• Japanese encephalitis vaccine development (Yokohama, 2006) 

  No information provided (Chulalongkorn University, 2007)
• A biomarker for screening early chronic kidney disease 

  Narisa Futrakul (Chulalongkorn University, 2007)
• Shifting paradigm regarding illness and medical practices in Thai society 

  Sunanta Wongchalee (Chulalongkorn University, 2007)

  Beliefs about the causes of illnesses have had implications on how individuals and society responds to sicknesses and epidemics. These beliefs have been derived from the process of observation, test, selection, and transfer ...
• Worm treatment program in “Long Neck” hill tribes 

  Choosak Nithikathkul; Brodsky, Marc; Ruxina Polseela; Wilawan Poodendan; Aree Taylor; Yaowalark Sukthana (Chulalongkorn University, 2007)

  Background: Helminth infection is a worldwide problem and prevalent in low income areas. The costs for prevention, treatment and eradication have so far frustrated budgets of global public health systems. Objective: The ...
• Effects of genistein supplementation on gingival blood flow disturbances after menopause: an in vivo study using ovariectomized rats 

  Supathra Amatyakul; Achareeya Kasiyaphat; Suthiluk Patumraj; Siriporn Chotipaibulpan; Prasong Siriviriyakul (Chulalongkorn University, 2007)

  Background: Estrogen synthesis decreases in the postmenopausal period inducing gingival periodontal disturbance. Estrogen replacement therapy has been used to reduce such gingival complications, although it has been limited ...
• Accuracy of liver volume measurement using multidetector computed tomography 

  Natthaporn Tanpowpong; Sudarat Yimpraphan; Laddawan Vajragupta; Boonchu Sirijindakul; Bunthoon Nunthasoot (Chulalongkorn University, 2007)

  Background: Measurement of liver volume has been used in planning radiotherapy dosimetry, assessing the progressiveness of various diseases and measuring the response to treatment. Objective: To measure liver volume using ...
• Management of severe bites from orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus) 

  Chew, Jeffrey; Wilde, Henry (Chulalongkorn University, 2007)

  Background: Orangutans are critically endangered primates living in the shrinking virgin rainforests of Borneo and Sumatra. Two or more species of orangutan once inhabited a larger part of Southeast Asia. Attacks by these ...
• Hyperthyroid Graves’ disease after radioiodine therapy for non-toxic multinodular goiter 

  Yotsapon Thewjitcharoen; Thep Himathongkam (Chulalongkorn University, 2007)

  Background: Radioiodine treatment has been used to reduce the size of euthyroid multinodular goiter (MNG) as an alternative to surgery. Postradioiodine Graves’ disease is a rare side effect which can occur several months ...
• Correlation between hypoxia-inducible factor and vascular endothelial growth factor expression under tumor neovascularization in hepatocellular carcinoma cell-implanted nude mice 

  Naphatsanan Duansak; Pornprom Yoysungnoen; Jutamard Somchaichana; Parvapan Bhattarakosol; Ponthip Wirachwong; Suthiluk Patumraj (Chulalongkorn University, 2007)

  Background: In a tumor, hypoxia-inducible factor-1α (HIF-1α) and vascular endothelial cell growth factor (VEGF) are induced to promote angiogenesis for the growth and metastasis of cells. There have been very few studies ...
• High incidence of drug fever due to antibiotics used in treatment of brain abscess in children 

  Narong Auvichayapat; Paradee Auvichayapat (Chulalongkorn University, 2007)

  Background: Brain abscess is not uncommon in Thailand. Treatment of brain abscess consists of surgery and antibiotics using high dose and long duration. The problem of drug fever in the treatment of brain abscess has never ...
• Gene expression characteristics of osteoblast differentiation in human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells induced by demineralized bone matrix 

  Sittisak Honsawek; Dhakoon Dhitiseith; Vorapong Phupong (Chulalongkorn University, 2007)

  Background: Mesenchymal stem cells are multipotential cells capable of differentiating into osteoblasts, chondrocytes, adipocytes, tenocytes, and myoblasts. Wharton’s jelly contains stem cells that are a rich source of ...
• Noma in Cambodia : scars from the past 

  Gollogly, James G.; Mussomeli, Isaac (Chulalongkorn University, 2007)

  Background: Noma is an orofacial gangrene that tends to afflict starving and malnourished children. It has a high mortality rate, and even if the child survives, a lifelong deformity of the face occurs. There is a ...
• Understanding type 2 diabetes and aging : lessons from nonhuman primates 

  Tigno, Xenia T.; Shi Ying Ding; Erwin, Joseph M.; Aslam, Sadaf; Hansen, Barbara C. (Chulalongkorn University, 2007)

  Background: The increase in global prevalence of obesity and diabetes, and the growth of the elderly population worldwide emphasize the biomedical research need for an animal model which exhibits close similarity to ...
• Rabies 2007 : perspective from Asia 

  Wilde, Henry; Thiravat Hemachudha; Pakamatz Khawplod; Veera Tepsumethanon; Supaporn Wacharapluesadee; Boonlert Lumlertdacha (Chulalongkorn University, 2007)

  Rabies remains a public health problem in many parts of the less developed world. Much is known about the virology, pathophysiology, epidemiology, and methods for control but this knowledge is not applied in many countries. ...
• Genomic-based discovery and validation of novel anti-filarial drugs 

  Alisa Junpee; Surang Nuchprayoon (Chulalongkorn University, 2007)

  Objective: This article reviews recent advances in filarial parasite genomics and opportunities for new antifilarial drug research. Methods and results: Genomic approach to filarial parasites provides new prospects for ...
• Fake rabies vaccine has appeared in China 

  No information provided (Chulalongkorn University, 2007)
• Life supports for patients without living will or surrogate decision-maker 

  No information provided (Chulalongkorn University, 2007)
• Martin George Netsky : teacher in medical school 

  Samruay Shuangshoti (Chulalongkorn University, 2007)

  Martin George Netsky, a teacher in the Medical School, was interested in neurology and pathology especially neuropathology and medical education. He helped to develop medical education at Chiang Mai Medical School, and ...
• Episodes of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia during the use of sliding scale insulin in hospitalized diabetes patients 

  Hasniza Zaman Huri; Yeap Sze Min; Rokiah Pendek (Chulalongkorn University, 2007)

  Objective: To assess the rate of hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia in diabetes patients receiving sliding scale insulin. Method: Data was collected prospectively for 3 months and a total number of 52 patients were included. ...
• A novel femur window chamber for in vivo studies of bone microcirculation 

  Atchareeya Kasiyaphat; Prasong Siriviriyakul; Suthiluk Patumraj (Chulalongkorn University, 2007)

  Objective: To develop a new window chamber for microscopic observation of the microcirculation in living bone, and to examine the utility of the chamber using rat femur in health and diseases. Methods: A stainless chamber ...

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