vol. 1, no. 1 (2013)
Optima


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Optima is a strategic forum for research findings on any facet of medical laboratory science and nursing, featuring scholarly works of MLS and Nursing research students and faculty. Published annually, the journal aims to contribute more knowledge about, hence better understanding of the various subjects investigated, and immortalize them in copyrighted print and online media. The breadth of featured research makes the journal an important resource for allied health and medical students, even professional researchers in the field.


Publisher: University of the Immaculate Conception


Potential Citation/s: 473


Category: Research/Laboratory Medicine & Medical Technology |

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LATUNDAN BANANA MUSA SAPIENTUM AS NUTRIENT SOURCE IN MICROBIAL CULTURE MEDIA

Mary Jane G. Barluado | Lhinnie Pearl Ago | Leslie Baquiran | Iris Insoy | Gharen Bano

ANTICOAGULANT ACTIVITY OF HORSERADISH MORINGA OLEIFERA AND OREGANO COLEUS AROMATICUS LEAF EXTRACTS AND KAMIAS AVERRHOA BILIMBI FRUIT JUICE ON HUMAN BLOOD SAMPLES

Avee Joy B. Dayaganon | Ma. Lydia S Sarpong | Julidette B. Sapilan | Angelie M. Dagoc

ISOLATION AND IDENTIFICATION OF OIL-DEGRADING AND LEAD-BIOACCUMULATING BACTERIA AND THEIR DEGREE OF DEGRADATION/BIOACCUMULATION IN COACO HARBOR, SASA, DAVAO CITY

Mary Jane G. Barluado | Vill Patrick M. De Leon | Rae Kristine E. Desabelle | May Amor C. Gadayan | Anthony B. Pascasio | Elisa B. Bacus

BLOOD MERCURY LEVEL OF EMPLOYEES FROM SELECTED SMALL-SCALE MINING INDUSTRIES IN MACO, COMVAL PROVINCE

Annabelle A. Ribo | Dency Mae V. Racacho | Gilroy S. Rosalinda | Jhuana Mae S. Libumfacil | Vanessa Jan O. Barrete

ANTIMICROBIAL ACTIVITY OF MANGIFERA INDICA (CARABAO MANGO) FRUIT AND SEED EXTRACT

Ace Ronald C. Sarabia | Christylene Mae Acanto | Christine Elizalde | Ellen Mae Merosa

A CORRELATION STUDY ON THE HYGIENIC PRACTICES AND PARASITIC INFECTION TO THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF THE STUDENTS IN WAAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL, BUHANGIN, DAVAO CITY

Cynthia Dayoan | Regine Basoc | Hanna Lousie Deomampo | Kriza Karla Espargoza | Monique Montante

CLASSICAL MUSIC: A THERAPY FOR REDUCING STRESS DURING LATENT PHASE OF LABOR AMONG PRIMIGRAVIDA WOMEN

Charity Leene S. Gaspar | Mary Grace M. Danis | Mary Jane L. Dellosa | Bismark L. Leguin | Mary Louizel R. Galdo | Lester John B. Macadangdang | Guia Murrie S. Patindol

THE EFFECTIVENESS OF NORMAL SALINE SOLUTION WTIH SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE VERSUS HYDROGEN PEROXIDE AS A DIABETIC FOOT WOUND CLEANSER

Iriss Ann F. Ampang | Rodolfo M. Cabrales | Amerah M. Cabuntalan | Marinell E. Corbita | Oswald M. Lasaca | Mon Juleous C. Medidas | Ariane B. Omas-as | Rea Therese B. Viduya

ANTIBACTERIAL ACTIVITY OF KANTUTAY LANTANA CAMARA L. CRUDE LEAF EXTRACT

Florence B. Alzate | Angeli M. Almarez | Ivanhoe B. Deano | Hanan M. Husain | Samira A. Sabiwang

ISOLATION OF HELMINTH EGGS USING GASOLINE AS ETHER SUBSTITUTE IN FORMALIN-ETHER CONCENTRATION TECHNIQUE

Avee Joy B. Dayaganon | Erylle P. Cadiente | Rhubilyn L. Landero | Rhea F. Suberon | Maria Rheena Flor C. Zamora

PREVALENCE OF URINARY TRACT INFECTION AMONG FEMALE COMMERCIAL SEX WORKERS IN BOULEVARD TRADING, DAVAO CITY

Avee Joy B. Dayaganon | Siv Milliscent E. Balbas | Rigil-Kent Joseph F. Batistil | Keziah Amor D. Salcedo | Jett Hastle J. Solitana

ISOLATION AND DETERMINATION OF BACTERIAL LOAD IN RANDOMLY SELECTED RESTROOMS IN RESTAURANT BARS AT PRIME SQUARE, F. TORRES STREET, DAVAO CITY

Avee Joy B. Dayaganon | Fremae Joy D. Allado | Russefe M. Catedrilla | Leslie L. Golingan | Benjo Romil B. Nono | Mary Doll L. Valente

ISOLATION AND IDENTIFICATION OF NOSOCOMIAL INFECTION – CAUSING BACTERIA IN DELIVERY ROOM SETTINGS: IMPACT TO QUALITY OF CARE TO MOTHERS AND NEWBORNS

Charity Leene S. Gaspar | Alyanna Ariene Marie Asperga | Mary Joy Ramos | Jother Mosquera | Mary Antoinette Pagatpatan | Stephanie Odin | Zandra Mae Talinting | Tatalien Wahab

THE GEOPHYSICAL PROFILE, SANITARY PRACTICES AND PREVELANCE OF HOOKWORM SPECIES, SCHISTOMAJAPONICUM AMONG M’LANG NORTH COTABATO FARMERS

Avee Joy B. Dayaganon | Hanna Laureen F. Deomampo | Izobelle Primrose A. Guarra | Jayson C. Pasaol | Sharon Tuberon

COMPARISON OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ALCOHOL-BASED AND ALCOHOL-FREE HAND SANITIZERS BY MICROBIAL LOAD DETERMINATION AND IDENTIFICATION

Marx P. Catalan | Glenn H. Albaracin | Suzaine E. Espiritouso | Vioctoriano Jr. A. Lindio | Kristal Karen A. Parantar | Maria Arjane P. Patis

PHYTOCHEMICAL SCREENING AND IN-VITRO ANTIBACTERIAL EVALUATION OF PERSEA AMERICANA (AVOCADO) CRUDE PEEL EXTRACT

Rvin John T. Servillon | Mary Claire C. Dingal | Marvielyn C. Lusica | Maria Kristina A. Yamson | Mark John B. Balonebro | Florence B. Alzate

MICROBIAL LOAD AND MUTAGENICITY SCREENING OF TOP THREE SELLING FOOD SUPPLEMENTS IN DAVAO CITY

Judee N. Nogodula | Kevin Bryan R. Fajardo | Jason S. Gaang | Aaron Nathaniel D. Lindo | Muhaymin E. Datu-Al | Darl Regine B. Nermal

ANTIBACTERIAL ACTIVITY OF COCKROACH HEMOLYMPH ASPIRATE AGAINST METHICILLIN-RESISTANT STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS

Avee Joy B. Dayaganon | Miralyn Madel I. Abapo | Carla Mae B. Egang | Ma. Lorenz Jane C. Padisio | Erma O. Salguero | Avon Mae R. Sedantes

ANXIETY AND ITS RELATIONSHIP WITH GLUCOSE LEVEL AMONG THIRD YEAR MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE STUDENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION, DAVAO CITY

Ace A. Sarabia | Nelyn Mae T. Cadotdot | Hannah Janine C. Daday | Leah Kiara P. Dagatan | Donna C. Sardeñola