Phil. Journal of Internal Medicine (Vol.44 No.2)

Volume 44 Number 2

March - April 2006 Issue

C O N T E N T S

EDITORIAL

Helping Achieve TB Control Within Our Lifetime 

Charles Yu, M.D., and Renato B. Dantes, M.D.

LEGAL PRESCRIPTION

Legal Aid Program of the Philippine College of Physicians 

Atty. Rodel V. Capule, M.D.

ORIGINAL ARTICLES

First Trimester Positive Thyroid Peroxidase and Post-Partum Thyroiditis among Pregnant Filipino women at the Out Patient Department, Makati Medical Center 

Carolyn Narvacan Montano, M.D., Augusto D. Litonjua, M.D., and Macario F. Reandelar, Jr.,M.D.

Etiology of Seizures in Adult Patients with Systemic Lupuz Erythematosus: A Retrospective Study 

Joyce Rosario A. Matoza, M.D., Marita B. Dantes, M.D., Renato B. Dantes, M.D., and Adora Gatbaitan-Del Rosario, M.D.

The Cardioprotective Effects of Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitor (Perindopril) as Prophylaxis of Doxorubucin-Induced Cardiomyopathy – A Pilot Study 

Maria Salud Nombrado-Jaylo, M.D., Comilo P. Narraval, M.D., Bernarf Chiew, M.D., and Felycette Gay Lapuz, M.D.

Acute Effects of a Typical Regional Filipino Diet on Endothelial Function in Healthy Subjects 

Maita S. Senadrin, M.D., Efren R. Jovellanos, M.D., Homobono B. Calleja, M.D., Fatima R. Collado, M.D., 

Raul Martin Coching, M.D., Lorelei G. Nunez, R.N.D., and Nenette Umali, R.N.D.

Microalbuminuria Prevalence Study (MAPS) in Hypertensive Patients with Type 2 Diabetes in the Philippines 

Froilan de Leon, M.D.

CASE REPORTS

A Case of A 40 yr Old Male with Pure Deep Pial AV Malformation 

Dax Ronald Obach Librado, M.D., Arleen Letigio-Pesquira, M.D., and Luel M. Yukoya, M.D.

Multidisciplinary Approach in Lung Cancer Evaluation and Management: A Paradigm Shift 

Ogee Mer A. Panlaqui, M.D., Ruben Ong, Jr., M.D., and Eloisa S. de Guia, M.D.