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A Comparison of Willingness to Report to Work, Psychological Distress, and Coping Strategies among Medical Interns in a COVID-referral Hospital in Metro Manila: A Cross-sectional study
Rommel V. Gonzales, Ma. Krisstella D. Gonzales and Josefina T. Ly-Uson
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Research Needs in Philippine Pharmaceutical Sciences: A Qualitative Perspective from Regulatory and Clinical Research Sectors of the Pharmaceutical Industry
Imelda G. Peña, Honeymae C. Alos, Nicole Kaye R. Calara, Hilary Grace C. Pavia and Bryan Paul I. Bulatao
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Axial Biomechanical Performance Evaluation of Locally-developed Modular External Fixator
Jan Francois B. Severo, Miguel Sandino O. Aljibe, Anjenina U. Durana, Jason Pechardo, Dionella Jitka B. Quinagoran, Eduardo R. Magdaluyo Jr. and Emmanuel P. Estrella
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Ruptured Community-acquired Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Hepatic Abscess in an Immunocompetent Child Treated Successfully with Culture-guided Antibiotic Therapy: A Case Report
Jeremiah C. Torrico and Paul Sherwin O. Tarnate
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Infection Control Practices of Dentists in an Urbanized City in the Philippines during the COVID-19 Pandemic within the Period of General Community Quarantine
Ma. Bianca B. Barrameda, Ma. Chrizel Iana A. Madlangbayan, Joshua Marcel A. Sy and Melanie Ruth M. Karganilla
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Pediatric WAGR Patient with Aniridia-associated Glaucoma: A Case Report
Patricia Abigail Lim-Tanjutco and Maria Imelda R. Yap-Veloso
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Interprofessional Education Exposure and Attitudes toward Collaboration among Allied Health Graduates in the Philippines: A Cross-sectional Study
Paolo Miguel P. Bulan, Nikki Y. Pestaño, Romel V. Cabazor, Marelen H. Amanuence, Lois Vanjie G. Napalit, Niño Paolo M. Tan, Catherine S. Malaca and Eubina C. Estoy
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A Cultural Values Model of Pakikipag-ugnayan: Examining Hiya, Pakikisama, and Pakikipag-ugnayan among Filipino Generation Z Nurses
Angelika B. Avila, Francis Oliver M. Aldaba, Maryjoy Loraine T. Almonte, Enrique B. Alzate, Trisha B. Amita, Ma. Andrea M. Avila, ZG Jungco A. Asoy and Tristan Jourdan C. Dela Cruz
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Analysis on the Prevalence and Practices of Antibiotic Misuse among Adult Residents of Rodriguez, Rizal: An Explanatory Sequential Mixed Methods Study
Joseph Emmanuel M. Dela Cruz and Laufred I. Hernandez
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Analysis of Factors Associated with Stunting in Toddlers: A Mixed Methods Study in Banten, Indonesia
Rukmaini, Jenny Anna Siauta, Ida Handayani and Mey Maya Sari Nasution
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Analysis of Forensic and Drowning Death Studies Using VOSviewer: A Bibliometric Study
Iwan Aflanie, Adelia Umi Habibah, Naila Amirah Rahmadina and Pandji Winata Nurikhwan
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Local Understandings and First Aid Responses to Burn Injuries: A Phenomenological Study in an Urban Indonesian Community
Hardin La Ramba, Yarwin Yari, Ulfa Nur Rohmah, Fitri Diana Astuti, Fransiska Anita Ekawati Rahayu Sa’pang, Indra Gilang Pamungkas and Kristoforus Marselinus
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Pattern of Lymph Node Metastasis and p53 Abnormal (p53abn) Expression in Preoperative Early-stage Endometrial Cancer: A 5-year Institutional Experience
Angeli Anne C. Ang, Carolyn R. Zalameda-Castro, Cecile C. Dungog, Michele H. Diwa and Karen Cybelle J. Sotalbo
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Role of Caffeine and Ethanol in Modulating Expression of Receptor Activator of Nuclear Factor κβ (RANK) and Osteoprotegerin (OPG) during Orthodontic Tooth Movement: An In Vivo Study
Ardiansyah S. Pawinru, Eka Erwansyah, Eddy Heriyanto Habar, Abul Fauzi, Aminullah, Gita Gayatri, Yustisia Puspitasari, Ita Purnama Alwi1and Andi Husnul Hasanah
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Exploring Internationalization in Medical Education in Private Schools in Northern Luzon: A Qualitative Multiple Case Study
Lizalyn Marie Barros-Revilla and Felina Panas-Espique
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Intraocular Pressure Elevation among Pediatric Patients Given Corticosteroids after Strabismus Surgery
Jewel Faith F. Anotado and Alvina Pauline D. Santiago
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Perceived Professional Identity and Role Stress among Midwifery Students in South Central Mindanao: A Cross-sectional Study
Elizabeth S. Liba, Charlie C. Falguera and Mandy Roie A. Atendido
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Mental Health Status and Academic Performance of Graduating Nursing Students during COVID-19 Pandemic in a Government School in Leyte, Mental Health Program Model: A Correlational Study
Maria Ivy Rochelle S. Tan and Daisy Fangkingan-Faba-an
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The Value of Convalescent Plasma Therapy as a Strategy to Decrease Hospitalization in COVID-19 Patients: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Theresia Monica Rahardjo, Hendra Subroto, Christian Adiutama and Aloysius Suryawan
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The Acceptance of Stroke Telerehabilitation among Rehabilitation Providers and Consumers in Two Tertiary Hospitals in the Philippines
Francis Exequiel M. Laxamana, Marvin Louie S. Ignacio, Reynaldo R. Rey-Matias and Carl Froilan D. Leochico
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A Qualitative Program Evaluation Study on the Perceived Impact of Health and Nutrition Programs among Beneficiaries of a Civil Society Organization in the Philippines
Kim Leonard G. dela Luna, Alvin Duke R. Sy, Raycha Lei Concess M. Rama-Sabandal, Carlos Bernard K. Jacinto, Rowel C. Malimban, Bernardyn Eliza G. Sales, Ryann A. Marollano and Alberto C. Marin
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Assessment of Out-of-Pocket Expenditure of HER2-Positive Breast Cancer Patients in a Tertiary Cancer Center and Private Clinics in the Philippines
Karen Anjela M. Mondragon, Rich Ericson C. King, Lance Isidore G. Catedral, Frederic Ivan L. Ting, Rogelio N. Velasco, Jr., Aylmer Rex B. Hernandez, Irisyl Orolfo Real and Lia M. Palileo-Villanueva
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Health Storylines Mobile Application and Self-management among Chronically Ill Patients: A Quasi-experimental Research Design
Rainier C. Moreno-Lacalle, Kieren Paola G. Agbayani, Jamee Rose Alog, Erika Phoenix F. Antalan, Rona Lynn Alexia D. Aspiras, Patrice Brynn S. Astudillo, Angelica E. Balbalin, Jesser Paul D. Bogbog, Ivan Louie T. Bosque, Angelika E. Carame, Madelaine R. Cenizal, Reena Aleia R. Corpuz and Daphne Angelyn Jacinto
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Neutralization of SARS-CoV-2 Spike Pseudotyped Viruses Using Postbiotic Preparations from Lactiplantibacillus plantarum BS25
Joshua Angelo Hermida Mandanas, Day Yu-Chao and Leslie Michelle M. Dalmacio
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Health and Harmony: House Construction and Entering a New House Practiced by the Ifontoks
Georgina P. Maskay and Susan A. Lopez
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The Effect of Aging by Storage on the Flexural Strength of Self-cured and Dual-cured Bis-acryl Resins used as Provisional Restoration Materials in Fixed Prosthodontics
Anna Nikole G. Delos Santos, Josievitz U. Tan-Zafra and Joy Memorando Wilson
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Aligning Continuing Medical Education with National Health Needs: A Qualitative Analysis of UP Med Webinar Topics and Hospital Admission Patterns in the Philippines
Mary Rose Pe Yan, Alvin D. Marcelo and Rowena F. Genuino
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Development of a Coaching Program on Leadership for Selected Personnel in a Healthcare Environment
Mark Jeembs M. Pineda
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Laparoscopic Management of Caesarean Scar Pregnancy: A Case Series
Pragya Shree, Renu Singh Gahlot, Vandana Verma and Jigyasa Singh
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Factors Affecting Career Interest in Emergency Medicine among Postgraduate Interns of the University of the PhilippinesPhilippine General Hospital
Benkassar A. Abdurajak and Dave C. Gamboa
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Occupational Burnout among Filipino Radiographers in Non-traditional Practice Settings
Mark M. Alipio, Grace Meroflor A. Lantajo and Joseph Dave M. Pregoner
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Clinical Competence of Graduating Student Nurses in Higher Education Institutions
Ryan Matthew A. Aquino, Genevive Claire B. Antonio, Jolieca Lae E. Boado, Alexandra Mae I. Cruz, Stephany Gwen S. Domingo, Fernando Guiller O. Gamboa, Janna Lilac Laguatan, Samantha Eronicka S. Manangan, Reion Gabriel T. Ordonio, Alexandra A. Quisias and Allanisse R. Tamondong
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Prevalence of p16-positive Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Oropharynx in a Tertiary Government Hospital in the Philippines
Emilio Raymund G. Claudio, Patricia Ann U. Soriano, Cesar Vincent L. Villafuerte III, Timothy Carl F. Uy, Jose M. Carnate, Jr., Andrea R. Villaruel and Anna Kristina M. Hernandez
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Hearing Aid Adoption among Old Adults Diagnosed with Presbycusis
Anna Pamela C. Dela Cruz, Kimberly Mae C. Ong, Cesar Vincent L. Villafuerte III, Maria Luz M. San Agustin and Maria Rina T. Reyes-Quintos
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Accuracy of Single Question Hearing Screening in Detecting Hearing Loss among Traffic Workers: An Exploratory Study
Kimberly Mae C. Ong, Charlotte M. Chiong, Maria Rina T. Reyes-Quintos, Romeo Gian Vincent M. Urgel, Emmanuel P. Estrella, Olivia T. Sison and Emmanuel S. Baja
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Clinical Profile, Diagnostics, and Short-term Outcomes of Parathyroid Surgery for Hyperparathyroidism in a Tertiary Hospital in the Philippines: A Retrospective Study
Kevin Jer V. David, Anna Pamela C. Dela Cruz, Jim Paulo D. Sarsagat and Tom Edward N. Lo
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