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Efficacy and Safety Compared between Chlorthalidone and Hydrochlorothiazide for Reducing Systolic and Diastolic Blood Pressure in Patients with Mild-to- Moderate Hypertension: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Krittayaphong R, Jamnongprasatporn S, Roubsanthisuk W, Kunanon S, Chotruangnapa C, Sairat P

Chlorthalidone was shown to be more effective than hydrochlorothiazide for office BP control in patients with mild-to-moderate hypertension; however, no difference in adverse events was observed.

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Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Number, Clinical Characteristics, Surgical Types, and Anatomical Outcome of Patients with Primary Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment during and after COVID-19 Lockdown in Thailand

Somboonthanakij S, Chanwimol K, Jiaranaisilawong P

The authors revealed the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the reduction in the number of surgical procedures for primary RRD during and after lockdown. Our findings could aid redefinition of a strategic plan for rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD) management after the COVID-19 pandemic had subsided.

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Clinical Outcomes and Associated Factors for Mortality among Pediatric Patients with Carbapenem-Resistant Acinetobacter baumannii

Suebsubanant M, Suchartlikitwong P, Kawichai S, Anugulruengkitt S, Chatsuwan T, Puthanakit T

One-fifth of children with carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii (CRAB) bacteraemia has mortality within 30 days. Associated factors with mortality were septic shock and congenital heart disease. Colistin had the highest in vitro drug susceptibility rate. Common regimen used in the present study was colistin combination with sulbactam therapy.

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Accessibility to Palliative Care for Non-Cancer Patients Near the End of Life: The Obstacles and Opportunities

Rotpenpian P, Wongprasertsuk C, Rotpenpian N

Prevalence of access to palliative care in non-cancer patients was 15.69%. Organ failure in non-cancer patients with renal, and hepatic systems can boost accessibility to palliative treatment. There was a few palliative patients without cancer accessing to palliative care service. Additionally, it’s critical for healthcare professionals to be educated on the fundamentals of palliative care.

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The Weaning Protocol of High Flow Nasal Cannula Reduce Duration of Weaning in Lower-Respiratory Tract Infection in Children Who Used High Flow Nasal Cannula: Single Center Experience in Thailand

Suwannakeeree P, Luecha O, Jungkraisri S

Implementing the weaning protocol reduce weaning time and total high flow nasal cannula (HFNC) time, without affecting clinical outcomes.