January - March 2025
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DOI: 10.65564/pjim.169c47ec94
Articles in this Issue
Validation Study of Hand Grip Strength Measured Using Jamar Dynamometer and Aneroid Sphygmomanometer as a Diagnostic Tool for Sarcopenia
Authors: Eric Ranniel P. Guevarra, Julie T. Li-Yu, Lyndon John Q. Llamado
DOI: 10.65564/pjim.5f54cb210b | Published: March 2025
The general purpose of this study is to validate the HGS using an aneroid sphygmomanometer and Jamar dynamometer as a diagnostic tool for sarcopenia. The specific aims of this study are (a) to determine the concurrent criterion validity, (b) to determine the reliability, and (c) to measure the inter-rater agreement of the aneroid sphygmomanometer against the Jamar dynamometer in measuring HGS.
Diagnostic Accuracy of Point-of-Care Medios™ Artificial Intelligence Aided Fundus Photography in Detecting Diabetic Retinopathy among Filipino Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Authors: Maria Nikki C. Cruz, Oliver Allan C. Dampil, Precious Gennelyn Gean C. Untalan, Niccolo D. Agustin, Peter Mark G. Chao
DOI: 10.65564/pjim.c551909a82 | Published: March 2025
The objective of this study was to assess the diagnostic accuracy of point-of-care screening using Medios™ Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the diagnosis of diabetic retinopathy (DR).
Clinical Profile and Outcomes of Thyroid Storm at the University of Santo Tomas Hospital: A 10-year Retrospective Review in the 21st Century
Authors: Jeannine Ann O. Salmon, Ma. Felisse Carmen S. Gomez-Tuazon, Maria Honolina S. Gomez
DOI: 10.65564/pjim.a20eda36c8 | Published: March 2025
This study aims to determine if there are any changes in this present century about TS diagnosis and management. Furthermore, it aims to describe the clinical profile, precipitants, and outcomes of patients with TS seen at the University of Santo Tomas Hospital (USTH) and assess the association of patient characteristics with mortality.
Clinical Profiles and In-patient Outcomes of Patients with Myocardial Bridging Versus Obstructive Coronary Artery Disease: A Single Center Retrospective Study
Authors: Stefon Monique D. Oxley, Abe F. Montejo, Brian M. Denney
DOI: 10.65564/pjim.2e5c2ea199 | Published: March 2025
This Single–Center Retrospective Study included 323 adult in-patients who underwent coronary angiography for suspected myocardial ischemia in 2022. Clinical information and in-hospital outcomes were obtained by review of medical records.
Association of Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) Cycle Threshold (Ct) Value on the Incidence of Cerebrovascular Disease (CVD) in COVID-19 Confirmed Patients of Las Piñas General Hospital and Satellite Trauma Center (LPGH-STC): A Case-Control Study
Authors: Kevin Dulce De Leon, Rhoda Zyra Padilla-Baraoidan, Karen Hernandez-Fortes
DOI: 10.65564/pjim.750e305ca9 | Published: March 2025
The study aimed to define the cycle threshold (Ct) value of reverse transcription polymerase reaction (RT-PCR) as a potential marker in identifying the risk of COVID-19-confirmed patients in developing cerebrovascular disease (CVD) and to present the risk factors associated with such occurrence.
Association of Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Fatty Liver Disease with Coronary Artery Calcification among Filipino Patients in a Tertiary Hospital in Cebu City
Authors: Mary Grace S. Nepomuceno, Michael Albert M. Diy, Aileen Mae L. Catapang
DOI: 10.65564/pjim.40a080f109 | Published: March 2025
The objective of this study was to demonstrate the association between metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) based on its criteria and coronary artery calcification, as measured by CT CAC score.
A Profile of Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest in Amang Rodriguez Memorial Medical Center: A Prospective Cohort Study
Authors: Donna Erika E. De Jesus, Ken P. Manongas
DOI: 10.65564/pjim.137764c1e6 | Published: March 2025
This study aims to identify the variables surrounding out-of-hospital cardiac arrest in Amang Rodriguez Memorial Medical Center. Through this, preventive and informative measures such as CPR training in the community and enhancement of data collection methods may be initiated to improve patient outcomes and reduce the burden of cardiac deaths.
Clinicodemographic Predictors of Mortality Among COVID-19 Patients Admitted in a Tertiary Hospital
Authors: Hanna Claire P. Bejarasco, Ramcis Pelegrino
DOI: 10.65564/pjim.96a5f41d9f | Published: March 2025
There is a need to create and update records on the clinicodemographic profiles related to COVID-19 mortality from the hospitals that may be significant for future creation and the execution of management programs in the locality. This study utilized a quantitative, observational, cohort, descriptive, comparative, analytical, and predictive research design involving COVID-19 patients.
Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole Resistant Burkholderia pseudomallei in a Filipino Patient with Diabetes Mellitus: A Case Report
Authors: Princess Aurea L. Maderazo, Arthur Dessi E. Roman, Karla Kristine S. Fernando
DOI: 10.65564/pjim.c066710100 | Published: March 2025
A 51-year-old male Filipino with poor health-seeking behavior came with generalized body weakness, weight loss, dysarthria, fever, cough, difficulty breathing, bloatedness, dysuria, joint pains, and bilateral lower extremity hyperpigmented macules for four months. He has diabetes mellitus and hypertension and is a mechanic by trade.
Splenic Abscess in the Era of Minimally Invasive Surgery: A Case Report on a 37-year-old Male
Authors: Eric Jed A. Demecillo, Geselita Maambong
DOI: 10.65564/pjim.194079613f | Published: March 2025
Presenting a case of 37-year-old female who came in with left upper quadrant pain. This patient had undergone laparoscopic cholecystectomy 6 months prior to admission with an unremarkable outcome. An onset of left upper quadrant pain was noted 3 months prior to admission and was initially conservatively managed with unrecalled antibiotics.
Nodular Lymphocyte-Predominant Hodgkin’s Lymphoma of the Parotid Gland: A Case Report
Authors: Jacqueline Rose E. Agustin, Jomell C. Julian
DOI: 10.65564/pjim.1078b2e69b | Published: March 2025
This is a case of a 44-year-old male with a gradually enlarging right preauricular mass. Biopsy and immunohistochemical staining confirmed a diagnosis of NLPHL Stage IIA. A total of six cycles of chemotherapy with R-ABVD was given. Follow-up PET CT showed resolution of FDG avid nodes localized near the surgically removed parotid gland, confirming complete remission.