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The Efficacy of Double-Dose Mometasone Furoate Nasal Spray in Postoperative Management of Nasal Polyps: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Sookdee S, Jianbunjongkit N, Teeravanittrakul P

Double-dose of mometasone furoate nasal spray might be recommended for preventing the recurrence of nasal polyps and decreasing nasal symptom score following surgery.

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Effects of a Mindfulness Meditation on Blood Pressure in Prehypertension Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Pukdeesamai R, Srihatrai P, Intarut N

The present study finding shows the mindfulness-based brief intervention program (MBBI) was effective in improving the blood pressure or psychological factors. These findings could provide a basis to design the intervention for controlling high blood pressure in a rural community.

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Perioperative Death within 24 Hours: An Analysis of 2,000 Incident Reports of the Perioperative and Anesthetic Adverse Events in Thailand (PAAd Thai) Study

Indrambarya T, Pongraweewan O, Prapongsena P, Ittichaikulthol W, Charuluxananan S, Pipanmekaporn T, Lawthaweesawat C, Chernsirikasem N, Ratanasuwan P, Chanchayanon T, Sintavanuruk K

The multicenter study revealed high proportion of 24 hours. perioperative death which was commonly contributed to exsanguination. Postoperative death was mainly related to patient condition. Suggested corrective strategies were quality assurance activity, improve supervision, additional training, ICU availability, more guidelines and compliance to guidelines including surgical safety checklists.

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Characteristics and Outcomes of Juvenile Dermatomyositis (JDM) in Thai Children: Experience from a Tertiary Referral Center

Sitthi C, Khaosut P

The present review underscores that JDM patients with younger age at diagnosis will need to be monitored closely and need aggressive long-term treatment. Prompt treatment should be managed according to the severity of symptoms to improve clinical outcomes and prevent serious complications.

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Biomechanical Properties of Meniscal Repair Using a Suture Loop, All-Inside Suture Anchor-Based, and Inside-Out Vertical Mattress Suture: A Porcine Study

Apiwatanakul P, Sumanont S, Weraarchakul S, Kittipanyangam P, Boonrod A

The all-inside suture loop technique demonstrated a comparable load-to-failure when compared to the standard vertical mattress and suture anchor-based technique. Considering the biomechanical properties, as well as the advantages of accommodating even small amounts of meniscal tissue remaining for repair with other techniques, and avoiding injury to the popliteus tendon and preventing knee joint stiffness, the suture loop technique could be a viable option for meniscal repair.