Early Access

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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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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