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Factors Influencing the Implementation of a Disability Package for Children with Developmental Disabilities: A Policy Analysis
Pauline Gail V. Martinez and Michael P. Sy
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Return-to-Work among COVID-19 Survivors in the Philippines and the Role of Rehabilitation: A Mixed-method Design
Michael P. Sy, Roi Charles S. Pineda, Daryl Patrick G. Yao, Hans D. Togonon and Eric Asaba
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Orbital Metastasis as a Presenting Feature of Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma: Case Report and Literature Review
Armida L. Suller-Pansacola, Bea Therese D. Basco, Edwin Michael Joy B. Pacia, Christine Joyce Minas-Santicruz, Rolando A. Lopez, Francis Paulo D. Dizon and Alessa Battistini-Castillo
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Extent of Health-promoting Lifestyle among Student Nurses in Private Schools in Baguio City: A Quantitative Descriptive Research Study
Florence L. Pulido, Gemson Yahweh S. Aquino, Aira Marie Parungao, Kyle Cristel B. Baloaloa, Trinna Camille B. Abrigo, Clarissa V. Cajayon, Irish Justine J. Gonzales, Rhea Kathleen A. Mejia, Vincent Kyle E. De Castro, Rolando C. Esguerra and Sofia Rafaela D. Velarde
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Surgical Manifestations of Hepatobiliarypancreatic Tuberculosis (HBPTB)
Apolinario Ericson B. Berberabe and Daniel Ernest L. Florendo
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Cross-reactive IgE-binding Proteins from Philippine Allergenic Weeds and Trees Pollen Extracts
Maria Katrina Diana M. Cruz, Mary Anne R. Castor, Krystal M. Hate, Gregg Austine M. Balanag, Roche Dana C. Reyes, Maria Socorro Agcaoili-De Jesus, Cherie C. Ocampo-Cervantes and Leslie Michelle M. Dalmacio
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Design of a Novel, Modular, Mouth Retractor: A Concept Testing Study
Miguel Sandino O. Aljibe, Airene Maria C. Apacible and Philip B. Fullante
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Adjuvant Herbal Therapy Combined with Antibiotics as Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Treatment: A Review
Kris Herawan Timotius, Wani Devita Gunardi and Susana Elya Sudradjat
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Latent Tuberculosis Infection among Household Contacts of Drug-sensitive Pulmonary Tuberculosis Patients: A Cross-sectional Study from Medan, Indonesia
Bintang Yinke Magdalena Sinaga, Jelita Siregar, Delores Elisabeth Sormin, Rina Sundari and Yoseph Leonardo Samodra
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Development of a Scale Measuring Organizational Readiness to Change and Psychological Safety using a Sequential Exploratory Mixed Methods Approach in a Health Professions Education Setting
Evangeline Bascara dela Fuente, Kevin Carl P. Santos and Erlyn A. Sana
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Community First-aid Knowledge of Accidents: A Qualitative Phenomenological Study in Jakarta, Indonesia
Yarwin Yari, Hardin La Ramba, Ns Ulfa Nur Rohmah, Enni Juliani, Yurita Mailintina, Ludovikus, Ma. Elizabeth C. Baua, Sanglar Polnok, Olivia P. Tapit and Dina Trisnawati
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Post-pandemic Implications of the Nursing Students’ Clinical Learning Environment and its Relationship to Academic Grit, Self-esteem, and Caring Behaviors: A Cross-sectional Study
Charlie C. Falguera, Janet Alexis A. De los Santos, Carmen N. Firmo and Paulo Batidor
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Functions and Experiences of Male Midwives in the Province of Aurora: An Ethnographic Qualitative Study
Daisy Fangkingan - Faba-an, Joel A. Valencia, Jasmin M. Dumangeng and Eva F. Dimog
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Image Repeat Analysis in Conventional Radiography in Mobile Clinics: A Retrospective Observational Study
Mark M. Alipio, Grace Meroflor A. Lantajo and Joseph Dave M. Pregoner
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Efficacy and Safety of Gliricidia sepium, Senna alata, and Tinospora rumphii in the Treatment of Filipino Patients with Scabies: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Genmar Cyrus S. Pasion, Leandro P. Montilla and Rowena F. Genuino
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Ocular Cicatricial Pemphigoid in a Healthy Elderly Male Filipino Patient
Jose Christopher C. Tesorero III, George Michael N. Sosuan and Ruben Lim Bon Siong
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The Psychological Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Students
Chioma Rita Nwokeabia and Rufina C. Abul
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Weber-Christian Disease in a 12-year-old Filipino Female: A Case Report
Maiko P. Jao and Karen Joy N. Kimseng
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Factors Associated with Medication Compliance among Hypertensive Patients in Barangay Sambag II, Cebu City
Katrina Isabel A. Abesta, Stacy Gayle N. Auza, Avinash Suram, Francis Keith A. Oludin, Jonathan P. Abrenilla, Joy Ochoyafie Oche, Maria Dawn F. Amante, Millicent C. Abayan, Pamela Kaye B. Pandili, Rex Moller Q. Palmes, Yanilen A. Noynay, Anacleto Clent L. Banaay Jr. and Marvin C. Masalunga
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Lived Experiences of Well-being of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines Season 84 Student-Athletes in Bubble Training during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Phenomenological Study
Ken Erbvin R. Sosa, Charles Nicolei M. Nermal, Karlos Lorenzo A. Rea, Gabrielle Atasha Tanhueco, Isaac Miguel M. Andico, Janelle Audre C. Chiu, Timothy D. Lao, Ma. Julia Isabelle G. Peñaloza, John Mari R. Quilang and Zeuch Ryonin B. Silva
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Successful Treatment of a Patient with Neuropsychiatric Lupus and Triple Positive Antiphospholipid Syndrome with Chronic Isolated Seizure: A Case Report
Mark Andrian O. Yano and Evelyn O. Salido
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Community Resources and Needs Assessment on Stroke in Tuba, Benguet: A Concurrent Triangulation Design
Norenia T. Dao-ayen, Genevive Claire B. Antonio and Cheryl C. Danglipen
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Electrocardiographic Manifestations of Hospitalized Adult Patients with Coronavirus Disease 19 (COVID-19): UP-PGH DCVM ECG Study
Felix Eduardo R. Punzalan, Paul Anthony O. Alad, Tam Adrian P. Aya-ay, Kaye Eunice L. Lustestica, Nigel Jeronimo C. Santos, Jaime Alfonso M. Aherrera, Elmer Jasper B. Llanes, Giselle G. Gervacio, Eugenio B. Reyes and John C. Añonuevo
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Factors Associated with Anxiety Symptoms among Filipino Farmers in Central Luzon: An Analytical Cross-sectional Study
Har-li T. Young, Dina Marie Yalong, Vinace S. Guingguing, Van Irish S. Ventilacion, Merimae S. Villamayor, Peter Verona G. Villangca, William M. Manengyao, Jr., Ma. Beatrice M. Vega, Alina Marea C. Zaño and Maria Teresa Sanchez-Tolosa
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“They did not judge me”: A Qualitative Study on Patient Satisfaction in Public Primary HIV Care Facilities in Metro Manila, Philippines
Selina Kyle D. Babasa, Alessandra D. Hamor, Daniela S. Parangalan, Sofia Faith V. Rizarie, Nikki M. Matibag, Kevin Jace A. Miranda and Rogie Royce Z. Carandang
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Association of SARS-COV 2 Real-Time PCR Cycle Threshold (Ct) Values with the Clinical and Laboratory Profiles of Confirmed COVID-19 Patients Admitted in Tertiary Infectious Disease Hospital in Manila: A Retrospective Study
Edith S. Tria, Joy P. Calayo, Zita R. Dela Merced, Joel T. Duque, Cayel Jurist C. Garong, John Robert C. Medina and Geraldine B. Dayrit
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Obesogenic Characteristics of Primary Schools in an Urban Philippine Municipality: A Descriptive Study
Christian Joshua V. Cacatian, Julia Czen N. Melendres, Nisha Joelle F. Caguntas, Jasmine C. Manalang, Nicole Evangeline M. Sotto and Peter James B. Abad
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Psychometric Properties of Self-report Questionnaires in Evaluating Blended Learning in Health Science University Students: A Systematic Review
Valentin C. Dones III, Maria Teresita B. Dalusong, Donald G. Manlapaz, Juan Alfonso S. Rojas, Ma. Bianca Beatriz P. Ballesteros, Ron Kevin S. Flores, Kaela Celine C. Ho, Jose Angelo D. Monreal, Audrey Marie A. Narcelles, Jose Joaquin R. Reyes and Lianna Andrea B. Sangatanan
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Effects of Timing of Endoscopy on Clinical Outcomes of Cirrhotic Patients with Acute Variceal Bleeding in a Tertiary Hospital
Alinda Mae C. Gordola and Eric B. Yasay
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Predictive Factors of Transient Congenital Hypothyroidism among Filipino Children: A Retrospective Study
Lorna R. Abad, Ebner Bon G. Maceda, Angela Marie D. Leyco and Sylvia C. Estrada
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Cost Analysis of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) in Elective Colorectal Surgery in a Philippine Government Hospital
Mario Angelo A. Zamora, Marc Paul J. Lopez, Mark Augustine S. Onglao and Hermogenes J. Monroy III
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Patterns of In-patient Antibiotic Use among COVID-19 Patients in a Tertiary Government Hospital: A Retrospective Cross-sectional Survey
Alshan Ruccini D. Sicat and Mark Ryan G. Langit
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Back Acupressure, Baby Positioning and Latching, and Breast Massage Increase Breast Milk Production: A Controlled Clinical Trial
Nurul Pujiastuti and Sri Winarni
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The Efficacy of Photodynamic Therapy against Streptococcus mutans Biofilm on Orthodontic Brackets: An In-vitro Study
Maria Angelica Bagadiong Barrameda, Melanie Ruth M. Karganilla and Josievitz U. Tan-Zafra
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Filipino Translation and Cross-cultural Adaptation of the Diabetic Foot Knowledge Subscale (DFKS) and Foot Self-Care Behavior Scale (FSCBS) and its Content Validation and Reliability Testing
Aaron Patrick S. Manalo, Aliyah Renee P. Quizon, Jocel M. Regino, Lia Katrina L. Lopez, Mary Margaret Louise C. Quimson, Justine Ann Marie V. De Lara, Christian Rey D. Rimando and David Benjamin L. Ang
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Navigating the Digital Shift: Review of Literature and Recommendations for Enhancing Nursing Informatics Education in the Philippines
Neil Roy B. Rosales and Reiner Lorenzo J. Tamayo
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The Diagnostic Performance of Nuchal Translucency Alone as a Screening Test for Down Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Ma. Sergia Fatima P. Sucaldito, John Jefferson V. Besa and Lia M. Palileo-Villanueva
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A Retrospective Comparison of Treatment Response between Short Course (6 months) and Extended Course (9 to 12 months) among Filipino Women with Genital Tract Tuberculosis who underwent Medical Management in a Tertiary Government Hospital from January 2015 to March 2020
Raissa Marie M. Tud and Analyn T. Fuentes-Fallarme
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In-Silico Screening of HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibition Potential from Anredera cordifolia (Ten.) Steenis and Elephantopus scaber Linn.
Siti Khotimah
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Clinical Outcome of Patients with Osteogenesis Imperfecta on Intravenous Pamidronate Treatment at the Philippine General Hospital from 2010-2018
Cheryll Magbanua-Calalo, Ebner Bon G. Maceda and Maria Melanie Liberty B. Alcausin
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Breast Cancer in the Philippines: A Financing Cost Assessment Study
Madeleine de Rosas-Valera, Julienne Clarize P. Lechuga, Lourdes Risa S. Yapchiongco, Necy S. Juat, Mary Juliet De Rosas-Labitigan, Maria Lourdes E. Amarillo, Leo M. Flores, Maebel Audrey R. Joaquin and Adelberto R. Lambinicio
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Spontaneous Regression of a Ruptured Rasmussen’s Aneurysm Causing Massive Hemoptysis in a Patient with Pulmonary Tuberculosis: A Case Report
Patricia T. Pintac and Joven Jeremius Q. Tanchuco
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Trends in Knowledge, Attitude and Perceptions about HIV among Filipinos During and After the COVID-19 Pandemic: Responses from a Digital Survey
Glyzelle Anne A. Lagason, Judith Anne Rose Y. Ganaden, Martin Xavier D. Penaflor, Ericson P. Acapulco, Kristine T. Donayre, John Alexander L. Fellizar and Ma. Tarcela S. Gler
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Cross-cultural Adaptation of the Oswestry Disability Index: From English to Ilokano Version
Myra R. Lampitoc and Valentin C. Dones, III
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Assessing Household Out-of-Pocket Expenditures for Non-communicable Diseases in a 4th Class Municipality: A Cross-sectional Study
Marivie R. Magana, Gwyneth Allyson B. Ibarra, Charlene C. Laggui and Frances Lois U. Ngo
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Antibacterial and Biofilm-inhibiting Activity of the Crude Psidium guajava Ethanolic Leaf Extracts against Biofilm-forming Staphylococcus epidermidis (ATCC 12228)
Leeland Anthony L. dela Luna, Ailyn M. Yabes, Cecilia Nelia C. Maramba-Lazarte, Irma R. Makalinao, Lynn Crisanta R. Panganiban and Richard Henry P. Tiongco II
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Evaluation of the Blood Glucose-Lowering Effect of the Aqueous Leaf Extract of Quassia amara L. (Simaroubaceae) on Alloxan-induced Diabetes in Male ICR Mice (Mus musculus)
Kelechi Precious Ogbonnaya, Leonila A. Estole-Casanova, Cecilia A. Jimeno, Lynn Crisanta R. Panganiban, Maria Stella T. Giron and Richard Henry P. Tiongco II
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18F-Choline PET/CT Sheds Light on a Parathyroid Adenoma – A First in the Philippines: A Case Report
Christopher Timothy L. Azarraga, Irene S. Bandong and Eric B. Cruz
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HBV Catch-up Vaccination in Children and Adults with Incomplete or Unknown Vaccination to Reduce Hepatitis B-related Morbidity: A Systematic Review
Germana Emerita V. Gregorio and Sally Jane G. Velasco-Aro
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Is Satisfaction with the Medication Provisions of the Senior Citizens Act and Frequency of Senior Identification Card Use Associated with Medication Compliance among Hypertensive Patients in the Philippines?
Nativity R. Labbao, Mary Kriznah S. Hidalgo, Ram Joseph D. Doroliat, Daisy-Mae Alegado-Bagaoisan, Kevin Jace A. Miranda and Rogie Royce Z. Carandang
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Incidence and Associated Risk Factors of Hypertension among Apparently Healthy Adult Filipinos in the LIFECARE Philippine Cohort Study
Elmer Jasper B. Llanes, Olivia T. Sison, Felix Eduardo R. Punzalan, Jose Eduardo DL Duya, Nina T. Castillo-Carandang, Wilbert Allan G. Gumatay, Paulette D. Nacpil-Dominguez, Paul Ferdinand M. Reganit and Rody G. Sy
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Assessment of the Process of Initial Antibiotic Therapy for Patients with Sepsis in the Emergency Department of a Tertiary Hospital in the Philippines: A Mixed Methodology
James Robert J. Go, Marvin M. Mangulabnan, Ma. Cecile S. Añonuevo-Cruz and Evalyn A. Roxas
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Association between Health Literacy and Sugar-sweetened Beverage Consumption among Filipinos
Michelle Ann D. Aguilar and Ma. Carmen C. Tolabing
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Peripheral Nerve Block for PD Catheter Insertion in a Pediatric Patient with Decompensated Heart Failure: A Case Report
Jeanne Pauline W. Orbe and Lina May C. Osit
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Factors Affecting Patient Referral to Periodontists from General Dental Practitioners in the City of Manila: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study
Khimberly Joyce A. Flores, Ma. Celina U. Garcia and Kristine Rachelle R. Pacete-Estrera
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Auditory Outcomes of Cochlear Implantation among Pediatric Patients under the Philippine National Cochlear Implant Program
Nhor Albert C. Robles, Charlotte M. Chiong, Karen Joyce S. Velasco, Anna Pamela C. Dela Cruz, Jaymilyn C. Ombao, Ma. Leah C. Tantoco, Rosario R. Ricalde, Patrick John P. Labra and Chris Robinson D. Laganao
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Prevalence of Soil-transmitted Helminth, Hepatitis A, and Helicobacter pylori Infections among Municipal Solid Waste Workers in Baguio City
Mark Gideon M. Wallis and Jannette D. Awisan
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Competency of Oncology Nurses in the Safe Handling of Chemotherapeutic Drugs
Vanessa Joy P. Gasat and Aldren R. Remon
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Bibliometric Analysis of COVID-19-related Publications in Nursing by Philippine-based Authors
Peter James B. Abad, John Joseph B. Posadas, Julienne Ivan D. Soberano, Ryan Q. De Torres, Kenny-lynn B. Baccay, Maria Angela A. Mabale, Marybel P. Caasi and Arnold B. Peralta
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Nurses’ Satisfaction with Adopting a Homegrown Public Tertiary Hospital Electronic Medical Record during the Pandemic
Neil Roy B. Rosales
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Massive Retinal Gliosis – A Rare Benign Condition Masquerading as a Malignant Intraocular Tumor: A Case Report
Xavier Daryl L. Martinez, Charisse Ann S. Tanlapco and Armida L. Suller-Pansacola
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Availability and Affordability of Essential Antihypertensive Medicines in Public and Private Primary Care Drug Facilities in a 4th Class Municipality in the Philippines
Reyshell Marie M. Lat, Ron Joseph N. Samonte and Frances Lois U. Ngo
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Cecal Perforation in an Adolescent as a Paradoxical Response to Anti-tuberculosis Treatment: A Case Report
Pilarica I. Caguiat-Jo and Germana Emerita V. Gregorio
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Partial Splenic Angioembolization for Refractory Chronic Immune Thrombocytopenia: A Case Report
Rowel David D. Yap and Anne Kristine H. Quero-Taggaoa
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Environmental Factors, Organizational Commitment, and Turnover Intention among Frontline Nurse Managers of Internationally Accredited Private Hospitals in Metro Manila
Joseph F. Sarmiento
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Survival Rates of Pancreatic and Periampullary Adenocarcinoma Patients with Oligometastasis Surgically Managed at UP-PGH: A Ten-year Single-center Experience
Teressa Mae D. Bacaro, Apolinario Ericson B. Berberabe and Dante G. Ang
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Hybrid Repair for Complex Thoracoabdominal and Pararenal Aortic Aneurysms in High-Risk Patients: A Case Series
Leoncio L. Kaw, Jr., Tricia Angela G. Sarile, Alduz S. Cabasa and Eduardo R. Bautista
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Psychosocial Interventions for Mental Health Problems of In-patients in Non-psychiatry Units of Selected Tertiary Hospitals in the Philippines: A Mixed-Methods Approach
Ma. Cynthia R. Leynes, Ma. Kristine Joy S. Calvario, Victoria Patricia De La Llana, Joffrey Sebastian E. Quiring, Norieta C. Balderrama, Victor A. Amantillo Jr., Anna Josefina Vazquez-Genuino, Bihildis C. Mabunga, Joan Mae Perez-Rifareal and Candice F. Genuino-Montaño
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Spinal Extramedullary Hematopoiesis Causing Spinal Cord Compression in Radiation-induced Bone Marrow Aplasia: A Case Report
Rowel David D. Yap, Patrick Neil A. Guiao and Deonne Thaddeus V. Gauiran
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“They say it may cause cancer:”A Qualitative Exploration ofFilipinos' Contraceptive Misconceptions andPrimary Healthcare Interventions
Pamela Mae Q. Aseremo, Jayne Patricia C. Herco, Charlene A. Paraleon, Azel Ruth E. Pumaras, Nikki M. Matibag, Kevin Jace A. Miranda and Rogie Royce Z. Carandang
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Clinical Profile and Outcomes of All Admitted COVID-19 Positive Patients with Primary Lung Cancer in a Tertiary Government COVID-19 Referral Center: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Ria Katrina B. Cortez, Joel M. Santiaguel and Mary Bianca Doreen F. Ditching
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Assessment of Practice Preparedness among Novice Nurses in Private Hospitals: A Cross-sectional Study
Mickhail C. Pilay, Trisha Mae G. Antonio, Zakhary Cazter Z. Castro, Angel Jane V. Derla, Sophia Aisha Marie R. Fontanilla, Arianne M. Garcia, Precious Micah A. Jimenez, Gwen Alexa I. Macadangdang, Trisha Nicole C. Nayao, Mikka Diane T. Soriano and Cheryll M. Bandaay
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The Psychosocial Impact of COVID-19 on Healthcare Workers: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study
Jennifer Ijeoma Nwanwuna and Guadelia A. Reyes
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Impact on Transmissibility and Case Fatality Rate of COVID-19 of the Mandatory Face Shield Use in Addition to Mask during the Pandemic: The Philippine Experience
Mario B. Prado, Jr. and Manuel Peter Paul C. Jorge II
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Necrotizing Fasciitis of Bilateral Breasts following Unilateral Modified Radical Mastectomy for Invasive Ductal Carcinoma: A Case Report and Review of Literature
Juan Carlos R. Abon, Apple P. Valparaiso and Ann Camille Q. Yuga
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Effect of a Capacity Building on the Knowledge, Attitude, and Self-efficacy on Nutrition-Sensitive Agriculture (NSA) of the Local Agriculture Planners in CALABARZON: A Non-randomized Controlled Trial
Kim Leonard G. dela Luna, Maria Theresa M. Talavera, Leila S. Africa, Clarissa B. Juanico, Nancy A. Tandang and Marison Felicidad R. Dy
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The Perioperative Anesthetic Management of Conjoined Twins: A Case Report
Catherine Renee B. Reyes and Yves Kristine G. Garcia
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Pre-analytical Factors Influencing Blood Sample Rejection Rate in the Hematology Laboratory of the Philippine General Hospital from 2018 to 2022: A Cross-sectional Study
Jaspher B. Aquino and Karen B. Damian
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Quality of Care among Post–discharge Patients with Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction (HFrEF) at the Outpatient Department (OPD) of a Tertiary Center
Kevin Paul DA. Enriquez, Sherry Mae C. Mondido, Mark John D. Sabando, Tam Adrian P. Aya-ay, Nigel Jeronimo C. Santos, Ronald Allan B. Roderos, Bryan Paul G. Ramirez, Frances Dominique V. Ho, Lauren Kay M. Evangelista and Felix Eduardo R. Punzalan
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Effect of Transarterial Chemoembolization on the Immediate Health-related Quality of Life of Patients with Hepatocellular Carcinoma in the Philippine Setting
Scott Riley K. Ong, Glenn Marc G. Ignacio and Adovich S. Rivera
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A Recent Situational Analysis of the Occupational Safety and Health Landscape in the Philippines
Lea Elora A. Conda, Celin Audrey V. Nuñez, Dana Sophia Elizandra T. Uy, Catherine S. Artaiz-Cariaga, Jhason John J. Cabigon and Geminn Louis C. Apostol
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Towards Integrated and Quality-assured Health Service Delivery: Making a Case for Health Smart Card in the Philippines
Kenneth Y. Hartigan-Go, Melissa Louise M. Prieto, Angel Faye G. Castillo and Ella Mae C. Eleazar
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Efficacy, Effectiveness, and Safety of Phenobarbital in the Treatment of Cholestasis and as a Premedication to Improve Diagnostic Accuracy of Hepatobiliary Scintigraphy: A Systematic Review
Germana Emerita V. Gregorio, Katrina Loren R. Rey and Carol Stephanie C. Tan-Lim
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Micronutrient Intake and Diet Quality of Overweight/Obese Filipino Adults in the National Capital Region, Philippines
Jade Q. Florento, Kim Leonard G. Dela Luna, Charina A. Javier and Eldridge B. Ferrer
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Comparative Copy Number Variation Profiling of GL01, an Immortalized Non-small Cell Lung Cancer Cell Line Derived from a Filipino Patient, and A549 Lung Adenocarcinoma Cells
Treena Rica D. Teh, Kim Claudette J. Fernandez, Maria Katrina Diana M. Cruz, Patrick Gabriel G. Moreno, Ruel C. Nacario, Gladys C. Completo and Francisco M. Heralde, III
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Association of ALBI Grade, APRI Score, and ALBI-APRI Score with Postoperative Outcomes among Patients with Liver Cirrhosis after Non-hepatic Surgery
Lorenz Kristoffer D. Daga and Jade D. Jamias
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High Performance Liquid Chromatography Analysis of the Active Ingredients and Evaluation of Anti-caries Potential of Thai Propolis Extracts
John Erick B. Quiniquini, Waraporn Putalun, Waranuch Pitiphat, Nutthapong Kantrong, Suttichai Krisanaprakornkit and Pattama Chailertvanitkul
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Optical Coherence Tomography of the Macular Ganglion Cell Complex Demonstrating Transsynaptic Retrograde Degeneration from a Temporal Lobe Tumor: A Case Report
Jian Carlo R. Narag and Franz Marie O. Cruz
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Risk Factors Affecting Morbidity and Mortality in Open Repair of Infrarenal Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms: A Retrospective Cohort Study in the University of the Philippines Philippine General Hospital
Eduardo R. Bautista, Tricia Angela G. Sarile, Adrian E. Manapat, Carlo Martin H. Garcia, Racel Ireneo Luis C. Querol and Leoncio L. Kaw
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Health System Responsiveness of Rural Health Units in the Cagayan Valley Region: A Cross-sectional Study
Jonalyn P. Santos, Janina C. Abad, Alvin A. Aldea, Suzette D. Itay, Vic Valiant O. Laureta, Rosemarie A. Tadena, Rosalie A. Turingan, Karen Joy A. Catacutan and Darin Jan C. Tindowen
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Factors Associated with Stunting among Infants and Young Children in the Fourth District of Camarines Sur, Philippines
Jeena Sandra R. Manrique-de Hitta, Kim Leonard G. Dela Luna, Anna Paulina S. Rodriguez and Mildred O. Guirindola
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Effect of Rapid Digitalization on Medical Faculty – A Qualitative Study
Redante D. Mendoza, Jamie Eloise M. Agbayani and Susan P. Nagtalon
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Evaluation of Medication Errors among Inpatients in a Tertiary Government Hospital’s Pulmonary Medicine Service: A Cross-sectional Retrospective Study
Judith L. Abunales, Jan Redmond V. Ordoñez, Saandra Beattina B. Salandanan, Charles Mandy G. Ayran and Rubina Reyes-Abaya
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Important but Neglected: A Qualitative Study on the Lived Experiences of Barangay Health Workers in the Philippines
Kenneth Y. Hartigan-Go, Melissa Louise M. Prieto and Sheena A. Valenzuela
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College Perception and Well-being Assessment of Medical Students in a Public Medical School in the Philippines: A Cross-sectional Study
Armando E. Chiong III, Jemima F. Cabanlong, Chelsea Patricia Immanuelle L. Lopez, Karl Gerard R. Crisostomo, Jian Kenzo O. Leal, Jeune Keith G. Mabanag and Charlotte M. Chiong
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Antimicrobial Resistance Profile of Escherichia coli Isolated from Raw Chicken Meat in a Selected Wet Market in Manila City, Philippines
Lyder Kyle A. Dimaapi, Angela Lorraine G. Dela Cruz, Roger Andrei D. Francisco, Rei Gilian D. Noble, Hayley Emerald G. Sabangan, Azita Racquel Gavino-Lacuna and Maria Margarita M. Lota
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Anxiety, Depression and Resilience among Primary Care Nurses Working in the Rural Health Units of Samar Province during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Oscar B. de Paz, Jr., Charlie C. Falguera, Abigail L. Brillantes, Kiara F. Balo, Veigner V. Cabugayan, Rosemarie T. Del Monte, Beberly T. Pimentel and Ethel C. Valones
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Readiness, Perception, and Attitude toward Interprofessional Education among Students in a Stepladder and Community-based Health Science Tertiary Institution: A Cross-sectional Study
Ruvi-Ann D. Tan-Linugao and Charlie C. Falguera
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Outcomes of Peripheral Nerve Blocks in Elderly Patients with Fragility Hip Fractures in the Philippine General Hospital: A 6-month Prospective Study
Karl Matthew C. Sy Su and Ivan Gil P. Balmadrid
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Contarini’s Syndrome in a COVID-19 Positive Patient with Viral Myocarditis and Diabetic Ketoacidosis: A Case Report
Ria Katrina B. Cortez, Charlie A. Clarion, Albert Mitchell L. Yap and Ma. Kriselda Karlene G. Tan
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Gastrointestinal Manifestation and In-hospital Mortality among End-Stage Renal Disease Patients with COVID-19: A Single-center Retrospective Cohort Study
Saul B. Suaybaguio, Jade D. Jamias and Marla Vina A. Briones
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Epidemiologic Profile and Clinical Outcomes of Adult Patients with Prolactinoma at the Philippine General Hospital
Ma. Belen B. Pilit, Ma. Cecille Añonuevo-Cruz and Cecilia A. Jimeno
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The Relationship between Effort-Reward and Work-Life Imbalances on Job Burnout among Emergency Ward Nurses in an Indonesian Public Hospital
Ferry Fadzlul Rahman, Fahni Haris and Kellyana Irawati
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Evaluating the Clinical Endpoint of Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Cirrhosis Patients Complicated with Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding: An Updated Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Putu Itta Sandi Lesmana Dewi, Kadek Mercu Narapati Pamungkas, Ni Luh Putu Yunia Dewi, Ni Nyoman Gita Kharisma Dewi, Dwijo Anargha Sindhughosa and I Ketut Mariadi
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Vulvar Rhabdomyosarcoma in an Adult Female Patient: A Case Report and Review of Literature
Carl Lawrence C. Arenos, Gracieux Y. Fernando, Pauline Mae R. Dy, Maria Cecilia F. Lim and Joseph D. Causapin
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Issues and Challenges of Older Persons and Research and Health Facility-based Assessors in the Conduct of Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment in the Philippines: A Descriptive Study
Angely P. Garcia, Jan Michael M. Herber, Eunice U. Mallari, Kerry Joana P. Ong and Shelley Ann F. Dela Vega
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Knowledge and Attitude of Filipino Caregivers of Patients with Dementia Admitted for other Health Issues in a Tertiary Hospital in Metro Manila: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study
Raymond U. Tan and Grace O. Orteza
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The Magnitude of Delay in Non-metastatic Breast Cancer Treatment in a Tertiary Hospital: an Analysis from 2012 to 2018
Rogelio N. Velasco, Jr., Mark M. Ando, Mark Anthony U. Javelosa, Rich Ericson C. King, Karen Anjela M. Mondragon, Harold Nathan C. Tan, Corazon A. Ngelangel and Irisyl O. Real
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Anti-seizure Medication Adherence among Adolescents with Epilepsy in a Tertiary Hospital in the Philippines
Sally Andrea D. Gaspi, Minette Krisel A. Manalo and Benilda C. Sanchez-Gan
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Rethinking Organ Donation in the Philippines: An Examination of the Opt-Out Policy as an Alternative to the Current Opt-In System
Adriel R. Pizarra
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Challenges, Adaptive Measures, and Opportunities of Community Pharmacy Practice in the Philippines during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Frances Lois U. Ngo, Mac Ardy J. Gloria and Yolanda R. Robles
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