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    Chronic hepatitis B prognostic markers other than pre-treatment viral load predicted composite treatment outcome
    (2013-07-15) Aung, Myo Nyein; Wattana Leowattana; วัฒนา เลี้ยววัฒนา; Win, Khine Nwe; Noppadon Tangpukdee; นพดล ตั้งภักดี; Sant Muangnoicharoen; สัณฑ์ ม่วงน้อยเจริญ; Wattana Leowattana; Mahidol University. Faculty of Tropical Medicine. Department of Clinical Tropical Medicine.
    been used in CHB clinical practice, but rarely predicted epidemiologically. This study aimed to compare the composite treatment outcome between CHB patients with low and high treatment-naïve viral load, and to identify its predictors METHODOLOGY...INTRODUCTION: Chronic hepatitis B (CHB) is a globally common infectious disease. Its clinical course is complicated. In Southeast Asia, nucleos(t)ide analogues (NA) are commonly used drugs for CHB treatment. Composite treatment outcome has often
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    International health research monitoring: exploring a scientific and a cooperative approach using participatory action research.
    (2014-02-17) Chantler, Tracey; Cheah, Phaik Yeong; Miiro, George; Viriya Hantrakum; Nanvubya, Annet; Ayuo, Elizabeth; Kivaya, Esther; Kidola, Jeremiah; Kaleebu, Pontiano; Parker, Michael; Njuguna, Patricia; Ashley, Elizabeth; Guerin, Philippe J.; Lang, Trudie; Lang, Trudie; Mahidol University. Faculty of Tropical Medicine. Mahidol Oxford Tropical Medicine Research Unit.
    OBJECTIVES: To evaluate and determine the value of monitoring models developed by the Mahidol Oxford Tropical Research Unit and the East African Consortium for Clinical Research, consider how this can be measured and explore monitors...' and investigators' experiences of and views about the nature, purpose and practice of monitoring. RESEARCH DESIGN: A case study approach was used within the context of participatory action research because one of the aims was to guide and improve practice. 34
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    A tool to improve competence in the management of emergency patients by rural clinic health workers: a pilot assessment on the Thai-Myanmar border.
    (2015-04-13) Stanley, Lilian; Min, Thaw Htwe; Than, Hla Hla; Stolbrink, Marie; McGregor, Kathryn; Chu, Cindy; Nosten, François H; McGready, Rose; Stanley, Lilian; Mahidol University. Faculty of Tropical Medicine. Shoklo Malaria Research Unit (SMRU), Mahidol-Oxford Tropical Medicine Research Unit; Mahidol University. Faculty of Tropical Medicine. Mahidol-Oxford Tropical Medicine Research Unit (MORU)
    levels. CONCLUSIONS: Structured and practical teaching and learning with minimal theory in this resource limited setting had a positive short-term effect on the competence of individual staff to carry out an initial assessment and manage an acutely...BACKGROUND: Shoklo Malaria Research Unit has been providing health care in remote clinics on the Thai-Myanmar border to refugee and migrant populations since 1986 and 1995, respectively. Clinics are staffed by local health workers with a variety
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    Quality of intrapartum care by skilled birth attendants in a refugee clinic on the Thai-Myanmar border: a survey using WHO Safe Motherhood Needs Assessment
    (2015) Gabie Hoogenboom; Thwin, May Myo; Kris Velink; Marijke Baaijens; Prakaykaew Charrunwatthana; François Nosten; Rose McGready; Mahidol University. Faculty of Tropical Medicine. Mahidol-Oxford Tropical Medicine Research Unit
    .g. providing supplements, recording risk factors as well as regular and correct partogram use. Observed good clinical practice included: presence of a support person; active management of third stage; post-partum monitoring; and immediate and correct... was adapted to the setting and used: to assess the facility; interview SBAs; collect data from maternal records during a one year period (August 2007 – 2008); and observe practice during labour and childbirth. Results: The facility assessment recorded
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    Clinical audit to enhance safe practice of skilled birth attendants for the fetus with nuchal cord: evidence from a refugee and migrant cohort
    (2014) Megan Parr; Dabu, Colley Paw; Wai, Nan San; Say, Paw Si; Ma Ner; Tun, Nay Win; Aye Min; Gilder, Mary Ellen; Nosten, François H; Rose McGready; Mahidol University. Faculty of Tropical Medicine. Mahidol-Oxford Tropical Medicine Research Unit
    by skilled birth attendants (SBAs) in migrant and refugee birth centres on the Thai-Burmese border. Method: The audit cycle was used to enhance safe practice by SBA for the fetus with nuchal cord. In the three birth centres the action phase of the audit... cycle was initially carried out by the doctor responsible for the site. Six months later a registered midwife, present six days per week for three months in one birth facility, encouraged SBAs to facilitate birth with an intact umbilical circulation
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    Ethical issues in research involving minority populations: the process and outcomes of protocol review by the Ethics Committee of the Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University, Thailand.
    (2013-09-11) Pornpimon Adams; พรพิมล อดัมส์; Waranya Wongwit; วรัญญา ว่องวิทย์; Krisana Pengsaa; กฤษณา เพ็งสา; Srisin Khusmith; ศรีสิน คูสมิทธิ์; Wijitr Fungladda; วิจิตร ฟุ้งลัดดา; Warissara Chaiyaphan; วริสรา ไชยพันธุ์; Chanthima Limphattharacharoen; จันทิมา ลิ่มภัทรเจริญ; Sukanya Prakobtham; สุกัญญา ประกอบธรรม; Jaranit Kaewkungwal; จรณิต แก้วกังวาน; Jaranit Kaewkungwal; Mahidol University. Faculty of Tropical Medicine. Office of Research Services.; Mahidol University. Faculty of Tropical Medicine. Department of Social and Environmental Medicine.; Mahidol University. Faculty of Tropical Medicine. Department of Tropical Pediatrics.; Mahidol University. Faculty of Tropical Medicine. Department of Microbiology and Immunology.; Mahidol University. Faculty of Tropical Medicine. Department of Tropical Hygiene.
    clinical and 2/3 of non-clinical studies submitted for initial review underwent full-board review. For combined clinical and non-clinical study submissions, 92.1% were referred back to the investigators and approved after clarification/revision, while 2
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    Implementing comprehensive prevention of mother-to-child transmission and HIV prevention for South African couples: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
    (2014) Jones, Deborah; Peltzer, Karl; Weiss, Stephen M; Sifunda, Sibusiso; Dwane, Ntabozuko; Ramlagan, Shandir; Cook, Ryan; Matseke, Gladys; Maduna, Vincent; Spence, Andrew; Mahidol University. ASEAN Institute for Health Development
    controlled, six session ante- and postnatal risk-reducing and PMTCT promotion intervention addressing barriers to PMTCT (such as stigma, disclosure, intimate partner violence, communication, infant feeding practices and safer conception) that prevent women... for containing the epidemic among the most vulnerable populations in rural South Africa: HIV-positive pregnant women and their infants. Trial registration: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT02085356 (registration date: 10 March 2014).
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    ประสิทธิผลของโปรแกรมการจัดการเรียนการสอนภาคปฏิบัติโดยใช้แฟ้มสะสมผลงานและตลาดนัดความรู้ต่อลักษณะการเรียนรู้แบบนําตนเองของนักศึกษาหลักสูตรการพยาบาลเฉพาะทาง สาขาการจัดการการพยาบาล คณะพยาบาลศาสตร์ มหาวิทยาลัยมหิดล
    (2555) ปรางค์ทิพย์ อุจะรัตน; Prangtip Ucharattana; ธัญยรัชต์ องค์มีเกียรติ; Tunyarat Augmekiat; อรุณรัตน์ คันธา; Arunrat Khanta; ธารณี ลิ้มพงศธร; Tarinee Limpongsathorn; มหาวิทยาลัยมหิดล. คณะพยาบาลศาสตร์
    Purpose: This study examined the effectiveness of teaching clinical practice program using theportfolio and knowledge market as a learning tool on self-directed learning of nursing student in Nursing Management... was significantly increased afterusing the program (p < .05). Out of eight aspects of self-directed learning including 1) openness to learning opportunities 2) self concept as an effective learner 3) initiative and independence
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    Practical PCR genotyping protocols for Plasmodium vivax using Pvcs and Pvmsp1.
    (2005-04-27) Mallika Imwong; มัลลิกา อิ่มวงศ์; Sasithon Pukrittayakamee; Grüner, Anne Charlotte; Rénia, Laurent; Letourneur, Frank; Sornchai Looareesuwan; ศรชัย หลูอารีย์สุวรรณ; White, Nicholas J.; Snounou, Georges; Mallika Imwong; Mahidol University. Faculty of Tropical Medicine. Department of Clinical Tropical Medicine.
    patients with slide confirmed uncomplicated P. falciparum malaria were randomly assigned to receive artemether-lumefantrine (n = 245) or artesunate and mefloquine (n = 245) and were followed for 42 days. All patients had rapid initial clinical
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    Exploring health practitioners’ acceptability of a prospective semi‑quantitative pfHRP2 device to define severe malaria in the Democratic Republic of Congo
    (2015) Haan, Freek de; Onyamboko, Marie A.; Fanello, Caterina I.; Woodrow, Charles J.; Yoel Lubell; Boon, Wouter P. C.; Dondorp, Arjen M.; Mahidol University. Faculty of Tropical Medicine. Mahidol-Oxford Tropical Medicine Research Unit
    as a welcome intervention as they recognize the limited reliability of their current diagnostic and therapeutic approaches to severe febrile illnesses; (2) compatibility of the semi-quantitative pfHRP2 device with clinical equipment and competences... to their clinical equipment. The device could improve current diagnostic work-up of severe febrile illness, which might consequently improve treatment choices. However, despite this recognized potential, several hurdles and drivers need to be taken into account