Research

Department of Medicine

Research

Main Title
Name of Principal Investigator(s)
Antituberculous Drug Rechallenge: Success Rate Among Patients with Cutaneous Hypersensitivity Reactions Dr. LA. Aleta
Section of Cardiology
PHEX Study Dans, Punzalan
Familial Hypercholesterolemia Sy, Punzalan, Fadreguilan, Santos
PTMC study Abelardo, Dee, Punzalan
Carotid study Dee, Punzalan
BP in school children Abelardo
Furosemide IV vs. Bolus in CHF Punzalan, Merino
Quality of Care of Patients with ACS in PGH See, Cinco, Cabujat
Meta-analysis on CCB in Pulmo HPN Cinco, Merino
Clinical Profile of Patients undergoing Coronary Angiography in the PGH -retrospective Punzalan, Gabriel, See
Clinical Profile of Patients undergoing Coronary Angiography in the PGH -prospective Punzalan, Gabriel, See, Cabujat
Clinical Profile and Coronary Angiographic Features and Prognosis of Angiographically proven CAD in young adults Ong
IV Magnesium in preventing AF in CABG meta-analysis
1ST place meta-analysis category UP-PGH Medicine Research Forum
Punzalan, Domingo, Ong
Successful Pulmonary balloon valvuloplasty in an adult with Noonan’s a case report Cabujat
Correlation of angiographic profile with VHD a retrospective study Cabujat
Bradbury-Engleston Syndrome case report Merino
Rate Control vs Rhythm control in AF a meta-analysis Santos
LDL-R Gene mutations among Filipinos with Familial hypercholesterolemia Santos
Section of Dermatology
Cutaneous drug reactions and their causative agents as seen at the Philippine General Hospital Section of Dermatology from January 2001 to March 2003 V Gosiengfiao,
N Alberto
Evaluation of the efficacy and safety of the WHO regimen versus the alternative regimen in G6PD deficient Leprosy patients F Kishi-Generao
C Maano
A meta-analysis on the effectiveness of cimetidine for recalcitrant warts J Tan, L Intong
ML Frez
A meta-analysis on the efficacy of azoles used as a single versus its use as a 5 – 7 day regimen on the treatment of Tinea versicolor J LTiongco
J Tan
Pimecrolimus 1% cream in the long term management of atopic dermatitis in infants and children: A meta-analysis L Intong
JLTiongco
A case report of Pityriasis rubra pilaris CL Sioson
ML Frez
Plasma cell orificial mucositis: A case report J Chua
LValderama
Bowen’s Disease treated with photodynamic therapy, the first in the Philippines A Medina, M L Frez
A case report on Darier’s disease A Heredia, E Cubillan
Eczema Herpeticum: A case report N Medina
N Alberto
Reticulated papillomatosis of Gougerot and Carteud: A case report Jpanuncialman
E Cubillan
The efficacy of erythromycin stearate in guttate psoriasis C L Sioson
ML Frez
A single blind comparative trial of Imiquimod 5% cream and intralesional steroid injection in the treatment of post-excisional keloid J Chua
G Pastorfide
Fernandez
Efficacy of a new combination of calcipotriol and betamethasone dipropionate ointment applied once daily compared with calcipotriol ointment applied in the morning and clobetasol ointment applied in the evening for the treatment of psoriasis vulgaris: A randomized double blind clinical trial A Medina
E Gonzaga
The effect of onion juice (Allium cepa) on the treatment of alopecia areata: A single blind randomized controlled trial A Heredia
J Chua
E Gonzaga
An open label study on the efficacy and safety of Imiquimod 5% cream (Aldara) on verruca plana and verruca vulgaris N Medina
G Pastorfide
Randomized double blind comparison of Prednisone and Pentoxyfylline in the treatment of ENL J Panuncialman
E Cubillan
A randomized, placebo controlled, double blind, left – right comparison trial on the efficacy and tolerability of the triple combination of 0.05% tretinoin, 4% hydroquinone, and 0.01% fluocinolone acetonide as a depigmenting agent in facial melasma J Tan
E Cubillan
A randomized, double blind study on the efficacy of ketoconazole 200 mg as a single dose versus a 10 day course of ketoconazole 100mg on the treatment of tinea versicolor JL-Tiongco
F Roa
A randomized single blind, single center clinical trial comparing the efficacy, safety, and acceptability of ketoconazole 2% shampoo, mentholated (Avert) versus non mentholated (Avert) versus non mentholated (Nizoral) in patients with dandruff / seborrheic dermatitis L R Intong
F Roa
A double blind, placebo controlled trial to determine the role of topical green tea in improving the appearance of photoaged skin V Gosiengfiao
E Cubillan
An open label clinical trial on the beneficial effects of colloidal oatmeal lotion in renal pruritus F Generao
E Gonzaga
Comparison between narrow-band UVB with topical corticosteroid and narrow band UVB with placebo in the treatment of Vitiligo: A randomized controlled trial
1st place Department of Medicine Annual Research Forum: Prospective Category
2nd place PGH Residents’ Research Forum
3rd place PDS 11th Annual Research Forum
M Lim-Ong, B Ong, R Leveriza
ML Frez
An open label study on the efficacy of Imiquimod 5% cream in the treatment of Molluscum contagiosum in Filipino children D Yang
G Pastorfide
The association between psychiatric symptoms and dermatologic manifestations of patients seen at the Philippine General Hospital Section of Dermatology JMendinueto,
MBaylon,
C Maano
A survey on the common practices on acne vulgaris among Filipino dermatologists R Galutera, F Roa, E Cubillan
S Oblepias
Sensory thresholds of hands and feet of healthy Filipinos using the Semmes-Weinstein monofilaments C Hamada
F Roa
Section of Endocrinlogy
Comparison of the 75-g OGTT and 100-g OGTT in diagnosing gestational diabetes in Filipino women IT Isip-Tan, MA Lim-Abrahan, MFI Celzo
Frequency of the mitochondrial DNA T/C 16189 polymorphism among Filipinos with type 2 diabetes mellitus E Paz-Pacheco, EMC Cutiongco, CH-Manabat, CD Padilla, MA Lim-Abrahan, KDS Corvera
Etiology and clinical profile of diffuse nontoxic goiter patients seen at the UP-PGH OPD E Paz-Pacheco, C Yao, KDS Corvera, MR Tongol, MPD Maningat
ORIGIN (Lantus): muticenter, international L Lantion-Ang, CA Jimeno, MFI Celzo
A randomized, double blind, placebo controlled trial of MK-0767 (mutlicenter, international trial) LT Acampado, KDS Corvera
Intensive insulin therapy for acute ischemic stroke MRT Tongol, M Buenaluz-Sedurante
Normative data for HOMA IR index to define insulin resistance among Filipinos MC Verastigue, MS Torres-Tigas,
Survey of the nutritional status of intubated patients and nutritional support practices among medical physicians in the UP-PGH IL Antonio, GV Jasul, LT Acampado
Prevalence of cardiovascular autonomic neuropathy among Filipinos with type 2 diabetes mellitus based on cardiovascular reflex tests and the autonomic symptom profile KDS Corvera, TM Averilla, IB Orolfo, EM Palomares, CA Jimeno, LT Acampado
Initial screening and treatment of patients with hypercholesterolemia seen at the PGH general medicine clinics MRT Tongol, CA Jimeno, LT Acampado
A survey of diabetes-related knowledge among diabetic patients in the UP-PGH MC Verastigue-Custodio, IT Isip-Tan, CA Jimeno, LT Acampado
Chordoma: an unusual cause of a sellar mass masquerading as a pituitary adenoma with invasion to the sphenoid and nasal cavity IL Antonio, LT Acampado
Panhypopituitarism in association with long QT syndrome and torsades de pointes IL Antonio, LT Acampado
Medullary thyroid cancer: the serendipitous malignancy KDS Corvera, MSTorres-Tigas, LT Acampado
Diabetes insipidus and the empty sella syndrome KDS Corvera, LT Acampado
Pseudohypoparathyroidism MRT Tongol, LT Acampado
Thyroglobulin-positive, scan-negative thyroid cancer MCV Custodio, IT Isip-Tan, CA Jimeno, LT Acampado
Section of Gastroenterology
Recurrent Bleeding Associated with an Adherent Clot: A Meta-Analysis Comparing Labio MED
Daez MLO
Prevention of First Bleeding in Cirrhosis Labio MED
Labio NJ
Metronidazole with or without Needle aspiration for Amebic liver abscess Labio MED
Destura R
Alejandria M
Daez MLO
Efficacy of Tegaserod among IBS constipation predominant females: A meta-analysis Florendo O, Dy A, Daez MLO,
Zano F
Corticosteroids in ERCP-induced Pancreatitis Sison C, Jamias J, Velasco A
Daez MLO
Prevention of Variceal Rebleeding in Cirrhosis Jamias J, Sison C, Velasco A,
Daez MLO
Profile of Hepatic Tuberculosis at the Philippine General Hospital: A 7 year review Labio, MED
Destura R
Alcantara C
Gloria V
Validity of Ultrasound in hepatic schistosomiasis Florendo O
Alba W
The Wandering Mass as a cause of recurrent anemia Velasco A
Central retinal vein occlusion in Crohn’s disease Dy A
Gumban M
Validation of the 14C Urea Breath Test in the Diagnosis of H. Pylori Infection in Comparison with Histopathology, Stool Antigen test and Urease Broth Test Dy A, Labio MED, Florendo, O, Zano F
Laboratory Diagnosis and Susceptibility Profile of Helicobacter pylori infections Destura R, Labio MED, Alcantara C, Gloria V, Daez MLO, Guerrant RL, Barrett LJ
The Clinical Utility of the Non-invasive Resin Dye Test in the Diagnosis of Hypochlorhydria among Helicobacter pylori infected Filipino patients Destura R
Labio MED
Alcantara C
Gloria V
Daez MLO
Guerrant RL
Barrett LJ
Randomized Trial of Normal Saline versus Epinephrine Injection for the Treatment of Bleeding Peptic Ulcers Labio MED, Daez MLO, Gloria V,
Banez V
A Comparative study of Phospho soda versus castor oil in adequacy of bowel prepartion among patients undergoing colonoscopy Sison C
Endoscopic Factors predictive of therapeutic failure after epinephrine injection in patients with bleeding peptic ulcer Jamias J
The clinical profile of patients with liver cirrhosis at the UP-PGH  
A multinational, randomized, parallel, double-blind phase II B Comparative study of the Ulcer healing rate of IY-81149 and Omeprazole for the treatment of gastric and duodenal ulcer Dy, Zano
Evaluation of Genetic Polymorphism as biomarkers of cancer risk among Filipinos Florendo, Banez
Phase 3 trial of Entecavir versus Lamivudine in Chronic Hepatitis B Florendo, Zano
Clostridium difficile and Entamoeba histolytica infections among Filipinos with colitis Labio, Daez
Helicobacter pylori infection and hypochlorhydria among Filipino patients: Determining the magnitude of the disease in a developing country Labio, Daez, Gloria
Section of Hematology
A change in the ABO Blood Group in a patient with Acute Myelogenous Leukemia E Gatchalian
Immunoregulatory cytokines linked between Schistosomiasis and myelofibrosis
1st Place Case Report Category PSBHT
J Relos
Clincopathologic profile of Filipino patients with malignant lymphomas MG.Yap
Interferon-Alpha vs. Interferon-Alpha + low dose Cytarabine in CML patients - a metaanalysis
1st Place Research Paper PSBHT
M Agudera
N Pingoy
Infectious Diseases Section
Acute Gonococcal Endocarditis in a Filipino Seafarer (poster presentation) J Campos
Salmonella Neck Abscess in a Diabetic Patient (poster presentation) S Salamat
Section of Medical Oncology
Open-label, Multicenter, Controlled Study of Exemestane (Aromasin) with or without celecoxib in post-menopausal women with advanced breast cance having progressed on Tamoxifen J Ignacio, E Glorioso, N Pingoy, C Abas
Markers of early Biologic Effects after exposure to Chemotherapeutic Agents B Tiangco, C
Ngelangel
Chromosome aberrations, Sister chromatid exchanges and Micronuclei levels in Health workers exposed to chemotherapeutic agents MRValcarcel,
K Villanueva,
F Fuerte,
B Tiangco,
C Ngelangel,
Exploratory Phase III Trial of Gemcitabine Combination with Taxanes in Metastatic Breast Cancer C Ngelangel,
V Yosuico,
G Majarucon,
N Pingoy
The Onset of Hair Loss and Regrowth Among Patients Receiving Doxorubicin and Cisplatin-Containing Regimens D Sacdalan,
C Ngelangel,
Prevalence of Malnutrition among Cancer Patients in UP-PGH Cancer Insititute OPD Ngelangel, Corazon
Macalua, Geena
Sandoval, Jennifer
Good Death: The perspective of the Filipino C Ngelangel, J
Mallen, R Edusma, D De la Rosa
The Prevalence of Chemotherapy Induced Hematologic adverse effects among the Out patients of PGH CI R Abas, J Sandoval, C Ngelangel
Onset of weight loss among cancer patients treated with chemotherapy K, Villanueva
The incidence of Azotemia among cancer patients receiving platinum based chemotherapy F Fuerte
Double Blind Placebo Controlled Parrallel Group Multicentre Randomized PhaseIII Survival Study Comparing IRESSA plus BSC vsPlacebo plus BSC in subjects with advanced NSCLCA Cornelio, Tiangco, Sacdalan, Edusma
Tumor Site Specific Phase I Evaluation of Safety of IV Infusion of a Matrix Targeted Retroviral Vector Bearing a Dominant Native Cyclin-G1 construct (Mx-dnG1 or Rexin-G) for Locally Advanced or Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer Refractory to Standard Chemotherapy Treatment G. Cornelio, E. Gordon, F. Hall,. C. Lorenzo
Genetic Polymorphism of Biotransformation Enzymes in the Development of Cancer among Filipinos Institute of Human Genetics and Medical Oncology
Complementary and Alternative Use Among Patients at the Cancer Institute Medical Oncology Study Group
Section of Nephrology
Effectiveness of CRD Educational Class at UP-PGH Dimacali, Ang, Escobin
Retrospective Study on the Incidence of Re-use Vascular Catheter related complications Gueco, Verde
Saline vs. Acetylcysteine in prevention of Radiocontrast induced Nephropathy in patients undergoing corornary angiogram Limchiu, Punzalan, del Mundo, Panganiban, Untalan
A Cross-sectional Study of Kidney Histopathology Correlation to the Clinical Presentation in SLE Limchiu, Tuazon,Hernandez, Blancaver, Tan, Koa, Escobin, Ang
Surveillance of Hemodialysis Access Dysfunction using Doppler Ultrasound Montemayor, Ybiernas, Academia,
Verde
Target Organ Disease; Clinical implications of Microalbuminuria, Azotemia and Aging Gomez
Hemodialysis Outcome, Mortality in 3 Hemodialysis units in Metro Manila Limchiu
Descriptive Study of Patients with Isolated microscopic Hematuria as reported in the Renal Disease Registry from 1998-2002 Gueco, del Mundo
Section of Pulmonology
Are Our Patients Ready to Talk about Death? A Study on the Knowledge, Attitude, behaviors on Advance Care Planning Among Filipino COPD Patients
PGH Poster Research Forum, 1st Place
RM Hernandez, MB Siasoco
Smoking among Medical Students, Residents and Fellows in Training: Prevalence, Self-Reporting and Impact on Smoking Cessation
PGH Poster Research Forum, 2nd Place
LLlamido-Mortera, SV Tenefrancia, LC Fernandez, SPMercado
Validation of the Multifactorial Risk Index for Predicting Postoperative Pneumonia after Major Noncardiac Surgery at the Philippine General Hospital MOVillahermosaJF Orcasitas, PV Zamora, LC Fernandez
GSTM1 as a Biomarker for Genetic Marker for Lung Cancer Among Filipinos R Hernandez and A Wang (Phil Cancer Genetics Research Grp)
A Meta-analysis on the Effectiveness of Fixed Dose Combination (FDC) Therapy Compared to Separate Drug Therapy in the Treatment of Pulmonary Tuberculosis PV Zamora, Jr, JP Benedicto,
R Pagcatipunan
Validation of the Multifactorial Risk Index for Predicting Postoperative Respiratory Failure at the Philippine General Hospital MOVillahermosaJF Orcasitas, PV Zamora,
L C Fernandez
Genetic Polymorphism A Wang R Hernandez (PhiL Cancer Genetics Research Grp
Maintenance Therapy for the Prevention of Smoking Relapse L Fernandez, J Santiaguel, L Mortera, R Hernandez, M Baylon
Daily Diary vs Clinic Questionnaire as a Measure of Asthma Control EY Ouano
M Jorge, II
Assessment of Quality of Care of Patients Consulting for Pulmonary Mass Consulting at the Philippine General Hospital Out-patient Department STenefrancia, N Maghuyop,
J Chavez
Validation of the Multifactorial Risk Index for Predicting Postoperative Respiratory Failure at the Philippine General Hospital MOVillahermosaJF Orcasitas, PV Zamora
LCFernandez
Sleeping Patterns of Residents in Training at the UP-PGH Medical Center Using Epworth Sleepiness Scale G Refre, K Silos, R Tipones, R Ceniza, N Maghuyop, M Jorge II
Section of Rheumatology
Treatment Guidelines on the Quality of Life of Filipino Osteoarthritis Patients Before and After the adoption of the 2000 American College of Rheumatology Treatment Guidelines for Osteoarthritis (Hands, Hips and Knees) Penserga EG, Lucero A, Gumban M
Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome in a Patient with Dermatomyositis Gumban, M, Reyes, BH
Polymicrobial Purulent Pericarditis Presenting as Cardiac Tamponade in SLE Tee M, Penserga E et al

 

 

Agnes D. Mejia, MD Chair Felix Eduardo R. Punzalan, MD Assistant Chair for Research
Jean D. Alcover, MD Chief Resident  

 

General Summary

 

The Research objectives of the Department of Medicine are the following:

  1. To train the residents and fellows  to perform  researches and creative works which are focused, feasible and relevant to the practice of Internal Medicine
  2. To improve the quality of researches through guidance and feedback from consultants who serve as advisers, co-authors and technical reviewers.
  3. To train the residents and fellows on how to acquire, appraise and apply research evidence in clinical practice.
  4. To develop among trainees a sense of appreciation and value for research and recognize its relevance in both the training and practice of Internal Medicine.
  5. To acknowledge the hard work and interest of trainees in the conduct of research. 

These main objectives are accomplished through a series of activities initiated by the Department and the Research committee.

 

Each resident decides on a Research Package at the start of the residency program.  This serves as a guide for all research activities during the 3-year tenure in the department.  All research topics pursued by the trainees are carefully evaluated by their consultant co-authors/ advisers, the Research Committee and for final approval by the department’s Technical Review Board.  Mini-fora are held frequently for the purpose of consultation and feedback.   Fellows are likewise guided in the same manner by their respective section consultants.  The Technical Review Board is composed of the Assistant Chair for Research and the consultant research coordinators of each section.  It holds office at the Lipid Research Unit situated in the Medical Research Laboratory.  The department also employs an in-house statistician for consultation.

 

For the past two years, the department embarked on a new set of researches for the trainees.  Creative works such as educational CDs and booklets discussing relevant topics in Internal Medicine were pursued. Two of the booklets are already published for national distribution and the rest are on its way.  To aid in the publication, some also pursue manuscript writing of finished but unpublished works.

 

To increase technical knowledge on the conduct and use of research, workshops are regularly given to the trainees. These workshops, strategically scheduled within the academic year, discuss priority concerns like critical appraisal and evidence-based medicine; systematic review, protocol and scientific paper writing as well as statistical analysis.

 

The Department of Medicine Research Registry is an ongoing project. It aims to track, identify, recognize and disseminate the research outputs of trainees and consultants in the department. Unpublished papers and ongoing researches are identified through this registry.  All studies being undertaken by the trainees and consultants of the department are registered here.

 

Annually, the department holds a Research Forum where outstanding researches are presented and recognized.  The 3 most outstanding papers from each category are awarded with a Certificate of Recognition and cash prize.  These categories are as follows:  Meta-analysis, Case Report and Original Studies.  At the end of the academic year, these papers are again presented during one of the department conferences, to serve both as recognition and inspiration for the students, residents, fellows and consultants of the department.

 

Every commencement exercise, the department chooses a Most Outstanding Resident for Research and a Most Outstanding Fellow for Research based on research output and merit.  Each awardee is given a plaque of recognition and cash prize sponsored by distinguished consultants in the department.

 

The Research Wall, conspicuously located in front of Ward 3, displays important announcements, achievements, events and updates regarding the department’s research activities.

 

The Lipid Research Unit at Medical Research Laboratory provides auxiliary services such as computer services for literature search, encoding of research proposals and paper writing. As previously mentioned, transactions regarding technical review of protocols are also done here. Adjacent is a conference room for research-related discussion/meetings or presentation. 

 

 

Research Papers

 

On-going

Cornelio G, Tioleco P and Ruste AChemotherapy + Lapatinib in HN Squamous Cell Carcinoma.

 

Cornelio G, Tioleco P and Flores MImiprime and CPT 11 as secondline treatment in colorectal cancer after progression from FU based therapy.

 

Cornelio G, Yacat A and Agustin EIressa as 1st line in NSCLCA (IPASS).

 

Tiangco B, Yacat A and Villa CStandard chemotherapy with or without Avastin as second line treatment in metastatic breast cancer (RIBBON 2).

 

Tiangco B, Tioleco P and Agustin EEpoitin and supportive care versus supportive care in anemia patients with metastatic 1st and 2nd line breast cancer.

 

Tiangco B and Estrellado KZactima versus BSC in Non-small cell lung cancer after failure of EGFR-TKI.

 

Ignacio JTarceva plus gemcitabine in Non-small cell lung cancer (FASTRACT II).

 

Fernando G, Yacat A, Hidalgo A and Villa CAvastin with or without tarceva after completion of chemotherapy with avastin for 1st line standard chemotherapy (ATLAS Study).

 

Sandoval-Tan J, Aniceto G and Estrellado KTarceva/avastin in hepatocellular carcinoma.

 

Cornelio G, Nilo G and Estrellado KLapatinib in inflammatory breast cancer.

 

Ignacio J and Ruste APaclitaxel-carboplatin with or without AMG 706 in non-small cell lung cancer.

 

Ignacio J, Nilo G and Ruste ABETH in BRCA study (BETH Herceptin avastin breast adjuvant).

 

Ignacio J and Aniceto GNAP Lung cancer.

 

Fernando G and Ruste ASunitinib versus sorafenib in hepatocellular carcinoma.

 

Ignacio J and Nilo G.  Motesanib in NSCLCA study.

 

Fernando G and Nilo G.  Sutent vs Sorafenib in HCCA

 

Cornelio G and Aniceto G.  Docletaxel QOL Study.

 

Dans AA randomized Evaluation of Long Term Anticoagulant Therapy Comparing the Efficacy and Safety of 2-Blinded Doses of Dabigatran Etexilate with open Label Wafarin for the Prevention of Stroke and Systemic Embolism in Patients with Non Valvular AF Prospective Multicenter Parallel Group Non inferiority Trial (RE-LY).

 

Poloyapoy R and Anonuevo J. A Randomized Double Blind Parallel Group, Phase 3, efficacy & Safety Study of AZD 6140 compared with Clopidogrel for Prevention of Vascular Events in Patients with Non ST or ST Elevation ACS (PLATO).

 

Abola, T.  A Randomized Double Blind Parallel Group Multicenter Phase III Study to Assess the Effect of Esomeprazole 20 and 40 mg OD vs. Placebo on the Occurrence of Peptic Ulcers during 26 weeks in Subjects on Continous Low Dose ASA (Oberon)

 

Dans A, et. alAVERROES.

 

Morales D, Dans A, et. alNNHeS 2008.

 

Salud C, Fernandez M and Lazo-Dizon JTopical Cashew Nut Extract (DeBCC) for the Treatment of Superficial and Nodular Basal Cell Carcinoma: A Randomized Double-blind, Vehicle-Controlled Trial.

 

Manalo S and Pastorfide GUsefulness of exfoliative cytology in the diagnosis of BCC.

 

Tan K, Frez L and Pastorfide GNarrowband UVB as adjunct to prednisone in the treatment fo Type 1 lepra reaction: A Pilot Study.

 

Tan K and Dofitas BParental Knowledge, Attitude and Practices Regarding Pediculosis capitis in a Manila Public School.

 

Mendoza-Ramirez M, Nicolas M, Sumpaico and BautistaRandomized Controlled Clinical Trial in the Effects of Fish Oil on Serum levels of IL-10 and Tital IgE among Pediatric Patients with Atopic Dermatitis undergoing Treatment at the OPD Tertiary Hospital.

 

Francisco C, Dofitas BA Comparison Between the Efficacy and Safety of Elica vs. Momate Cream in the Treatment of Eczema: A Randomized, Double-blinded Trial.

 

Habito C, Dofitas B, Esguerra , Megrajani C and Yuchua-Guillen A.  A Cross Sectional Study of Skin Problems Related to Breastfeeding Among Breastfeeding Mothers in the Philippine General Hospital: A Pilot Study.

 

Habito C and Gonzaga.  Desogestrel and Ethinylestradiol (Gracial) as Treatment for Mild to Moderate Acne in Filipino Women.

 

Balce, Lopez, Dy and Cubillan E.  Comparison of the Effects of Hydrogen Peroxide and Ordinary Soap Solution on the Viability of Tissues and their Ability to Prevent Infection in Open Wounds: A Rabbit Model.

 

Cagayan A, Frez L and Uichanco M.  Prevalence of Metabolic sydrome among adult Filipino Psoriasis patients.

 

Escuadro M and Dofitas B.  Efficacy of acidified nitrite cream in the treatment of Onychomycosis.

 

Lipana M and Frez LEfficacy and safety of scalp occlusion with Petroleum Jelly vs Permethrin 5% shampoo against pediculosis capitis among school-aged children.

 

Ramirez M and Dofitas BPrevalence of Ocular Complications in Filipino Leprosy Patients.

 

Capistrano J, Domingo G and Reyes EQuality of Care Among Patients with Atrial Fibrillation Admitted at UP-PGH.

 

Nierras C and Domingo G.  QT dispersion and Left ventricular Ejection Fraction in Patients with Acute Myocardial Infarction.

 

Ong C and Sison ERelationship of Waist Hip Ratio and Severity of CAD in Patients who Underwent Coronary Angiography At PGH. 

 

Pipo M and Sy RGlucose Levels as Predictors of Mortality Among Patients With Heart  Failure.

 

Raguero M and Sison E.  Association of WBC in Predicting Risk For Adverse Cardiovascular Event and In hospital Outcome Among Patients Diagnosed With Acute Myocardial Infarction.

 

Te C and Sison E.  Comparison of Clinical Outcomes in Acute Myocardial Infarction Patients Admitted to an ICU setting versus a Ward setting.

 

Agbayani M and Anonuevo J.  Prevalence and Predictors of significant coronary artery disease in Rheumatic Heart Disease patients undergoing valve replacement surgery in the Philippine General Hospital, a ten year experience.

 

Estanislao I and Anonuevo J.  Incidence of Dilated Cardiomyopathy in patients with risk factors for CAD compared to those without risk factors for CAD undergoing chemotherapy in PGH.

 

Poloyapoy R.  Accuracy of EF by ECG.

Reganit P.  Bangungut Prospective Study.

 

Reganit P and Lopez M.  Cardiovascular Risk Factors Among Unilab Employees.

 

Reganit P and Sy R.  Postprandial Dysmetabolism.

 

Reganit P.  Perioperative Beta Blocker Use.

 

Uy C and Sison E.  The incidence of brain infarction among adult patients with moderate to severe mitral valve stenosis seen at the Philippine General Hospital from 1997 through 2007.

 

Uy C, Punzalan F and Tiongco R.  High sensitivity CRP in predicting short-term risks in patients admitted for acute myocardial infarction.

 

Albacite D and Abola MUse of Pulse Oximetry Compared to the Ankle Brachial Index in Determining Peripheral Arterial Disease in Asymptomatic Filipino Type 2 Diabetics.

 

Nablo D and Sy R.  Prevalence of Isolated Low HDL, High LDL, Hypertriglyceridemia among Filipinos.

 

Obrado M.  Vasera study.

 

Ramos G.  Clinical Course and Echocardiographic Findings of Patients Diagnosed with Tuberculous Pericarditis: A Prospective Study.

 

Tiuseco MIncidence of Atrial Fibrillation in post CABG patients.

 

Salvador P and Leyritana KSnoring (booklet).

 

Orata-Gorospe M and Santiago-Tripon EChronic kidney disease (booklet).

 

Abengana J and Agcaoili MAnemia (booklet).

 

Javier D and Lagunzad JAllergies (booklet).

 

Rivera-Arkoncel MCongenital hypothyroidism (CD).

 

Acelajado-Valdenor CPheochromocytoma (CD).

 

Cabrera, N.  Identification of risk factors associated with the occurrence of pneumothorax after thoracentesis: RITEPATH study.

 

Nomorosa KStrongyloidiasis (CD).

 

Lladoc T.  Cytomegalovirus in a patient with systemic Lupus erythematosus (CD).

 

Javier J.  Overlap syndrome (CD).

 

Lim SDisseminated tuberculosis (CD).

 

Nalanga JRuptured sinus of Valsalva (CD).

 

Ngalob, Q and Magbitang, AAtypical presentation of myocardial infarction in PGH-ER.

 

Mejia O, Tan, T and Briones G.  Adherence of patients to anti-hypertensive medication at the general medicine outpatient clinic in PGH.

Razon E Buliyat M and Tumabiene KRevised cardiac index as a tool in predicting morbidity and mortality in elective non-cardiac patients in PGH.

 

Dela Cruz J and De Guzman R.  Use of banana leaves in preventing bed sores.

 

Dela Cruz E and Reyes M.  A retrospective study on upper gastrointestinal bleed among adult patients at PGH from january 2006-January 2007.

 

Zamora R and Lim M.  Renin levels in previously hypertensive and newly diagnosed hypertensive patients in PGH.

 

Racaza G and Delgado, R.  Continuing medical education via short messaging service of critically appraised topics/articles.

 

De Castro D, Magno, J  and de Belen EOriginal study: Low-Glycemic Index Diets for better Sugar Control among Type 2 Diabetics with Stroke (The LOGISTICS Trial). 

 

Lim M and Lantion-Ang F.  TGCCATA (To check rimonabant and metformin combination on activity targeting A1c).

 

Acampado L and Ardena G.  Phase III randomized active comparator (pioglitazone) controlled clinical trial to study the efficacy and safety of MK-0431A (A fixed dose combination tablet of sitagliptin and metformin) in patients with type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.

 

Lim S.  Effect of Momordica charantia on blood sugar and insulin levels on type 2 diabetes mellitus patients in fasting and post-prandial states.

 

Lim S.  Reassessment of quality of care of diabetic extremity patients after the implementation of revised DECT protocol.

 

Cardino M.  prevalence and outcome of unrecognized diabetes and prediabetes among stroke patients at UP-PGH (DASH study).

 

Ardena G.  Effectiveness of a Community-Based Self-Management Program: a Pilot Study in San Juan, Batangas.

 

Lim S.  Prevalence of Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in the Adult at the UP-PGH.

 

Ardena G.  Prevalence of IGT and Metabolic Syndrome in a Selected Sector of the Rural Community in the Philippines: Phase II of the Community Based Diabetes Self-Management Education program in the Philippines.

 

Ardena G.  Prevalence and Impact of Subclinical Thyroid Dysfunction on Mortality among Patients presenting with cardiovascular events.

 

Ardena G.  Prevalence and Severity of Periodontitis among patients with type 2 DM seen at the UP-PGH outpatient department.  2008.

 

Lim S.  Prevalence of Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adult at the UP-PGH.

 

Ramos H.  Origin Trial (outcome reduction with initial glargine induction).

 

Ramos H.  Rare form of turner’s syndrome presenting with secondary amenorrhea.

 

Ramos H.  Successful laparoscopic adrenalectomy of Cushings syndrome presenting with weight gain, metrorrhagia, stroke.

Fernando K, Sandoval M, Patal P.  Prevalence of IFG and DM among First Degree Relatives of T2DM patients seen at PGH-OPD.

 

Josol C, Cardino M, Isip-Tan, I and Jimeno C.  Implementation of Intensive Insulin Therapy Using the Yale Protocol in UP-PGH MICU.

 

Ramos H and Jimeno C.  Prevalence of subclinical hypothyroidism and its association with cardiovascular risk among elderly patients.

 

Sandoval M.  A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial on the Effects of Malunggay (Moringa oleifera) leaf capsules on the lipid profile of Adult Dyslipidemic Filipinos: A Phase II Clinical Trial.

 

Patal P, Isip-Tan I.  Diabetes Risk Calculator for the Filipinos.

 

Parreño M.  Use of Chlorhexidine versus Povidone-iodine for Prevention of Vascular Catheter Infection: A Metaanalysis.

 

Bello A.  Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Patients Consulting at the Anti-Rabies Unit of UP-PGH.

 

Garcia J.  Prevalence and Risk Factors for Infection Caused by Community-Acquired Extended-Spectrum Beta- Lactamase- Producing Bacteria. 

 

Ferrer P.  Co-infections with HIV-AIDS and Adherence to Antiretroviral Therapy at the Philippine General Hospital.

 

Cajulao T.  A Comparison of the Clinical Utility of Three Rapid Serologic Kits in the Diagnosis of Typhoid Fever among Admitted Patients at the Philippine General Hospital. 

 

Benitez K, Tiangco B, Faundo A and Baylon H.  Epstein-Barr Virus-Associated Lymphoma in a 47-year-old Immunocompetent Female - A Case Report.

 

Benitez K and Tiangco B.  Predictors of Survival Among Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia Patients on Imatinib mesylate Therapy in PGH.

 

Espinosa W.  H pylori eradication in the prevention of gastroduodenal ulcer among NSAID users.

 

Uy M.  Water colonoscopy vs air colonoscopy.

 

Estanislao N.  Urine dipstick in the diagnosis of spontaneous bacterial periotinitis 

 

Te M.  Isolated anti-HBc among CKD on HD.

 

Uy M.  To determine the efficacy of Vit K in the prevention of HCCA.

 

Zano F.  Randomized, Observational Study of Entecavir to Assess Long-Term Outcomes Associated with Nucleoside/Nucleotide Monotherapy for patients with Chronic HBV Infection

 

Nolasco E and Ang E.  A Preliminary Assessment of Safety and Anti-Viral Activity of Open-Label Entecavir in Subjects with Chronic Hepatitis B Following monotherapy in other Entecavir Trials

 

Zano F.  Long term Assessment of Treatment Outcomes with Entecavir and Lamivudine for Chronic Hepatitis B Infection in Patients who have Enrolled in Phase III Entecavir Trials

 

Jorge M, Sandagon MJ and Adiaz-Baui T.  A study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of GW685698X Inhalation Powder Once a day and Fluticasone Propionate 100mcg Inhalation Powder Twice a day campared with Placebo for 8 weeks in Patients for 8 weeks in Patients 12 years of age and Older with Asthma.

 

Jorge M, Onia A and Binoya D.  A randomized, double blind, placebo controlled, parallel group dose ranging study evaluating the efficacy and safety of GW642444M administered once daily compared with placebo for 28 days in adolescent and adult subjects with persistent asthma

 

Varrone J, Bilke R, Dans A.  Randomized Evaluation of Long Term anticoagulation therapy (RELY) comparing the efficacy and safety of two blinded doses of dabigatran etexilate with open label warfarin for the prevention of stroke and systemic embolism in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation:  prospective, multi-centre, parallel group, non-inferiority trial (RELY STUDY). 

 

 

Completed

 

Yusuf S, Teo K, Anderson C, Dans A, et. alTRANSCEND Study.  2008.

 

Yusuf S, Sleight P, Anderson C, Dans A, et. al.  ON TARGET Study. 2007.

 

Patel A, MacMahon S, Chalmers J, Abrahan M, et.al.  Intensive blood glucose control and vascular outcomes in patients with type 2 diabetes.  2008.

 

Trinidad N, Manahan S, Trinidad E, Penserga E and Mirasol MAcquired hemophilia: a report of three cases.  2008.

 

Trinidad C, Penserga E and Dans LRelapsing polychondritis: a report of two cases.  2007.

 

Ruiz E, Galagaran J and Manapat-Reyes HTransverse myelitis in a Filipino patient with lupus: a report of two cases.  2008.

 

Caballes G, Penserga E and Amante ESpinal gout in a 53 year old male presenting with nape pain and quadriparesis.  2008.

 

Cagayan ALangerhans cell histiocytosis in a Filipino child with myelodysplastic syndrome and hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis: a case report.  2008.

 

Escuadro MJuvenile Hyaline fibromatosis: the first reported case in a Filipino child.  2008.

 

Escuadro MRecessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa.  2008.

 

Ramirez MPhacomatosis cesioflammea: a case report.  2008.

 

Lipana KCutaneous non-tuberculous mycobacterial infection treated with multidrug therapy.  2008.

 

Uichanco H and Pontejos PPimecrolimus 1% cream in the treatment of perioral dermatitis: a meta-analysis.  2008.

 

Pua FClinical and microbiologic profile of pyodermas in a Manila correctional facility: Focus of MRSA.  2008.

 

Chua M and Pastorfide GOpen-label efficacystudy on topical Imiquimod 5% cream in the treatment of verruca plana and verruca vulgaris in Filipinos.  2008.

 

Lopez, Cubillan E, Lucero and Roa FEfficacy and Safety of a fractionated ovine protein complex (Actistem Dermal) on skin rejuvenation: An open-label clinical trial.  2008.

 

Habito C and Pastorfide G. The Philippine General Hospital Experience with Extramammary Paget's Disease from 1997-2006.  2008.

 

Mendoza A, Dofitas B, Ramirez M and Jara MThe Usefulness of Mobile Phone Images in the Diagnosis of Dermatologic Diseases: A Pilot Study.  2008.

 

Francisco C, Dofitas B and Bormate AComputer-Assisted Learning as an adjunct to traditional teaching of dermatology to medical students: A randomized controlled trial.  2008.

 

Yu-Chua A and Dofitas B.  Prevalence of Leprosy among Pediatric Patients Aged 0-18 years old at the UP-PGH from 1997-2007: A 10- year retrospective study.  2008.

 

Lazo-Dizon and Roa F.  A Clinical and Epidemiological Profile of Filipinos with Cutaneous TB Seen at the UP-PGH from 1999-2007: An 8 year retrospective study.  2008.

 

Vizconde E, Maano C and Dofitas MPhilippine Medicinal Plants for the Treatment of Scabies: A Systematic Review.  2008.

 

Maano C and Dofitas BBlue light in acne: A systematic review.  2008.

 

Reganit P, Parreno L and Santos RAchromobacter xylosoxidans late-onset prosthetic mitral valve infective endocarditis: a case report.  2008.

 

Reganit P, Garcia, J and Rodriguez, J.  Salmonella aortitis in a patient with abdominal aortic aneurysm: a case report.  2008.

 

Agbayani M and Obrado GayLutembacher syndrome and persistent left superior vena cava in a young female: a case report.  2008. 

 

Poloyapoy RAn aortic arch aneurysm presenting with cough syncope: a case report.  2008.

 

Te C and Jara RAccessory mitral valve leaflet in an asymptomatic young female: a case report.  2008.

 

Uy C, Delos Reyes CThird degree atrioventricular block in a patient with thyrotoxicosis.  2008.

 

Albacite DTHE GIANT PULSATILE MASS: A common presentation but a rare entity.  2008.

 

Nablo DMyocardial Infarction with Vasospastic Coronary Artery.  2008.

 

Estanislao I and Abelardo NSingle Atrium in a Primigravid Patient.  2008.

 

Gumatay A, Tangco R and Abelardo NRCA aneurysm.  2008.

 

Obrado M.  Cor Triloculare : A Case Report.  2008.

 

Ramos GAn Aortic Valve Mass Presenting with Angina and Syncope.  2008.

 

Tiuseco M.  Clinical Hyperthyroidism in a patient undergoing CABG.  2008.

 

Gumatay A and Punzalan F.  Prevalence of Low HDLc in patients admitted for AMI at the UP-PGH.  2008.

 

Obrado M.  Practice Pattern of Physicians    in the In-hospital Management of of Acute Coronary  Syndrome and their Compliance to Existing Guidelines; A Quality of Care Study.

 

Buensalido J, Uy B and Penserga EIn the trenches-- A case of acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis in a patient with typhoid fever and secondary pancytopenia-- Trench mouth in the Philippine General Hospital.  2008.

 

Santiago-Tripon E.  Metallic mercury injection in a Filipino male.  2008.

 

Alcaraz, JSurviving a severe mixed malarial infection: a case report.  2008.

 

Llave J, Rivera-Arkoncel L and Tee M.  Idiopathic aortitis in a 50-year old female with anuria.  2008.

 

Nacpil P, Patdu P, Rabe A and Punzalan FIntensified efforts on normalizing blood sugar and its effect in type 2 diabetes (The INTENSiFIED Review).  2008.

 

Almelor L, Llave J, Cartago R and Anonuevo J.  Aspirin for the primary prevention of cardiovascular events in diabetic patients.  2008.

 

Alcaraz J, Gatchalian L, Buensalido J and Ong JQuinolones in ascitic cirrhotics for the prevention of bacterial infections (the QUAC Prevention study): A meta-analysis.  2008.

 

Fomaneg C, Quilloy M, Tamban C and Tan R.  Bicarbonate use for prevention of radiocontrast-induced nephropathy (The BURN Study).  2008.

 

Dumagay T, Tamondong-Lachica D, Liangco W and Co HEffectiveness of metformin in patients with gestational diabetes.  2008.

 

Chiong L, Lei K, Maralit R and Nicodemus N.  Low Glycemic index diet in the control of type 2 Diabetes mellitus (LOGICAL Study): a meta-analysis.  2008.

 

Ramos J, Vicente M, Vinluan M and Nicodemus N.  The Effect of Vitamin D supplementation in the treatment of tuberculosis: a meta-analysis.  2008.

 

De Castro D, Agcaoili M, and Punzalan F.  The additive effects of clopidogrel on clinical outcomes in acute coronary syndrome (The Heart Access Study).  2008.

 

Reyes M, Ardena G, Holgado M and Nicodemus NGoldman vs Lee Cardac Risk Indices in diabetic patients udergoing major elective non-cardiac surgery (The Cardiac Gold Study).  2008.

 

Ngalob Q, Delgado R, Zamora-Racaza G, Agabayani M, Ardena G, Geronimo R.  Meta-analysis on the effects of vitamin E on cardiovascular outcomes in high-risk patients: an update.  2008.

 

De Castro D, Magno J, De Belen E, Isip-Tan ICarbohydrate restriction for ensuring sugar control among non-hospitalized type 2 diabetics (The Crescent Study): a meta-analysis of randomized trials.  2008.

 

De Castro D, Magno J, De Belen E, Isip-Tan I.  Diabetes extremity care: in-patient management cost allocation in the charity wards of the Philippine General Hospital in August, 2008 (The DECIMAL Study).  2008.

 

Lemoncito M, Lantion-Ang LPituitary abscess mimicking pituitary adenoma: a review of three cases seen at the Philippine General Hospital from 2004-2007.  2008.

 

Ardena G, Buenaluz-Sedurante M and Anel-Quimpo J.  Severe osteoporosis secondary to idiopathic hypogonadotrophic hypogonadism in a 45-year old male.  2008.

 

Ramos H, Ardena G and Sison CPrimary versus tertiary hyperparathyroidism: a 68-year old female presenting with pathologic fracture and chronic kidney disease.  2008.

 

Josol C, Lemoncito M, and Paz-Pacheco E.  Successful preoperative preparation for thyroidectomy in Plummer’s disease complicated by propylthiouracil-induced cholestatic jaundice using propranolol and dexamethasone: a case report.  2008.

 

Cardino M, Tan C and Jimeno CWermer’s syndrome in a 20-year old female presenting with recurrent seizures.  2008.

 

Sandoval M.  A Giant Myelolipoma as an adrenal incidentaloma: a case report with radiologic, endocrine and pathologic evaluation.  2008.

 

Sandoval M.  Insular Thyroid Carcinoma in a Filipino: case report and review of literature.  2008.

 

Patal P, Cardino M.  Effect of chromium picolinate on glucose and lipid profiles among  type 2 diabetes mellitus patients: a meta-analysis.  2008.

 

Fuertes A, Buenaluz-Sedurante M.  Postthyroidectomy thyrotoxicosis due to hyperfunctioning metastatic thyroid follicular carcinoma.  2008.

 

Ejercito-de Jesus R, Fojas Mia and Buenaluz-Sedurante M.  Association between iodine deficiency and thyroid carcinoma among adult Filipino patients at the Philippine General Hospital.  2008. 

 

Sison C, Lantion-Ang F.  Graves' Disease and a ruptured benign cystic struma ovarii.  2008. 

 

Ardena G.  KAP of diabetic Patients in a Rural Community: Phase I of the Community Based Diabetes Self Management Education Program in San Juan, Batangas.  2008.

 

Cardino M, Tan C and Jimeno C.  McCune Albright Syndrome presenting as severe bone pains.  2008.

 

Ardena G.  Severe osteoporosis 2 to idiopathic hypogonadotrophic hypogonadism in a 45 year old male.  2008.

 

Cardino M.  Gestational Diabetes Insipidus in a 21 year old female with twin pregnancy.  2008.

 

Cardino MQuality of Care and Outcomes of Diabetic Extremity Patients after the Implementation of the Revised DECT Protocol.  2008.

 

Cardino M.  Risk Factors for DM Hand Infections at the UP-PGH.  2008.

 

Lim S.  MEN II.  2008.

 

Pacheco E, Lemoncito M.  Asia-Oceania Study on Metabolic Syndrome and Diabetes: Focus on the Philippines.  2008.

 

Sandoval M.  Insular Thyroid Carcinoma: Case Report and Review of Literature.  2008.

 

Sandoval M.  Giant Adrenal Myelolipoma: Radiologic, Endocrine and Pathologic Evaluation.  2008.

 

Josol C.  Successful preoperative preparation of a patient with Plummer’s Disease complicated by PTU-induced cholestatic jaundice using propranolol and dexamethasone: a case report.  2008.

 

Villanueva R.  Role of steroid therapy in the treatment of renal failure in patients with severe leptospirosis: a retrospective study.  2008.

 

Manalo G.  Sodium bicarbonate in the treatment of uremic cachexia.  2008.

Baston G.  Characteristics and outcomes of azotemic patients admitted for urinary diversion.  2008.

 

Tolentino A.  Acute kidney injury classifications in predicting outcome of ICU patients with acute renal failure.  2008.

 

Comia C and Mendoza M.  The Adherence of Physicians at the Philippine General Hospital to the 2004 Philippine Guidelines on the Management of Patients Hospitalized for Community-Acquired Pneumonia.  2008.

 

De Jesus R, Tee M, Chungunco C, Campos J, Penserga E.  Polymicrobial Purulent Pericarditis Presenting as Cardiac Tamponade in a Patient with Systemic Lupus Erythematous.  2008.

 

Escota G and Chua M.  Strongyloidiasis Revisited – A Case Report on Strongyloides Hyperinfection in an Immunocompetent Adult.  2008.

 

Orallo R and Berba R.  An Unusual Presentation of Invasive Pneumococcal Disease in a 67-year-old Diabetic Female.  2008.

 

Valenzuela P.  Validation of the Thwaites’ Diagnostic Rule in the Diagnosis of Tuberculous Meningitis in Adults at the Philippine General Hospital.  2008.

 

Orallo R, Mendoza M, Lansang MEvaluation of the Usefulness of PCR in the Diagnosis of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in Tissues and Body Fluids in UP-Philippine General Hospital..  2008.

 

Obieta M, Ang C, Obieta M, and Montoya J.  Evaluation of a PCR Amplification Method for Detection of Mycobacterial DNA in Formalin-Fixed Paraffin Embedded Skin Tissues.  2008.

 

Chua M and Alejandria M.  The Epidemiology of Acinetobacter Infections Among Critically Ill Adult Patients Admitted at the University of the Philippines-Philippine General Hospital.  2008.

 

Abba L, Balanag V, Berba R, Alejandria M, Lansang M.  Reminder systems and late patient tracers in the diagnosis and management of tuberculosis (Review).  2008.

 

Taguiang-Abu C and Alejandria M.  Clinical determinants of outcome of severe sepsis in adults at the UP-PGH Intensive Care Units.  2008.

 

Benitez K and Mirasol M.  Succesful Pregnancy in a Patient with Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria with History of Recurrent Pregnancy Loss: A Case Report.  2008.

 

Espinosa W.  Do distal colon findings predict proximal colon cancer? A 5 year retrospective study.  2008.

 

Uy M.  UDCA in gallstone pancreatitis after bariatric surgery.  2008.

 

Te M.  Barret's esophagus among Filipino.  2008.

 

Te M, Uy M, Espinosa W, Comia A and Ong J.  Esophageal stricture secondary to esophageal tuberculosis: a case report.  2008.

 

Espinosa W, Uy M and Te M.  Efficacy of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in the prevention of post-endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography-pancreatitis: a meta-analysis.  2008.

Uy M, Talingdan-Te M, Espinosa W, Ang E, Estanislao N, Flores H, Javelosa M, Ong J.

Vitamin K2 in the prevention of hepatocellular carcinoma recurrence: a meta-analysis.  2008.

 

Reyes W.  Efficacy and Safety of a Novel Endoscopic guided Formalin Irrigation in the treatment of Radiation Proctitis.  2008.

 

Uy M.  UDCA in the prevention of gallstone after bariatric surgery: a meta-analysis.  2008.

 

Uy M.  Urgent ERCP in gallstone pancreatitis without cholangitis: A meta-analysis.  2008.

 

Te M.  Ondansetron in treatment of cholestatic pruritus of Chronic Liver DIsease: a meta-analysis.  2008.

 

Te M.  Utility of PCR in the diagnosis of colonic tuberculosis.  2008.

 

Publications

Cacoub PP, Abola MT, Baumgartner I, Bhatt DL, Creager MA, Liau CS, Goto S, Röther J, Steg PG, Hirsch ATCardiovascular risk factor control and outcomes in peripheral artery disease patients in the Reduction of Atherothrombosis for Continued Health (REACH) Registry.  Atherosclerosis. 2008 Oct 31. [Epub ahead of print]

Baumgartner I, Hirsch AT, Abola MT, Cacoub PP, Poldermans D, Steg PG, Creager MA, Bhatt DL; REACH Registry investigators.  Cardiovascular risk profile and outcome of patients with abdominal aortic aneurysm in out-patients with atherothrombosis: data from the Reduction of Atherothrombosis for Continued Health (REACH) Registry. J Vasc Surg. 2008 Oct;48(4):808-14. Epub 2008 Jul 17. PMID: 18639426 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]