Peter Paolo Daleon, MD

15/03/2025

Lupus Explained
by Prof. Sandra V. Navarra

As always mentioned by my mentor (Prof. Navarra), no 2 lupus patients are never the same. They are unique in presentation, course, and outcome. And it really does take a village to treat a lupus patient.

If you think you have lupus or someone you know, please consult a rheumatologist.

19/02/2025

Updated Rheumatology clinic schedules!
Please be informed that there will be NO F2F clinic on the following dates and clinic next week:

February 27, 2025 - Ortigas Hospital and Healthcare Center Inc. (OHHC)
February 28, 2025 - Mount Carmel Diocesan General Hospital (MCDGH)
You may still book an appointment via Telemedicine (NowServing) on February 25 - March 2, 2025 (will be scheduled at night).

You may contact the following secretaries for concerns/scheduling an appointment:
Ms. Ruby (OHHC) - 09318006693
Ms. Shirley (MCDGH) - 09452732481

Thank you.

Credits to JMA for the poster.

18/01/2025

UPDATED Rheumatology clinic schedules!
Please contact respective secretary for your appointment. Walk-ins are also welcome, but scheduling an appointment is and will be highly appreciated.

See you soon, Lucena City, Quezon!
*Mount Carmel Diocesan General Hospital [NEW!], Lucena City, Quezon - STARTING February 7, 2025
Rm 217, 2nd floor Medical Arts Bldg.
Fridays: 9 AM - 2 PM
Contact Ms. Shirley for appointment: 09452732481

*Ortigas Hospital and Healthcare Center, Inc. (OHHC), Cainta, Rizal - STARTING January 20, 2025
Room 3013
Mondays and Thursdays: 8 - 11 AM
Contact Ms. Ruby for appointment: 09318006693

*Maxicare Primary Care Clinic, Pasig City, Metro Manila - for Maxicare card holders, you may schedule an appointment online as well
Robinsons Metro East, 4th Floor
Mondays: 4 - 9 PM

COMING SOON!
- Metro Rizal Doctors Hospital, Cainta, Rizal
- University of Santo Tomas Hospital, Sampaloc, Manila

*MESSAGE me for any inquiries/concerns. Thank you.

Send a message to learn more

02/01/2025

Need to see a rheumatologist (in person consultation)? You may schedule an appointment on the following clinics:

*Maxicare Clinic - for Maxicare card holders, you may schedule an appointment online as well
Robinsons Metro East, 4th Floor
Mondays: 4 - 9 PM

*Ortigas Hospital and Healthcare Center, Inc. (OHHC) - STARTING January 20, 2025
Room 3013
Mondays and Thursdays: 8 - 11 AM
Contact Ms. Ruby for appointment: 09318006693

COMING SOON!
- Metro Rizal Doctors Hospital, Cainta, Rizal
- University of Santo Tomas Hospital, Sampaloc, Manila
- Mount Carmel Diocesan General Hospital, Lucena City, Quezon

Can't see a rheumatologist in person? You may seek consultation via telemedicine too. Just scan the QR code for appointment via NowServing or The Filipino Doctor platforms.

21/10/2024

Arthritis is a common symptom we may all experience at some point in our lives. Its severity can range from tolerable and negligible to very severe and debilitating. It can cause unpleasant deformities when left untreated, greatly decreasing one's functional capacity. We may not know it but people with arthritis can sometimes experience social isolation and feelings of inadequacies. All of these resulting to decreased quality of life.

The World Arthritis Day was celebrated last October 12, 2024, and now is a good time to learn some basic information on arthritis. Arthritis is still an overused term applied to most of the joint pains we experience, but there is still much more to know about joint pains and arthritis.

If you think you or someone you know is suffering from arthritis and in need of medical help, consult a rheumatologist. Don't let arthritis limit what you can do and what you can be.

References:
1. Firestein and Kelley's Textbook of Rheumatology, 11th edition
2. Rheumatology, 7th edition, Hochberg, et al.
3. Wasseran, N., Understanding Pain (2024)
4. Goldenberg, D., Inflammatory or Non-Inflammatory Arthritis? How to Make a Differential Diagnosis (2023)
5. Huang LJ, et al. Temperature might increase the hospital admission risk for rheumatoid arthritis patients in Anqing, China: a time-series study. Int J Biometeorol. 2022 Jan;66(1):201-211.

16/10/2024

LIVING WELL WITH ARTHRITIS AND LUPUS

In celebration of the World Arthritis Day last October 12, 2024, a joint activity by the Lupus Inspired Advocacy (LUISA) and People Empowerment for Arthritis and Lupus (PEARL) was held, through the combined efforts of the Section of Rheumatology of UST Hospital and St. Luke's Medical Center, QC last October 13, 2024.

ARTHRITIS is a symptom that can cause a lot of physical, emotional, and social problems to the people affected by it, eventually, affecting their spiritual health. From the POV of someone who has no inflammatory arthritis, it seems easily treated and negligible. However, these patients, warriors who are bravely battling their conditions, will say otherwise. Most of them experienced significant changes in their lives in terms of their physical, emotional, social, and spiritual health due to their arthritis. You may not realize it but arthritis can (1) be debilitating and distressful, (2) bring anxiety and shame, and (3) cause loss of self confidence, social isolation, and positive outlook in life - all of these resulting to decreased quality of life.

Patients living with arthritis, both children and adults, actually deserve to be treated equally like those who do not have it. They should be accepted for who they are and not be judged by their physical limitations or inadequacies brought about by their arthritis. They do want to be understood by the people around them so they would not feel different from everyone else. Lastly, let us be the support system they need, someone to talk to and share their feelings with, someone they can be with during their battle against their condition, and someone who can help them see and feel that life is still worth living despite having arthritis.

28/06/2024

June is Gout Awareness Month! Before this month ends, get to know Gout more. It is one of the most common conditions rheumatologists see, even becoming more common among young male adults. This very painful condition can be prevented from progressing to more problematic tophaceous gout and its concomitant metabolic problems. Remember, not all joint pain with or without elevated uric acid is Gout.
Leave a message or consult a rheumatologist for more information or if you suspect you are experiencing gout.

References:
1. Firestein and Kelley's Textbook of Rheumatology, 11th ed.
2. Philippine Rheumatology Association: https://www.rheumatologyph.org/diseases-and-conditions
3. Prasad P, Krishnan E. Filipino gout: a review. Arthritis Care Res (Hoboken). 2014 Mar;66(3):337-43.

17/06/2024

June is Gout Awareness Month.
If you have gout or suspected of having gout, don't just endure the pain and suffer. We, at the University ot Santo Tomas Hospital, will be having a weeklong Gout Clinic especially for you. This will be held from July 25 to 28, 2024, 1-3 PM at the Ambulatory Care Services of UST Hospital. See you there!

Madalas ba ang pamamaga at pamumula ng paa, kamay, at iba pa?

Kayo ba ay nasabihan na may gout ngunit pabalik-balik pa din ang pamamaga at pananakit ng paa, kamay, etc?

Hindi na kumakain ng munggo pero nananakit pa din ang paa, kamay, etc?

May bukol-bukol na sa iba't ibang parte ng katawan?

Alamin ang tamang impormasyon tungkol sa gout at paano ito maiiwasan sa inihandang Gout Awareness Lay Forum sa darating na June 25, 11am to 12nn.

Pagkatapos nito, ilalaan ang Rheuma OPD sa June 25, 1-3pm, para sa mga pasyenteng may gout o suspetsya na may gout.

HUWAG TIISIN ANG SAKIT!!

Kumunsulta sa doctor at alamin ang tamang impormasyon.

18/05/2024

It's been a week since we celebrated World Lupus Day (May 10), but it is never too late to spread awareness about Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)! Here's some info regarding SLE and some questions lupus patients asked me during their consultations. As my mentor had always said, "No two lupus patients are ever the same". For more information or concerns, contact me or your rheumatologist.

FYI: The butterfly has been the symbol of SLE. This is not just because of the characteristic "butterfly" (malar) rash most lupus patients have, but it is also a symbol of HOPE for these patients that they will be relieved of their suffering. Through new research findings on disease pathogenesis and treatment modalities, lupus will never be the same again someday.

References:
Firestein and Kelley's Textbook in Rheumatology (11th ed)
Osio-Salido E, et al. Epidemiology of systemic lupus erythematosus in Asia. Lupus. 2010 Oct;19(12):1365-73.
Fatoye F, et al. Global and regional prevalence and incidence of systemic lupus erythematosus in low-and-middle income countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Rheumatol Int. 2022 Dec;42(12):2097-2107.
Barber MRW, et al. Global epidemiology of systemic lupus erythematosus. Nat Rev Rheumatol. 2021 Sep;17(9):515-532.

10/05/2024

Today, May 10, is World Lupus Day!
You are invited to join us as we celebrate this special day on Sunday, May 12, 2024 at 9am.

You may scan the QR code below or click this link to join virtually:

https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064261286808

See you on Sunday!

09/04/2024

From the time I decided to take Rheumatology 11 years ago, I am usually asked by some relatives and friends questions like: "What is rheumatology? What diseases are under rheumatology? What's a rheumatologist?". And I kept on answering the same questions even until now.

So as a starter in giving information about the world of Rheumatology to the public (that there is such a subspecialty that exists), let me give you a bird's eye view of what Rheumatology is all about. There's more to Rheumatology than just arthritis 🦵!