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Prevalence of developmental delay among confirmed newborn screening test positive hypothyroid infants in Region VI (2006-2009).
(West Visayas State University College of Medicine and West Visayas State University Medical Center Iloilo City, Philippines, 2011-01)BACKGROUND: Untreated Congenital hypothyroidism (CH) could lead to significant neurologic deficits, growth retardation and developmental delay. OBJECTIVE: The study aimed to determine the prevalence of developmental ... -
Anesthetic activity of Tubli (Derris elliptica ) root extracts at varying concentrations and model of administration on male albino mice.
(West Visayas State University College of Medicine and West Visayas State University Medical Center Iloilo City, Philippines, 2011-01)Background: there is need to explore the medicinal potential local plant species in the country. Tubli, an agricultural weed, has long been hypothesized to have anesthetic properties as observed in years of folk hunting ... -
Larvicidal effect of varying concentrations of adelfa (Nerium oleander) leaf aqueous infusion on Aedes aegypti
; ; ; ; ; ; ; Pialago, Edrik Luke
; ; (West Visayas State University College of Medicine And West Visayas State University Medical Center Iloilo Philippines, 2011-01)
Background: The current use of synthetic insecticides to control mosquito borne diseases such as Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever has created harmful effects on the environment. Hence, the search for biodegradable and less toxic ... -
Profiles of heavy metals (cadmium and lead) in five herbal supplements used in Iloilo City
; ; ; ; ; Lustica, Eldridge Lyndon; (University Publishing House & Bookstore, West Visayas State University, 2019)
Background: Studies have shown an increased consumption of herbal supplements in the country due to the inability to afford conventional medications and the avoidance of their perceived side-effects. However, due to current ... -
Diagnostic utility of urine gram stain versus urinalysis in asymptomatic bacteriuria among pregnant patients
(West Visayas State University Publishing House and Bookstore, 2019-01)BACKGROUND: Urine culture remains to be gold standard in the diagnosis of asymptomatic bacteriuria (ASB) during pregnancy but its use is limited because it is not cost beneficial. In low resource settings, urine gram stain ... -
Compliance to expanded program of immunization among children of Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program beneficiaries in selected urban communities in Iloilo City
(WVSU College of Medicine, 2019-01)Background: The Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), the Philippine's version of Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT), was implemented to address the pressing issues of poverty in the country though provision of cash ... -
Unang yakap program: Knowledge, attitudes, and practices among rural health workers in the Province of Guimaras
(WVSU College of Medicine, 2019-01)Background: A major cause of infant and maternal mortality in the country has been observed to be due to inadequacies in childbirth and newborn care services. In response, the Department of Health (DOH) launched the Unang ... -
Dr. Google: phenomenological study of self-diagnosing permanent non-teaching staff from a state university in the Philippines
(West Visayas State University- College of Medicine, 2020-05)Background: The increasing use of the Internet as a tool for health information has been associated with increased patient engagement and participation, but it has also been associated with health anxiety and low patient ...