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Informed consent is not just a signature.It’s a process.In health research, different participants require different for...
09/03/2026

Informed consent is not just a signature.
It’s a process.

In health research, different participants require different forms of consent—depending on age, capacity, risk, and how data are collected.

Understanding the type of consent required is part of doing ethical, defensible research.

This guide breaks down:
• Informed consent
• Assent
• Consent by proxy
• Online / electronic consent
• And other consent models used in health research

Because ethical research doesn’t just meet requirements—it respects people.

đź“š Based on Philippine National Ethical Guidelines for Health and Health-Related Research, ICH-GCP, CIOMS, and the Declaration of Helsinki.

Women in research help ensure that health evidence reflects women’s lives—across maternal health, mental health, and non...
08/03/2026

Women in research help ensure that health evidence reflects women’s lives—across maternal health, mental health, and noncommunicable diseases.

This International Women’s Day, we celebrate evidence that leads to better health for women, families, and communities.





Innovation is not just published.It is protected.In health research, we celebrate journal articles.But when research bec...
07/03/2026

Innovation is not just published.
It is protected.

In health research, we celebrate journal articles.
But when research becomes infrastructure,
it must also enter the national innovation record.

When a patent application is published (A1), it means:
• The invention is formally disclosed
• The system architecture is documented
• Claims of novelty are defined
• Substantive examination begins

Not yet granted —
but officially part of the scientific and technical archive.

We share this in the context of EncodEasy, developed under our Innovidence Lab, and published by IPOPHL:
• Method of Encoding Information in a Database
• Application No. 1/2024/050229
• Under substantive examination

Supported by and currently used by DOST–PCHRD, EncodEasy transforms paper-based and scanned documents into structured, machine-readable knowledge using AI.

This is what health innovation looks like:
Research → Systems → Infrastructure → Intellectual Property.

As the Philippines strengthens its innovation ecosystem, health research must not only produce knowledge, it must build digital health infrastructure that endures.

Intellectual Property in Health Research: What Should You Protect?From medical devices to datasets — not all innovation ...
06/03/2026

Intellectual Property in Health Research: What Should You Protect?
From medical devices to datasets — not all innovation is protected the same way.

Health research does not end at publication.

From medical devices to AI systems, datasets, training modules, and traditional knowledge — different innovations require different forms of protection.
Understanding intellectual property is not about commercialization alone.

It is about stewardship, accountability, and sustainability.
Before you publish, launch, or scale, ask what should be protected, and how.

In research, terms we use every day—sepsis, improvement, control, response—don’t mean anything unless they are operation...
05/03/2026

In research, terms we use every day—sepsis, improvement, control, response—don’t mean anything unless they are operationally defined.

👉 An operational definition explains exactly how a concept is identified, measured, or classified in your study.

It answers:
• What criteria were used?
• What thresholds applied?
• Who assessed it—and when?

Operational definitions may:
âś” Follow global or clinical standards
âś” Be adapted to the study context
âś” Be author-defined, when no standard exists

What matters is not perfection—it’s clarity, consistency, and justification.
📌 If two readers can’t reproduce your definition, it’s not operational.


Obesity affects more than 1 billion people globally and is now recognized by WHO as a chronic, relapsing disease.đź“Š 1 in ...
04/03/2026

Obesity affects more than 1 billion people globally and is now recognized by WHO as a chronic, relapsing disease.

đź“Š 1 in 8 people worldwide live with obesity.
📉 Adult obesity has more than doubled since 1990.
👶 160 million children and adolescents are affected.

BMI helps define risk, but body composition and fat distribution also matter.

In 2025, WHO released its first global guideline on GLP-1 medicines for obesity in adults — recommending their use as part of comprehensive, lifelong care, not as a standalone solution.

Prevention requires healthier food environments, early-life support, strong primary health care, and equitable access to treatment.

Obesity is complex.
Solutions must be systemic, evidence-based, and compassionate.

References:
https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/obesity-and-overweight
https://www.who.int/news/item/01-12-2025-who-issues-global-guideline-on-the-use-of-glp-1-medicines-in-treating-obesity









[This is for informational purposes only and not medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional for personal medical concerns.]

Today, we mark Founder’s Day and greet our founder, Dr. Venus Oliva Cloma-Rosales (Doc Ivy), a happy birthday! was buil...
03/03/2026

Today, we mark Founder’s Day and greet our founder, Dr. Venus Oliva Cloma-Rosales (Doc Ivy), a happy birthday!

was built on a simple idea: that stronger health systems begin with evidence, collaboration, and thoughtful innovation.

We are grateful to the researchers, partners, and communities who continue this journey with us.

Doc Ivy, thank you for your guidance, inspiration, and unwavering commitment to stronger health systems. We are grateful to celebrate you today!

Hearing is a lifelong public health issue.It begins with universal newborn hearing screening, where early detection can ...
02/03/2026

Hearing is a lifelong public health issue.

It begins with universal newborn hearing screening, where early detection can shape language, learning, and social development.

Across childhood and adulthood, hearing health influences education, employment, safety, and mental well-being.

Later in life, unaddressed hearing loss is linked to social isolation, cognitive decline, and reduced quality of life.

This World Hearing Day, we emphasize the importance of lifespan hearing care—from early screening to age-appropriate, evidence-based support at every stage of life.



[This is for informational purposes only and not medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional for personal medical concerns.]

đź“… March 2026 National ObservancesThis month brings focus to key health and safety advocacies that highlight the power of...
01/03/2026

đź“… March 2026 National Observances

This month brings focus to key health and safety advocacies that highlight the power of prevention, awareness, and research-informed action:
âś… Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
âś… Drowning Prevention Month
âś… Rabies Awareness Month
✅ National Women’s Health Month
âś… Fire Prevention Month
✅ Women’s Role in History Month

đź“Ś Special Event
DOST PCHRD 44th Anniversary (March 18, 2026)

Together, let’s turn awareness into action and build safer, healthier communities.

Today, Zero Discrimination Day, we reflect on how fairness and respect shape health outcomes.Discrimination—whether base...
01/03/2026

Today, Zero Discrimination Day, we reflect on how fairness and respect shape health outcomes.

Discrimination—whether based on illness, disability, gender, age, or social circumstances—creates barriers to accessing care and undermines health and well-being.

Health systems that are inclusive and respectful are more effective, more trusted, and better able to serve communities.

At 101 Health Research, we support research and evidence that help reduce barriers, improve access, and strengthen health systems for all.





🌿 12 Years. With Gratitude.In 2014, we began by serving one researcher at a time.One study.One dataset.One careful analy...
28/02/2026

🌿 12 Years. With Gratitude.

In 2014, we began by serving one researcher at a time.

One study.
One dataset.
One careful analysis.

Over time, that trust expanded.

From individual clinicians
To departments and professional societies
To institutions, government, and international partners

We grew because you entrusted us with your work.

Behind every paper, every dataset, every revision — there has been steady, disciplined effort.

Methodological care.
Global reporting standards.
Quality applied quietly, line by line.

Because rigor protects credibility.
And credibility protects impact.

We know many of you carry demanding responsibilities.

Clinical work is heavy. Leadership is heavier. Research often unfolds alongside full lives and long days.

Supporting your research has always been our way of standing with you — so the work you do for patients and communities remains thoughtful, credible, and enduring.

We believe healthcare leaders who continue to learn shape stronger systems.

We believe research gives voice.

We believe small, consistent efforts — over time — matter.

Still rigorous.
Still independent.
Still here.

Thank you for 12 years.

With gratitude,
101 Health Research®

De novo vs adapted surveys is not a question of “which is better.”It’s a question of which is more appropriate for your ...
27/02/2026

De novo vs adapted surveys is not a question of “which is better.”
It’s a question of which is more appropriate for your construct, population, and purpose.

A de novo survey is created from scratch.
An adapted survey builds on an existing instrument through translation or contextual modification.

Both approaches are valid.
Both require rigor.

And both demand due diligence—especially in checking whether a suitable tool already exists and in respecting intellectual property and licensing requirements.

Before deciding, researchers should:
• Conduct a thorough literature search
• Assess conceptual and contextual fit
• Consider comparability with existing evidence
• Consult their research team, mentors, and advisers

📌 These frameworks are guides—not rules. Final decisions should always be made in consultation with your research team and methodological advisers.

References:
• de Vet, H. C. W., Terwee, C. B., Mokkink, L. B., & Knol, D. L. (2011). Measurement in medicine: A practical guide. Cambridge University Press.
• Polit, D. F., & Yang, F. M. (2016). Measurement and the measurement of change: A primer for the health professions. Wolters Kluwer.

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