{"id":4720,"date":"2025-12-19T08:07:20","date_gmt":"2025-12-19T08:07:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thepafp.org\/journal\/?p=4720"},"modified":"2025-12-19T08:07:20","modified_gmt":"2025-12-19T08:07:20","slug":"the-filipino-family-physician-volume-63-issue-2-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thepafp.org\/journal\/current-issue\/the-filipino-family-physician-volume-63-issue-2-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"The Filipino Family Physician Volume 63 Issue 2 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Filipino Family Physician<\/h1><\/div>

Volume 63 Issue No. 2, July-December, 2025<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Table of Contents<\/h5><\/div><\/div><\/div>

EDITORIAL<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Case Reports in Family Medicine: Documenting the Stories in Family Practice<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>

Noel L. Espallardo, MD, MSc, FÂ鶹ֱ²¥<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

View Abstract<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Clinical Review Articles: User-Friendly Guides to Primary Care Practice<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>

Ma. Rosario C. Bernardo-Lazaro, MD, MBAH, FÂ鶹ֱ²¥ and Endrik H. Sy, MD, FÂ鶹ֱ²¥<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

View Abstract<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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CASE REPORT<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Multimorbidity in Elderly: A Case of Hypertension, Gout, and Diabetes Mellitus in a <\/strong>Resource-Limited Setting<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>

Weimela M. Ligason, MD<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Pregnancy in a Woman with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus with Lupus Nephritis<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>

Jhembert M. Lingan, MD and Noel D. Espallardo, MD, MSc, FÂ鶹ֱ²¥<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Significant Motor Recovery After Ischemic Stroke: A Case Report Emphasizing the Role of Patient Adherence and Motivation in Long-Term Rehabilitation<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>

Annelyn Joseph A. Pensotes Jr., MD and Noel D. Espallardo, MD, MSc, FÂ鶹ֱ²¥<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Uncontrolled Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Hypertension Exacerbated by Financial Hardship and Herbal Remedy Reliance: A Family Case Report<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>

Gwyneth Nicole D. Pomarejos, MD<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

View Abstract<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Dropped Head Syndrome Due To Chronic Alcoholism\u2013Induced Electrolyte Imbalances: A Case Report<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>

Maureen Kaye M. Reyes-Alunes, MD; Endrik H. Sy, MD, FÂ鶹ֱ²¥; Joseph L. Alunes, MD, FÂ鶹ֱ²¥, FPCOM; Faith M. Garcia, MD, FÂ鶹ֱ²¥ and Vladi Natasha Q. Cruz, MD, DFM<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Empyema Necessitans Presenting as Abdominal Mass in an Adult Female: A Case Report<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>

Maria Tesalonica R. Pitoc, MD; Haydee D. Danganan, MD, FÂ鶹ֱ²¥; Rosemarie I. Galera, MD, DFM; Marco Neoman Dela Cruz, MD, DFM, DPCGM and Faith Mandapat- Garcia, MD, FÂ鶹ֱ²¥<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

View Abstract<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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CLINICAL REVIEW<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Evaluation of Low Back Pain in Primary Care<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>

Jan Dominiq V. Dulay, MD, DFM; Endrik H. Sy, MD, FÂ鶹ֱ²¥, CSPSH, FÂ鶹ֱ²¥-TM and Suzanne Y. Langcauon, MD, FÂ鶹ֱ²¥, DPCLM<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

View Abstract<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Evaluation of Headache in Primary Care<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>

Endrik H. Sy, MD, FÂ鶹ֱ²¥, CSPSH, FÂ鶹ֱ²¥-TM; Ma. Concepcion Ashley Mapagu-Balag-ey, MD, DFM and John Michael D. Deblois, MD, DFM<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

View Abstract<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Evaluation and Management of Dementia in Primary Care<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>

Marco Neoman Dela Cruz, MD, DFM, DPCGM; Endrik H. Sy, MD, FÂ鶹ֱ²¥, CSHSP, FÂ鶹ֱ²¥-TM and Stephanie Joy Abnasan-Diong-an, MD, DFM<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

View Abstract<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Evaluation and Management of Depression Among Adults and Elderly in Primary Care<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>

Endrik H. Sy, MD, FÂ鶹ֱ²¥, CSPSH, FÂ鶹ֱ²¥-TM; Rosemarie Inso-Galera, MD, DFM and Marco Neoman Dela Cruz, MD, DFM, DPCGM<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

View Abstract<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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SYSTEMATIC REVIEW<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Effects of Early Palliative Care Integration on the Quality of Life of Caregivers of Adult Cancer Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>

Rachel Mae D. Acedilla, MD; Camille Andrea M. Venus, MD and Ma. Elinore Alba-Concha, MD, FÂ鶹ֱ²¥<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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PRIMARY RESEARCH<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Effectiveness of Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) Capsule as An Adjunct Therapy to Losartan 50mg Tablet versus Losartan 50mg Tablet Alone in the Treatment of Newly- Diagnosed Hypertensive Patients of Quezon City General Hospital<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>

Aristotle F. Reyes, MD<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

View Abstract<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Three-Year Trends: A Descriptive Study on the Services Rendered by the Palliative & Hospice Care Program to Referred In-Patient Cases at Ospital ng Makati from July 2021 to June 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>

Alisson Ray R. Ladaga, MD, MBA and Arabelle Coleen P. Ofina, MD, FÂ鶹ֱ²¥, FPSPH<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

View Abstract<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Lifestyle Risk Profile of an Urban Community Under a Community Oriented Primary Care Program: A Cross-Sectional Study<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>

Marianne E. Siglos, MD<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

View Abstract<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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A Validation Study of the Telehealth Usability Questionnaire in Filipino Among Users of the Department of Family and Community Medicine Facebook Page at the Batangas Medical Center<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>

Iris B. Lim, MD and Alfonso Syoei R. Yoshida, MD, FÂ鶹ֱ²¥<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Virtual Mourning: How Filipinos Utilize Facebook to Express Grief and Seek Support – A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>

Marc Kenneth F. Caba\u00f1ero, MD and Ma. Teresa Tricia Guison-Bautista, MD, FÂ鶹ֱ²¥<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

View Abstract<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Multifactorial Determinants of Daily Activity Restrictions Among Geriatric Patients Seen at the Family Medicine Outpatient Department of Valenzuela Medical Center: A Cross-Sectional Study<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>

Jerome Deo R. Magundayao, MD and Jesse Marice B. Denoga, MD, DFM<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

View Abstract<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Symptom Severity and Treatment Outcome of Snakebite Patients with Envenomation in Northern Mindanao Medical Center from October 2017 to October 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>

Julie Mae T. Acero, MD and Rutchell A. Simene, MD, FÂ鶹ֱ²¥, DPSCOT<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

View Abstract<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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A Time and Motion Study on Triage and Consultation Using Electronic Consultation Request and Appointment System at the Family Practice Center<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>

Johna Pauline O. Mandac-Crisostomo, MD, MPH and Kashmir Mae B. Engada, MD, DFM<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

View Abstract<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Clinicodemographic and Lifestyle Predictors of Perceived Stress of Government Tertiary Hospital Employees<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>

Stephanie Joy B. Abnasan-Diong-an, MD<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

View Abstract<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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The Barriers to HIV Counseling and Testing Among Patients with Pulmonary Tuberculosis: Basis for a Sustainable Awareness Program<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>

Kristine Claire Academia-Cartagenas, MD and Ni\u00f1o Anthony Carr A. Ponce De Leon, MD<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

View Abstract<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Knowledge, Attitudes, Practices and Barriers in Evidence-Based Medicine Among Resident Physicians in Southern Isabela Medical Center: A Cross-sectional Study<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>

Cheridan I. Collado, MD; Jason T. Suquila, MD, FÂ鶹ֱ²¥ and Lylani Esteves, MD, FÂ鶹ֱ²¥<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

View Abstract<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Factors Influencing Family Medicine Resident Trainees\u2019 Specialty Choice: A Cross-Sectional Study<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>

Joyce Kristine David Tibo, MD<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

View Abstract<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Performance of Residents in the Family Medicine Training Program in a Tertiary Hospital and the Specialty Board Examination<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>

Jasmin U. Friberg, MD, MHPED, FÂ鶹ֱ²¥<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

View Abstract<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Effectiveness and Safety of N-Acetylcysteine as Adjunctive Treatment for Smoking Cessation: A Meta-Analysis<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>

Gerrick James M. De Leon, RPh, MD; Cindy B. Beldua, MD, FÂ鶹ֱ²¥; Milfe A. Dalena, MD, CFP and Dawn Emerald Q. Delos Santos-Sy, MD, DFM<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

View Abstract<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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CLINICAL GUIDELINES AND PATHWAYS<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Clinical Practice Guidelines and Pathway for Wellness and Health Promotion Among Older Persons<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>

Eva Irene Y. Maglonzo, MD, MHPEd, FÂ鶹ֱ²¥, FPCGM; Ma. Teresa Tricia G. Bautista, MD, MHA, FÂ鶹ֱ²¥, FPCGM;
\nFatima May Z. Caguioa, MD, FÂ鶹ֱ²¥, FPSHPM, MDMG; Alissa Laurel N. Calderon, MD, MMHA, FÂ鶹ֱ²¥;
\nCheenee Carla R. Jimenez, MD, DFM; Suzanne Y. Langcauon, MD, MMHOA, FÂ鶹ֱ²¥, DPCLM, OHS, CHA, DipHLM, DPAM;
\nMechelle A. Palma, MD. MMHoA, FPCLM, FACLM and Vigilanda M. Solijon, MD, MHM-MBA, DPCLM, DIBLM<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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