Obesity rise plateaus in developed nations and accelerates in developing nations
Analysis of global populations shows that the obesity trajectory is not uniform across countries. by Thai researchers from Mahidol University participating in the NCD-RisC network
Paired samples from treatment-naïve gastric-cancer patients and controls showed substantially higher richness and diversity with mucosal brushing than biopsy. Brushing detected lower diversity and altered composition in cancer, whereas biopsy did not. Sampling method shapes microbiome signals, but causation and diagnostic utility are unproven.
Gizzard lesions in Thai chickens contained intranuclear inclusions, in-situ hybridization signal and PCR-confirmed fowl adenovirus. Hexon and fibre sequencing identified FAdV-8a strain FAdV8a_NPT_KU001_25, closer to a gizzard-tropic than an inclusion-body-hepatitis strain. Association is supported, but causation remains unproven.
A two-clinic Chiang Mai study of 150 MSM and transgender women found clinically significant depression in 5.3% of PrEP users and 13.3% of non-users. Mean depression was lower among PrEP users, while suicidal ideation occurred in 5.3% with no group difference.
An exploratory case-control study of 37 Thai adults with confirmed beta-lactam hypersensitivity identified HLA-DQA1*01:04 and HLA-DQA1*05:05 candidate signals after Bonferroni correction, with the latter stronger for immediate reactions. Small size, population controls and sensitivity-instability mean the findings are not ready for screening or drug avoidance.
Twenty male esports players were randomised to cup stacking three days weekly for four weeks or usual training. Post-intervention salivary alpha-amylase fell within the experimental group and differed significantly from controls.
Giant freshwater prawns received control diets or 10% and 20% fishmeal replacement with L. plantarum TISTR1284-fermented Leucaena for two weeks. Fermented diets increased immune markers and reduced post-A. hydrophila mortality by 26.14%, with normal intestinal morphology.
The systematic review identified 17 reports representing 15 randomised trials with 6,256 participants; 2,216 contributed to overweight subgroup analyses. The meta-analysis included 12 studies and 1,728 pregnant women with overweight. Interventions combined diet and physical activity, often with goal setting, self-monitoring and digital or remote follow-up.
A seven-country prospective cohort of 1,703 adults with HIV found Mycobacterium tuberculosis bloodstream infection predominantly among inpatients and associated it with higher 30-day mortality.
An evaluation of 1,838 stored sera from seven countries found that a second-generation Hcp1 antibody test had sensitivity ranging from 48% to 92%, with specificity varying by country and comparison group.
Thai researchersHasyanee Binmaeil · Thanakon Bunsong · Mary N. Burtnick · Paul J. Brett · Narisara Chantratita
Analysis of Thai national claims from 2015–2023 identified 60,916 paediatric hepatobiliary admissions. Admission rates were broadly stable and in-hospital mortality declined, while hepatic failure remained a high-risk condition.
An international expert statement spanning 22 countries reviews links among food systems, cardiometabolic health and the Sustainable Development Goals. It advocates plant-forward traditional diets rich in whole grains, legumes, vegetables, fruit, nuts and spices, with meat used sparingly.
The multicentre survey analysed 604 patients from 25 Thai hospitals between December 2023 and March 2024. SSRIs accounted for 70.2% of prescriptions, followed by TCAs at 13.9% and trazodone at 12.7%. The most common diagnoses were depressive disorders (55.0%), substance use disorders (15.2%) and psychotic disorders (13.7%). Clinicians cited limited availability (21.9%), reimbursement arrangements (36.3%) and patient finances (33.9%) as prescribing constraints.
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Clinical characteristics, energy intake patterns, and factors associated with severity of refeeding syndrome in pediatric patients: a single-center retrospective observational study
BMC Nutrition
Thailand-affiliated authors
Suchaorn Saengnipanthkul · Ly Cong Tran
Institutions
Khon Kaen University
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Clinical Medicine
Diagnostic performance of nanopore sequencing technology for detecting thalassemia and hemoglobinopathy
One stop shop VI: taxonomic update with molecular phylogeny for important phytopathogenic genera: 126–150
Fungal Diversity
Thailand-affiliated authors
Chitrabhanu S. Bhunjun · Chayanard Phukhamsakda · Kevin D. Hyde
Institutions
Mae Fah Luang University · Mae Fah Luang University Hospital
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A randomized trial of viral vector and adjuvanted protein HBV therapeutic vaccine in people with chronic hepatitis B on nucleos(t)ide analogs
Hepatology Communications
Thailand-affiliated authors
Apinya Leerapun · Anchalee Avihingsanon
Institutions
Chiang Mai University · HIV Netherlands Australia Thailand Research Collaboration
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Natural rubber stretching band-assisted micro-break interventions for enhancing biomechanical performance and autonomic balance during simulated office work
Comparative Analytical Performance and Clinical Agreement of Chemiluminescence Microparticle Immunoassay and Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay for CA19-9: A Diagnostic Accuracy Study
Citywide re-evaluation of the Bangkok air quality health index: classification performance, nonlinear same-day respiratory associations, and implications for precautionary health communication
Mahidol University · Siriraj Hospital · Armed Forces Research Institute of Medical Science · Ramathibodi Hospital · Prince of Songkla University · Bangkok Metropolitan Administration · Charoenkrung Pracharak Hospital · Rajamangala University of Technology Suvarnabhumi · Phramongkutklao Hospital
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Knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of caregivers regarding PM2.5 exposure among children in Northern Thailand: a cross-sectional study on the knowledge–practice gap
Mahidol University · Mahidol Oxford Tropical Medicine Research Unit · Chiang Mai University · Asian Institute of Technology · Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University
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Association between Warfarin Exposure and Intracranial Arterial Calcification in 645 Patients without Trauma
Cannabinoid therapeutics in the 21st century: from molecular mechanisms to equitable clinical integration
Exploration of Drug Science
Thailand-affiliated authors
Mohamed Mustaf Ahmed
Institutions
Chulalongkorn University
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Impact of Copper and Melezitose Supplementation on Adalimumab Production and N-linked Glycosylation in Chinese Hamster Ovary Cell Culture
Chiang Mai Journal of Science
Thailand-affiliated authors
Montarop Yamabhai
Institutions
Suranaree University of Technology
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Complete metabolic response in stage IV Merkel cell carcinoma after combined avelumab and radiotherapy: a case report suggestive of an abscopal effect
Frontiers in Oncology
Thailand-affiliated authors
Mariana Cecilia Macías-Flores
Institutions
Surin Hospital
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Prevalence, multi-drug resistance, and public health risks of Salmonella Enterica in poultry farms and markets of Nekemte, Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study
Scientific Reports
Thailand-affiliated authors
Hunde Weyuma Balcha
Institutions
Department of Livestock Development
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Acute and Chronic Toxicity Tests and Assessment of In Vitro and In Vivo Anti-Allergic Effects of Prabchompoothaweep Remedy
