JMUST Vol 9 Issue 2

Journal for Medicine, UST

Editor: Raymond L. Rosales

ISSN: 2546-1621

Volume 9  Issue 2

For this October issue, we feature three clinical studies, a meta analysis and a retrospective study, four case reports, a commentary and two viewpoints.

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Mesial Temporal Sclerosis in a Recently Diagnosed SLE - Scleroderma Overlap Syndrome: A Case Report

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is the most common form of lupus and a chronic autoimmune disorder that can affect multiple organ systems including the joints, skin, the cardiovascular system and even the central and peripheral nervous system. Although rare, these patients may present with neuropsychiatric symptoms. This patient presented initially with an SLE flare associated with sudden focal to generalized tonic-clonic seizures.

A Correlational Study Between Electronic Screen Exposure and the Frequency and Severity of Migraine Among Medicine Students of the University of Santo Tomas, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery in Manila under Online Distant Learning in AY 2022-2023

This study aims to gain an understanding of the average exposure of students to electronic screens and if there is a high frequency of migraine due to this increased exposure so that school administrators are aware of this; and in turn, to serve as a stepping stone for future studies in the same field of research.

Multicenter Collection of Uniform Data on Patients With Cognitive Impairment in the Philippines: The Philippine Neurological Association One Database–Dementia (PNA1DB-Dementia) Protocol

We aimed to collect uniform data from patients with cognitive impairment and determine the frequency of dementia and mild cognitive impairment in the study population. These data are crucial for providing information to policy makers in the country.

Reduced Radiotherapy Volumes for Cervical Cancer in a Second Trimester Gravid Patient: A Case Report

The objective of this is to report the technical details and outcomes of a case of cervical cancer in pregnancy treated with reduced standard radiation volume via Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT).

Striking a Balance: Medical Ethics Insights on Treating Cervical Cancer in Pregnancy with Reduced Standard Radiation via IMRT

This commentary explores the ethical implications of treating cervical cancer in pregnancy using Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) at reduced standard radiation volumes, highlighting how medical innovation intersects with the principles of biomedical ethics.

Food Allergies: A Growing Public Health Crisis and the Path to Solutions

Food allergies are an increasingly urgent global health concern, particularly among children in industrialized nations. This article explores the rise in prevalence through epidemiological trends and examines underlying causes including environmental changes, microbiome disruption and the hygiene hypothesis.