DOST-funded studies boost kidney transplant care at Davao hospital
Research funded by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is significantly enhancing kidney transplant patient care at the Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC) in Davao. The introduction of PCR equipment, in particular, enables early detection and treatment of cytomegalovirus (CMV) infections, contributing to the protection of transplanted kidneys.
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