Background: In May 2026, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported a multi-national cluster of Andes hantavirus (ANDV) infections linked to the cruise vessel M/V Hondius. The outbreak generated international concern because ANDV is associated with hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS), a severe zoonotic disease with reported case-fatality rate (CFR) of 35-50%, despite limited person-to-person transmission. This rapid mini-review aimed to examine the virologic,…

Instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) is widely used and compared with other therapeutic interventions. However, limited evidence exists comparing IASTM with sham treatment in the Philippines, which hinders the ability to determine observed therapeutic outcomes attributable to the specific physiological effects of IASTM or to placebo-related responses. To address this gap, this study investigates the effects of IASTM vs sham treatment in alleviating the symptoms of upper…

Motor dysfunction in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) significantly complicates daily activities and contributes to social-behavioral challenges. While standard therapies are effective, they often lack cultural relevance or accessibility in low-resource settings. This study scrutinized the therapeutic potential of traditional Filipino games—specifically Piko and Patintero— as culturally grounded interventions to enhance lower extremity gross motor skills. Utilizing a quantitative…

In 2019, the global incidence of skin and subcutaneous diseases in children and adolescents reached 57,967 per 100,000, with the burden disproportionately concentrated in low- and middle income countries (LMICs) [1]. Severe shortage of pediatric dermatologists and the geographic workforce maldistribution severely limit access to pediatric dermatology care within LMICs [2]. Long wait times and delayed diagnosis can worsen outcomes for even common cutaneous conditions [2]. Teledermatology,…

Vestibular symptoms are one of the most commonly complained impairments. This includes motion sensitivity which accounts for positional tolerance — the capacity to maintain and alter head and body postures without the feeling of symptoms of dizziness, nausea, or even vomiting. On the other hand, Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy (VRT) is an approach to treat vestibular dysfunction and improve functional outcomes for patients with vestibular disorders. This study used a single group pre-test,…

This study examined the effectiveness of exergames rehabilitation using the Nintendo Switch Sports in the rehabilitation of patients diagnosed with Stage 3 Frozen Shoulder, also known as Adhesive Capsulitis. The participants consisted of 10 individuals of all genders who were medically diagnosed with Frozen Shoulder and were undergoing rehabilitation. A randomized controlled trial was employed to compare outcomes between the control and experimental groups data was collected using the…

Music-supported therapy (MST) has emerged as an innovative approach in physical therapy, particularly in the rehabilitation of stroke patients who experience limitations in upper limb movement. Stroke remains one of the leading causes of long-term motor impairment, underscoring the importance of effective therapeutic interventions. The Wolf Motor Function Test (WMFT) serves as a standardized assessment tool for evaluating upper limb motor performance among individuals recovering from stroke.…

The study examines the efficacy of lower extremity proprioceptive training in improving balance among community-dwelling elderly adults. The researchers utilized a quantitative randomized controlled trial (RCT). This research addresses the observed gaps in short-term, community based protocols by investigating the lower extremity proprioceptive exercises as the independent variable directly affecting static and dynamic balance as the dependent variable. The methodology involved a purposive…

Sheehan’s syndrome is a rare but serious cause of hypopituitarism resulting from ischemic necrosis of the pituitary gland following postpartum hemorrhage [1]. It is generally responsible for anterior pituitary hormonal deficiencies of varying severity, often associated with infertility due to involvement of the gonadotropic axis [2]. However, spontaneous pregnancy, although rare, remains possible in certain situations [3].

We report the case of a 36-year-old multiparous woman…

Background: Fertility nurses assist infertile couples through cryopreservation, enabling healthy behavior changes and informed decisions. They educate women on oocyte cryopreservation, procedures, and medications, and emphasize the age-fertility relationship, integrating them into evidence-based medicine and technologies.

Aim: The current study was conducted to evaluate the effect of an educational program on females’ attitudes toward postponed…