Availability and Affordability of Essential Antihypertensive Medicines in Public and Private Primary Care Drug Facilities in a 4th Class Municipality in the Philippines [0.03%]
菲律宾四类 municipality 公共和私人基层医疗设施中的降压药物的可获得性和可负担性
Reyshell Marie M Lat,Ron Joseph N Samonte,Frances Lois U Ngo
Reyshell Marie M Lat
Background: The pharmaceutical subsystem is a complex interrelationship among different stakeholders that ensure access to safe, effective, and quality pharmaceutical products in the market. Understanding the availability...
Cross-cultural Adaptation of the Oswestry Disability Index: From English to Ilokano Version [0.03%]
改良型Oswestry残障指数的跨文化研究：从英语到伊洛卡诺语版本
Myra R Lampitoc,Valentin C Dones rd
Myra R Lampitoc
Background and objective: The Oswestry Disability Index (ODI)-English is a valid and reliable instrument for disability measurement in low back pain (LBP) patients. There is no existing ODI-Ilokano that evaluates LBP pati...
Patterns of In-patient Antibiotic Use among COVID-19 Patients in a Tertiary Government Hospital: A Retrospective Cross-sectional Survey [0.03%]
新冠肺炎住院患者抗菌药物使用状况调查：一项回顾性横断面研究
Alshan Ruccini D Sicat,Mark Ryan G Langit
Alshan Ruccini D Sicat
Background: The occurrence of the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in increased risk of developing antimicrobial resistance due to the high utilization of antimicrobial agents. Since antimicrobial utilization is a crucial drive...
18F-Choline PET/CT Sheds Light on a Parathyroid Adenoma - A First in the Philippines: A Case Report [0.03%]
18F-胆碱正电子发射断层扫描/计算机断层扫描显示甲状旁腺腺瘤：菲律宾首例报告
Christopher Timothy L Azarraga,Irene S Bandong,Eric B Cruz
Christopher Timothy L Azarraga
The parathyroid glands play a crucial role in calcium regulation through parathyroid hormone (PTH) production. Indicators for those with hyperparathyroidism would be elevated serum calcium and PTH levels with further evaluation followed by ...
Empowering Mothers through Prenatal Screening: Nuchal Translucency as a First Step toward Informed Choices [0.03%]
通过产前筛查赋权母亲：颈部透明带扫描作为知情选择的第一步
Michelle E Abadingo
Michelle E Abadingo
The Efficacy of Photodynamic Therapy against Streptococcus mutans Biofilm on Orthodontic Brackets: An In-vitro Study [0.03%]
光动力疗法对抗正畸托槽表面变异链球菌生物膜的体外实验研究
Maria Angelica Bagadiong Barrameda,Melanie Ruth M Karganilla,Josievitz U Tan-Zafra
Maria Angelica Bagadiong Barrameda
Background and objective: Orthodontic brackets predispose dental biofilm accumulation causing caries and gingivitis. Chlorhexidine is an adjunct to mechanical plaque removal, but has side-effects (tooth staining, bacteria...
Assessing Household Out-of-Pocket Expenditures for Non-communicable Diseases in a 4th Class Municipality: A Cross-sectional Study [0.03%]
一项横断面研究：评估四类市镇非传染性疾病的家庭自费支出
Marivie R Magana,Gwyneth Allyson B Ibarra,Charlene C Laggui et al.
Marivie R Magana et al.
Background and objective: Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are medical conditions that are associated with long durations, slow progress, and lifetime medications. This study aimed to assess the household out-of-pocket (O...
The Diagnostic Performance of Nuchal Translucency Alone as a Screening Test for Down Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis [0.03%]
单纯颈部透明带筛查唐氏综合征诊断性能的系统评价和 meta 分析
Ma Sergia Fatima P Sucaldito,John Jefferson V Besa,Lia M Palileo-Villanueva
Ma Sergia Fatima P Sucaldito
Background: Down syndrome or trisomy 21, the most common chromosomal disorder, results from the presence of a third copy of chromosome 21 and manifests as mild to moderate intellectual disability, growth retardation, cong...
Navigating the Digital Shift: Review of Literature and Recommendations for Enhancing Nursing Informatics Education in the Philippines [0.03%]
数字化转型中的护理信息学教育：文献回顾与菲律宾护理教育的展望
Neil Roy B Rosales,Reiner Lorenzo J Tamayo
Neil Roy B Rosales
Objectives: The objective of this study was to synthesize existing literature on nursing informatics (NI) and propose updates to the Philippine Nursing Informatics curriculum that embrace current trends and integrate a gl...
Trends in Knowledge, Attitude and Perceptions about HIV among Filipinos During and After the COVID-19 Pandemic: Responses from a Digital Survey [0.03%]
菲律宾人在COVID-19大流行期间及之后对HIV的知识、态度和认知的变化：一项数字调查的结果
Glyzelle Anne A Lagason,Judith Anne Rose Y Ganaden,Martin Xavier D Penaflor et al.
Glyzelle Anne A Lagason et al.
Background: The Philippines has been significantly affected by the HIV epidemic in the Asia-Pacific region, with a notable increase in new cases over the past decade. Despite efforts to promote HIV testing, access to trea...