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Michelle Melodia, Rovie Theresa Mesola, Elsa Gisella Mirasol, Sharon Murillo, Grace Piedad, Rossali Pilapil, Ma. Cristina Ragasa, Alexander Palanca, Jeffrey Reasol, Rene Tapang

Coronary heart disease is one of the leading causes of death in the Philippines. Medications used in the management of CHD are expensive and beyond the reach of those in the lower socio-economic strata. Garlic has been advertised as a cheap way of decreasing risk of CHD. Increased risk of CHD has . . .

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R07-CIM-18121212100386

Daniel Amparado, Justin Chuidian, Juanito Juney C. Go, Danica Julia P. Oliveros, Jan Angeli T. Ong, Myra Grace  C. Parcon, Joan Francine  U. Perez, Claire Princess  Quinones

Abstract: The issue on mental health has always been a perennial obstacle both in the medical and in the political field. Anxiety disorder involves more than temporary worry or fear. Researchers found that genetic and environmental factors,frequently in interaction with one another, are risk fact . . .

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R07-CIM-19011817190375

Janica S. Alguire, Mark Gavin C. Dinsay, Kenn Carlson M. Dy, Juan Bernardo J. Lava, Esther Ann B. Nacita, Doucel L. Oliver, Emma Angeli T. Pableo, Trisha Vera B. Paler, Justine Mae  J. Rondina

Background: As of March 2016, 32, 647 cases of HIV have been  reported in the Philippines. Among all cities in the country, Cebu City ranked number one in the prevalence of HIV. Various research shows that HIV infection, currently an incurable, lifelong disease, affects multiple dimensions of a . . .

Cebu Institute of Medicine

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Luke L. Borces, Joni Leih  V. Dongallo, Fritzie Mae Duray, Mario Estella, Eidette Lisondra, Vergel Ladera, Roldanita Mata, Dayanara Noynay, Erwin Salang, Krizel Tormis

Background: HIV/AIDS has been described as "the most devastating epidemic humanity has even known". The step to prevention is diagnosis and counseling and testing. Hence, in high prevalence areas, people are encouraged to get tested to know their status. Objective: The researchers' aim is to dete . . .

Cebu Institute of Medicine

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Devin Edjohn Michael  A. Aballe, Faith A. Amador, Lui Miguel J. Balbuena, John D. Bartolome, Elaine Marielle S. Bayalas, Janine Paula P. Cebrecus, Sheena Marie C. Cebrecus, Yvette G. Viola, Cleofe Maria F. Elli, Ella Marielle J. Estanislao, Natasha Leigh M. Laya, Bert Ryan T. Lim, Mark James  I. Melendres, Llyod Lyle O. Ravidas, Xelmarc Czyllsi Dyle Sumaoy, Corinne Eliza Yu

Context/Background: Hypercholesterolemia has played a crucial part in the disease progression of some of the most deadly and debilitating illnesses people currently face. Previous studies have claimed that Red bell peppers have components which can combat lipid peroxidation and prevent or delay t . . .

Cebu Institute of Medicine

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Streffi Jasmyn Belderol, Patrick Louis Cabaaero, Nestor Camarinta, Sim Vincent Fernandez, Norman Formilleza Jr., Lou Angelie Gallares, Dayanara Mae Garcia, Charize Marian Gulfan, Clarenz Marie Jaranilla, Niña Rica Lim, Rebecca Maguad, Jaya Mishra, Hamsar Pagayao, Bianca Patangan, Kimbely Nicole Yu

Rationale: Averrhoa bilimbi is a plant common in Asia, which has been historically used as treatment for inflammation and numerous reports have claimed it has anti-inflammatory properties. Furthermore, it has phytochemicals such as flavonoids, alkanoids and phenols, which have been reported to ha . . .

Cebu Institute of Medicine

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R07-CIM-18100213023466

Sherry Mae Ampil, Dawn Irvette Cu, Joni Leih Dongallo, Dianne Ducay, Hara Kristel Gacera, Alexandra Camille Montesclaros, Erwin Salang, May Angelie Sierras, Abegail Marie Yangyang, Irving Yu

Introduction: New discoveries are being made concerning the cytotoxic  effects of Muntingia calabura leaves on a variety of cancer cell lines.There have been no studies on the cytotoxic activity of the methanolic extract of Muntingia calabura on A549 Human lung adenocarcinoma cell line. Objectiv . . .

Cebu Institute of Medicine

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PCHRDPC000391

Barber MA, Rosa AP, Raquel A, Guzman A

Philippine Journal of Science. May 1915; Vol. 10 ( 3 ) : p. 177-247 (Journal)

Philippine Council for Health Research and Development Library

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PCHRDPC912342

Ramos RV, Dizon GL

Philipp J Radiol. December 1985; Vol. 2 ( 1 ) : p. 5-8 (Journal)

When the two imaging modalities are used singly, oral cholecystography has a high sensitivity, however, its specificity is low; whereas cholecystosonography has high sensitivity and specificity. The two imaging modalities are compl . . .

UPM-Med

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PCHRDPC922143

Agerico B. Sison, Vicente  B. Jimenez, Virginia S. Rodriguez

Acta Medica Philippina. July; Vol. IV ( 1 ) : p. 1-6 (Journal)

Records of 10,437 autopsies done at the Philippine General Hospital from 1932-1941 showed 1,464 cardiac cases (55.6% males, 44.4% females). Diagnostic criteria were presented. Findings revealed hypertension and rheumatic infection . . .

Philippine Council for Health Research and Development Library

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