Wednesday, April 9, 2008

Antidote in Focus: DMSA

Lecture of Dr. Lynn Panganiban during the first CME activity of PSCOT at SV More Bldg., Quezon City last March 29, 2008.


Saturday, February 16, 2008

New Board Holds First Meeting


The newly-elected board of the Philippine Society of Clinical and Occupational Toxicology held its first meeting last February 9, 2008 at the Dome Restaurant in Mandaluyong City.

The meeting, presided by the new president, Dr. Carissa Dioquino, likewise served as the turn-over and endorsements from the immediate past present of the society, Dr. Irma Makalinao.

Matters taken up during the meeting were the upcoming 10th anniversary activities of the society, the 9th Annual Convention, CME activities, finances, and other programs.

Other board members present in the meeting were Dr. Lynn Crisanta Panganiban, Dr. Visitacion Antonio, Dr. Joselito Pascual, and Dr. Danilo Villamangca.

Monday, November 12, 2007

PSCOT Holds 8th Annual Convention

The Philippine Society of Clinical and Occupational Toxicology successfully held its 8th Annual Convention last November 8-9, 2007 at the G Hotel, Roxas Blvd., Manila. With the theme "Toxic Threats in the 21st Century," local experts in the field of toxicology shared their know-how with an appreciative audience of physicians, nurses, and allied medical professionals.

Highlights of the convention included presentations on current position statements on the management of poisoning, interactive sessions, and discussions on emerging poisons and issues in toxicology.

Elected 2008 PSCOT Board Members

  • President - Carissa Dioquino, MD, FPSCOT
  • Vice-President - Lynn Crisanta Panganiban, MD, FPSCOT
  • Secretary - Visitacion Antonio, MD, DPSCOT
  • Treasurer - Joselito Pascual, MD, FPSCOT
  • PRO - Danilo Villamangca, MD, DPSCOT
  • Immediate Past President - Irma Makalinao, MD, FPSCOT