| NAST | NRCP | PCIERD | PCARRD | PCHRD | PCASTRD | PCAMRD | ITDI | MIRDC | PNRI |
| PTRI | ASTI | FPRDI | FNRI | SEI | STII | PSHS | PAGASA | PHIVOLCS | TAPI |
| Agency | Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (PCHRD) |
| Address | DOST Complex, Bicutan, Tagig, Metro Manila |
| Tel./Fax Number(s) | 837-7534, 837-7537 / 837-2924, 837-2942 |
| Contact Person(s) | Beth Azuelo ; Magda Manaig |
| E-mail Address(es) | Alma Prosperoso (alma@pchrd.dost.gov.ph) ; Belle Intia (belle@pchrd.dost.gov.ph) |
| TITLE OF PUBLICATION | BRIEF DESCRIPTION | FREQUENCY | PRICE |
| Guidebook on the Proper Use of Medicinal Plants | A scientific and reliable guide on the correct use of local medicinal plants. Presented in simple and understandable form, the guidebook provides a botanical description, list of local names, and propagation methods for each plant. Colored pictures are provided to better identify the plants. A description is given of each ailment for which the medicinal plants are indicated. | 149.75 | |
| Selection and Scientific Validation of Medicinal Plants for Primary Health Care | Presents in detail the process of selecting and scientifically validating herbal plants for primary health care. This monograph describes the system of priorities as to which of the many plants available in the country may be studied. It also covers the agricultural methods of propagating and cultivating prioritized plants; the pre-clinical and clinical studies for the scientific validation of folkloric claims; pharmaceutical drug formulation; and phytochemical studies on Vitex negundo. A section on technology transfer completes this monograph. | 200.00 | |
| Viral Hepatitis B: From Virology to Control, A Comprehensive Review | Puts together in a single publication the basic science, clinical aspects, and public health dimensions of hepatitis B virus. It presents a review of hepatitis B situation in the Philippines as well as country-to-country control program experiences. It focuses largely on current knowledge on hepatitis B and the hepatitis B virus, including its molecular biology, pathogenesis, transmission, and treatment. | 250.00 | |
| Research Methods in Health and Medicine, Volume 2: Hospital-based Research | A complement to Volume 1, this volume provides some of the details of research in a hospital setting. It is, however, written still with the beginners in mind. It shows hospital-based professionals what researches may be properly conducted in the hospital, how to conduct research in the hospital, and the limitations of hospital-based research. | 200.00 | |
| State-of-the-art: Malaria Research in the Philippines | Presents a review of the different aspects of malaria, its prevention, and control. The monograph takes a step forward with the inclusion of the economic and socio-behavioral aspects of the problem. | 200.00 | |
| Health
S&T Priorities, 1999-2004 Regions 1, CAR, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, CARAGA, and ARMM |
Consolidates
the results of consultations in each of the regions in the country. Each report highlights a region’s health situation, existing health problems, state of the region’s health care industry, R&D priorities, capability development requirements, and research information and utilization strategies. |
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| Proceedings of the 5th National Health S&T Congress | Documents the discussions and discourses that ensued during the 5th National Health S&T Congress, the culmination of the year-long, nationwide consultations that elicited the health S&T priorities in each of the country’s 16 regions | ||
| Proceedings of the Symposium on Drug Chirotechnology | Provides the reader technical information on the current trends in drug chirotechnology and different approaches in chiral drug production | ||
| National Union List of Medical and Health Periodicals, 1990-95 | A
tool and a ready reference for researchers and other users in quickly finding a direct
route to the available periodicals in the medical and health sciences. This updated volume lists scientific and technical periodicals in medicine and health available in 61 participating medical, hospital, and academic libraries and information centers in the country. This list consists of 2,317 entries taken from library holdings dated from 1900 to 1995. |
1,500.00 | |
| CDS/ISIS Version 3.07 Users Guide | A simple step-by-step guide to the use of CDS/ISIS (Computerized Documentation System/Integrated Set of Information Systems) Version 3.07. This manual takes the user through the different steps of data processing and retrieval using CDS/ISIS. It covers installation, database definition, data entry and editing, formatting language, inversion, searching techniques, printing, and data exchange. | 200.00 | |
| Technical Abstracting Manual (2nd Edition) | A
simpler guide to summarizing a document. This updated manual presents examples which better illustrate the concepts being discussed. It provides a section on assigning keywords, descriptors, and subject headings for medical and health literature. |
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| PCHRD Bulletin, with HERDIN Supplement | Gives an account of the latest developments and events in the health research network as well as the findings of PCHRD-funded researches | Quarterly | |
| 1999 PCHRD Annual Report | Reports PCHRD’s accomplishments in implementing the three strategies of DOST’s Medium-term Plan, viz., implementing high priority flagship programs, strengthening and sharpening focus of continuing programs, and improving S&T governance. The Council’s use of its financial and human resources is also presented. | Annual | |
| PCHRD Briefer | Presents in a nutshell PCHRD’s mandate, vision, mission, programs, and organizational structure | ||