The Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand
Risk Factors Associated with Exacerbation Frequency in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
COPD exacerbation, a crisis in healthcare systems, flared up by multi-factors; smoking, one of them, including current and ex-smoking, is strongly supported by the present study with significant associations; baseline lung function; and BMI are suggested to be considered for further investigations; chronic dust exposures (i.e., coal and organic dust), preventable and yet under-acknowledged factors, especially in lower-to-middle income countries where agriculture and factory works are the main income of their rural populations, which requires more attention to be given.
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Benefits of Brain Dual-Energy CT Imaging in Detecting Intracranial Hemorrhage in Non-Contrast Brain CT Scans
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Effect of a 50 mg Caffeine Coffee Intake on Bowel Function Recovery in Postoperative Cesarean Delivery Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Drinking coffee with a cup of 50 mg caffeine coffee after cesarean delivery did not significantly improve the bowel function recovery. The higher dosage of caffeine coffee needs further studies.
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Validation of Fixation and Decalcification Protocols for Optimizing Immunohistochemical Staining for Bone Marrow Trephine Biopsy
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Characteristics and Long-Term Outcome of Adenocarcinoma of the Esophagogastric Junction: A 23-Year Experience at a Tertiary Hospital in Thailand
This study is the first study on adenocarcinoma of the esophagogastric junction (AEG) in Thailand, showing increasing number comparable to those in Western countries. A greater proportion of AEG cases in Thailand were classified as Siewert type 2 and 3. The survival prognosis was still unfavorable and requires improvement in upcoming instances.
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Predictors of Bereavement among the Bereaved Elderly in Community of Bangkok, Thailand
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Severe Pulmonic Valve Endocarditis with Septic Pulmonary Embolism in a Teenager: Case Report
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Effectiveness of Traditional Thai Exercise (Ruesi Dadton) on Preventing Cognitive Impairment in Older Adults: A Quasi-Experimental Study
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Impact of Adding Distal Forearm Bone Mineral Density Measurement to Axial Bone Mineral Density Measurement for the Diagnosis of Osteoporosis: Prevalence and Risk Factors for Diagnostic Discordance
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Enhancing Immunization Uptake for Influenza and Pertussis in Thai Pregnant Women through Educational Sessions
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