Phitsanu Boonprasert; Chuthamat Kitisri(School of Medicine, Mae Fah Luang University, 2026-01-26)
Lipoprotein(a), Lp(a), is a type of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) that is now widely understood to be an independent and direct risk factor for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) and calcific aortic valve ...
Thanetphon Nanthiphatthanachai; Supapat Laodheerasiri(School of Medicine, Mae Fah Luang University, 2026-01-26)
Acute meningococcemia often presents with severe skin manifestations, such as limb ischemia and purpura fulminans. Prompt diagnosis and timely treatment are critical to avoid serious complications, including permanent limb ...
Chin Jia Wei; Thidarat Duangyod; Aunyachuree Ganogpichayagrai; Raksuda Taniguchi; Pawat Thanavachirasin(School of Medicine, Mae Fah Luang University, 2026-01-26)
Background: Huang Qin (Scutellaria baicalensis, S. baicalensis) has been used to treat various diseases such as fever, diarrhea, and dysentery. Escherichia coli (E. coli) is a standard part of intestinal microbiota and the ...
Background: Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) is a significant cause of cervical cancer and other HPV-related diseases. The HPV vaccine is an effective method for preventing these conditions, particularly when administered during ...
Suchanart Tangchitnob; Vitoon Jularattanaporn; Phakkharawat Sittiprapaporn(School of Medicine, Mae Fah Luang University, 2026-01-26)
Background: Thailand's population is becoming more sedentary, while obesity, another major health issue, is rising worldwide. This trend increases non-communicable disease risk, especially cardiovascular disease. Chronic ...
Mongkol Yanarojana; Thamthiwat Nararatwanchai; Salunya Tancharoen; Somchai Yanarojana(School of Medicine, Mae Fah Luang University, 2026-01-26)
Background: Houttuynia cordata Thunb. extract has shown programmed cell death induction in melanoma. Antagonism of the VEGF receptors (VEGFR) has been suggested as a potential mechanism of action due to its role in the ...
Shuichi Abe; Dhammika Leshan Wannigama; Daisuke Akaneya; Yu Suzuki; Kazunori Moriya; Yoshikazu Okuma(School of Medicine, Mae Fah Luang University, 2025-07-25)
Background: Patients admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) often develop hospitalacquired infections (HAI).
Objective: We started an active surveillance culture (ASC) to monitor bacterial or fungal carriage in the ...
Chaichana Srituravanich; Paisal Rummaneethorn(School of Medicine, Mae Fah Luang University, 2025-07-25)
Background: Aging is an inescapable and complex biological phenomenon that affects the skin, leading to changes such as wrinkles, sagging, pigmentation irregularities, and decreased elasticity. The latest trend in ...
Karn Matangkha; Jarasphol Rintra; Vichit Punyahotara; Phakkharawat Sittiprapaporn(School of Medicine, Mae Fah Luang University, 2025-07-25)
Background: Long COVID is a condition where individuals continue to experience persistent symptoms after recovering from the initial COVID-19 infection. Vitamin D is one of the vital minerals for maintaining normal health ...
Pattaraporn Naknagraed; Arisara Thongnopphakhun(School of Medicine, Mae Fah Luang University, 2025-07-25)
Background: SIID 529 is a course at Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, designed to enhance clinical teaching skills among medical residents. This study evaluates how learners apply teaching knowledge in practice through ...
Penpun Piwbuakum(School of Medicine, Mae Fah Luang University, 2025-07-25)
Background: Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a common condition in clinical practice. Antiphospholipid antibodies (APAs) have been investigated for the causes of thrombosis, which affect anticoagulant duration. The prevalence ...
Kuanoon Buapaichit; Salisa Choyrum; Nattaya Sowala; Poranee Makee; Nattida Sing-on(School of Medicine, Mae Fah Luang University, 2025-07-25)
Introduction: For early-stage cervical cancer (IA2–IIA1), radical hysterectomy with pelvic lymphadenectomy and primary chemoradiation offer comparable cure rates. However, some patients require adjuvant radiation therapy ...
Charnwit Panthong(School of Medicine, Mae Fah Luang University, 2025-01-21)
The world today is being greatly impacted by global climate change and warming. Extremely hot weather usually occurs in Asia during the summer months of April and May and is associated with high humidity. People who may ...
Sarut Lerwiwattaworn(School of Medicine, Mae Fah Luang University, 2025-01-21)
Patients with liver cirrhosis are susceptible to bacterial infection. The common infection sites are spontaneous bacteremia, urinary tract infection, pneumonia, soft tissue infection and spontaneous bacterial peritonitis. ...
Nat Tansrisawad; Apinya Tubtimrattana(School of Medicine, Mae Fah Luang University, 2025-01-20)
Background: Mitragynine is an active compound found in Kratom, a substance experiencing growing usage both in Thailand and globally. While Kratom is commonly perceived as safe with minimal adverse effects, instances of ...
Pitchayapa Jumlongkul; Arnon Jumlongkul(School of Medicine, Mae Fah Luang University, 2025-01-20)
In the study of traffic medicine, readers need to have a basic understanding of the
meaning, boundaries, and branch of preventive medicine as well as concepts and theories
associated with preventive medicine, which forms ...
Narat Hasachoo; Pornwasin Sirisawat; Tipavinee Suwanwong Rodbundith; Nattaphon Rangsaritvorakarn(School of Medicine, Mae Fah Luang University, 2025-01-20)
Background: Thai public hospitals in highland rural areas are experiencing difficulties in logistics operations due to the mountainous geography and scarcity of resources compared to hospitals in the city center.
Objective: ...
Kaset Chimplee; Narudol Teerapattarakan; Kamonnaree Chotinantakul; Pattranuch Chusri; Seiji Okada(School of Medicine, Mae Fah Luang University, 2025-01-20)
Background: The role of the gut microbiota in metabolic health was increasingly recognized. Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) – including propionic acid, acetic acid and butyric acid – are vital metabolites produced by gut ...
Background: In June 2022, the Ministry of Public Health of Thailand announced the legalization of cannabis for medical and recreational purposes under controlled conditions. However, despite this regulatory shift, there ...
Chong Ie Yern; Nipapan Saengmanee; Phakkharawat Sittiprapaporn(School of Medicine, Mae Fah Luang University, 2024-04-30)
Background: This study used electroencephalography (EEG) to measure brain wave activity to investigate the physiological impact of L-theanine, an amino acid found naturally in green tea, on a state of relaxation.
Objective: ...