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Intravenous immunoglobulin for treating sepsis, severe sepsis and septic shock by Alejandria, Marissa M, Lansang, Mary Ann D, Dans, Leonila F, Mantaring, 3rd, Jacinto Blas

“…Mortality from sepsis and septic shock remains high. Results of trials on intravenous immunoglobulins (IVIG) as adjunctive therapy for sepsis have been…”
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Reminder systems to improve patient adherence to tuberculosis clinic appointments for diagnosis and treatment by Liu, Qin, Abba, Katharine, Alejandria, Marissa M, Sinclair, David, Balanag, Vincent M, Lansang, Mary Ann D

“…People with active tuberculosis (TB) require six months of treatment. Some people find it difficult to complete treatment, and there are several approaches to…”
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Durability and extent of protection of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies among patients with COVID-19 in Metro Manila, Philippines by Gonzales, Ma Liza Antoinette M, Dans, Leonila F, Tan-Lim, Carol Stephanie C, Uy, Elenore, Cutiongco-Dela Paz, Eva, Sulit, Maria Vanessa V, Alejandria, Marissa M, Lansang, Mary Ann D, Dans, Antonio L, Dator, Melissa A, Cordero, Cynthia P, Pardilla, Gina F

“…Information on the magnitude and durability of humoral immunity against COVID-19 among specific populations can guide policies on vaccination, return from…”
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The Burden of symptoms and Quality of life of Filipino patients with Myeloproliferative neoplasm: A Multicenter Cross-sectional survey by Mesina, Flordeluna Z, Dumagay, Teresita E, Alejandria, Marissa M

“…Myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPN) are hematologic malignancies characterized by cellular proliferation of one or more hematopoietic cell lines. Management has…”
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Do Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccines Represent Good Value for Money in a Lower-Middle Income Country? A Cost-Utility Analysis in the Philippines by Haasis, Manuel Alexander, Ceria, Joyce Anne, Kulpeng, Wantanee, Teerawattananon, Yot, Alejandria, Marissa

“…The objective of this study is to assess the value for money of introducing pneumococcal conjugate vaccines as part of the immunization program in a…”
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Antifungal susceptibility of invasive Candida bloodstream isolates from the Asia-Pacific region by Tan, Thean Yen, Hsu, Li Yang, Alejandria, Marissa M., Chaiwarith, Romanee, Chinniah, Terrence, Chayakulkeeree, Methee, Choudhury, Saugata, Chen, Yen Hsu, Shin, Jong Hee, Kiratisin, Pattarachai, Mendoza, Myrna, Prabhu, Kavitha, Supparatpinyo, Khuanchai, Tan, Ai Ling, Phan, Xuan Thi, Tran, Thi Thanh Nga, Nguyen, Gia Binh, Doan, Mai Phuong, Huynh, Van An, Nguyen, Su Minh Tuyet, Tran, Thanh Binh, Van Pham, Hung

“…Bloodstream infections caused by Candida species are of increasing importance and associated with significant mortality. We performed a multi-centre…”
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High TB burden and low notification rates in the Philippines: The 2016 national TB prevalence survey by Lansang, Mary Ann D, Alejandria, Marissa M, Law, Irwin, Juban, Noel R, Amarillo, Maria Lourdes E, Sison, Olivia T, Cruz, Jose Rene B, Ang, Concepcion F, Buensalido, Joseph Adrian L, Cañal, Johanna Patricia A, Castillo-Carandang, Nina T, Cordero, Cynthia P, Gaviola, Donna Mae G, Ladia, Mary Ann J, Mantaring, Jacinto Blas V, Mendoza, Myrna T, Salamat, Maria Sonia S, Lam, Hilton Y, Tadolini, Marina, Garfin, Anna Marie Celina G

“…Setting The 3 rd national tuberculosis (TB) survey in the Philippines in 2007 reported a significant decline in the prevalence of TB. Since then, more…”
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Reinfection rates, change in antibody titers and adverse events after COVID-19 vaccination among patients previously infected with COVID-19 in Metro Manila, Philippines: a secondary analysis of a completed cohort study by Tan-Lim, Carol Stephanie C, Gonzales, Ma. Liza Antoinette M, Dans, Leonila F, Cordero, Cynthia P, Alejandria, Marissa M, dela Paz, Eva C. Cutiongco, Dator, Melissa A, Infantado-Alejandro, Myzelle Anne J, Sulit, Maria Vanessa V, Lansang, Mary Ann D

“…Abstract Background Variation in immune response to COVID-19 vaccines is observed among different ethnicities. We aimed to describe the reinfection rates,…”
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Burden of Symptoms and Symptom Experience of Filipino Patients with Myeloproliferative Neoplasm: A Qualitative Phenomenological Approach by Mesina, Flordeluna Z., Dumagay, Teresita E., Alejandria, Marissa M., Castillo-Carandang, Nina T.

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Comparative effectiveness of probiotic strains for the treatment of pediatric atopic dermatitis: A systematic review and network meta‐analysis by Tan‐Lim, Carol Stephanie C., Esteban‐Ipac, Natasha Ann R., Mantaring, Jacinto Blas V., Chan Shih Yen, Edwin, Recto, Marysia Stella T., Sison, Olivia T., Alejandria, Marissa M., Peters, Rachel

“…Background The current evidence on the use of probiotics in treating atopic dermatitis is inconclusive. This study determined the comparative effectiveness of…”
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Consensus review of the epidemiology and appropriate antimicrobial therapy of complicated urinary tract infections in Asia-Pacific region by Hsueh, Po-Ren, Hoban, Daryl J, Carmeli, Yehuda, Chen, Shey-Ying, Desikan, Sunita, Alejandria, Marissa, Ko, Wen-Chien, Binh, Tran Quang

“…Summary Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are among the most prevalent infectious diseases in the general population. They cause a substantial financial burden…”
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Community-based recruitment for clinical trials poses the need for social and ethical considerations by Ladia, Mary Ann J., Sison, Olivia T., Añonuevo, Cora A., Alejandria, Marissa M.

“…This article's objective was to describe the processes, strategies, and challenges of community-based recruitment to complement hospital-based recruitment for…”
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Utility of laboratory and immune biomarkers in predicting disease progression and mortality among patients with moderate to severe COVID-19 disease at a Philippine tertiary hospital by Punzalan, Felix Eduardo R, Aherrera, Jaime Alfonso M, de Paz-Silava, Sheriah Laine M, Mondragon, Alric V, Malundo, Anna Flor G, Tan, Joanne Jennifer E, Tantengco, Ourlad Alzeus G, Quebral, Elgin Paul B, Uy, Mary Nadine Alessandra R, Lintao, Ryan C V, Dela Rosa, Jared Gabriel L, Mercado, Maria Elizabeth P, Avenilla, Krisha Camille, Poblete, Jonnel B, Albay, Jr, Albert B, David-Wang, Aileen S, Alejandria, Marissa M

“…This study was performed to determine the clinical biomarkers and cytokines that may be associated with disease progression and in-hospital mortality in a…”
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HIV‐1 Subtype Shift in the Philippines is Associated With High Transmitted Drug Resistance, High Viral Loads, and Fast Immunologic Decline by Salvaña, Edsel Maurice T., Dungca, Niña Theresa, Arevalo, Geraldine, Li, Kingbherly, Francisco, Christian, Penalosa, Christine, dela Tonga, Angelo, Leyritana, Katerina, Solante, Rontgene, Tactacan-Abrenica, Rosario Jessica, Lim, Jodor, Alejandria, Marissa, Palaypayon, Noel, Schwem, Brian

“…•Transmitted drug resistance in the Philippines is high.•CRF01_AE is associated with higher viral load and lower CD4.•Drug-resistance testing is recommended in…”
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Effects of Brief Adjunctive Metformin Therapy in Virologically Suppressed HIV-Infected Adults on Polyfunctional HIV-Specific CD8 T Cell Responses to PD-L1 Blockade by Chew, Glen M, Padua, Ana Joy P, Chow, Dominic C, Souza, Scott A, Clements, Danielle M, Corley, Michael J, Pang, Alina P S, Alejandria, Marissa M, Gerschenson, Mariana, Shikuma, Cecilia M, Ndhlovu, Lishomwa C

“…Targeting inhibitory immune checkpoint receptor pathways has shown remarkable success in improving anticancer T cell responses for the elimination of tumors…”
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Dengue haemorrhagic fever or dengue shock syndrome in children by Alejandria, Marissa M

“…Dengue haemorrhagic fever and dengue shock syndrome are major causes of hospital admission and mortality in children. We conducted a systematic review and…”
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Virgin Coconut Oil as Adjunctive Therapy for Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients in a Tertiary Referral Hospital: A Randomized Controlled Trial by Alejandria, Marissa M., Dalmacio, Leslie Michelle M., Climacosa, Fresthel Monica M., Tan-Lim, Carol Stephanie C., Abaca, Mark Joseph M., Callanta, Maria Llaine J., Mercado, Maria Elizabeth P.

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Prevalence and risk factors for trimethoprim–sulfamethoxazole-resistant Escherichia coli among women with acute uncomplicated urinary tract infection in a developing country by Gangcuangco, Louie Mar, Alejandria, Marissa, Henson, Karl Evans, Alfaraz, Liezel, Ata, Rona Marie, Lopez, Maritess, Saniel, Mediadora

“…Highlights • Escherichia coli resistance to trimethoprim–sulfamethoxazole (TMP–SMX) was high (41%) and unaffected by prior antibiotic use. • The number of…”
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High rates of tenofovir failure in a CRF01_AE-predominant HIV epidemic in the Philippines by Salvana, Edsel Maurice T., Samonte, Genesis May J., Telan, Elizabeth, Leyritana, Katerina, Tactacan-Abrenica, Rosario Jessica, Ching, Patrick R., Arevalo, Geraldine M., Dungca, Niña Theresa, Peñalosa-Ramos, Christine, Mendoza, Kevin Anthony R., Trinidad, Lyka F., Tonga, Angelo dela, Lim, Jodor, Destura, Raul, Alejandria, Marissa, Solante, Rontgene, Arcangel, Lalaine, Palaypayon, Noel S., Schwem, Brian E.

“…• Our study is the first systematic acquired drug resistance surveillance of HIV patients from the Philippines, which currently has one of the fastest growing…”
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Bacterial coinfection and antimicrobial use among patients with COVID-19 infection in a referral center in the Philippines: A retrospective cohort study by Abad, Cybele L., Sandejas, Joanne Carmela M., Poblete, Jonnel B., Malundo, Anna Flor G., Salamat, Maria Sonia S., Alejandria, Marissa M.

“…•The rate of COVID-19 and community-acquired coinfections was low.•Those who are coinfected have higher mortality, and need to be identified early.•Antibiotic…”
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