A5008988404- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research
- Autoimmune and Inflammatory Disorders Research
- Parvovirus B19 Infection Studies
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea Research
- Nutrition and Health in Aging
- Immune Cell Function and Interaction
- Frailty in Older Adults
- Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Studies
- Respiratory Support and Mechanisms
- Neurogenetic and Muscular Disorders Research
- Eosinophilic Disorders and Syndromes
- Pericarditis and Cardiac Tamponade
Philippine General Hospital
2016-2020
University of the Philippines Manila
2019-2020
Background and objectives: The loss of muscle or fat free mass (FFM) as a result systemic inflammation poor nutrition in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), is recognized an important factor that influences symptoms disease-related outcomes. To date, there are no data on body composition among Filipino COPD patients how it impacts disease severity. This paper examined the relationship Fat Free Mass Index (FFMI = FFM/height) sarcopenia with severity variables. Methods: was...
Systemic consequence of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is associated with progressive loss muscle mass and function. Preliminary studies showed presence sarcopenia in COPD leads to reduced pulmonary function quality life; on whether this condition results consequent bone mineral density (BMD) still inconsistent. This study aims examine the association osteoporosis.This a post-hoc analysis forty-one (n = 41) participants seen tertiary public hospital Manila, Philippines who...
Haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) is a rare syndrome of pathological immune activation characterised by extreme inflammation. We present case young Filipino man consulting for non-specific symptoms fever, body malaise and weight loss. Prominent physical examination findings included gross pallor, cachexia hepatosplenomegaly. Laboratory results revealed pancytopaenia, while bone marrow haemophagocytosis. Further workup HLH showed hypertriglyceridaemia, hypofibrinogenaemia...
Abstract Introduction Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a breathing disorder linked to increased morbidity and mortality, 1 associated with decreased quality of life functional impairment daily living.2 OSA has been established be hypertension wherein the prevalence 30%, 24,25 however, local lacking. The gold standard for polysomnography but this expensive limited availability. Questionnaires provide risk stratification determine if patient needs further sleep evaluation. Recognition...