Residents Uphold Excellence in Research

Residents from the PDS institutions displayed remarkable scientific papers during the 19th Annual Research Forum held on November 9 2011 at Crowne Plaza Galleria Manila. The event was made possible by the dynamic Research Committee headed by Dr Rowena Genuino, with Dr Mia C Verzosa as oral presentation coordinator, and Dr Guia Avecilla as poster exhibit coordinator.

The oral presentation was divided into 2 categories: experimental and non-experimental. The experimental category was judged by Drs Teresa Tolosa (chair), Valerie Guinto, and Nemencio Nicodemus Jr., with Dr. April Torres as facilitator. The top 5 papers, which were all herbal trials, were presented; the top 3 winners were announced as follows:

1st Place: A randomized, double-blind, controlled study on the safety and efficacy of 2.5% Moringa oleifera Lam(Moringaceae) leaf extract ointment versus 2% mupirocin ointment on superficial pyodermas caused by Staphylococcus aureus

Gisella Adasa, Eda Charmaine Castillo, Ma. Teresita Gabriel, Gracia B. Teodisio

Research Institute for Tropical Medicine

2nd Place: Randomized assessor blind controlled clinical trial on the efficacy and safety of aromatic oil (10% eucalyptus oil, 10% lavender oil, 10% rosemary oil) shampoo vs. 1% permethrin shampoo in the treatment of Pediculosis capitis

Tanya Angela Perez-Chua, Arnelfa C Paliza

University of Santo Tomas Hospital

3rd Place: A double-blind, randomized controlled trial on the effectiveness and safety of 15% malungay ointment (Moringa oleifera) vs. 2% mupirocin ointment in treating localized pyoderma

Catherine Anne Sayo, Benedict Carpio, Eileen Regalado-Morales, Amelia Lapitan-Torres, Jasmin Yason

Ospital ng Maynila

Awarding for Experimental Category

The non-experimental category was judged by Drs Ma Rosario Eusebio (chair), Lyde Magpantay, and Carmela Ongsiako, with Dr Marielle Villanueva as facilitator. The top 5 papers, including descriptive and quality of life studies, were presented; the top 3 winners were announced as follows:

1^st Place: “Blekis:” Tinea Imbricata in Sarangani, Philippines

                Eleonor b Asuncion, Belen L Dofitas

                UP-PGH

 2^nd Place: Children Dermatology Life Quality Index: A tool in the evaluation of the impact of disease severity on the quality of life of children with atopic dermatitis in a tertiary hospital

 Emmerson Silverio Vista, Anna Palabyab-Rufino, Azzirel de Leon Godinez, Ma Teresita G Gabriel

Research Institute for Tropical Medicine

3^rd Place: Top Ten Contact Allergens among Patients in a Tertiary Private Hospital

Sarah Grace M. Tan, Lucia Lourdes Castro-Fores

Makati Medical Center

Awarding for Non-Experimental Category

The Poster Exhibit featured case reports from all 11 institutions. The display was held on the same venue for 2 days to coincide with the PDS National conference. The judges for this category were Drs Faith Kishi Generao (Chair), Aenelle Dizon, and Raul Ojeda. The top 3 winners were as follows:

1st Place: Red, round, and Rare: Merkel Cell Carcinoma in an Adult Filipino Male: A Case report

                Hannah Lucero, Francisca DC Roa

                Philippine General Hospital

2^nd Place: A case report of a 45 year old heterosexual male with Buschke-Lowenstein tumour

                Claudia Samonte, Nicola N, Valbuena

St. Luke’s Medical Center

3^rd Place: The knight in dried up armour: Acquired ichthyosis secondary to severe xerosis with cumulative irritant contact dermatitis

                Hanna Jinky Abragan, Dr. Maria Mercedes-Cauilan,

Southern Philippines Medical Center

Awarding for Poster Contest

The last Research Forum once again showed the curiosity, resourcefulness, and creativity of PDS residents. It has stirred a friendly competition, and has brought out the best among different institutions. More importantly, the forum reflected much social relevance that should eventually be useful in the near future.

PDS Member Conquer the WCD

WCD Carving at the opening ceremony

The World Congress of Dermatology (WCD) is geared towards global sharing of knowledge and experiences, and Filipino dermatologists have recently supported this cause. We congratulate PDS members who have imparted a significant contribution to the recent WCD held in Korea. The following is a list of topics delivered by members of our society:

[Included are the institutions/hospital of primary author.]

ANCILLARY MEETINGS

1. 1.       The International Society of Dermatology: Overview

[Evangeline Handog; Asian Hospital and Medical Center, Research Institute for Tropical Medicine]

1. 2.       Presentation of the WCD Travel Awards

[Evangeline Handog; Asian Hospital and Medical Center, Research Institute for Tropical Medicine]

ORAL PRESENTATION

1. 1.       Body Shaping Using the Maximus Device based on the Trilipo Technology

[Jonathan Nevin Yu; Private practice]

SYMPOSIA

1. 1.       Cornucopia of Herbal Medicines – Safe and Effective Alternatives

[Evangeline Handog; Asian Hospital and Medical Center, Research Institute for Tropical Medicine]

1. 2.       Community Dermatology

[Evangeline Handog; Asian Hospital and Medical Center, Research Institute for Tropical Medicine]

1. 3.       Setting up a Dermatology Program in an Occupational Setting

[Lillian Lopez Villafuerte; Jose R. Reyes Memorial Medical Center]

SATELLITE SYMPOSIA

1. 1.       Single-Blind, Split-Face, Randomized Controlled Study on the Anti-Aging Effects of a Topical Combination of L-Ascorbic Acid, Collagen and Liquid Plant Stem Cell on Asian Skin

[Maria Socouer Medina Oblepias, Anna Carmela D; Research Institute for Tropical Medicine, Acnecure Center]

1. 2.       Liposuction: Comparing Technologies

[M. Emily Piansay-Soriano; Davao Medical School Foundation]

WORKSHOPS

1. 1.       High Tech Expensive Technologies in Aesthetic Practice

[M. Emily Piansay-Soriano; Davao Medical School Foundation]

1. 2.       Facial Volumization

[Maria Cristina Alcaraz Puyat; Philippine Academy of Dermatologic Surgery]

1. 3.       Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis: Current Concepts

[Arnelfa C. Paliza; University of Santo Tomas]

1. 4.       Caring for the Skin of the Hospitalized Elderly

[Eleanor Lo Letran; University of Santo Tomas]

EPOSTERS

Participants, including grant recipients, check out the e-posters

1. 1.       Open Label Study on the Safety and Efficacy of Fractional Radiofrequency Microneedle (Intracel Workstation) on Mild to Severe Acne Scars

[Maria Socouer Medina Oblepias, Ma. Dulce Amor Vivian F. Galang, Jacqueline Madulid Luna, Ma. Estela Magpayo Montano, Francis Michael M. Marcelino; Research Institute for Tropical Medicine]

1. 2.       Open Label Study on the Safety and Efficacy of Fractional Radiofrequency Microneedle (Intracel Workstation) on Acne Scars

[Jacqueline Padilla Madulid-Luna, Marie Socouer Medina Oblepias, and Ma. Dulce Amor Vivian Feliciano Galang, Ma. Estela Magpayo-Montano, Francis Michael Montoya Marcelino; University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center]

1. 3.       Cyclic Vesiculobullous Eruptions: A Rare Presentation of Autoimmune Progesterone Dermatitis

[Tanya Angela Palma Perez*), Arnelfa Co Paliza; University of Santo Tomas Hospital]

*Recipient of grant by the International League of Dermatological Societies, based on the recommendation of the PDS.

1. 4.       Transepidermal Delivery of Tranexamic Acid vs. Placebo using the Dermaroller in the Treatment of Melasma

[Cristina Cu Co, Ma. Flordeliz Abad Casintahan; Jose R. Reyes Memorial Medical Center]

1. 5.       Correlation of Wood’s Lamp and Histopathologic Findings in the Classification of Melasma in Asian Skin

[Maria Sheila Serafin Villamin, Fordeliz Abad Casintahan, Benjamin Bince; Jose R. Reyes Memorial Medical Center]

1. 6.       Non-Painful Growth on the Chin

[Maria Katherina Lat Herrin; University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center]

1. 7.       A randomized, Double-Blind, Controlled Trial Comparing the Safety and Efficacy of 20% Annona Muricata Lotion with 5% Permethrin Lotion as Pediculicidal Agent Against Pediculus Humanus Capitis

[Maricarr Pamela Maat Lacuesta, Sri Lestari, Sharon Callejo, Eda Charmaine Castillo, Gracia Teodosio, Ma. Teresita Gabriel; Research Institute for Tropical Medicine]

1. 8.       Efficacy and Safety of Petroleum Jelly versus Permethrin 1% Shampoo in the Treatment of Pediculosis Capitis: An Assessor-Blinded, Randomized Controlled Trial

[Ma. Karen Rivera Lipana*, Belen Lardizabal Dofitas, Ma. Lorna Fernandez Frez; Philippine General Hospital]

*Recipient of grant by the International League of Dermatological Societies, based on the recommendation of the PDS.

* 1st Place in the Residents’ Research Forum 2009

1. 9.       A Double Blind Randomized Controlled Trial on the Effectiveness of 10% Lemongrass Oil (Cymbopogon Citratus) versus 1% Clotrimazole Solution in Treating Tinea Corporis and Tinea Cruris

[Pamela Christine C. Go*, Arnelfa C. Paliza, Rosalinda C. Torres; University of Santo Tomas Hospital]

*Recipient of grant by the International League of Dermatological Societies, based on the recommendation of the PDS.

* 1st Place in the Residents’ Research Forum 2009

1. 10.   Squamous Cell Carcinoma Arising from Chronic Phaeohyphomycosis: A Case Report

[Celeste Villanueva Usi, Vanessa Sarmiento Naagas, Nora Rodriguez Cortez, Camille Vanessa Berenguer Angeles; University of the East – Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center, Incorporated]

1. 11.   Cutaneous Angiosarcoma of the Scalp in a 68 Year Old Female

[Ma. Katrina Carmina Nisce Anisco, Vivian Grace Uy Tan; St. Luke’s Medical Center]

1. 12.   Acupuncture for Cosmetic Face Lift- A Case Report

[Genevieve Tan-Torres; St. Luke’s Medical Center]

1. 13.   Stage III Eumycetoma Successfully Treated with Ketoconazole and Surgical Debulking

[Aileene Dumdum, Geraldine Banate-Gulfan, Therese V. Ledesma, and Ma. Teresita G. Gabriel, Leilani R. Senador; Research Institute for Tropical Medicine]

1. 14.   Phase III Randomized Control Trial of the Effectiveness of 40% Tannin Cream from Calamansi (Citrus Microcarpa Bunge) Pulp Extract versus 1% Clotrimazole Cream in the Treatment of Tinea Versicolor

[Judelyn T. Ty-Uy*, Socorro N. Batac, Eleanor Lo-Letran; University of Santo Tomas Hospital]

*Recipient of Travel Award from the International Society of Dermatology (along with 4 other recipients from India, Italy, Nigeria, Ethiopia)

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