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  Sexually Transmitted Infection Clinical Practice Guidelines (2019)

  
  

  STIs are infections that are commonly spread by sexual activity, especially vaginal intercourse, anal sex and oral sex. Many times STIs initially do not cause symptoms. This result is a greater risk of passing the disease on to others.

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  Efficacy of Very Low Dose Intravenous Lidocaine in Preventing Cough and Sore Throat after Awakening from General Anesthesia: A Randomized Controlled Trial

  Munjupong S, Malaithong W, Mansumruatkan T, Chantrapannik E, Oofuvong M

  The study group (0.25 mg/kg of lidocaine) had less effective than the control group (0.5 mg/kg of lidocaine) in preventing cough after extubation as well as the severity of cough.

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  Original ArticleOpen Access

  A Study of Blood Utilization in Association with Specific Pediatric Procedures

  Thipfun C, Khorana J, Kaewdonduk W, Tepmalai K

  The authors’ analysis confirmed that excessive crossmatching occurred for several pediatric procedures. Regular auditing and revising of policies should be encouraged and applied in all procedures for better blood utilization and cost reduction in the future.

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  Original ArticleOpen Access

  Effectiveness of Anti-Gravity Treadmill Training in Improving Walking Capacity and Balance in Hemiparetic Stroke Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial

  Sukonthamarn K, Rerkmoung S, Konjen N, Charoenlimprasert J, Sriaoum S

  Both groups improved in standing balance, motor power, six-minute walk distance (6MWD) and functional ambulatory category (FAC) in subacute to chronic hemiparetic stroke patients. In the present study, ambulation training by antigravity treadmill combined with conventional physiotherapy was superior to the control group in balance training.

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  Community Active Case Finding for Pulmonary Tuberculosis

  Kunwipakorn K, Chierakul N

  The mobile-outreach TB screening, which utilized a questionnaire and CXR, proved to be practical. Including migrant employees in the screening program and enhancing public awareness may strengthen the program.

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  Survey of Hyperuricemia and Gout Management among Thai Physicians

  Chiowchanwisawakit P, Katchamart W, Srinonprasert V

  The results of the present study revealed suboptimal management of hyperuricemia and gout, especially high-dose regimen of colchicine for acute gout, the serum uric acid target and urate-lowering therapy duration, among Thai physicians. Improved condition-specific training and updated management guidelines are needed to improve the care and outcomes of hyperuricemia and gout patients in Thailand.