1&2, at the fourth floor. This is presented together with The Geriatric Wellness Center and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation of The Medical City.

My neighbor, who is just 44 years old, was diagnosed with advanced cancer of the cervix six months ago. She died last week. I’m the same age as her and I would appreciate it very much if you can give me information on this cancer in your column. — Chona M., Manila