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🔒SAFETY FIRST: EMBRACE A DRUG-FREE WORK PLACE 🔒

A drug-free environment is a safer, healthier, and more productive workplace for everyone.

Let's work together to keep our workplace safe!

🔒 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭: 𝐄𝐦𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐚 𝐃𝐫𝐮𝐠-𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞! 🔒

Ensuring a drug-free environment isn't just about rules—it's about creating a safer, healthier, and more productive workplace for everyone. Check out our to see why it matters.

Implementing a drug-free workplace policy, educating employees, and providing assistance programs are key steps to making this vision a reality. Let's work together to keep our workplace safe and supportive!

ANNOUNCEMENT:
From the Office of the Chancellor through the Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance

Work is suspended at 12:00 PM today,
5 September 2024, due to heavy rains.

The Philippine General Hospital (PGH) shall issue its own advisory on appropriate work arrangements.

Please stay safe.

UP Manila SILab Director Alvin Marcelo presented the Philippine Digital Health Strategy 2024-2028 and the Sthrengthening Standards Capability Project at the Joint Conference on Medical Informatics in Taiwan 2024 - Next Generation Asia Pacific Healthcare Executive Summit.

The UP Manila College of Dentistry would like to thank its generous alumni donors:

Class of 2000: 3 EPT machines for Clinical Endodontics
Dr. Kathleen Rigonan-Saturay: intra-oral camera
Dr. Fred Feld: USD5,000.00 dollars (deposited at the UP Manila Development Foundation)
Mr. John Lim of J-Chenny: 50k worth of surgical instruments and sutures.

✨CONGRATULATIONS!✨

Let's celebrate the incredible achievement of Ma. Rosario B. Barangan who has been honored with the 2024 University of the Philippines Alumni Association Distinguished Alumna Award for Industry Innovation! 🎉

We are thrilled to celebrate the incredible achievement of our esteemed alumna, Ma. Rosario B. Barangan, who has been honored with the 2024 University of the Philippines Alumni Association (UPAA) Distinguished Alumna Award for Industry Innovation!

Join us in extending our heartfelt congratulations to our very own alumna for this well-deserved recognition! 🎉

💡Crime scene analysis and forensic investigations💡

Dr. Jay T. Dalet of the Department of Biology was honored as Keynote Speaker for "Unveiling Crime Scene Biology: Applications of RNA-FISH in Forensic Casework Analysis" on August 25, 2024 during the 15th IASR International Forensic Science Conference at the Vallabhbhai Patel Chest Institute, University of Delhi, New Delhi, India held on August 23-25, 2024.

Paving the way for more precise and effective crime scene analysis, significantly advancing the field to enhance the accuracy and reliability of forensic investigations, Dr. Jay T. Dalet of the Department of Biology - CAS, UP Manila, was honored as Keynote Speaker for "Unveiling Crime Scene Biology: Applications of RNA-FISH in Forensic Casework Analysis" on August 25, 2024 during the 15th IASR International Forensic Science Conference at the Vallabhbhai Patel Chest Institute, University of Delhi, New Delhi, India held on August 23-25, 2024.

✨ SEPTEMBER IS ALOPECIA AWARENESS MONTH ✨

Let's celebrate the strength and resilience of those living with Alopecia. Together, we can raise awareness and foster a more supportive community.

At UP-PGH Dermatology, we understand the profound emotional impact alopecia can have. This September, let's celebrate the strength and resilience of those living with this condition. Together, we can raise awareness and foster a more supportive community.

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Kaugnay sa pagdiriwang ng Buwan ng Wika, nagsagawa ang UP Manila Sentro ng Wikang Filipino ng palihan patungkol sa Baybayin noong Agosto 29, 2024 sa NTTC-KP Auditorium.

Nakilahok ang mga mag-aaral mula sa iba't ibang kolehiyo at ilang mga empleyado ng UP Manila.

✨ CONGRATULATIONS! ✨

The College of Arts and Sciences would like to congratulate Prof. Ma. Teresa G. De Guzman, of the Department of Behavioral Sciences, CAS-UPManila, for being honored with multiple awards during the 15th International Association of Scientists & Researchers (IASR) International Conference on Forensic Science, held last August 23-25, 2024 at Delhi, India.

Her presentation was entitled, "Unearthing Secrets, healing Wounds: Beyond Archaeology; The Expanding power of Heritage Forensics." Prof De Guzman also received the prestigious Forensic Leadership Excellence Award.

LOOK: 50 UP Manila Employees participated in the PCSA Fun Run 2024 held last Sunday, September 1, 2024 at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila.

Entitled "VibeRun: Takbo Para sa Mga Servant Heroes," this activity aimed to raise funds and create awareness of the Pamanang Lingkod Bayani (PLBi) of the Civil Service Commission, as well as to promote health and wellness among civil servants.

Photos by Ms. Elizabeth Ladeza and Ms. Leonie Florendo.

Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna-Pangan suspends classes in ALL LEVELS in public and private schools in the city on Thursday, September 5, 2024, due to the expected heavy rainfall forecasted by PAGASA.

BREAKING: Upon recommendation of Manila DRRM Office, Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna-Pangan suspends classes in ALL LEVELS in public and private schools in the city on Thursday, September 5, 2024, due to the expected heavy rainfall forecasted by PAGASA.

Representatives from the Department of Health of the Kaohsiung City Government in Taiwan paid a courtesy visit to UP Manila last Thursday, August 29, 2024, to discuss potential collaborations, as they are actively seeking future partners in the Philippines for research development related to disease prevention. Also present were representatives from UP Diliman and Edu-Connect Southeast Asia Association Kaohsiung Taiwan.

UP Manila’s responsiveness for multi-institutional collaboration with its accessible and inclusive leadership with established scientists who echo the institution's willingness to collaborate and impart knowledge and expertise, likewise learn from its partner institutions.

As part of the National Institutes of Health anniversary celebration, the Newborn Screening Reference Center (NSRC) in partnership with the Institute of Human Genetics (IHG) will conduct the "Basics of Newborn Screening: A Training Orientation" on September 26, 2024, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Henry Sy Sr. Medical Sciences Building, UP College of Medicine.

We warmly invite members of the UP community to attend.
This event is also open to the public.

Don't miss this opportunity to learn and engage!

BREAKING: Upon recommendation of the Manila DRRM Office, Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna-Pangan suspends FACE-TO-FACE classes in ALL LEVELS in public and private schools in the city on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, due to the expected heavy rainfall forecasted by PAGASA.

Schools are directed to switch to any alternative learning modality.

BREAKING: Upon recommendation of Manila DRRM Office, Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna-Pangan suspends FACE-TO-FACE classes in ALL LEVELS in public and private schools in the city on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, due to the expected heavy rainfall forecasted by PAGASA.

Schools are directed to switch to any alternative learning modality.

In view of the inclement weather brought about by Tropical Storm “Enteng,” classes at all levels and work in government offices in the National Capital Region and Region IV-A are hereby suspended tomorrow, September 3, 2024 (Tuesday).

The suspension of work and classes for private companies and offices is left to the discretion of their respective heads.

-From the Office of the Executive Secretary

In view of the inclement weather brought about by Tropical Storm “Enteng,” classes at all levels and work in government offices in the National Capital Region and Region IV-A are hereby suspended tomorrow, September 3, 2024 (Tuesday).

The suspension of work in private companies and offices is left to the discretion of their respective heads.

-From the Office of the Executive Secretary

🚨 𝐓𝐲𝐩𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐓𝐢𝐩𝐬 🚨
As Tropical Storm maintains its strength according to the recent advisory of PAGASA as of 11 AM, it is crucial to stay prepared and informed. The Healthy University Office stands with the nation in working to keep everyone safe. Here are a 𝗳𝗲𝘄 𝘁𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝘃𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁.
In case of an emergency, here are hotline numbers you can contact:
📌Emergency 911 National Office- TEL: 911 or send text to 09665000299 [Globe] or 09323180440 [Smart]
📌Philippine Red Cross - TEL: 143, (02) 527-0000, (02) 527-8385
📌Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) - TEL: (02) 426-0219, (02) 426-3812, (02) 426-0246
📌NDRRMC- TEL: (02) 911-5061, (02) 911-5062, (02) 911-5063
📌 Philippine National Police [PNP] - 117 or (02) 8722-0650
📌 Department of Public Works and Highways [DPWH]- 165-02
📌 Philippine Coast Guard - (02) 8527-3877
📌 Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) - (02) 8931-8101 TO 07
📌 Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) - (02) 882-4151 TO 7
Again, stay safe, everyone! 🌧️💨

🚨 𝐓𝐲𝐩𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐓𝐢𝐩𝐬 🚨

As Tropical Storm maintains its strength according to the recent advisory of PAGASA as of 11 AM, it is crucial to stay prepared and informed. The Healthy University Office stands with the nation in working to keep everyone safe. Here are a 𝗳𝗲𝘄 𝘁𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝘃𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁.

In case of an emergency, here are hotline numbers you can contact:
📌Emergency 911 National Office- TEL: 911 or send text to 09665000299 [Globe] or 09323180440 [Smart]
📌Philippine Red Cross - TEL: 143, (02) 527-0000, (02) 527-8385
📌Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) - TEL: (02) 426-0219, (02) 426-3812, (02) 426-0246
📌NDRRMC- TEL: (02) 911-5061, (02) 911-5062, (02) 911-5063
📌 Philippine National Police [PNP] - 117 or (02) 8722-0650
📌 Department of Public Works and Highways [DPWH]- 165-02
📌 Philippine Coast Guard - (02) 8527-3877
📌 Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) - (02) 8931-8101 TO 07
📌 Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) - (02) 882-4151 TO 7

Again, stay safe, everyone! 🌧️💨




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Kansai Transmission and Distribution, Inc. (n.d.). Typhoon and flood preparation. Kansai Transmission and Distribution. https://www.kansai-td.co.jp/english/home/teiden-info/preparation/typhoon-flood.html
UNICEF Philippines. (n.d.). Emergency preparedness tips: typhoons. UNICEF Philippines. https://www.unicef.org/philippines/emergency-preparedness-tips-typhoons
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In view of the inclement weather brought about by Tropical Storm “Enteng,” work in government offices in the National Capital Region is hereby suspended at 8:30 a.m. today, 02 September 2024.
The suspension of work for private companies and offices is left to the discretion of their respective heads.

-From the Office of the Executive Secretary

In view of the inclement weather brought about by Tropical Storm “Enteng,” work in government offices in the National Capital Region is hereby suspended at 8:30 a.m. today, 02 September 2024.

The suspension of work for private companies and offices is left to the discretion of their respective heads.

-From the Office of the Executive Secretary

Due to communication challenges between medical professionals and patients with hearing loss, a group of medical students from the University of the Philippines (UP) have developed a Filipino sign language (FSL) handbook to improve interactions in healthcare settings.

UP med students release sign language handbook to improve doctor-deaf patient communication Due to communication challenges between medical professionals and patients with hearing loss, a group of medical students from the University of the Philippines (UP) have developed a Filipino sign language (FSL) handbook to improve interactions in healthcare settings.

In view of the inclement weather brought about by Tropical Storm “Enteng,” classes in public and private schools at all levels within the National Capital Region on 02 September 2024 are hereby suspended.

-From the Office of the Executive Secretary

ADVISORY

Due to the forescasted heavy rains brought about by tropical depression Enteng, work in UP Manila today, 02 September 2024, will shift to work-from-home arrangement.

Personnel shall ensure the recording of attendance and accomplishment report via the online Daily Time Recording System (DTRS).

The Philippine General Hospital (PGH) shall issue its own advisory on appropriate work arrangements.

Please stay safe!

ANNOUNCEMENT:
According to Manila Mayor Dra. Honey Lacuna-Pangan, face-to-face and online classes in all levels, both public and private, are suspended on Monday, September 2, 2024, due to the anticipated heavy rainfall brought by Tropical Depression .

Please stay safe and updated, Iskolar ng Bayan.

WALANG PASOK: Manila Mayor Dra. Honey Lacuna-Pangan suspends face-to-face and online classes in ALL LEVELS in public and private schools on Monday, September 2, 2024 due to the forecasted rainfall due to Tropical Depression .

Stay safe, Manilans!

LOOK: The UP Surgical Innovation and Biotechnology Laboratory (UPSIBOL), in cooperation with the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research - Discovery and Innovation Hub Committee (OVCR-DIHC), conducted a "3D Printing for Health and Research" workshop, held last Saturday, August 24, 2024, at the 9F Lim Ka Thong Makerspace, Henry Sy Sr. Hall (Medical Science Building), College of Medicine, UP Manila.

This one-day workshop capacitated participants in the field of health sciences and medicine in the use of digital technology for design, prototyping, and rapid fabrication. The in-house engineers discussed and demonstrated the basics of 3D Printing, computer-aided design (CAD), and anatomical modeling.

The workshop was sponsored by Makerlab Electronics.

𝐋𝐨𝐰-𝐝𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐎𝐬𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐛 𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐄𝐆𝐅𝐑-𝐦𝐮𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐌𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐋𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐚: 𝐀 𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰
Authors: Kemuel Dave N. Yahot, Guinevere N. Dy-Agra, and Ma. Luisa T. Abesamis-Tiambeng
Cardinal Santos Medical Center
"In patients with metastatic EGFR-mutated lung adenocarcinoma, Osimertinib proves to be an effective option and is associated with improved overall survival even on a low-dose. This dose reduction strategy may be an option especially for elderly patients with tolerability issues. Nonetheless, treatment choices should prioritize patients' functional status and comorbidities over age, underscoring the importance of personalized approaches despite chemotherapy's inherent risks".
Link: https://pjhrd.upm.edu.ph/index.php/main/article/view/1010

𝐋𝐨𝐰-𝐝𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐎𝐬𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐛 𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐄𝐆𝐅𝐑-𝐦𝐮𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐌𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐋𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐚: 𝐀 𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰
Authors: Kemuel Dave N. Yahot, Guinevere N. Dy-Agra, and Ma. Luisa T. Abesamis-Tiambeng
Cardinal Santos Medical Center

"In patients with metastatic EGFR-mutated lung adenocarcinoma, Osimertinib proves to be an effective option and is associated with improved overall survival even on a low-dose. This dose reduction strategy may be an option especially for elderly patients with tolerability issues. Nonetheless, treatment choices should prioritize patients' functional status and comorbidities over age, underscoring the importance of personalized approaches despite chemotherapy's inherent risks".

Link: https://pjhrd.upm.edu.ph/index.php/main/article/view/1010
University of the Philippines Manila

𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐨𝐲𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐲𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐬: 𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐨𝐟 𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞
Authors: Alfeo Julius R. Sy, Lindt Camille O. Alba, and Marc Conrad C. Molina
Cardinal Santos Medical Center
"Research on Moyamoya in Southeast Asians is scarce. Our findings highlight the need for tailored management and more studies on long-term outcomes".
Link: https://pjhrd.upm.edu.ph/index.php/main/article/view/1009

𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐨𝐲𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐲𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐬: 𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐨𝐟 𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞
Authors: Alfeo Julius R. Sy, Lindt Camille O. Alba, and Marc Conrad C. Molina
Cardinal Santos Medical Center

"Research on Moyamoya in Southeast Asians is scarce. Our findings highlight the need for tailored management and more studies on long-term outcomes".

Link: https://pjhrd.upm.edu.ph/index.php/main/article/view/1009
University of the Philippines Manila

𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐧-𝐚𝐧𝐝-𝐚-𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐟 𝐒𝐲𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝟏𝟒-𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐎𝐥𝐝 𝐅𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐞
Authors: Jose Martin L. Velasco IV and Karen Reyes
Cardinal Santos Medical Center
"This is a rare case of a thirteen-and-a-half syndrome in the young wherein she presented with a one-day history of binocular diplopia. Upon assessment at the eye-clinic additional signs and symptoms such as a right exotropia, left horizontal gaze palsy, nystagmus, with associated right-sided hemiparesis, dizziness, slurring of speech, and drooping of the left lip which prompted emergency management. Plain cranial CT scan showed a left-sided pontine hemorrhage.
Up to 25% of cerebral cavernous malformations (CCM) affect children less than 18 years of age. The 5-year risk of hemorrhage in these patients is at 20% with the re-bleeding risk at 7.1%. In some cases, patients would seek ophthalmologic consults first, hence isolating the lesion would determine if there are life-threatening causes. Therefore, a complete neuro-ophthalmological exam is paramount as it is both sight-saving and life-saving as well".
Link: https://pjhrd.upm.edu.ph/index.php/main/article/view/1008

𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐧-𝐚𝐧𝐝-𝐚-𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐟 𝐒𝐲𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝟏𝟒-𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐎𝐥𝐝 𝐅𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐞
Authors: Jose Martin L. Velasco IV and Karen Reyes
Cardinal Santos Medical Center

"This is a rare case of a thirteen-and-a-half syndrome in the young wherein she presented with a one-day history of binocular diplopia. Upon assessment at the eye-clinic additional signs and symptoms such as a right exotropia, left horizontal gaze palsy, nystagmus, with associated right-sided hemiparesis, dizziness, slurring of speech, and drooping of the left lip which prompted emergency management. Plain cranial CT scan showed a left-sided pontine hemorrhage.

Up to 25% of cerebral cavernous malformations (CCM) affect children less than 18 years of age. The 5-year risk of hemorrhage in these patients is at 20% with the re-bleeding risk at 7.1%. In some cases, patients would seek ophthalmologic consults first, hence isolating the lesion would determine if there are life-threatening causes. Therefore, a complete neuro-ophthalmological exam is paramount as it is both sight-saving and life-saving as well".

Link: https://pjhrd.upm.edu.ph/index.php/main/article/view/1008
University of the Philippines Manila

𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐦𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐚: 𝐀 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐨 𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐞 - 𝐀 𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭
Authors: Katrina Nicole R. Mejia and Ismael A. Lapus Jr.
Cardinal Santos Medical Center
"We report a case of a 77-year-old Filipino adult presenting with re**al bleeding. He underwent sigmoidoscopy that showed thrombosed hemorrhoids; however, subsequent surgical excision biopsy histopathology and immunohistochemistry revealed features compatible with malignant melanoma (HMB45, Melan A, and Cytokeratin positive; CDX2 negative). Staging workup done, including abdominal MRI with IV contrast and chest CT, showed distant metastases. He was then started on immunotherapy (pembrolizumab) but follow up imaging showed recurrence of the re**al melanoma and progression of metastases. Molecular testing was positive for cKIT/CD117, hence, treatment was shifted to targeted therapy (imatinib). In this patient, both pembrolizumab and imatinib post-surgery resulted to recurrence of the re**al tumor and progression of hepatic and osseous metastases. Such as in this case, using pembrolizumab and imatinib still have inconsistent outcomes, thus, further studies should be pursued".
Link: https://pjhrd.upm.edu.ph/index.php/main/article/view/1007

𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐦𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐚: 𝐀 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐨 𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐞 - 𝐀 𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭
Authors: Katrina Nicole R. Mejia and Ismael A. Lapus Jr.
Cardinal Santos Medical Center

"We report a case of a 77-year-old Filipino adult presenting with re**al bleeding. He underwent sigmoidoscopy that showed thrombosed hemorrhoids; however, subsequent surgical excision biopsy histopathology and immunohistochemistry revealed features compatible with malignant melanoma (HMB45, Melan A, and Cytokeratin positive; CDX2 negative). Staging workup done, including abdominal MRI with IV contrast and chest CT, showed distant metastases. He was then started on immunotherapy (pembrolizumab) but follow up imaging showed recurrence of the re**al melanoma and progression of metastases. Molecular testing was positive for cKIT/CD117, hence, treatment was shifted to targeted therapy (imatinib). In this patient, both pembrolizumab and imatinib post-surgery resulted to recurrence of the re**al tumor and progression of hepatic and osseous metastases. Such as in this case, using pembrolizumab and imatinib still have inconsistent outcomes, thus, further studies should be pursued".

Link: https://pjhrd.upm.edu.ph/index.php/main/article/view/1007
University of the Philippines Manila

𝐀 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐞𝐭𝐚-𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐈𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐨𝐠𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐮𝐥𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐥𝐮𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐢𝐝𝐬 𝐯𝐬 𝐈𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐨𝐠𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐮𝐥𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐚𝐬 𝐚𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝-𝟏𝟗 𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐌𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐲𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧 (𝐌𝐈𝐒-𝐂)
Authors: Iya Carasig, Marivic A. Leon-Bala, Katrina M. Piczon, Ann Marie C. Tan-Ting, and Veronica Samantha M. Valencia
Cardinal Santos Medical Center
"A meta-analysis showing combined initial therapy of IVIG and corticosteroids have beneficial effect in Covid-19 associated MIS-C patients".
Link: https://pjhrd.upm.edu.ph/index.php/main/article/view/1006

𝐀 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐞𝐭𝐚-𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐈𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐨𝐠𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐮𝐥𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐥𝐮𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐢𝐝𝐬 𝐯𝐬 𝐈𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐨𝐠𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐮𝐥𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐚𝐬 𝐚𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝-𝟏𝟗 𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐌𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐲𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧 (𝐌𝐈𝐒-𝐂)
Authors: Iya Carasig, Marivic A. Leon-Bala, Katrina M. Piczon, Ann Marie C. Tan-Ting, and Veronica Samantha M. Valencia
Cardinal Santos Medical Center

"A meta-analysis showing combined initial therapy of IVIG and corticosteroids have beneficial effect in Covid-19 associated MIS-C patients".

Link: https://pjhrd.upm.edu.ph/index.php/main/article/view/1006
University of the Philippines Manila

𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐜 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐭-𝐄𝐑𝐂𝐏 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐬 (𝐏𝐄𝐏): 𝐀 𝐌𝐞𝐭𝐚-𝐀𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐬
Authors: Nicole Allyson A. Chua, Sergie Paul Fernandez, Ismael A. Lapus, Jr.
Cardinal Santos Medical Center
"Re**al diclofenac significantly reduces the risk of post-ERCP pancreatitis, supporting its routine use in adult patients undergoing ERCP".
Link: https://pjhrd.upm.edu.ph/index.php/main/article/view/1005

𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐜 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐭-𝐄𝐑𝐂𝐏 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐬 (𝐏𝐄𝐏): 𝐀 𝐌𝐞𝐭𝐚-𝐀𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐬
Authors: Nicole Allyson A. Chua, Sergie Paul Fernandez, Ismael A. Lapus, Jr.
Cardinal Santos Medical Center

"Re**al diclofenac significantly reduces the risk of post-ERCP pancreatitis, supporting its routine use in adult patients undergoing ERCP".

Link: https://pjhrd.upm.edu.ph/index.php/main/article/view/1005
University of the Philippines Manila

𝐁𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐌𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐱 𝐏𝐂𝐑 (𝐏𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐚 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐥) 𝐢𝐧 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥, 𝐋𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐀𝐜𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐏𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐚 - 𝐀 𝐑𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥
Authors: Michael Anderson G. Lam and Guinevere N. Dy-Agra
Cardinal Santos Medical Center
"We aimed to determine whether the use of pneumonia panel improves overall survival rate, length of hospital stay, and number of antibiotic free days among hospitalized patients with community acquired pneumonia. A total of 80 participants completed this randomized controlled trial. The research showed that routine use of pneumonia panel does not significantly reduce length of hospital stay, duration of antibiotic therapy, and mortality rates among admitted patients with moderate to severe pneumonia. The benefit of pneumonia panel was seen on early detection of drug resistant pathogen resulting in early antibiotic escalation and shorter duration of antibiotic therapy among patients with severe pneumonia".
Link: https://pjhrd.upm.edu.ph/index.php/main/article/view/1004

𝐁𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐌𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐱 𝐏𝐂𝐑 (𝐏𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐚 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐥) 𝐢𝐧 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥, 𝐋𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐀𝐜𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐏𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐚 - 𝐀 𝐑𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥
Authors: Michael Anderson G. Lam and Guinevere N. Dy-Agra
Cardinal Santos Medical Center

"We aimed to determine whether the use of pneumonia panel improves overall survival rate, length of hospital stay, and number of antibiotic free days among hospitalized patients with community acquired pneumonia. A total of 80 participants completed this randomized controlled trial. The research showed that routine use of pneumonia panel does not significantly reduce length of hospital stay, duration of antibiotic therapy, and mortality rates among admitted patients with moderate to severe pneumonia. The benefit of pneumonia panel was seen on early detection of drug resistant pathogen resulting in early antibiotic escalation and shorter duration of antibiotic therapy among patients with severe pneumonia".

Link: https://pjhrd.upm.edu.ph/index.php/main/article/view/1004
University of the Philippines Manila