Phil. Journal of Internal Medicine (Vol.48 No.2)

July -September 2010 Issue
Volume 48 Number 2

C O N T E N T S

EDITORIAL

Cyberclinics in Medical Practice

 - Chad Rey Carungin, MD, FPCP

LEGAL PRESCRIPTION FOR DOCTORS

Mandate to Use Only "Generic Terminology"

 - Atty. Rodel V. Capule M.D., FPCP

ORIGINAL ARTICLE

The Effect of Virgin Coconut Oil on Lipid Profile and Fasting Blood Sugar: A Phase I Clinical Trial

 - Cecille dela Paz, M.D., Cecilia Jimeno, M.D., Rody Sy, M.D., Felix Eduardo, Punzalan, M.D., and Pepito dela Pena, M.D.

Influenza A (H1N1) Surveillance Report in a Private Hospital in the Philippines- The Makati Medical Center Experience

 - Gelza Mae A. Zabat, M.D., Salvador M. Abad Santos, M.D., Jesus Julio S. Ancheta, M.D., Michelle G. Vasquez, R.N., Maria Princess M. Landicho, M.D.

and Benjamin N. Alimurung, M.D.

Comparison of the Clinical Profile of Elderly and Young Patients with Hyperthyroidism Admitted at St. Luke’s Medical Center from 2005 to 2008

 - Jade C. Vergara-Villaluz, M.D., Guillermo G. Manalo, Jr., M.D. and Joselynna Añel-Quimpo, M.D.

A Meta-Analysis on Sugar Cane Policosanol as Treatment for Hypercholesterolemia

 - Frederick Ogbac, M.D., Rolando Quimpo, M.D., Jaime Enrique Hilado, M.D., Rosa Allyn Sy, M. D., FPCP, FPSEM, Vimar Luz, M. D., FPCP, FPSN,

\and Sandra Tankeh-Torres, M.D., FPCP, FPCR

CASE REPORT

Gestational Diabetes Insipidus in a 21 year-old G2P1 with Twin Pregnancy

 - Marbert John T. Cardino, M.D. and Iris Isip-Tan, M.D.

High Grade AV Block Complicating Hyperthyroidism: A Case Report

 - Allanbert G. Sampana, M.D., Gabriel V. Jasul, Jr., M.D.

A Variant of Turner’s Syndrome Presenting with Secondary Amenorrhea

 - Hallert C. Ramos M.D. and Frances Lina Lantion-Ang M.D.

DRUG TRIAL

Relative Bioavailability of a Generic Cefuroxime 500mg Capsule Versus the Innovator Brand 500 mg Tablet

 - Cecilia C Maramba-Lazarte,M.D. and Cynthia I Valencia, M.D.

The MOCHA DM study: The Effect Of MOmordica CHArantia Tablets on Glucose and Insulin Levels During the Postprandial State Among Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

 - Sheila T. Lim, M.D. and Cecilia A. Jimeno, M.D. Elvie B. Razon-Gonzales, M.D. and Marie Ellaine N. Velasquez, M.D.