Volume 57 Number 2
April to June 2019
C O N T E N T S
Editorial
Seeing the Big Picture: Research Integrity
Joven Q. Tanchuco, M.D
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Atty. Rodel V. Capule M.D.
Original Article
Predictive Value of White Blood Cell Count and Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Count Ratio in Classifying the Severity of Community Acquired Pneumonia in Immunocompetent Patients
Armin N. Masbang, M.D.; and Minette Clare O. Rosario, M.D.
Association of Erectile Dysfunction and Extent of Coronary Vessel Involvement by Syntax Score in Coronary Artery Disease Patients Undergoing Coronary Angiography at Perpetual Succour Hospital from October 2014 – September 2015
Brian Joseph M. Calinawagan, M.D.; Alex T. Junia, M.D.; and Edwin K. Tiempo, M.D.
Early Antibiotic Therapy (EAT) Decreases In-Hospital Mortality of Patients with Sepsis at the Emergency Department
Irene Rosellen P. Tan, M.D.; and Myrna T. Mendoza, M.D.
Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Filipinos with Rheumatoid Arthritis Included in the Rheumatoid Arthritis Database and Registry (RADAR)
Juneth Ria R. Limgenco-Hipe, M.D.; Kenneth Tee, M.D.; and Ester G. Penserga, M.D.
Case Report
Left Ventricular Non-Compaction in an Adult with Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Emily Mae L. Yap, M.D.; Edward Nino J. Gacrama, M.D.; and Ana Beatriz R. Medrano, M.D.
Metformin-induced Photocontact Dermatitis in a 67-year-old Male: A Case Report
Kris Ray A. Dumaguin, M.D.; and Carmela A. Remotigue, M.D.
Typhoid Ileitis with Periappendicitis: A Case Report
Dax Ronald Librado, M.D. ; and Joanna Rose B. Ipong ,M.D.
Case Series
Acute Limb Ischemia: A Rare and Devastating Complication of Infective Endocarditis
Emily Mae L. Yap, M.D.; Ana Beatriz R. Medrano, M.D.; Lucky R. Cuenza, M.D.; and Norberto O. Tuano, M.D.
Meta-analysis
Balanced Crystalloids versus Normal Saline as Intravenous Fluid Therapy among Critically Ill patients: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
Jamie R. Chua, M.D.; Harold Henrison C. Chiu, M.D.; and Jubert P. Benedicto, M.D.