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  Air pollution

  
  

  Air pollution levels remain dangerously high in many parts of the world. New data from WHO shows that 9 out of 10 people breathe air containing high level of pollutants.

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  Enhancing Cytokine Clearances with Sustained Low-Efficiency Diafiltration (SLED-f) Using High Cut-off Dialyzer in Septic AKI Patients: A Randomized Trial

  Tiranathanagul K, Tunpornchai J, Srisawat N, Susantitaphong P, Paditpornsilpa K, Eiam-Ong S

  In sepsis-related AKI, HCO-SLED-f could be safely applied and could enhance cytokine clearances as well as reduce more types of cytokines when compared with HF-SLED-f, although the degree of reduction did not show significant difference. The higher degree of albumin loss should be considered when using HCO-SLED-f.

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  Original ArticleOpen Access

  Long Lasting Insecticide-Treated Net Use of People Living in Myawaddy, a High Malaria Endemic District along Thai Myanmar Border

  Naing T, Puckpinyo A, Peltzer K

  The present study indicated that 100% use of long lasting insecticide-treated net should be achieved through effective behavioral change communication to improve malaria knowledge and perceptions. Moreover, the National Malaria Control Program should focus on households with Kayin ethnicity, low income and large family size in high malaria transmission area.

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  A Cost-Utility Study of Smoking Cessation Interventions for Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in Thailand

  Kongsakon R, Sruamsiri R

  This findings revealed that varenicline is the most cost-effective strategy for smoking cessation in COPD patients compared to nortriptyline and bupropion. Policy makers should consider varenicline to be in their benefit packages as a smoking cessation intervention for COPD patients.

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  Evaluation of Thai Insulin-Treated Diabetics’ Knowledge and Practice of Insulin Pen Storage

  Kongmalai T, Sriwijitkamol A

  The majority of longtime-use, insulin-treated, diabetic patients lacked knowledge of proper insulin pen storage and usage. Moreover, some healthcare providers appeared to be unaware of the need to impart this knowledge to their patients. Ongoing educational teaching programs are therefore needed for both healthcare providers and diabetics to improve the glycemic control and safety of insulin-treated patients.

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  Outcome of Late Extracardiac Fontan Completion in Functional Single Ventricle Patients

  Karunasumetta C, Wongbhuddha C, Chanmeka T, Mitprachapranee C, Prathanee S

  The patients with extended-spectrum beta-lactamase producing Enterobacteriaceae catheter associated urinary tract infection had more hazardous outcomes including mortality, hospital costs and length of stay than those with non ESBL CAUTI. Invasive procedures/operations, previous use of fluoroquinolones, broad spectrum cephalosporins and beta-lactamase inhibitor antibiotics were associated with the ESBL Enterobacteriaceae CAUTI in long-term catheterization.