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Publication Metadata only Epidemiological survey of vitamin deficiencies in older Thai adults: Implications for national policy planning(2007-01-01) Prasert Assantachai; Somsong Lekhakula; Mahidol Universitymeasured. Results: The prevalence of vitamin deficiencies was 0.6% for vitamin B12, 6.1% for vitamin A, 9.9% for vitamin C, 30.1% for vitamin B 1, 38.8% for erythrocyte folate, 55.5% for vitamin E and 83.0% for β-carotene. Male gender was a common risk... factor for at least three vitamin deficiencies, i.e. β-carotene, folate and vitamin E. Being a manual worker was a common risk factor of β-carotene and vitamin B1 deficiency. Poor income was found as a risk factor only in erythrocyte folate deficiencyItem Metadata only Development of screening indicators for ranking areas at risk of vitamin A deficiency in Thailand(Mahidol University. Mahidol University Library and Knowledge Center, 2023) Kandavasee Maleevong; Somchai Durongdej; Emorn Wasantwisut; Mandhana Pradipasen; Junya Pattaraarchachai; Sangsom SinawatThe objective of this study was to develop community based screening indicators for identifying areas at risk of vitamin A deficiency. Three hundred children aged 24-71 months in 12 villages were randomly selected to participate in the study.... These villages were located in Songkhla, Yala and Narathiwat provinces, and these areas were known to have various degrees of evidence of vitamin A deficiency. Anthropometric measurements and serum retinol analysis were conducted. Data on dietary intake, illnessItem Metadata only Immunological aberrations in vitamin A deficient rats(Mahidol University. Mahidol University Library and Knowledge Center, 2023) Metta Ongsakul; Stitaya Sirisinha; Pairote PrempreeItem Metadata only Vitamin D and systemic lupus erythematosus(Mahidol University. Mahidol University Library and Knowledge Center, 2024) Chanikarn Patcharapojanart; Kumutnart Chanprapaph; Jutamas Tankunakorngaining attention. This review summarizes the effect of hypovitaminosis D on SLE development and recommendations for vitamin D supplements in SLE. Existing data indicates high prevalence of vitamin D deficiency among lupus patients. A number of studies...Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disorder which has been linked to multifactorial aspects such as genetic susceptibility infection and environmental factor. Vitamin D deficiency is one of the compelling factors that are currentlyPublication Metadata only Evidence of vitamin K deficiency in cord blood.(1993-12-01) C. Mahasandana; P. Pung-amritt; S. Yodthong; V. Suvatte; Mahidol UniversityThe prevalence of vitamin K deficiency in the newborns delivered at Siriraj Hospital was studied. The prolongation of one stage prothrombin time and the presence of PIVKA-II (non carboxylated prothrombin antigen) in cord blood were interpreted... as the secondary change from vitamin K deficiency state. The most reliable method to diagnose vitamin K deficiency is the detection of vitamin K level in plasma which is not yet available in Thailand. Although the prevalence of vitamin K deficiency in the newbornsItem Metadata only Thiamin levels in normal and high risk groups of thiamin deficiency(Mahidol University. Mahidol University Library and Knowledge Center, 2001) Junchay Khamsean; Neelobol Neungton; Chairat Permpikul; Somporn Srifuengfung; Sompong Ong-ajyoothItem Metadata only A study on nutritional status of Karen lactating women and the quality of breast milk in vitamin A deficient areas(Mahidol University. Mahidol University Library and Knowledge Center, 2003) Nattiga Silalai; Uraiporn Chittchang; Emorn WasantwisutPublication Open Access Significant association between vitamin D deficiency and sepsis: a systematic review and meta-analysis(2015) Sikarin Upala; Anawin Sanguankeo; Nitipong Permpalung; Mahidol University. Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital. Department of Preventive and Social MedicineBackground: A number of observational studies have found an association between low vitamin D levels and risk of sepsis. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to determine the overall estimate of risk. Methods: This was a systematic... between patients with vitamin D deficiency and controls. Results: The initial search yielded 647 articles. Twenty-one articles underwent full-length review and data were extracted from 10 observational studies. Pooled odds ratio of sepsis in participantsItem Metadata only Impaired cytochrome P-450 metabolism in vitamin A deficiency(Mahidol University. Mahidol University Library and Knowledge Center, 2023) Somporn Kamolsiripichaiporn; Lamb, Adrian J.; Prayad Komaratat; Prapon Wilairat; Jisnuson SvastiItem Metadata only Formulation of supplementary food for pregnant and lactating women in vitamin A-deficient areas(Mahidol University. Mahidol University Library and Knowledge Center, 2002) Boontarika Bampenpol; Uraiporn Chittchang; Anadi Nitithamyong; Emorn Wasantwisut