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Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma In King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital: Natural History, Management, And Outcome, Natawat Narueponjirakul, Pasurachate Samorn Jan 2021

Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma In King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital: Natural History, Management, And Outcome, Natawat Narueponjirakul, Pasurachate Samorn

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Background: Medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) is rare and a diagnosis difficulty disease. In term of natural history, management, and outcomes among Thai patients, the data were scarce. Objectives: We aimed to review natural history, management, and clinical outcome of MTC patients in the tertiary care hospital.Methods: Retrospective study of medullary thyroid carcinoma patient was performed in our hospital from January 1, 2002 to December 31, 2011. Medical records has been carefully reviewed. Demographic data, clinical presentation, investigation, management and outcomes has been collected.Results: Sixteen MTC patients were taken into account for 1.1% of all thyroid carcinoma of the hospital, 12 …


Advantage Of Digital Breast Tomosynthesis Combined With Standard Digital Mammography Over Standard Digital Mammography Alone In Surveillance For Local Recurrent Breast Cancer In Patients With Breast Conservative Treatment, Somchanin Pipatpajong, Sarunya Poopongpanich Jan 2021

Advantage Of Digital Breast Tomosynthesis Combined With Standard Digital Mammography Over Standard Digital Mammography Alone In Surveillance For Local Recurrent Breast Cancer In Patients With Breast Conservative Treatment, Somchanin Pipatpajong, Sarunya Poopongpanich

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Background: Although breast conserving therapy (BCT) offers more advantages in addition to the competitive survival rate over the traditional treatment of mastectomy, post-BCT surveillance for cancer recurrence remains challenging.Objectives: The purpose of this study was to compare rates of indeterminate findings of standard digital mammography (DM) plus digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) and DM alone in patients who had undergone BCT at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand.Methods: We retrospectively enrolled 150 post-BCT patients who had regular follow-up visits for cancer surveillance by radiological imaging at least for two years at the hospital from January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2014. …


Surgical Management Of Anorectal Malformations Based On Krickenbeck Classification: 13 - Year Experience From A Single Institute, Sirima Liukitithara, Katawaetee Decharun, Paisarn Vejchapipat, Somboon Roekwibunsri, Dusit Viravaidya, Prapapan Rajatapiti, Soottiporn Chittmittrapap Jan 2021

Surgical Management Of Anorectal Malformations Based On Krickenbeck Classification: 13 - Year Experience From A Single Institute, Sirima Liukitithara, Katawaetee Decharun, Paisarn Vejchapipat, Somboon Roekwibunsri, Dusit Viravaidya, Prapapan Rajatapiti, Soottiporn Chittmittrapap

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Background: Anorectal malformations (ARMs) represent a wide spectrum of disease with various operative managements. Posterior sagittal anorectoplasty (PSARP) has been developed as the standard technique. However, there are still controversies in the management of ARMs.Objectives: The objective of this study was to assess the operative managements including associated anomalies and functional outcome of anorectal malformations at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital over a 13-years.Methods: A retrospective study was conducted at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital between January 2004 and December 2016. Patients’ information was classified based on Krickenbeck classification. Statistical analysis was performed using IBM SPSS statics 22.0 version for MAC.Results: A …


Long-Term Follow Up Of 1,168 Graves’Disease Patients Post Radioiodine Treatment, Soontorn Kraisuwan Jan 2021

Long-Term Follow Up Of 1,168 Graves’Disease Patients Post Radioiodine Treatment, Soontorn Kraisuwan

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Background: Current treatments of Graves’ disease have their own advantages and disadvantages. Radioactive Iodine (RAI) is an effective treatment but most of the patients will develop hypothyroidism.Objective: To study the results of treatment of Graves’ disease treated with RAI and to identify factors those could influence the outcomes.Methods: In all, 1,168 Graves’ disease patients who were treated with RAI were evaluated on their thyroid function for 1 - 26 years. The results of treatment were recorded in associated with patient’s gender, age, estimated gland size, pretreatment antithyroid drug and dose of RAI.Results: From 1,168 patients, 939 were females (80.4%), 1,098 …


Does Kasai Operation Prior To Liver Transplantation Affect Peri-Operative Outcomes In Children With Biliary Atresia?, Chatdow Choungboonsri, Pattamon Sutthatarn, Bunthoon Nonthasoot, Booncho Sirichindakul, Wipusit Taesombat, Maythee Sutherasan, Supanit Nivatvongs, Paisarn Vejchapipat Jan 2021

Does Kasai Operation Prior To Liver Transplantation Affect Peri-Operative Outcomes In Children With Biliary Atresia?, Chatdow Choungboonsri, Pattamon Sutthatarn, Bunthoon Nonthasoot, Booncho Sirichindakul, Wipusit Taesombat, Maythee Sutherasan, Supanit Nivatvongs, Paisarn Vejchapipat

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Background: Biliary atresia is the most leading cause of death from liver disease in children and the most common indication for pediatric liver transplantation. Although portoenterostomy is the mainstay treatment of biliary atresia, there were some studies found that prior portoenterostomy would adversely affect the liver transplant.Objectives: To compare the peri-operative outcomes between biliary atresia (BA) children having Kasai operation and those with primary liver transplantation (LT).Methods: Children with BA (0 - 15 years) who underwent LT between 2003 and 2017 were reviewed. Patients were categorized into 2 groups (Group A: BA children undergoing Kasai operation prior to liver transplantation; …


Modified Quechers In Blood Sample Preparation For Drug Abuse Determination By Lc-Ms/Ms, Bundhita Boonchaleaw, Nat Tansrisawad, Udomsak Hoonwijit Jan 2021

Modified Quechers In Blood Sample Preparation For Drug Abuse Determination By Lc-Ms/Ms, Bundhita Boonchaleaw, Nat Tansrisawad, Udomsak Hoonwijit

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Background: Liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) becomes a common technique in the routine forensic toxicological analysis because of its accurate result. Solid-phase extraction (SPE) and liquid-liquid extraction (LLE) are the sample preparation methods having disadvantages from time-consuming and using a high quantity of harmful substances. Therefore, modified QuEChERS has been developed for routine toxicological laboratory for simpler sample preparation that could save time and decrease the use of toxic solvent for routine laboratory.Objective: To validate the modified QuEChERS technique for the blood sample preparation and to determine drug abuse in the blood sample using LC-MS/MS.Methods: Amphetamine, methadone, midazolam, morphine and …


Clinical Features And Treatment Outcomes In Obese Children With Appendicitis, Kanokrat Thaiwatcharamas, Paisarn Vejchapipat, Prapapan Rajatapiti, Katawaetee Decharun Jan 2021

Clinical Features And Treatment Outcomes In Obese Children With Appendicitis, Kanokrat Thaiwatcharamas, Paisarn Vejchapipat, Prapapan Rajatapiti, Katawaetee Decharun

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Background: Even developing countries are facing problems of childhood obesity. Diagnosis and treatment of appendicitis in obese children can sometimes be challenging. This study compared clinical features and treatment outcomes between non-obese and obese children clinically diagnosed as appendicitis.Methods: Children (0 - 15 years) diagnosed as appendicitis between 2007 and 2013 were reviewed. Children were categorized into non-obese and obese groups using weight for height (> 140.0% of ideal body weight) based on the data of the Ministry of Public Health. Demographic data, clinical data, and treatment outcome were studied. Comparisons between non-obese and obese children were carried out. SPSS …


Lessons Learned From Transnational Joint Doctoral And Cotutelle Doctoral Programs: Strategies For Sustainable Development, Wasee Tulvatana, Thananya Thongtan Jan 2021

Lessons Learned From Transnational Joint Doctoral And Cotutelle Doctoral Programs: Strategies For Sustainable Development, Wasee Tulvatana, Thananya Thongtan

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Background: To enhance the global impact, the universities shall ally deeply with their collaborators. Transnational educational programs are crucial modes to build a successful partnership and to make the collaboration sustainable.Objectives: To report and conceptualize the important issues about transnational joint doctoral degree and cotutelle doctoral programs.Methods: We reviewed and conceptualized the lessons learned from joint doctoral degree and cotutelle doctoral programs at the Graduate Affairs, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University (CU) during the period of the past 4 years (October 2015 to September 2019).Results: CU launched its first joint doctoral program in 2012. The curriculum was co-built by CU …


Fundoplication For Gastroesophageal Reflux In Neurologically Impaired Children: Surgical Perspectives, Furida Salam, Paisarn Vejchapipat, Katawaetee Decharun, Prapapan Rajatapiti, Somboon Roekwibunsi Jan 2021

Fundoplication For Gastroesophageal Reflux In Neurologically Impaired Children: Surgical Perspectives, Furida Salam, Paisarn Vejchapipat, Katawaetee Decharun, Prapapan Rajatapiti, Somboon Roekwibunsi

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Background: Gastroesophageal reflux is common in neurologically impaired children due to foregut dysmotility. Most of the patients eventually underwent fundoplication.Objective: This study aimed to describe clinical data and outcome in children with neurological impairment who underwent fundoplication.Methods: Patients (0 - 15 years) with neurological impairment undergoing fundoplication between January 2007 and December 2016 were retrospectively reviewed. Demographic data, surgical complications and short-term outcomes were collected and analyzed.Results: Sixty-five patients (41 boys and 24 girls) underwent open fundoplication over the studied period. There were 21 infants (0 - 1 year, 32.0%), 41 children (1 - 10 years, 63.0%), and 3 adolescents …


Solid Pseudopapillary Neoplasms Of The Pancreas In Children, Sinobol Chusilp, Katawaetee Decharuna, Paisarn Vejchapipata Jan 2021

Solid Pseudopapillary Neoplasms Of The Pancreas In Children, Sinobol Chusilp, Katawaetee Decharuna, Paisarn Vejchapipata

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Solid pseudopapillary neoplasms (SPNs) are very rare pancreatic tumors in children. We present clinical presentation, tumor characteristic, surgical management and outcome of SPNs at our institute. There were four patients (3 males, 1 female) undergoing pancreatectomy for SPNs with median age of 11.5 years (10 - 14 years). Presenting symptoms were abdominal pain (n = 4), palpable abdominal mass (n = 2) and vomiting (n = 2). All patients had tumor located in the pancreatic body, and in two of them, the tumor also involved the pancreatic tail. Three patients underwent distal pancreatectomy and one patient underwent central pancreatectomy. The …


Acute Psychosis In Patient With Hydroxyurea-Inducesanemia, Nichkamol Kittipavara, Wisarat Pruttithavorn Oct 2020

Acute Psychosis In Patient With Hydroxyurea-Inducesanemia, Nichkamol Kittipavara, Wisarat Pruttithavorn

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A 65-year-old Thai woman with underlying essential thrombocythemia (ET) presented with acute psychosis.Hydroxyurea has been used in the patient with ET to reduce the frequency and severity of thromboticcomplications of the disease. Its side effect is anemia which is almost always reversible and will go away afterthe treatment is completed. In this case report, the psychotic symptoms happened with no other specific causes.This novel evidence suggests the possibility of the association between hydroxyurea and anemia.


Total Phenolics, Total Flavonoid And Total Antioxidantcapacity Of Medicinal Plant-Derived Beverage:Hydrozitla, Nalinthip Lordumrongkiat, Nattida Chotechuang, Natcha Madared, Depicha Jindatip, Chanchai Boonla Oct 2020

Total Phenolics, Total Flavonoid And Total Antioxidantcapacity Of Medicinal Plant-Derived Beverage:Hydrozitla, Nalinthip Lordumrongkiat, Nattida Chotechuang, Natcha Madared, Depicha Jindatip, Chanchai Boonla

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Background: Antioxidants from natural sources are well-accepted for reducing oxidative damage and preventingthe development of oxidative stress-related diseases. It is known that urinary stone development involvesoverproduction of reactive oxygen species and accumulation of oxidative injury. Supplements with antioxidantshad been shown to inhibit kidney stone formation in animal models.Objective: We developed a new beverage, called HydroZitLa (concentrate in pouch) to be used for preventionof urinary stone formation. HydroZitLa consisted of citrate (16 mEq) and naturally occurring antioxidants fromThai medicinal plants.Methods: We investigated the total phenolic content (TPC), total flavonoid content (TFC), and total antioxidantcapacity (TAC) in HydroZitLa. Also, cytotoxicity of HydoZitLa …


Cardiotonic Effects Of Cardiac Glycosides From Plants Of Apocynaceae Family, Sura Maan Salim, Nurhanan Murni Yunos, Muhammad Haffiz Jauri, Yusof Kamisah Oct 2020

Cardiotonic Effects Of Cardiac Glycosides From Plants Of Apocynaceae Family, Sura Maan Salim, Nurhanan Murni Yunos, Muhammad Haffiz Jauri, Yusof Kamisah

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Cardiac glycosides (CGs), such as digoxin, were one of the earliest pharmacological treatments used clinically in the management of heart failure. Plants from the Apocynaceae family which grow indigenously in Asia especially in the tropical and subtropical regions and one of the largest plant families, are producers of CGs. The purpose of this review is to update the research progress of CGs with cardiotonic effects obtained from Apocynaceae family on heart failure. Heart failure increases morbidity and mortality globally. It is manifested by compromised contractility of the heart to pump adequate blood and oxygen to all other parts of the …


Insecticide Resistance Studies On German Cockroach(Blattella Germanica) Strains To Malathion, Propoxur Andlambdacyhalothrin, Abed Kakeh-Khani, Mansour Nazari, Hassan Nasirian Oct 2020

Insecticide Resistance Studies On German Cockroach(Blattella Germanica) Strains To Malathion, Propoxur Andlambdacyhalothrin, Abed Kakeh-Khani, Mansour Nazari, Hassan Nasirian

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Background: The German cockroach has been known as the most invading human dwelling cockroach species.For managing the insecticide resistance, it is periodically a substantial need to evaluate susceptibility level ofthe German cockroaches to consuming insecticides.Objective: To evaluate resistance of the German cockroaches to malathion, propoxur and lambdacyhalothrin.Methods: Three cockroach strains including susceptible reference, and two wild strains were provided,maintained and colonized. The wild strains were collected from two hospitals of Sanandaj in Iran. Surfacecontact method was used for bioassay using standard glass jar procedure. The adult male cockroaches weretreated with 5 - 6 insecticide dose exposures at a 30-min period. …


Comparison Between Therapeutic Effects Of Low-Dosesimvastatin And Mesenchymal Stem Cells (Mscs)Transplantation On Diabetic Wound Healing, Supakanda Sukpat, Nipan Israsena, Suthiluk Patumraj Oct 2020

Comparison Between Therapeutic Effects Of Low-Dosesimvastatin And Mesenchymal Stem Cells (Mscs)Transplantation On Diabetic Wound Healing, Supakanda Sukpat, Nipan Israsena, Suthiluk Patumraj

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Background: Non-healing diabetic ulcers are the most common cause of amputation. Several studies have reportedfor the therapeutic potency of simvastatin and mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) on improving angiogenic factorsand wound healing.Objectives: This study is aimed to evaluate and compare the treatment outcomes between low-dose simvastatinand MSCs transplantation in diabetic wound healing.Methods: Balb/c nude mice were divided into four groups: control group (CON), diabetic wounded group (DM,streptozotocin 45 mg/kg intraperitoneal daily for 5 days), diabetic wounded group with daily oral treatment ofsimvastatin (DM+SIM) and diabetic wounded group with implanted MSCs (DM+MSCs). Seven days beforewound creation, oral simvastatin was started in DM+SIM …


Effects Of Basic Life Support Training Program Onknowledge, Perceived Self-Efficacy And Basic Life Supportperformance In Village Health Volunteers, Kanokwan Jittrakul, Suphamas Partiprajak, Nareemarn Neelapaichit Oct 2020

Effects Of Basic Life Support Training Program Onknowledge, Perceived Self-Efficacy And Basic Life Supportperformance In Village Health Volunteers, Kanokwan Jittrakul, Suphamas Partiprajak, Nareemarn Neelapaichit

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Background: Bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)is crucial for rescuing out-of-hospital cardiac arrest(OHCA) victims. Therefore, basic life support (BLS) training is necessary to effectively save lives of OHCApatients. In rural Thailand, village health volunteers are usually the first responders to perform CPR and activateemergency medical service system on the patients. Unfortunately, BLS knowledge and performance after trainingprogram as well as the retention of those elements over time has not been studied in this population.Objective: The primary objective of this quasi-experimental research was to investigate the effects of BLS trainingprogram on knowledge, perceived self-efficacy and BLS performance in village health volunteers.Methods: Data were …


Design And Construction Of A Positive Control Formolecular Diagnosis Of Coxiella Burnetii, Afshin Samimi Nemati, Mehdi Zeinoddini, Mohamad Javad Dehghan Esmat Abadi Oct 2020

Design And Construction Of A Positive Control Formolecular Diagnosis Of Coxiella Burnetii, Afshin Samimi Nemati, Mehdi Zeinoddini, Mohamad Javad Dehghan Esmat Abadi

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Background: Bacterial infections are one of the most important issues in public health and could lead to deathin many countries. Molecular methods for detection of these serious infections are fast and reliable, but there isa problem for the diagnosis of some cases of infectious agents, like high-virulence bacteria or rarely foundsbacteria. Therefore, designing plasmid DNA construct as positive control is a smart way to solve the diagnosisproblem in these cases.Objectives: The aim of this work was to design and generate a construct to be used as positive control foramplification in the molecular detection assay of Coxiella burnetii (C. burnetti).Methods: A …


Effect Of Exercise With The Ball On Blood Pressure Andfunctional Performance In Female Hypertensive Patients, Sarawut Janmoon, Wanida Donpunha, Saowanee Nakmareong, Kittisak Sawanyawisuth, Taweesak Jancharoen Oct 2020

Effect Of Exercise With The Ball On Blood Pressure Andfunctional Performance In Female Hypertensive Patients, Sarawut Janmoon, Wanida Donpunha, Saowanee Nakmareong, Kittisak Sawanyawisuth, Taweesak Jancharoen

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Background: Hypertension is a cause of premature death. One of the treatments for high blood pressure isregular exercise. In addition, it is a safe exercise, less injuries and can be easily implemented. Exercise withthe ball is a very interesting type of exercise to apply for health promotion that believed to improve blood pressureand functional performance in hypertensive patients.Objective: To determine the effects of exercise with the ball on blood pressure and functional performance infemale hypertensive patients.Methods: In a randomized controlled trial, female hypertensive patients (n = 20; average age 50.8  3.3 years)were randomly allocated into two groups. The experimental …


Comparison Of Pharmaceutical Therapy-Related Qualityof Life Of Patients Treated By Staff And Resident Physicians, Phantipa Sakthong Oct 2020

Comparison Of Pharmaceutical Therapy-Related Qualityof Life Of Patients Treated By Staff And Resident Physicians, Phantipa Sakthong

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Background: No data were available about the relationship between pharmaceutical therapy-related quality of lifeof patients and types of physicians.Objectives: This study aimed to compare the pharmaceutical therapy-related quality of life of patients treated bystaff and resident physicians.Methods: This study was a cross-sectional survey and was conducted in three public university hospitals inBangkok, Thailand, between July 2014 and March 2015. A convenience sample of 1,156 outpatients aged 18 yearsor over who were continuously taking any medicines to treat a chronic disease for at least three months wasincluded. The Patient-Reported Outcomes Measure of Pharmaceutical Therapy for Quality of Life (PROMPT-QoL)questionnaire was used …


Prevalence And Related Factors Of Workplace Violence In Subdistrict Health Promoting Hospital In 10th Regional Health Of Thailand, Piyapat Pandee, Wiroj Jiamjarasrangsi Oct 2020

Prevalence And Related Factors Of Workplace Violence In Subdistrict Health Promoting Hospital In 10th Regional Health Of Thailand, Piyapat Pandee, Wiroj Jiamjarasrangsi

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Background: Hospitals are one of the workplaces where violence occurs frequently. Subdistrict health promoting hospital is the first checkpoint of health services and the closest contact point to local population, but there is no information about workplace in this field. Objective: This study aimed to evaluate prevalence and related factors of workplace violence among healthcare workers. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in subdistrict health promoting hospital in 10th regional health of Thailand, during May to June 2019. A total of 395 samples were assessed by a self-administered questionnaire adapted from the survey questionnaire about workplace violence in health sector …


Predicting Factors Of Preventive And Control Behaviorsof Communicable Diseases In Children Among Teachers Inchild Care Centers, Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, Sirinapha Chanponga, Piyathida Nakakasien, Keerada Krinuwat Oct 2020

Predicting Factors Of Preventive And Control Behaviorsof Communicable Diseases In Children Among Teachers Inchild Care Centers, Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, Sirinapha Chanponga, Piyathida Nakakasien, Keerada Krinuwat

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Background: Communicable diseases have become a major cause of death for children under the age of five yearsall over the world. Illness at this age will affect the growth, development and overall health of children.Objectives: The aim of this study was to determine the predictive factors of preventive and control behaviors ofteachers for communicable diseases in children in child care centers, Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA).Methods: The subject group consisted of 112 teachers and simple sampling selection criteria was: child careteacher working in child care centers for at least 1 year were recruited. The data were collected between April - May2019 …


Prevalence And Related Factors Of Food Addiction Amongnurses Of A University Hospital In Bangkok, Sita Ngarmgan, Rasmon Kalayasiri, Wiroj Jiamjarasrangsi Oct 2020

Prevalence And Related Factors Of Food Addiction Amongnurses Of A University Hospital In Bangkok, Sita Ngarmgan, Rasmon Kalayasiri, Wiroj Jiamjarasrangsi

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Background: Food addiction (FA) is referred to when the need to eat becomes compulsive or uncontrollable.It may result in higher risk of various medical conditions and thus being appropriate target for designing effectivetherapeutic approaches for such conditions. Information about FA in Thai population is however limited nowadays.Objective: This study aimed to investigate the prevalence and related factors of FA among nurses of a universityhospital in Bangkok.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 773 nurses of a university hospital in Bangkok,Thailand between April 2018 and April 2019. FA was assessed by the Thai version of the Modified Yale FoodAddiction Scale Version …


Aging Healthcare Workers, Sornwit Osothsinlp, Arnond Warrayingyong Oct 2020

Aging Healthcare Workers, Sornwit Osothsinlp, Arnond Warrayingyong

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The aging of the world population has tremendous implications for healthcare industry causing numerousproblems such as reducing work abilities, increasing health problems and occupational injuries. Some strategieshave been proposed to resolve these problems in the aging healthcare workers such as assessing workplaces,developing less physically and responsibly demanding jobs, designing more flexible work schedules, and reducingworking hours whilst retaining fringe benefits. In Thailand, there has a few researches in this situation and lackssupport in policy and funds from the government, so these problems might cause impact on healthcare professionand their services. Therefore, the attention should be drawn to unleash the situation …


Comparisons Of The Results From Between Rapid Entirebody Assessment And Quick Exposure Check Asergonomic Evaluation Tools, Khongrit Pinyowiwat, Soontorn Supapong, Thanapoom Rattananupong Oct 2020

Comparisons Of The Results From Between Rapid Entirebody Assessment And Quick Exposure Check Asergonomic Evaluation Tools, Khongrit Pinyowiwat, Soontorn Supapong, Thanapoom Rattananupong

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Background: Ergonomic tools are used to conduct risk assessments in the workplace. The Rapid Entire BodyAssessment (REBA) is a favourite tool of ergonomists and practitioners, whereas the Quick Exposure Check(QEC) is more widely used. However, comparative studies of these two ergonomic tools are limited.Objectives: To compare the results of two ergonomic evaluation tools, the Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA)and the Quick Exposure Check (QEC), and determine the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders using Nordicquestionnaire in a steel factory.Methods: This cross-sectional study recruited 296 workers in a steel factory. The data were collected using selfadministered questionnaires and data collection forms administered by …


Comparison Of Mitragynine Stability In Human Blood Incommon Blood Collection Tubes, Udomsak Hoonwijit, Kanok Waithum, Nat Tansrisawad Oct 2020

Comparison Of Mitragynine Stability In Human Blood Incommon Blood Collection Tubes, Udomsak Hoonwijit, Kanok Waithum, Nat Tansrisawad

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Background: Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) is a plant commonly found in Southeast Asia. Kratom is one ofthe most abused substances as “a legal psychoactive drug or substance”. The main addictive substance ofkratom is mitragynine. In forensic toxicology, one of the common problems is that there is no insightful informationon mitragynine stability in human blood, so the study of the mitragynine stability would lead to the properstorage of the specimen containing mitragynine.Objective: To study mitragynine stability in human blood in common blood collection tubes.Methods: Mitragynine standard was spiked into the blood from the blood bank to get the sample concentrationof 500 ng/mL. …


Relevance Of Electrolytes, Creatinine And Uric Acid In Progression Of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus In Bangladeshi Population, Md. Atiar Rahman, Shahnowaj Bhuyian, Areeful Haque, Dina Hajjare, Walla Alelwanie, Arwa A. Makkie Jul 2020

Relevance Of Electrolytes, Creatinine And Uric Acid In Progression Of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus In Bangladeshi Population, Md. Atiar Rahman, Shahnowaj Bhuyian, Areeful Haque, Dina Hajjare, Walla Alelwanie, Arwa A. Makkie

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No abstract provided.


Plant Based Extracts Show Novel Sanitising Effects Against Escherichia Coli On Romaine Lettuce And Cucumber, Tinashe Mandimutsira, Paul Tirivanhu, Constance Chingwaru, Walter Chingwaru Jul 2020

Plant Based Extracts Show Novel Sanitising Effects Against Escherichia Coli On Romaine Lettuce And Cucumber, Tinashe Mandimutsira, Paul Tirivanhu, Constance Chingwaru, Walter Chingwaru

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No abstract provided.


Assessment Of Radiation Dose In Cardiac Ct Angiography Using Retrospective Ecg Gating Technique At Ramathibodi Hospital, Saifhon Admontree, Sawwanee Asavaphatiboon, Napapong Pongnapang, Anchali Krisanachinda Jul 2020

Assessment Of Radiation Dose In Cardiac Ct Angiography Using Retrospective Ecg Gating Technique At Ramathibodi Hospital, Saifhon Admontree, Sawwanee Asavaphatiboon, Napapong Pongnapang, Anchali Krisanachinda

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No abstract provided.


Family Functioning And Associated Factors In Families Of Children And Adolescents With Chronic Illness At King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Dudaroon Limsawat, Thanvaruj Booranasuksakul, Taninee Sahakitrungruang Jul 2020

Family Functioning And Associated Factors In Families Of Children And Adolescents With Chronic Illness At King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Dudaroon Limsawat, Thanvaruj Booranasuksakul, Taninee Sahakitrungruang

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No abstract provided.


Factors Affecting Sleep Quality In Acute Coronary Syndrome Survivors, Pattaranan Susuthi, Doungrut Wattanakitkrileart, Kanaungnit Pongthavornkamol, Chatkanok Dumavibhat Jul 2020

Factors Affecting Sleep Quality In Acute Coronary Syndrome Survivors, Pattaranan Susuthi, Doungrut Wattanakitkrileart, Kanaungnit Pongthavornkamol, Chatkanok Dumavibhat

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No abstract provided.