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These are fully published articles that have been peer-reviewed, accepted, copyedited, and the final proofs approved by the authors.

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Genetic Heterogeneity of β-thalassemia Variants in Affected Filipinos
Catherine Lynn T. Silao, Ma. Carmina C. Manuel, Ronnette Anne E. Davila, Terence Diane F. Fabella, Rita P. Laude, Thomas Gabriel H. Desengaño, Carl Angelo S. Estrada, Mayceemae M. Barnuevo, Josept Mari S. Poblete, Carmencita D. Padilla, Maria Liza T. Naranjo and Ernesto dJ. Yuson
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The Spectrum of Kidney Disorders in Children Infected with COVID-19: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Eric Emmanuel T. Aragon, Ena Lauren F. Farillas, Katrina Anne T. Cordova, Marimel G. Reyes-Pagcatipunan and Lourdes Paula R. Resontoc
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Stroke and Methamphetamine Use: A Systematic Review
Maria Epifania V. Collantes and Mykha Marie B. Tabuzo
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Association of Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene-related Factors, Nutritional Status, and Sociodemographic Covariates with Urinary Iodine Concentration Levels among Filipino Women of Reproductive Age (15-49 Years): A Cross-sectional Study
Vanessa Joy A. Timoteo-Garcia, Carlos Bernard K. Jacinto, Kim Leonard G. dela Luna, RND, MSPH, Ma. Clara R. Cabaluna, Denniese C. Sy, Chanz Joshua G. Acebuche, Raycha Lei Concess M. Rama-Sabandal and Rowel C. Malimban
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The Relationship between HbA1c Levels and Leg Muscle Strength and Body Flexibility in Diabetes Mellitus Patients
Juan Andre Kuistono, Nanny Djaya and Nelson Sudiyono
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Pharmacist-led Review of Drug Utilization of Antipsychotic Medications in a Tertiary Government Hospital in Cebu City, Philippines
Eden P. Cesista, Marisol M. Capul, Mark Niño B. Melgo, Nestley Jell A. Villagonzalo, Florencio V. Arce, Jr. and Gerard Lee L. See
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Use of ChatGPT among Student Nurses in Baguio City, Philippines: A Cross-sectional Study
Carl Austin T. Lacanlale, Cherylina G. Dalilis, PhD, Breanna Stefanie S. Gayagay, Sarah May D. Da-o, Tiziana M. Bilog, Francesca Anne D. Bacsa, Dominique Anne P. Lauzon, Abigail Mariano, Shevawn T. Rabara, Ron Andrei A. Reyes and Jessica Loren M. Torio
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A Case Report on the Application of a 3D Printed Patient-specific Zygomatic Implant for a Post-traumatic Facial Deformity
Martin Francis K. Jacinto, Philip B. Fullante, Rentor Y. Cafino and Miguel Sandino O. Aljibe
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Predicting Blood Donor Retention Using the Random Forest Classification Algorithm: A Machine Learning Approach
Marchel A. Acilador and Ann P. Opiña
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Features and Outcomes of Inflammatory Bowel Disease among Filipino Children in a Tertiary Hospital: An Eleven-year Review
Pilarica I. Caguiat-Jo and Germana Emerita V. Gregorio
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Caregiver Burden and Well-being of Caregivers to Hospitalized Filipino Children with Neurological Conditions: A Cross-sectional Study
Lyra C. Ceblano, Benilda C. Sanchez-Gan and Patricia C. Orduña
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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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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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