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James Bridges

I credit JESSORE IBABAO ISIDRO, MD, for giving me the care I needed to get through MY coronary nightmare. My experience with him; He made it posable for me to turn the corner from a path to the grave to recovery and more time living among the breathing. In my experience with him, I went away breathing and eternally grateful for his care and concern to help me get through my coronary problems. It is my honest opinion that he is a first class heart Doc. To you Doctor JESSORE IBABAO ISIDRO, MD, I send a teary eyed heart fulled » » » [Read more]

For Men Aged 40 Years Old And Above

For Men Aged 40 Years Old And Above image

The prostate gland is a male reproductive organ. Many men experience urinary changes as they age, which may be caused by inflammation or enlargement of the prostate gland. An enlarged prostate gland, however, does not always cause urinary problems. Troublesome urinary symptoms are rarely symptoms of prostate cancer.

PAGSPHIL 5th Biennial Convention

PAGSPHIL 5th Biennial Convention image

Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology Society of the Philippines (PAGSPHIL) 5th Biennial Convention Reproductive Concerns of Girls Mar 15 – 16, 2015 Quezon City Sports Club featuring Nam D. Tran, MD, PhD from University of California San Francisco and esteemed local speakers FEATURED TOPICS: Multidisciplinary Management of Ambiguous Genitalia The Dangers of Sex: STIs in the Young Drug Addition in the Young Controversies in Aesthetic Surgery in the Young How to Talk to Teens About Sexual Health Healthy Relationship Choices: The Adolescent Empowered Adolescent Contraception, a Proactive Approach Examination of the Girl Child, What’s the Minimum? Putting to Good Use the » » » [Read more]

Brainsway Asia Research Center

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Brainsway™ is dedicated to developing and providing advanced technology solutions for the treatment of a variety of brain disorders. Brainsway’s dTMS is FDA cleared for treating depressive episodes in adult patients suffering from Major Depressive Disorder, who failed to achieve satisfactory improvement from previous anti-depressant medication treatment in the current episode (FDA 510(k) No. 122888). Brainsway runs clinical research programs with leading scientists worldwide, collaborating with prominent institutions and researchers in clinical trials covering various neuropsychiatric and neuroscience applications. The company’s technology has already been applied in thousands of cases worldwide in the framework of clinical studies. It has also » » » [Read more]

Philippine College of Geriatric Medicine - 3rd Annual Convention

Philippine College of Geriatric Medicine - 3rd Annual Convention image

The Third Annual Convention of the Philippine College of Geriatric Medicine focuses on the theme “The Changing Horizons in Geriatric Medicine.” The major objective of the conference is to look into the various issues of the elderly in the different horizons with a view to identify gaps and suggest measures to address them. Understanding the changing horizons of older persons is needed to effectively solve the emerging problems of the elderly. This annual convention will address educational needs of geriatric professionals from all disciplines. This is an annual opportunity for professionals in geriatric medicine (physicians, nurses, social workers, pharmacists, health » » » [Read more]

Sympathetic Ophthalmia in an Infected Post-Scleral Buckling Eye

Sympathetic Ophthalmia in an Infected Post-Scleral Buckling Eye image

Jona MB Sy-Ongkeko, MD Archimedes LD Agahan, MD Juan S Lopez, MD Jacinto U Dy-Liacco, MD Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, College of Medicine, University of the Philippines-Philippine General Hospital, Manila, Philippines Sympathetic ophthalmia (SO) is a rare, bilateral, nonnecrotising granulomatous panuveitis that may develop after exposure of intraocular contents to the immune system, i.e., trauma, followed by a latent period and the appearance of uveitis in both the injured and non-injured eye. Both eyes are affected, with the injured eye usually presenting with uveitis before, and more severe than the uninjured eye. Its occurrence is much more likely » » » [Read more]

Recent Advances in Nephron Sparing Surgery: A Review of Articles of Interest Discussing the Impact of Ischemia in the Preservation of Renal Function

Recent Advances in Nephron Sparing Surgery: A Review of Articles of Interest Discussing the Impact of Ischemia in the Preservation of Renal Function image

The surge of technological advancements has changed the way we treat diseases. In the realm of nephron sparing surgery there is a raging debate on the role of ischemia in the preservation of renal function. We set about discussing this issue by conducting a literature search of pertinent articles of interest. Our narrative synthesis of these articles sheds light on the matter as well as discusses recent innovation that modifies or even eliminates the use of mechanical ischemia in renal surgery.

Effectivity of Guava Leaves (Psidium guajava) as Mouthwash for Patients with Aphthous Ulcers

Effectivity of Guava Leaves (Psidium guajava) as Mouthwash for Patients with Aphthous Ulcers image

By: Ferdinand Z. Guintu, MD Antonio H. Chua, MD Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Jose R. Reyes Memorial Medical Center ABSTRACT Objective: To determine whether Psidium guajava leaves mouthwash is effective in the management of patients with aphthous ulcers. Methods:      Design: Randomized prospective open label clinical study      Setting: Tertiary Government Training Hospital      Subjects: Thirty two patients diagnosed with aphthous ulcers were randomly divided into two groups, a treatment group using prepared guava leaves mouthwash, and a control group using isotonic sodium chloride solution mouthwash given thrice a day for seven days. Patients were evaluated using a 10-point Visual » » » [Read more]

Osteonecrosis of the Jaw (ONJ) in a Multiple Myeloma Patient

Osteonecrosis of the Jaw (ONJ) in a Multiple Myeloma Patient image

This is a case of a 59 year-old female was seen due to pain and purulentdischarge on the right mandible. Patient is a diagnosed case of multiple myeloma three years prior to admission who was treated with melphalan, prednisone, zolendronic acid, and has undergone radiotherapy for 25 sessions. Panoramic radiograph of the mandibles showed radioluscency at the body of mandible suggestive of an osteonecrotic process. After discovering this, zolendronic acid was discontinued and sequestrectomy and hyperbaric oxygen was done as advised by the maxillofacial surgeon.