Migrant TB Patients Chose Months-Long Sanatorium Care to Pursue Cure Amid Cost, Transport, and Documentation Barriers
This multi-perspective qualitative study at the SMRU tuberculosis sanatorium in Mae Ramat, Tak Province, examined why migrants choose long residential treatment. It included 37 unique patients—33 who chose the sanatorium and four who chose community DOTS—plus five health workers. Three themes organized the findings: desire for cure, barriers to diagnosis and treatment, and community and organizational support.
Jindaporn Wirachonphaophong · Hai Ti Ti · Nay Kaw Htoo · Kanjana Winyoorat · Cha Ba · San Soe · Suphak Nosten · Htet Ko Ko Aung · Sein Sein Thi · Francois NostenShoklo Malaria Research Unit (SMRU) · Mahidol Oxford Tropical Medicine Research Unit (MORU)
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.
A post hoc analysis of the DEN-301 placebo arm followed 30,620.6 person-years, identifying 560 virologically confirmed dengue cases among 9,698 febrile illnesses; 142 cases, or 25.4%, were hospitalized.
A 20-year-old man on automated peritoneal dialysis developed vague abdominal symptoms, weight loss and declining ultrafiltration. Repeated dialysate cultures, acid-fast staining and molecular tests were negative despite mononuclear-predominant leukocytosis. Contrast CT identified peritoneal nodules, CT peritoneography showed a trapped dialysate pocket, and targeted biopsy demonstrated necrotising granulomatous inflammation. Tissue culture grew M. kansasii resistant to rifampicin, moxifloxacin and ciprofloxacin.
HITAP reviewed 278 HTA capacity-strengthening activities in 25 countries from 2010 to mid-2025. Asia accounted for 151 activities and 128 engagements were programmatic rather than ad hoc. Knowledge sharing represented 26% and research or project collaboration 21%. Among 11 African partner countries, only three had programmatic engagement, accounting for 30 activities.
Morphology combined with ITS, LSU, rpb2 and β-tub phylogenies distinguished Nigropunctata pseudohydei as a new species and confirmed the first Thai record of N. complanata.
Thai researchersZaw Lin Tun · Digvijayini Bundhun · Kevin D. Hyde
An eight-country perspective argues that telemedicine, wearables and home sensors, augmented AI and mobile health can distribute expertise, observe symptoms between visits and support self-management, particularly where neurologists are scarce. Impact depends on infrastructure, interoperability, workforce, governance and equity-first hybrid care, not devices alone.
DJC6219 and NK62157 were isolated from municipal wastewater and characterised through host-range assays, electron microscopy, stability, multiplicity-of-infection optimisation, growth kinetics and genomics.
The authors review challenges in estimating preventable AMR burden and advocate explicit counterfactuals, confounding control and principled combination of individual studies.
Thai researchersCherry Lim · Sue J. Lee · Yin Mo · Ben S. Cooper
Ten Asia-Pacific experts developed 11 consensus statements on mild traumatic brain injury and use of GFAP/UCH-L1 within 12 hours. Final agreement was 90-100%, emphasizing biomarkers as adjuncts while clinical assessment and locally available imaging remain central.
RGD-functionalized cannabidiol lipid nanoparticles increased cellular uptake threefold and in-vitro BBB transport by 65%, while reducing inflammatory and oxidative markers. In a preclinical Alzheimer's model, cognition, Aβ/tau pathology, metabolism and gut-barrier indicators improved. The findings are promising but not evidence in patients.
Researchers used the UNDRR Stop Disasters online game with students, water professionals and community members in Thailand and Malaysia. A post-game survey of 35 participants found high enjoyment, lively interaction and perceived reinforcement of declarative flood-management knowledge.
Thailand-affiliated bibliographic records. These are not full analyses; they are ordered by Impact Signal and should be verified against the original source.
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Effectiveness of an Integrated Activity-Based and Tele-Monitoring Intervention on Mental Health Literacy and Resilience among Urban Older Adults in Thailand: A Quasi-Experimental Study
Praboromarajchanok Institute Ministry of Public Health · Boromarajonani College of Nursing, Nakhon Ratchasima · Srisavarindhira Thai Red Cross Institute of Nursing
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Valorization of polyphenol-rich extracts from Oroxylum indicum (L.) kurz outer stem bark as sustainable textile colourants: Comparison concerns selected GOTS 7.0 colour fastness criteria on effects of six mordants and pre-, meta- and post-mordanting techniques on dyeing properties
Rajamangala University of Technology · Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya · King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok · Kasetsart University
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Role of Legislation in Occupational Disease Prevention: A Case of Chronic Silicosis with Progressive Massive Fibrosis
Mae Fah Luang University · University of Phayao · Chiang Mai University
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Appendiceal Perforation as a Potential Indicator of Healthcare Disparities Between Thai and Non-Thai Populations: A Nationwide Study of Public Hospitals in Thailand
Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities
Thailand-affiliated authors
Rapeepong Suphanchaimat · Chutima Akaleephan
Institutions
Ministry of Public Health · Department of Disease Control
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Climate change awareness and place attachment as drivers of pro-environmental behavior: a comparison between natural and artificial snow ski resorts
Managing Sport and Leisure
Thailand-affiliated authors
Dongqi Shi · Kevin Fuchs
Institutions
Prince of Songkla University
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Navigating the Shift to Self-Access Learning: Students’ Experiences in a Flipped EFL Writing Course
Studies in Self-Access Learning Journal
Thailand-affiliated authors
Kiki Juli Anggoro · Ikrar Genidal Riadil
Institutions
Walailak University
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Effectiveness of the Thai Herbal Cold Compression Abdominal Binder on Pain Relief after Open Abdominal Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Pacific Rim International Journal of Nursing Research
Thailand-affiliated authors
Nattapong Chanmala · Ratsiri Thato
Institutions
Chulalongkorn University
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A Phenomenological Study of Families’ Experiences of Preterm Labor in Thailand
Pacific Rim International Journal of Nursing Research
