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The Philippine Children’s Medical Center Journal (PCMC Journal) is a peer-viewed journal that is published bi-annually and publishes original scientific papers in the field of basic and clinical pediatric research. The articles it accepts for publication may be in the form of collective and current reviews, original papers, case reports, lectures, essays, editorials, abstracts or letters to the editor
1. Comparison of perioperative risk assessment using ASA PS (American Society of Anesthesiologist Physical Status) and NARCO-SS (Neurological, Airway, Respiratory, Cardiovascular, Other – Surgical Severity) scores among patients who underwent anesthesia at Philippine Children’s Medical Center
Aaron Adolf R. Abad, MD, Janette T. Fusilero-Pascual, MD I Page: 1-13
2. Effectiveness of the DOH online medical certification of cause of death for licensed physicians on death certificate issued in Philippines Children's Medical Center from year 2021 - 2024
Robie Angelo M. Ariola, MD, Jasmin A. Castillo, MD I Page: 14-30
3. Evaluating the diagnostic accuracy of hypertrophic submucosal nerve diameter measurement in the diagnosis of Hirschsprung disease in rectal suction biopsies in the Philippine Children’s Medical Center
Maria Erica U. Hitosis, MD, Farrah Kristine F. Santiago, MD, Joana Paula S. Artaiz-Pido, MD I Page: 31-44
4. Evaluation of the PCMC fever lane according to case distribution, diagnostic, and management patterns, turnaround times, and outcomes
Maria Celine Alexis M. Isidro, MD, Liezl Malabanan, MD, Angelo Martin B. Catacutan, MD I Page: 45-59
5. Nutritional outcomes in pediatric patients with chronic kidney disease on continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis and maintenance hemodialy
Ann Mariel F. Malamug, MD, Phoebe Anne Diño-Santos, MD I Page: 62-74
6. Validity and reliability of the Filipino version of the Autism Treatment Evaluation Checklist (ATEC)
Katherine Grace R. Tan, MD, Patrisha Ivana E. Cordova, MD, Angela Lauren F. Villaseñor, MD, Annelyn Fatima M. Lopez, MD I Page: 75-94
Cyndrill T. Almazan, MD, Carmel Christine Torres-Castro, MD I Page: 1-12
Mary Martha T. Austria, MD, Mary Esther R. Maala, MD I Page: 13-31
Kristine Mae D. Betansos, MD, Ignace Claire P. Gamallo, MD, Lorna R. Abad, MD I Page: 32-48
Clayton John B. Chua, MD, Roffel D. Felisilda, MD, Christine M. Guzman, MD I Page: 49-79
Alexander Xerxes D. Malicse, Lucy Kathrina F. Banta-Banzali, MD I Page: 80-99
Maria Godesa F. Refuerzo, MD, Michael M. Resurreccion, MD I Page: 100-116
Ruth Anne A. Tugawin-Montano, MD, Cindy Faye Alim, MD, Jerry Pua, MD I Page: 117-129
Mae Caridad M. Ynclino, MD, Carolyn Grace T. Madariaga, MD, Katherine Grace R. Tan, MD, Bernice Louise Ho-Jao, MD,
Mel Michel G. Villaluz, MD I Page: 130-150
9. Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis: Clinical Review at the Philippine Children’s Medical Center
Maria Beatriz P. Gepte, MD, Maria Luz O. del Rosario, MD, Eustacia M. Rigor, MD I Page: 151-162
10. Rasmussen’s Syndrome in a 9-Year-Old Filipino Treated with IVIG and Rituximab
Krystle V. Rustia, MD, Ma. Marisse D. Dizon, MD, Mel Michel G. Villaluz, MD I Page: 163-172
Danielle P. Barretto, MD, Jenni Rose D. Dimacali, MD I Page: 1-17
Marie Janina Gail B. Co, MD, Ivy Marie Viola-Cruz, MD I Page: 18-26
Roffell D. Felisilda, MD, Katrina Mae G. Lee, MD, Christine Corina Grace L. Basilla, MD I Page: 27-41
Cheska Marie G. Latorre, MD, Anna Lizza Mañalac, MD I Page: 42-55
Carolyn Grace T. Madariaga, MD, Ermenilda L. Avendaño, MD, Maria Fatima D. Chiong-Boniol, MD I Page: 56-85
Jelleen E. Narvaza, MD, Richard Andre A. Lucero, MD I Page: 86-103
Maria Jalyssa P. Tan, MD, Alona R. Arias-Briones, MD I Page: 104-116
1. Association between training culture and burnout among residents and fellows during the Covid-19 pandemic in a pediatric tertiary hospital
Alvin C. Agustin, MD, Soraya A. Alvarado, MD I Page: 1-15
Socorro Marie V. Buensalido, MD, Nathan C. Bumanglag, MD I Page: 16-28
3. Utility of the BLUE (Bedside Lung Ultrasound in Emergency) protocol in acute undifferentiated dyspnea among pediatric patients
Christian Anne C. Dauz, Jenina Liza Danao, Joie Aseamie Flores, Cristan Q. Cabanilla, Michael D. Cabato, Jacquelyn Olib-Velazquez I Page: 29-43
Joeraine Kristine L. Labapis, Mary Antonette Cuady-Madrid I Page: 44-64
Joanne Paula B. Manalo, Mary Ann C. Bunyi, Norman Eric F. Fajardo I Page: 65-76
Juan Carlos D. Moreno, Jenni Rose D. Dimacali I Page: 77-91
7. Covid-19 hesitancy among adolescents: a systematic review
Mary Roseanne Munoz, Alicia Tamesis I Page: 92-108
Elaine Joy O. Viernes-Bergado, Margaret Q. Saquing, Belen E. Velasco I Page: 109-130
Angelina C. Bernardo, & Jay Ron O. Padua I Page: 1-21
Camille S. Cantalejo, & Lorna R. Abad I Page: 22-31
3. Effect of Pre-operative Isometric Exercise (PIE) on vascular caliber of stage 2-5D chronic kidney disease pediatric patients: a randomized controlled study
Karen G. Escaner, Francis Z. Castell, Alona R. Arias-Briones, & Teresita Joy P. Evangelista I Page: 32-45
DJ G. Leaño, & Meadina G. Cruz I Page: 46-58
Cherise Andrea E. Llaneta, & Mel Michel Villaluz I Page: 59-72
6. A ten-year review of Congenital Pulmonary Airway Malformation
Kimberly Jane M. Monroy, & Beatriz Praxedes Apolla I. Mandalas-Paz I Page: 73-83
Cristina Marides L. Quijano , & Kryzia June B. Balneg I Page: 84-103
Genevieve A. Abuan, MD, Lu-an B. Bulos, MD, & Sharlene S. Seng, MD I Page:1—16
Erik Jan T. Estrada, MD, Ermenilda L. Avendaño, MD, & Anna Lizza S. Mañalac, MD I Page:17—31
Crista Mae F. Fontanilla, MD, & Joy Ann R. Lim, MD I Page: 32—55
Aurora Aurea M. Reyes, MD, Anna Dominique M. Aniag, MD, & Kathryn B. Braganza, MD I Page: 56—74
Angeline G. Santos, MD, Mary Carmona-Tan, MD, & Ma. Socorro C. Bernardino, MD I Page: 75—87
6. Co-infection of Coronavirus Omicron variant and Salmonella Meningoencephalitis.
Efraim Culminas, MD, Lucy Kathrina Banta- Banzali, MD, & Jay Ron Padua, MD I Page: 88—93
7. Case report of a child with Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Associated Disease (MOG-AD).
Jenniel Lovely Z. Poyaoan, MD & Jean Marie B. Ahorro, MD I Page: 94—100
8. Case report of Neuroschistosomiasis in a Child.
Jenniel Lovely Z. Poyaoan, MD &Marilyn H. Ortiz, MD I Page: 101—111
Ma. Theresa Acosta Muldong, MD & Maria Estrella Yu Flores, MD I Page:1—13
May Priscilla Villarin Cero, MD, Maria Cherry Añana, MD, & Beatriz P. Gepte , MD I Page:14—26
Teresa D. Dacalanio, MD, & Mary Antonette C. Madrid, MD I Page: 27—35
4. Resilience among Pediatric healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic in a tertiary hospital.
Maria Yasmin Soriano Kalaw, MD, & Soraya A. Alvarado, MD I Page: 36—46
Niña Kashka E. Pamintuan, MD,& Ana Maria de la Cerna, MD I Page: 47—61
Maria Beatrice P. Teves, MD, [and three others] I Page: 62—74
Maria Carmela Gabrielle L. Tingne, MD, Anne Lolita B. Tomas – Abadilla, MD, & Maria Beatriz P. Gepte, MD I Page: 75—87
Katerina T. Perez, MD, & Beatriz Praxedes Mandanas-Paz, MD I Page:1—22
Janella M. Tiu, MD, & Fatima I. Gimenez, MD I Page:23—41
Aileen P. Balatbat, MD, & Joy Ann R. Lim, MD I Page:42—62
Melady D. Imperial-Gilbuena, MD, [and five others] I Page:63—89
Tracy Anne P. Victorino-Rivera, MD, & Marilyn Ortiz, MD I Page:90—113
6. Case report : Calvarial tuberculosis.
Efraim Culminas, MD Lucy Kathrina Banta- Banzali, MD I Page:114—120
1. Diagnostic accuracy of Saliva Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) compared to Nasopharyngeal Swab Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) in the detection of SARS-COV-2 in pediatric patients ages 0-18 years old: A met
Jazztine V. Del Rosario, MD & Maria Eva I. Jopson, MD I Page:1—18
Angelo Martin B. Catacutan, MD, MBA, & Caridad Santos, MD I Page:19—31
3. The Quality of Life, Situations and Emerging Concerns of Parents of Children with Neurodevelopmental Disorders in Philippine Children’s Medical Center During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Annelyn Fatima M. Lopez, MD, [and four others] I Page: 32—56
Iris-Jane V. Galiza-Ravelo, MD, & Cristan Q. Cabanilla, MD I Page: 57—70
5. Diagnostic Accuracy of Rapid Antigen Test in Detecting Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (Sars-Cov-2) Infection
Jill J. Jaime, Md, Raymundo W. Lo, MD ,FPSP, & Farrah Kristine F. Santiago, MD, FPSP I Page: 71—87
6. Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices (KAP) Towards Covid-19 Among Medical Residents of a Tertiary Hospital in the Philippines During the Covid-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Survey
Mii Anne B. Tibus, MD, & Cecilia O. Gan, MD I Page: 88—104
7. Clinical Presentation and Outcome of Pediatric Covid-19 Patients Admitted in Philippine Children’s Medical Center (PCMC): The First 100 Case
Jenneelyn A. Gonzales-Ritona, MD, Caridad M. Santos, MD, & Mary Ann C. Bunyi, MD I Page: 105—141
8. Neurologic Manifestation of Covid-19 Pediatric Patients Admitted at the Philippine Children’s Medical Center In The Year 2020: A Case Series
Jemima Grace D. Fronda, MD, DPPS, [and three others] I Page: 142—152
Mara Isabel B. Calingo, MD, Marjorie Grace M. Apigo, MD, & Mel Michel G. Villaluz, MD I Page:1—9
Trixy G. Chu, MD, Julius A. Lecciones, MD I Page:10—24
3. Direct cost of hospitalization of pediatric focal epilepsy patients in a tertiary medical center.
Jeric D. Dimaano, MD, & Madelyn P. Pascual, MD I Page:25—31
Eriberto R. Rayco, MD, & Paul Matthew Pasco,MD I Page:32—42
5. Aicardi syndrome: A case report.
Camille S. Cantalejo, MD, & Lucy Kathrina F. Banta-Banzali, MD I Page:43—50
6. Ovarian new growth in progeria.
Cherise Andrea E. Llaneta, MD, April Grace Berboso, MD, & Maria Therese B. Mallen I Page:51—59
7. Subcutaneous Panniculitis-like T-cell lymphoma.
Alexander B. Suplico Jr., MD, & Maria Beatriz P. Gepte, MD I Page:60—73
8. A case report on gelastic seizures.
Micah Joyce L. Villalobos, MD, & Lucy Kathrina F. Banta- Banzali, MD I Page:74—80
Excelle Grace M. Canonizado. MD, & Mary Therese M. Leopando I Page:1—11
Ma. Leah Pamela W. Ilagan, MD, Genevieve A. Abuan, MD, & Sharlene S. Seng, MD I Page:12—24
Mercellaine Marie S. Mangahas, MD, & Michael M. Resurreccion, MD I Page:25—35
Ma. Kristel M. Nadlang, MD, & Maria Eva I. Jopson,MD I Page:36—44
5. Congenital heart block secondary to neonatal lupus.
Rosa Magenta C. Camaclang, MD I Page:45—52
6. Typical congenital nemaline myopathy: ACTA1 pathogenic variant.
Leonardini A. Mesina, MD I Page:53—58
7. A case of kawasaki disease shock syndrome with concomitant pantoea spp sepsis.
Angelina Grace C. Robles, MD I Page:59—65
8. Infantile inflammatory bowel disease.
Maria Beatrice P. Teves, MD I Page:66—71
Socorro Marie V. Buensalido, Mellinor Aspuria-Ang I Page:1 - 13
Maria Cecilia C. Carlos, Maria Clarissa Manango-Pelayo, Jesus Nazareno Velasco I Page:14 - 26
Pristine Rose D. Fajardo, Michael M. Resurrecion I Page:27 - 39
Jacqueline G. Marquez, Maria Eva I. Jopson I Page:40 - 51
Jennifer M. Relucio, Sheila Ann D. Masangkay I Page:52 - 68
Erika Loren U. Reyes, Maria Eva I. Jopson I Page:69 - 80
Wilma N. De Leon, MD, Maria Eva I. Jopson, MD, Marilou Abiera, MD I Page:1 - 13
Charisse Joy M. Lim, MD, Mellinor A. Ang, MD, Cristan Q. Cabanilla, MD, Michael Salvador Cabato, MD I Page:14 - 28
Mary Esther R. Maala, MD, Janette T. Fusilero-Pascual, MD I Page:29—40
Elaine Diane G. Santos, MD, Michael M. Resurreccion, MD I Page:41—59
5. Anxiety and depression in adolescents with epilepsy at Philippine Children's Medical Center.
Pearl Joy L. Sendaydiego, MD, Ellaine R. Romano, MD, Cristina Cruz-Urbi, Joy P. Malinit, MD I Page:60 - 75
Aubrey T. Yumang, MD, Janette T. Fusilero-Pascual, MD, Michael Salvador D. Cabato, MD I Page:76—84
Jose Paulo Z. Aliling, MD, Aida Z. Cristobal, MD I Page:1 - 7
2. Utility of Urine KOH in Detecting Candidura in Infants
Mark Joseph S. Castellano, MD, Mary Antonette C. Madrid, MD I Page: 8-19
Trixy G. Chu, MD, Arden Mae S. Shiu, MD, Ma. Beatriz P. Gepte, MD, Ma. Cecilia Leongson-Cruz, MD I Page:20 - 34
Ma. Lallaine G. Columna, MD, Cristan Q. Cabanilla, MD I Page:35—44
May Cristine L. Obana MD, Cecilia Gretchen Navarro – Locsin, MD, Maria Rina Reyes-Quintos, MD I Page:45—56
Efraim P. Culminas, Angie Sievert-Fernandez, Michael M. Resurreccion I Page:57 - 64
May Cristine L. Obana, Cecilia Gretchen Navarro – Locsin, Maria Rina Reyes-Quintos I Page:65 - 77
Sheila Bianca M. Santy, Md, Marichu D. Battad, Md, Janette F. Pascual I Page:72 - 79
Jeremie Marie Abratique - Del Rosario, MD, [and eight others] I Page:1—8
Genevieve A. Abuan, MD, Aileen Grace T. Membrere, MD, and Michael M. Resurreccion, MD I Page:9—15
Joanne C. Altamera-Remedios, MD, [and three others] I Page:16—30
Hannah Coleen B. Garcia, MD, Cecilia O. Gan, MD, Marjorie Grace M. Apigo, MD I Page:31-43
Diosemil L. Leyson- Guzman, MD, and [and four others] I Page:44—52
Adrienne Michelle B. Lu, MD, Maria Estela R. Nolasco, MD, Marilou G. Tan, MD I Page:53—65
7. Accuracy of transcutaneous bilirubin determination in neonatal hyperbilirubinemia: A meta-analysis.
Jean Kamil L. Sy, MD, and Michael M. Resurreccion, MD I Page:66—76
Carolyn Grace C. Tongson, MD, Maria Eva I. Jopson, MD I Page:77—88
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