When: May 24-25, 2018
Where: Pan Pacific Hotel, M. Adriatico cor. Malvar St., Malate, Manila, Philippines
General Objective:
To highlight collaborative partnerships in health researches.
Specific Objectives:
To showcase research work on food fortification in Universal healthcare.
To provide a venue for international exchange of ideas and research findings.
To provide a safe and encouraging venue for young researchers to be exposed to high quality research and science.
The Symposium will feature speakers from Malaysia, Thailand and USA, as well as many of our local experts who are known internationally.
A Research Competition will also be held. There will also be a photo contest which should follow the theme of the Symposium. For the mechanics and the registration forms, please message This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
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Caffeine might help people with heart troubles, research says
Review suggests coffee and tea drinkers might have a lower risk of developing cardiac arrhythmias. Drinking coffee and tea every day may actually benefit people with heart troubles. New research has linked caffeine consumption from the two popular drinks to decreased rates of arrhythmias, or abnormal heart rhythms.
But the researchers warn against the consumption of energy drinks that contain high levels of caffeine for anyone with a pre-existing heart condition.
Arrhythmias cause the heart to beat too fast, slow or unevenly. Many clinicians advise patients with atrial or ventricular arrhythmias to avoid caffeinated beverages.
“There is a public perception, often based on anecdotal experience, that caffeine is a common acute trigger for heart rhythm problems,” said Dr. Peter Kistler, director of electrophysiology at Alfred hospital and Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute. “Our extensive review of the medical literature suggests this is not the case.”
Researchers reviewed 11 major international studies involving 360,000 people and found caffeine had no effect on ventricular arrhythmias.
The analysis suggests caffeine intake of up to 300 milligrams a day may be safe for patients with arrhythmias. This equates to roughly three cups of coffee.
But there may be individual differences in susceptibility to the effects of caffeine on the factors which trigger arrhythmias in some, the researchers noted.
“Caffeinated beverages such as coffee and tea may have long-term anti-arrhythmic properties mediated by antioxidant effects and antagonism of adenosine,” Kistler said. “In numerous population-based studies, patients who regularly consume coffee and tea at moderate levels have a lower lifetime risk of developing heart rhythm problems and possibly improved survival.”
The study is published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
Original article © The Guardian (https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2018/apr/17/caffeine-might-help-people-with-heart-troubles-research-says)
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Call for Papers 3rd Annual Central Visayas Health Research and Innovation Conference
Every year, CVCHRD brings together health R&D stakeholders in the region to share information and address mutual challenges.
The activity specifically aimed to perform the following:
1. To dialogue and guide participants regarding the moral dimensions of research.
2. To help participants conduct or review ethical research
3. To sensitize participants regarding basic research ethics concepts
4. To help participants apply these ethical concepts: avoid, recognize, correct ethical issues
5. To describe to participants the different controls for research ethics, focusing on the Research Ethics Committees (RECs) and the Philippine Health Research Ethics Board (PHREB).
6. To motivate participants to do and advocate quality ethical research.
The speakers of this two-day activity were Dr. Rhodora Estacio and Dr. Angelica Francisco from the Philippine Health Research Ethics Board (PHREB). It was attended by 28 representatives from HRDCR IV-A member-institutions.
The Philippine Health Research Ethics Board (PHREB), the duly created board that oversees the establishment and management of Research Ethics Committees in the country, recently conducted an Accreditation Training with the Regional Ethics Monitoring Board (REMB) Region XI. The accreditation training was headed by Dr. Marita VT. Reyes and Dr. Milagros M. Viacrucis last April 12 and 13, 2018 at the Grand Regal Hotel, Davao City. One of the main objectives of the training is to capacitate the REMB XI members as well as selected participants to become future accreditors in the region.The Chairperson of REMB XI, Dr. Alvin S. Concha, welcomed the participants and trainers and briefly described the creation of the REMB in the region. Through DOST Special Order No. 248 s.2017, three regions, including Davao Region, were selected as pilot sites in the creation of REMB to support the tasks of PHREB.
There were three institutions who applied for PHREB accreditation and were comprehensively evaluated following the accreditation process of PHREB. In the future, the trainees may apply their learning experiences to their respective Research Ethics Committees to improve its operation and activities.
by: Mabel Diana M. Calipes
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2018 R1HRDC Regional Research Conference: Bolstering People’s Quality of Life through Health Research
Below are the list of winners for the research contest.
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POSTER COMPETITION – PROFESSIONAL CATEGORY |
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1ST Place |
Apigenin, A Flavonoid from the Leaves of Coleus blumei Benth. (Lamiaceae) “Mayana” Active Against Vancomycin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus
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Gerard Q. de Guzman |
Virgen Milagrosa University Foundation (VMUF) |
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2nd Place |
Unlocking the Closet: Challenges and Coping Strategies of Single Bisexual Fathers Related to Child Health Care
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King Daven N. Balmores, et.al |
Lyceum Northwestern University (LNU) |
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3rd Place |
Clinical Teaching Guide for First Time Fathers During Labor and Delivery
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Maridel P. Tomas |
Northwestern University |
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ORAL COMPETITION – PROFESSIONAL CATEGORY |
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Study Title |
Authors |
Institution |
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1ST Place |
Chemopreventive Activity of Makopa (Syzygium samarengense Fam. Myrtaceae) Leaf Extract against MCF-7 Breast Cancer Cell Lines
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Pamella Jade S. Martinez, et.al |
Virgen Milagrosa University Foundation (VMUF) |
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2nd Place |
Free Radical Scavenging Activity of the Polyherbal mixture of Breadnut (Artocarpus camansi Fam. Moraceae), Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus Fam. Annonaceae) Leaf Extracts using In Vitro Models
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Rowella May M. De Luna et.al |
Virgen Milagrosa University Foundation (VMUF) |
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3rd Place |
Ex situ micropropagation of Alocasia Atropurpurea Engler, an endemic and critically endangered species in the Cordillera
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John Paul M. Payopay, et.al |
Lyceum Northwestern University (LNU) |
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POSTER COMPETITION – STUDENT CATEGORY |
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Study Title |
Authors |
Institution |
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1ST Place |
Calcium Oxalate Reduction of Crude Ethanolic Extracts of Avocado (Persea Americana) and Lemongrass (Cymbopogan citratus) Leaves
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Hannah D. Flores et.al |
Virgen Milagrosa University Foundation (VMUF) |
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2nd Place |
Neuroprotective Activity of Lubigan (Acorus Calamus Fam; Acoraceae) Rhizome Extract in the Management of Alzheimer’s Disease
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Jeanne Pauline R. Mabutas, et.al |
Virgen Milagrosa University Foundation (VMUF) |
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3rd Place |
Antifungal and Bacterial Properties of Momodrica Charantia (Ampalaya) Leaf Extract
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Andreina Celine Mari S. Abara et.al |
University of Northern Philippines (UNP) |
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ORAL COMPETITION – STUDENT CATEGORY (MEDICAL) |
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Study Title |
Authors |
Institution |
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1ST Place |
Factors for Tuberculosis Treatment Relapse Among Patients Previously Taking Category I Standard Tuberculosis Treatment Regimen in Selected Municipalities of Ilocos Sur, Philippines
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Noli A. Cabildo, et.al |
University of Northern Philippines (UNP) |
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2nd Place |
Capability of Dental Mouth Mirror Tie in Air and Water Turbine Handpiece |
Arje M. Eleria |
Virgen Milagrosa University Foundation (VMUF) |
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3rd Place |
Utilization of Milk Fish Bone and Canistel in Making Nuggets
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Mariella R. Matudio, et.al |
Pangasinan State University (PSU) |
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ORAL COMPETITION – STUDENT CATEGORY (HERBAL) |
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Study Title |
Authors |
Institution |
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1ST Place |
Antiproliferative Property of Bryophyllum Pinnata (Lam.) Oken. Leaf Extract on Human Breast Cancer Cell Lines
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Ukoba Obatavwe, et.al |
Virgen Milagrosa University Foundation (VMUF) |
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2nd Place |
The Analgesic Effcetiveness of Piper Betle L. (Piper Betle) and Jathropa Curcas L. (Purging Nut Tree) Liniments for Arthritic Pain
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Parida Joy C. Carpio, et.al |
Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University (DMMMSU) |
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3rd Place |
Antidepressant effect of Aqueous and Ethanolic Leaf Extract of Suha (Citrus maxima: Rutaceae) in Albino Rats
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Alejandro R. Ferrer, et.al |
Virgen Milagrosa University Foundation (VMUF) |
Also, prior to the research contest was the dissemination forum of the two (2) DOST-PCHRD-R1HRDC funded research projects as follows:
- Cancer Chemopreventive Activity of the Characterized Bioactive Alkaloid Extract from Sorgum Bicolor, Project Leader: Dr. Jimmy G. Catanes
- Anti-Thrombocytopenic Activity of Formulated Papaya (Carica Papaya) and Guava (Psidium Guajava) Capsule on Sprague Dawley (RattusNorvegicus) Rat, Project Leader: Mr. Holden Kirby M. Valdez
Furthermore, there were three (3) parallel sessions conducted during the day, as follows:
- Updates on Data Knowledge and Management, Speaker: Dr. Edelyn A. Cadorna, Unit Research Coordinator - DMNS University of Northern Philippines
- Tips in Writing for Publication in Refereed Journal, Speaker: Dr. Cynthia P. Lopez – Vice President for R&D, Lyceum Northwestern University
- RUC CARE Promoting the Dissemination & Utilization of Research Outputs, Speaker: Dr. Mercita Q. Queddeng – R1HRDC Research Utilization Committee Chair
The event was attended by more than 300 students and professional researchers, member institutions, health practitioners and other stakeholders of R1HRDC.
For more photos during the conference please like our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/r1hrdc/
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BCHRD "Bicol Heart" training hold commencement for scholars
With the general objective of capacitating regional researchers to create quality researches for funding and publication, the ‘Bicol HeaRT’ is a modular training program for researchers which involve technical writing, research methods, statistical analysis and sampling.It is also the goal of the training program to refresh the knowledge and improve competence in writing researches. The program also aims to equip the participants with materials and provide a venue and technical assistance in creating quality research proposals.
The training program participants consisted of researchers and representatives from BCHRD member-agencies, along with non-consortium members who have applied for the scholarship program and were chosen to undergo the series of trainings and workshops. The program also involved the consortium Director, Chair and their project staff, the PCHRD Regional Program Officer, and the invited speakers.
The training program spanned from November 8, 2017 to April 03, 2018. The program culminated with the said Commencement Program for those who have completed the training at Hotel Venecia in Legazpi City.
The ceremony began with Michael V. Montealegre, BCHRD Director and proponent of the program, welcoming the participants in his opening message.
Dr. Arnulfo M. Mascarinas, SUC President of Bicol University and Chair of the BCHRD, was also present during the ceremony as keynote speaker. During the event, an audio-visual presentation highlighting the experiences of the Bicol HeaRT scholars was presented right before the awarding of certificates to the graduates.
The ceremony formally concluded with Dr. Jensy Ong, Medical Officer of Bicol Medical Center (BMC) and R&D Vice-Chair of BCHRD, delivering the closing remarks.
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