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Publication Metadata only An audit of blood pressure control in clinical practice in Thailand(2006-11-01) Peera Buranakitjaroen; Mahidol UniversityTo gain "real life" data on the BP control of hypertensive patients in clinical practice in Thailand, a multi-centre cross-sectional study was carried out. Demographic data, cardiovascular risk factors, and antihypertensive regimens were collected....5%). In addition, the numbers of antihypertensive drugs used at the initial visit compared with the last clinic visit were one drug (62.0% vs 33.0%), two drugs (29.7% vs 45.8%), three drugs or more (3.7% vs 20.4%), with an average of 1.3 ± 0.6 vs 1.9 ± 0.8 drugsPublication Metadata only Optimal use of perampanel in asian patients with epilepsy: Expert opinion(2021-01-01) Yotin Chinvarun; Chin Wei Huang; Ye Wu; Hsiu Fen Lee; Surachai Likasitwattanakul; Jing Ding; Takamichi Yamamoto; Siriraj Hospital; Peking University First Hospital; National Cheng Kung University Hospital; Seirei Hamamatsu General Hospital; Fudan University; Veterans General Hospital-Taichung Taiwan; Phramongkutklao Army Hospital and Medical College, the optimal use and place of perampanel in clinical practice has not yet been clearly defined for the Asian patient population. Use of perampanel in clinical practice varies markedly across the Asia region because of variation in knowledge, attitudes... and management of adverse events. This article summarizes key clinical and real-world evidence for perampanel and consolidates the experts’ opinions on optimization of perampanel prescribing and adherence in real-world practice, providing practical strategiesPublication Metadata only Intracranial black-blood vessel wall magnetic resonance imaging: Initial clinical experience in a single-center study(2018-07-01) Orasa Chawalparit; Chanon Ngamsombat; Thaweesak Aurboonyawat; Shuo Zhang; Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University; Pilips Healthcare© 2018, Siriraj Medical Journal. Objective: To assess the adjunct value of high-resolution black-blood vessel wall MR (VW-MR) imaging in the context of ischemic stroke and other vascular diseases in the clinical practice. Methods: All patients... by VW-MR imaging for diagnosis and characterization of intracranial vascular diseases in the clinical practice. Pitfalls should be aware in certain cases and large cohort clinical studies are warranted to further evaluate its clinical value.Publication Metadata only High initiation and long duration of breastfeeding despite absence of early skin-to-skin contact in Karen refugees on the Thai-Myanmar border: A mixed methods study(2012-12-13) Adrienne L. White; Verena I. Carrara; Moo Kho Paw; Malika; ColleyPaw Dahbu; Mechthild M. Gross; Wolfgang Stuetz; Francois H. Nosten; Rose McGready; Shoklo Malaria Research Unit; Medizinische Hochschule Hannover (MHH); Friedrich Schiller Universitat Jena; Nuffield Department of Clinical Medicine; Mahidol Universityin this setting and the practice of newborn swaddling.Results: Of 1404 live births in 2010 in Maela refugee camp there were 982 evaluable mother-newborn pairs, including 80 infants born before 37 weeks gestation. Initiation of breastfeeding within the first hour... of the spirit of the newborn or attract malevolent spirits.Conclusions: In a population with a strong culture of breastfeeding and robust breastfeeding practices, high rates of initiation and duration of breastfeeding were found despite a lack of early skinItem Metadata only Chronic cough management: Practical guidelines and PICO-based evidence for screening and investigation(2024-12-01) Kanjanawasee D.; Poachanukoon O.; Sriprasart T.; Chirakalwasan N.; Saiphoklang N.; Athipongarporn A.; Senavonge A.; Kamalaporn H.; Sanguanwong N.; Mitthamsiri W.; Chiewchalermsri C.; Suetrong B.; Suwanchanratsamee A.; Tantilipikorn P.; Maneerattanaporn M.; Jaruchinda P.; Kawamatawong T.; Luvira V.; Sombuntham P.; Sompornrattanaphan M.; Suwanwech T.; Chotchai N.; Ruxrungtham K.; Boonsawat W.; Brannan J.D.; Song W.J.; Pornsuriyasak P.; Kanjanawasee D.; Mahidol UniversityChronic cough is a common clinical condition requiring comprehensive assessment. This review employs a symptom-focused approach, prioritizing the presenting symptom of "chronic cough" to mirror real-world clinical practice. Ten key questions... diagrams were developed to facilitate clinical decision-making. The initial evaluation involves screening for red flag signs requiring urgent attention, followed by a detailed history-taking and physical examination. A chest radiograph is recommendedItem Metadata only Enhanced data quality to improve malaria surveillance in Papua, Indonesia(2025-12-01) Fransisca L.; Burdam F.H.; Kenangalem E.; Rahmalia A.; Ubra R.R.; van den Boogaard C.H.A.; Ley B.; Douglas N.M.; Poespoprodjo J.R.; Price R.N.; Fransisca L.; Mahidol University, however interventions needed to be tailored to address specific needs of participating clinics. Improvements in data quality and prescribing practices have potential to contribute to better malaria management, improved clinical outcomes, and strengthened..., guiding public health interventions, and prioritizing resource allocation. This study aimed to enhance malaria surveillance in Central Papua, Indonesia, by improving data collection, record-keeping, and treatment practices. Methods: The study was conductedPublication Metadata only Clinically practical seminested PCR for Burkholderia pseudomallei quantitated by enzyme immunoassay with and without solution hybridization(1995-01-01) M. Kunakorn; R. B. Markham; Mahidol UniversityDiagnosis of melioidosis, an infectious disease caused by Burkholderia pseudomallei (formerly Pseudomonas pseudomallei), is made initially by antibody testing, which is not always sensitive or specific. We have developed two seminested PCR protocolsPublication Metadata only Clinical practice guidelines for children with cancer presenting with fever to the emergency room(2011-12-01) Samart Pakakasama; Kulvadee Surayuthpreecha; Uthen Pandee; Usanarat Anurathapan; Vimolratne Maleewan; Umaporn Udomsubpayakul; Punnee Butthep; Pitak Santanirand; Nongnuch Sirachainan; Suradej Hongeng; Mahidol UniversityBackground: Patients with febrile neutropenia (FN) may develop severe infection, septic shock, and death. To improve the outcome of pediatric oncology patients with suspected FN, clinical practice guidelines were developed for these patients... at the emergency room (ER). The objective of the present study was to evaluate compliance of the clinical practice guidelines for children with cancer presenting with fever to the ER and adverse outcomes after using the guidelines. Methods: A retrospective cohortPublication Metadata only Delivery of photocoagulation treatment for diabetic retinopathy at a large Australian ophthalmic hospital: Comparisons with national clinical practice guidelines(2002-05-15) Parapun Bamroongsuk; Qing Yi; C. Alex Harper; Daniel J. McCarty; University of Melbourne; Mahidol UniversityObjective: To determine if the delivery of photocoagulation for diabetic retinopathy at a large Australian ophthalmic hospital conforms with Australian National Health and Medical Research Council clinical practice guidelines. Methods: A... institution conforms closely with Australian clinical practice guidelines.Item Metadata only The impact of the WOMAN trial on local clinical practice in Thailand(2025-01-01) Nivatpumin P.; Nithiuthai J.; Lertbunnaphong T.; Nivatpumin P.; Mahidol Universityof patients who experienced massive bleeding, or the rate of hysterectomy. This global initiative has influenced clinical practices at our institution, suggesting a need for broader implementation of tranexamic acid utilization across all healthcare centers... in Thailand. Clinical trial registration: ClinicalTrials.gov registration number: NCT04833556 (registered April 6, 2021).