A5064550724- Diabetes Treatment and Management
- Metabolism, Diabetes, and Cancer
- Diabetes Management and Research
- SARS-CoV-2 detection and testing
- COVID-19 diagnosis using AI
- Gout, Hyperuricemia, Uric Acid
- Kidney Stones and Urolithiasis Treatments
- Dental Research and COVID-19
- Gastrointestinal motility and disorders
- Bone fractures and treatments
- Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection
- Nail Diseases and Treatments
- Skin Protection and Aging
- Cardiovascular Disease and Adiposity
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Research
- Enhanced Recovery After Surgery
- Bee Products Chemical Analysis
- Effects of Radiation Exposure
- Abdominal Trauma and Injuries
- T-cell and B-cell Immunology
- Advanced biosensing and bioanalysis techniques
- Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation
- Respiratory viral infections research
- Elbow and Forearm Trauma Treatment
- Radiation Dose and Imaging
University of the Philippines Manila
2020-2023
Philippine General Hospital
2020-2022
Saliva has been demonstrated as feasible alternative to naso-oropharyngeal swab (NOS) for SARS-CoV-2 detection through reverse transcription quantitative/real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR). This study compared the diagnostic agreement of conventional NOS, saliva with RNA extraction (SE) and without (SalivaDirect) processing RT-qPCR in identifying SARS-CoV-2. All techniques were also compared, separate index tests, a composite reference standard (CRS) where positive negative...
While urolithiasis is epidemiologically and mechanistically linked to gout, urologic stone disease not actively investigated in gout patients. Prevalence estimates on the coexistence of have mostly relied clinical history alone.To estimate prevalence among adult Filipinos with primary through ultrasonography.Patients diagnosed were consecutively enrolled from outpatient clinics University Philippines Manila-Philippine General Hospital. Clinical data including sex; current age; age at...
Abstract Background Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a complex prototypic autoimmune disease, with prevalence of 20–150 per 100,000, most commonly affecting women at child‐bearing age. Genome‐wide association studies and fine mapping candidate regions have paved the way for greater understanding SLE as disease genetic–environmental susceptibility functions genes involved. Method This study was conducted to determine selected single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) from established...
Background: Saliva has been demonstrated as a feasible alternative specimen to nasopharyngeal swab for the detection of SARS-CoV-2 using real-time or quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) method that bypasses need explicit viral ribonucleic acid (RNA) extraction.
 Aim: To assess diagnostic validity direct saliva-to-qRT-PCR in compared conventional qRT-PCR.
 Methodology: Self-collected saliva samples were processed by heating at 95oC 30 minutes...
The radial nerve danger zone (RNDZ) is an important anatomic consideration to anticipate or prevent injury in trauma assessment surgical fixation. No published estimate currently exists for Filipinos. In this study, we sought provide a local and explore potential predictors of region Filipino adult cadavers.Posterior dissection expose measure the nerve, from lateral epicondyle intermuscular septum, was performed 60 upper limbs 30 formalin-preserved cadavers laboratory Department Anatomy,...
This study aimed to identify the effects of COVID-19 pandemic on radiation treatment delays, interruptions, and cancer outcomes if any, in a Philippine tertiary hospital.
Abstract Saliva has been demonstrated as feasible alternative to naso-oropharyngeal swab (NOS) for SARS-CoV-2 detection through reverse transcription quantitative/real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR). This study compared the diagnostic agreement of conventional NOS, saliva with RNA extraction (SE) and direct without (SalivaDirect) processing RT-qPCR in identifying SARS-CoV-2. All techniques were also separate index tests a composite reference standard (CRS) where positive negative...
Background. Pityriasis versicolor is a common fungal infection of the superficial skin layer caused by Malasseziafurfur, normal commensal in skin. Keratolytic agents are popular, cheap, and readily available over-the-counter treatments for pityriasis versicolor. Conventional antifungal more expensive, requiring prescription, may induce resistant strains. However, evidence their comparative safety efficacy still lacking.Objectives. To assess synthetic antifungals compared to keratolytic...