Pediatrics Double Issue Vol. 46 (4) 2012; 47 (1) 2013
Feature Articles

National Scientist Perla D. Santos-Ocampo (1931-2012)
Citation read during the Awarding at Malacañang on June 23, 2012
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"Silahis ng Kalusugan" School for the Chronically-Ill: A Living Legacy
Emma Alesna-Llanto [Full Text]
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Original Articles

Identification, Management and Ten-Year Follow Up of Chronic Hepatitis B Virus Infection among Filipino Children
Germana V. Gregorio, Elizabeth G. Martinez and Jossie M. Rogacion
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Early Detection of the Universal Bacterial and Fungal DNA in Late Neonatal Sepsis
Ma. Estrelita Villanueva Uy, Carmen R. Briones and Herbert G. Uy [Full Text]

A Randomized, Controlled Trial of Topical Application of Virgin Coconut Oil in the Prevention of Nosocomial Infections in Neonates Born <= 34 Weeks Gestational Age
Resti Ma. M. Bautista, Jacinto Blas V. Mantaring, III, and Anna Ong-Lim
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Enhancing Case Detection of Selected Inherited Disorders through Expanded Newborn Screening in the Philippines
Carmencita D. Padilla, *Tomas B. Aguirre Professional Chair in Pediatrics [Full Text]

Diagnostic Yield of Screening for Inborn Errors of Metabolism among Children Presenting with Neurologic Symptoms using Urine Amino and Organic Acid Analyses
Mary Anne D. Chiong, Esphie Grace D. Fodra, Judy S. Manliguis, et al.
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Prevalence of Tuberculosis among Filipino Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis Patients in a Tertiary Care
Cherica A. Tee, Leonila F. Dans, and Michael L. Tee [Full Text]

Results of Clinical Evaluations of Filipino Patients with Mucopolysaccharidosis Type III (Hunter Syndrome) in a One Stop Multidisciplinary Clinic at the Philippine General Hospital: a 3-Year Experience
Mary Anne D. Chiong, April Grace D. Berboso, Melissa Mae P. Baluyot, et al. [Full Text]

The Use of Intravenous Immunoglobulin in Subacute Sclerosing Panencephalitis: A Restropective Cohort Study
Marissa B. Lukban, Bernadette C. Chua-Macrohon and Aida M. Salonga
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A Single-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing the Efficacy of Two Doses of Oral Ibuprofen with Intravenous Indomethacin in Terms of Ductus Arteriosus Closure among Premature Infants with Patent Ductus Arteriosus: A Phase 2A Clinical Trial
Dexter D. Cheng, Edgardo E. Ortiz and James L. Angtuaco [Full Text]

Comparison of the Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome in Overweight and Obese Filipino Adolescents Based on Two Definitions
Sioksoan Chan-Cua [Full Text]

Adolescent Pediatric Kidney Patients Transitioned to Adult Health Care Services through the Philippine General Hospital (PGH) Transition Program (Lipat Kalinga)
Carmelo A. Alfiler, Emma A. Llanto, Francisco Anacleto, et al. [Full Text]

Effect of Nutrition Education and Counseling Training on Pediatric Residents' Knowledge and Conseling Practices and on Caregivers' Knowledge and Complementary Feeding Practices
Edilberto B. Garcia, Jr. [Full Text]

Child Maltreatment Prevention in the Philippines: A Situationer
Bernadette J. Madrid, Laurie S. Ramiro, Sandra S. Hernandez, et al.
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Research Abstracts
Faculty
Comparison of Outcomes of Brachial Plexus Injury with Reconstructive Surgery Versus No Surgery
Emmanuel Estrella, MD
Archimedes Agahan, MD
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Interns
Hand Hygiene Compliance Among PGH Health-Care Workers at the Medicine Wards and ICU
Anna Flor A. Gaboy
Factors Affecting Patients' Incomplete Understanding of Prescriptions
Gerard Raimon M. Saranza, Derick Erl P. Sumalapao MSc, Isidro C. Sia MD PhD
Patricia P. M. Remalante
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Students
Jonnel B. Polete
Catabijan CG, Chuahiong JA, Ciro RN, et al.
Marcel Joshua L. Del Fierro














