{"title":"THYROID FUNCTION IN THYROID CARCINOMA: A 5-YEAR RETROSPECTIVE ANALYSIS","authors":"Suzette S. Quiaoit, Gabriel Jasul, J. A. Quimpo","doi":"10.3860/PJIM.V47I2.1644","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3860/PJIM.V47I2.1644","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Several studies investigated the behavior of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) among patients with documented thyroid carcinoma. Elevations of TSH are commonly seen and only a fraction of thyroid carcinomas present with low TSH levels.","PeriodicalId":85270,"journal":{"name":"Philippine journal of internal medicine","volume":"47 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2010-07-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"70066162","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
K. S. Estrellado, M. Sandoval, Camilo G Te, N. Cabrera
{"title":"Incidence of Pneumothorax after Thoracentesis and Factors Associated with its Occurrence","authors":"K. S. Estrellado, M. Sandoval, Camilo G Te, N. Cabrera","doi":"10.3860/PJIM.V47I2.1646","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3860/PJIM.V47I2.1646","url":null,"abstract":"Results: Fifty-seven patients with pleural effusion were included and they underwent a total of 62 thoracenteses. There were 3 incidents of pneumothorax, with a rate of 4.8% (Binomial exact 95% CI 1.0 13.5%). No associations can be made between patient-related and procedure-related risk factors and the occurrence of pneumothorax after thoracentesis because of the very small number of episodes of pneumothorax in this study.","PeriodicalId":85270,"journal":{"name":"Philippine journal of internal medicine","volume":"42 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2010-07-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"70066878","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
N. Laplano, Deidri Anne M Quiambao, J. Uy, L. Mercado-Asis
{"title":"Combination Insulin Therapy with Pre-Mixed Intermediate/Rapid-Acting Insulin (70/30) and Insulin Lispro Mimicking Physiologic Insulin Secretion: Optimal Glycemic Treatment with Systainability of Control in Type 2 Diabetic Patients","authors":"N. Laplano, Deidri Anne M Quiambao, J. Uy, L. Mercado-Asis","doi":"10.3860/PJIM.V47I3.1650","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3860/PJIM.V47I3.1650","url":null,"abstract":"Methods: In this descriptive retrospective study, we measured glycemic control and sustainability in terms of reduction in HbA1c and postprandial capillary blood glucose (pCBG) between patients on insulin 70/30 with lispro and insulin 70/30 alone. We reviewed records of 218 patients (153 females; 65 males) in an outpatient endocrinology clinic. Initial and follow-up pCBG (2 to 4 hours after lunch) and HbA1c were measured and compared among study groups. Metformin 1000 to 1500 mg daily was given in combination with insulin.","PeriodicalId":85270,"journal":{"name":"Philippine journal of internal medicine","volume":"47 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2010-07-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"70066531","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Mia Fojas, F. Lantion-Ang, C. Jimeno, D. Santiago, M. Arroyo, A. Laurel, Huestein Sy, J. See
{"title":"Complications and Cardiovascular Risk Factors among Newly-Diagnosed Type 2 Diabetics in Manila","authors":"Mia Fojas, F. Lantion-Ang, C. Jimeno, D. Santiago, M. Arroyo, A. Laurel, Huestein Sy, J. See","doi":"10.3860/PJIM.V47I3.1651","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3860/PJIM.V47I3.1651","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":85270,"journal":{"name":"Philippine journal of internal medicine","volume":"47 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2010-07-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"70066577","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Karla Kristine Silverio-Fernando, F. Lantion-Ang, C. Jimeno
{"title":"Primary Empty Sella with Partial Hypopituitarism and Autoimmune Thyroiditis","authors":"Karla Kristine Silverio-Fernando, F. Lantion-Ang, C. Jimeno","doi":"10.3860/PJIM.V47I2.1647","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3860/PJIM.V47I2.1647","url":null,"abstract":"Laboratory Work-up : LH and FSH were low with estradio l at pre-puber ta l leve l , suggest ing hypogonadotropic hypogonadism. Prolactin was slightly elevated. Twenty four-hour urinary free cortisol and 8AM serum cortisol were low with low normal plasma ACTH, indicating secondary adrenal insufficiency. TSH was elevated with depressed FT4 and elevated antithyroglobulin, suggesting autoimmune thyroiditis. The following tests were normal: growth hormone, FBS and 2-hour OGTT. Patient had delayed bone age by the Greulich-Pyle method. Bone densitometry revealed osteoporosis. Patient had 46XX karyotype. Pelvic ultrasound revealed infantile uterus. Sellar MRI showed empty sella.","PeriodicalId":85270,"journal":{"name":"Philippine journal of internal medicine","volume":"47 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2010-07-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"70066928","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Rosario R Bongco, Honolina S Gomez, L. Mercado-Asis
{"title":"Clinical Profile of Patients with Acromegaly at Santo Tomas University Hospital","authors":"Rosario R Bongco, Honolina S Gomez, L. Mercado-Asis","doi":"10.3860/PJIM.V46I6.890","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3860/PJIM.V46I6.890","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":85270,"journal":{"name":"Philippine journal of internal medicine","volume":"46 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2009-04-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"70066242","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Relationship of Gout and Hyperuricemia in Cardiovascular and Renal Morbidity: 2003 National Nutrition and Health Survey (NNHeS)","authors":"J. Li-Yu","doi":"10.3860/PJIM.V46I6.889","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3860/PJIM.V46I6.889","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":85270,"journal":{"name":"Philippine journal of internal medicine","volume":"46 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2009-04-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"70066190","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Art of Medicine","authors":"E. Tan","doi":"10.3860/PJIM.V46I6.893","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3860/PJIM.V46I6.893","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":85270,"journal":{"name":"Philippine journal of internal medicine","volume":"46 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2009-04-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"70066289","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Effectiveness of the Foundation of Lay Education on Heart Diseases (FLEHD) Public Forums in Engendering a Better Understanding of Basic Cardiovascular Health Issues among Barangay Health Workers (Effect-BHW)","authors":"J. Magno, Adolfo B. Bellosillo","doi":"10.3860/PJIM.V46I6.886","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3860/PJIM.V46I6.886","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":85270,"journal":{"name":"Philippine journal of internal medicine","volume":"46 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2009-04-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"70066037","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
C. Carreon, C. Jimeno, Margarita V Holgado, C. C. Tan
{"title":"Admission Blood Sugars and Clinical Outcomes in the Critically Ill","authors":"C. Carreon, C. Jimeno, Margarita V Holgado, C. C. Tan","doi":"10.3860/PJIM.V46I6.887","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3860/PJIM.V46I6.887","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":85270,"journal":{"name":"Philippine journal of internal medicine","volume":"46 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2009-04-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"70066093","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}