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Development and Validation of a Thai Questionnaire for Occupational Asthmagens Identification in Clinical Settings
Many cases of work-related asthma are missed because patients cannot identify the substances that trigger their symptoms. This study introduces a practical Thai-language questionnaire that translates complex occupational exposures into recognizable workplace activities, helping clinicians uncover hidden causes of asthma earlier and more effectively.
Radiation-Induced Cataract in a Vascular Surgeon with Occupational Health and Safety Management: A Case Report
An unexpected diagnosis in a young vascular surgeon highlights a growing concern in image-guided medicine. This case illustrates how cumulative low-dose radiation exposure may affect the lens long before symptoms develop and demonstrates the measurable impact of strengthened occupational safety practices.
Surgical Risk in Bicortical C1 Lateral Mass Screw Fixation Without Medial Angulation
How safe is a simplified C1 fixation technique when critical vascular anatomy varies from patient to patient? Using CT angiography from more than 200 individuals, this study provides valuable anatomical data that may help spine surgeons balance technical simplicity against the risk of carotid artery injury.
Patterns and Distribution of Airborne Mold Spores in Lower Northern Thailand: A 10-Year Comparison of Two 12‑Month Surveys
Over a decade apart, two year-long surveys reveal remarkable stability in the airborne fungal environment of lower northern Thailand. The findings offer clinicians and allergy specialists an updated regional map of mold exposure and highlight seasonal periods when susceptible patients may be at greatest risk.
Comparison of Fetal Thymus Size between Pregnant Women with Diabetic and Non-Diabetic Disease
The fetal thymus is increasingly recognized as a window into the intrauterine environment. This study explores how maternal diabetes may influence fetal thymic development, providing new insight into the relationship between maternal metabolic health and the developing fetal immune system.
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Development and Validation of a Thai Questionnaire for Occupational Asthmagens Identification in Clinical Settings
Sawita Khunchamnan, MD¹ ORCID , Naesinee Chaiear, MD¹,² ORCID , Chatpong Ngamchokwathana, MD¹ ORCID , Tirachat Sewatanon, MD³ ORCID , Watchara Boonsawat, MD⁴ ORCID
Patterns and Distribution of Airborne Mold Spores in Lower Northern Thailand: A 10-Year Comparison of Two 12‑Month Surveys
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