2021 Journals 

Journal 2021 Vol.22 No.2
Publication Date: September 7,2021

Joint Editorial For the UN General Assembly 2021 
Call for Emergency Action to Limit Global Temperature Increases, Restore Biodiversity, and Protect Health
Lukoye Atwoli, Editor in Chief, East African Medical Journal, Abdullah H. Baqui, Editor in Chief, Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition Thomas Benfield, Editor in Chief, Danish Medical Journal, Raffaella Bosurgi, Editor in Chief, PLOS Medicine Fiona Godlee, Editor in Chief, The BMJ Stephen Hancocks, Editor in Chief, British Dental Journal Richard Horton, Editor in Chief, The Lancet Laurie Laybourn-Langton, Senior Adviser, UK Health Alliance on Climate Change Carlos Augusto Monteiro, Editor in Chief, Revista De Saúde pública Ian Norman, Editor in Chief, International Journal of Nursing Studies Kirsten Patrick, Interim Editor in Chief, CMAJ Nigel Praities, Executive Editor, Pharmaceutical Journal Marcel GM Olde Rikkert, Editor in Chief, Dutch Journal of Medicine Eric J. Rubin, Editor in Chief, NEJM Peush Sahni, Editor in Chief, National Medical Journal of India Richard Smith, Chair, UK Health Alliance on Climate Change Nick Talley, Editor in Chief, Medical Journal of Australia Sue Turale, Editor in Chief, International Nursing Review Damián Vázquez, Editor in Chief, Pan American Journal of Public Health
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Review Article
A Review of Pneumonia in the Philippines
Jaime A. Santos, M.D.
https://doi.org/10.56964/pidspj20212202003
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Case Report
Purulent Pericarditis Secondary to Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus in a Previously Healthy Infant: A Case Report
Aaron G. Tulay, M.D. and Elizabeth E. Gallardo, M.D.
https://doi.org/10.56964/pidspj20212202004
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Original Articles
Accuracy of Nasopharyngeal Aspirate GeneXpert Compared to Gastric Aspirate TB Culture and GeneXpert in Diagnosing Pulmonary Tuberculosis in Pediatric Patients
Joy L. Morcilla, M.D., Ma. Liza Antoinette M. Gonzales, M.D. and Anna Lisa T. Ong-Lim, M.D.
https://doi.org/10.56964/pidspj20212202005
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The Effect of Storage Time on the Growth of Microorganisms in Pasteurized and Unpasteurized Donor Human Milk in a Tertiary Hospital in Davao City: A Quasi-Experimental Study
Loradel Marbella S. Calio, M.D.
https://doi.org/10.56964/pidspj20212202006
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Maternal and Neonatal Clinico-Demographic Profile and Outcomes During the COVID-19 Pandemic at the Chinese General Hospital and Medical Center
Maria Ronallaine d.L. Bello, M.D. and Shirley Kwong-Buizon, M.D.
https://doi.org/10.56964/pidspj20212202007
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Rapid Detection of Respiratory Pathogens Using a Multiplex PCR Assay Among Hospitalized Children with Acute Respiratory Infection
Katherine B. Javier, M.D., Josephine Anne Navoa-Ng, M.D. and Nikki Cotoco-Chu, M.D.
https://doi.org/10.56964/pidspj20212202008
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Clinical Characteristics and Patient Symptoms Associated with Poor Outcomes among Children with COVID-19: A Rapid Review
Krista Maye D. Catibog, M.D., Ian Theodore G. Cabaluna, M.D., Anna Lisa T. Ong-Lim, M.D., Chrizarah A. San Juan, M.D., Maria Angela M. Villa, M.D. and Leonila F. Dans, M.D.
https://doi.org/10.56964/pidspj20212202009
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Effects of Rapid Influenza Antigen Test on Antimicrobial Management of Pediatric Patients with Influenza-Like Illness in the Emergency Room
Dianne Alexis C. Millado-Riambon, M.D., Elizabeth E. Gallardo, M.D., FPPS, FPIDSP and Aaron G. Tulay, M.D.
https://doi.org/10.56964/pidspj20212202010
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Clinico-demographic Profile and Outcome of Pediatric HIV/AIDS Patients in Western Visayas Medical Center
Mae Anne Rizalyn J. Allam, M.D., DPPS and Mary Jane Dolores E. Ayson, M.D., DPPS, DPIDSP
https://doi.org/10.56964/pidspj20212202011
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Acetic Acid Versus Chlorine Tablet Solution as Disinfectant of Non-Critical Environmental Surfaces
Abegail Sales Basco, RN, M.D.
https://doi.org/10.56964/pidspj20212202012
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