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Powerpoint Presentations

31st PNA Annual Convention Booklet
Nov. 05, 2009

Proposed Interim Statement on the Role of Doxycycline in the Prophylaxis of Leptospirosis
Nov. 04, 2009

Organizing Committee Meeting
May 20, 2009

Laboratory exams in the diagnosis of CNS infections
by: Dr Paul Matthew Pasco, June 7, 2008

Diagnostic Approach and A Review of the Therapeutic Options for Trigeminal Neuralgia
PNA Head Council 2007

PHAP Code of Pharmaceutical Marketing Practices
PHAP

PhilHealth Claims Filing

A Prelude to the Polypill Concept for Vascular Disease Prevention
by: Johnny K. Lokin, MD, FPNA

Neuromascular Council Consensus Statement

Research Paper Technical Writing and Editing
“Increasing the chances of a research manuscript to be accepted for publication”
by: Dante P. Bornales, MD, MHPEd, FPNA

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PNA ANNUAL RESEARCH FORUM 2010

NOVEMBER 11, 2010, 2-4PM

I.    PNA-NATRAPHARM CASE REPORT CATEGORY
        Moderators: Carissa Paz C. Dioquino, MD, FPNA
             Johnny K. Lokin, MD, FPNA

A.    A Rare Disease with a Unique Feature: Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis and Mesenteric Teratoma - Iris Sylvan L. Carpio, MD, The Medical City
B.    A Genetically Proven Endoglin Mutation in Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia Type 1 in a 29 year-old Filipina: Osler-Weber-Rendu Disease, a case report             and literature review - Ross Allan M. Mendoza, MD, St Luke's Medical Center
C.    Disseminated Neonatal Hemangiomatosis with Extensive Intracranial Involvement - Philomine Daphne P. Obligar, MD, Philippine Children's Medical Center
D.    A Patient with Breast Carcinoma and Paraneoplastic Cerebellar Degeneration Associated with Anti-Purkinje Cell Antibodies (Anti-Yo) - Sherylove L. Pammit,             MD, Santo Tomas University Hospital
        Judges: Grace O. Orteza, MD, FPNA
            Madeleine Grace M. Sosa, MD, MSc, FPNA
            Noel Juban, MD, MSc

II.    PNA-SANOFI META-ANALYSIS CATEGORY
        Moderators: Dante P. Bornales, MD, FPNA
             Gerardo Carmelo B. Salazar, MD, FPNA

A.    A Meta-analysis on the Efficacy & Safety of Cilostazol against Aspirin - Patricia Ann D. Canto, MD, UP-PGH Medical Center
B.    A Meta-analysis on the Efficiency of Hypertonic Solution vs. Mannitol in Lowering Intracranial Pressure among Patients with Severe Brain Injury - Marissa T.                 Ong, MD, St Luke's Medical Center
C.    Efficacy and Safety of Rotigotine 24 hour patch in Early Parkinson's Disease: A Meta-analysis - Gail Melissa I. Ramiro, MD, UP-PGH Medical Center
D.    Efficacy of Vitamin E Supplementation in Cisplatin-induced Neuropathy: a Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials - Rechilda Rhea Pastor Reyes, MD,             RND, Makati Medical Center
E.    The Efficacy and Safety of Cerebrolysin in Acute Hemorrhagic Stroke: A Meta-analysis - Leah Shiong Shu, MD, UP-PGH Medical Center

        Judges:  Leonor C. Cabral-Lim, MD, FPNA
            Greg David V. Dayrit, MD, FPNA
            Saturnino Javier, MD

NOVEMBER 12, 2010, 2-4PM

I.    PNA-PFIZER DESCRIPTIVE CATEGORY
        Moderators: Ma. Socorro C. Martinez, MD, FPNA
             Gerardo Carmelo B. Salazar, MD, FPNA

A.    Neuropsychological Profile of X-Linked Dystonia Parkinsonism (XDP, DYT3) - Aloysius Domingo, MD, UP-PGH Medical Center
B.    Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices in the Initial Diagnosis of Epilepsy and its Management -A Survey Among Family Medicine and General Practitioners in Las Pinas City - Charisma T.                             Evangelista, MD, UP-PGH Medical Center
C.    A Study on the Level of Awareness on Dementia and its Related Disorders among Family Medicine and Internal Medicine Residents of  a Selected Tertiary Hospital in Metro Manila - Princess G.              King, MD, Santo Tomas University Hospital
D.    Frequency of MRI abnormalities in 1,106 patients with headache, a Retrospective review - Ronald L. Magbanua, MD, UERM Memorial Medical Center
E.    Clinical Profile, Approach To Diagnosis And Management Of Patients Presenting With Vertigo In A Tertiary Hospital Emergency Setting: A Descriptive  Cross-Sectional Analysis - Maricel T.                     Salvador, MD, The Medical City

        Judges: Carlos L. Chua, MD, FPNA
            Rosalina B. Espiritu-Picar, MD, FPNA
            Noemi Pesta?o, MD

II.    PNA-HI EISAI ANALYTICAL CATEGORY
Moderators: Raquel M. Alvarez, MD, FPNA
             Ma Cristina Z. San Jose, MD, FPNA

A.    Incidence of Brain Microbleeds in Stroke Patients Seen in Gradient-Echo T2 Weighted MRI of the Brain: A Pilot Study - Rosa Angela Dones-Delos Santos, MD, Makati Medical Center
B.    Cardiovascular Health & Awareness Among High School Students (CHANGE): A Randomized Controlled Allocation Study Utilizing High School Students - Kharen Michelle C. Esmeralda, MD, The             Medical City
C.    Clinical Outcomes of Filipino Patients with Guillain-Barre Syndrome: A Comparative Five Year Review Between Intravenous Immunoglobulin and Plasma Exchange in a Tertiary Hospital in the                 Philippines - Ross Allan M. Mendoza, St Luke's Medical Center
D.    Recurrent Gliomas: clinical outcomes, demographic profiles and management among patients seen at a Tertiary Hospital from 2005 to 2009 - Paul Vincent A. Opinaldo, MD, St Luke's Medical                     Center
E.    Comparison Of The Four Score Coma Scale And The Glasgow Coma Scale In The Assessment Of Level Of Consciousness Among Intubated Patients In The Critical Care Units Of A Tertiary                     Hospital - Joanne Robles, MD, The Medical City

        Judges: Imelda S. David, MD, FPNA
            Darwin A. Dasig, MD, FPNA
            Jose Ma C. Angbengco, MD