PCHRD012408010120

Evelyn G. Sta.Cruz

Background:The position of long-acting inhaled beta-agonists in asthma has not been clearly defined.Currently,they are recommended to control nocturnal symptoms and as add-on medications for persistent asthma.Objective:The authors aim to determine the efficacy of a long-acting inhaled beta-agonist ( . . .

Manila Central University-Filemon D. Tanchoco Memorial Foundation

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PCHRD012408010137

Arthur T. Magboo

Title:Prevalence of foreign bodies in the ear,nose,throat and aerodigestive Tract:A 7- Year Retrospective Study in a Tertiary Hospital Objectives:To determine the prevalence of foreign bodies in the ear, nose, throat and aerodigestive tract.To describe the demographic distribution,common site and t . . .

Manila Central University-Filemon D. Tanchoco Memorial Foundation

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PCHRD012408120108

Grace Teresita I. Navarro

Background The treatment of childhood asthn begins with a proper diagnosis.The underestimation of severity may contribute to poor adherence to asthma guidelines.Objective:To determine if asthmatic children aged 6 months to 18 years seen at the MCU-FOTMF Hospital are appropriately classified and mana . . .

Manila Central University-Filemon D. Tanchoco Memorial Foundation

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PCHRD012408120139

Desirie A. Gutierrez

Postpartum hemorrhage as a consequence of uterine atony represents a leading cause of maternal morbidity and mortality. Prophylactic oxytocin,commonly administered after fetal or placental delivery,reduces the incidence of postpartum hemorrhage by up to 40 percent.Evidence from studies suggests that . . .

Manila Central University-Filemon D. Tanchoco Memorial Foundation

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PCHRD012408120124

Rommel F. Galvez

After successfully completing a 30 minute spontaneous breathing period,mechanically ventilated patients are assessed for cough strength and magnitude of endotracheal secrections to determine whether these parameters affect extubation outcome.

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PCHRD012308110132

Allan Q. Manalang

One of the late complications of diabetes mellitus is atherosclerosis.This is manifested 15 to 20 years after the appearance of overt hyperglycemia.The foot is frequently affected with the late complications of diabetes mellitus making it also the most frequently radiographed part among diabetic pat . . .

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PCHRD012308110156

Gari T. Recodo

Serum uric acid is the final product of purine degradation and has been shown to be increased in hypoxic state,this may reflect impaired oxidative metabolism in such diseases like congestive heart failure,congenital heart diseases and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.This study was done to corr . . .

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PCHRD012308100122

Diana Lynn M. Evardone, Ronald Allan D. De leon, Darin H. Ibanez, Vlademire E. Domingo, Marie Lhedie L. Garrovillas, Rowena A. Domingo

Objective:To compare the effectiveness of pineapple fruit(Ananas comosus)against mebendazole in the treatment of mixed intestinal infection in children 5 to 9syears old.Design:Single blinded therapeutic randomized complete block trial.Setting:Local community health center.Participants:A total of 54 . . .

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PCHRD012308100127

Karen Ann R. Hernandez, Ma. Kristina R. Frondoza, Dean Harris P. Que, Michael B. Guerrero, Rio C. Provido, Julius Robert B. Guerrro

Two hundred parturients who delivered at MCU-FDTMF hospital were selected in determining the accuracy of estimated fetal weight using Johnson's rule in predicting the actual birth weight of newborns.The research had a mean age of 27 years old and mean body mass index of 23.25.There is a direct corre . . .

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PCHRD012308100145

Paulo Antonio E. Clemente, Riza A. Amores, Windy V. Cuntapay, Janssen  P. Chua, Gleen Rose O. Aguilar, Edilberto H. Crabajal Jr., Jazqueline S. Balingit

This is an in-vitro study on the antimicrobial activity of Lactobacilli strains such as lactobacillus paracasei,actobacillus plantarum and lactobacillus acidophilus from an available food supplement tested against clinical pathogens:Staphylococcus aureus,escherichia coli,proteus mirabilis,salmonella . . .

Manila Central University-Filemon D. Tanchoco Memorial Foundation

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