TMJ

Smoke: Cannabis versus Tobacco

Somchai Bovornkitti, Benjamin Schulte — Mon, 28 Dec 2020 00:00:00 +0700

Cancer Vaccines

Somchai Bovornkitti — Mon, 28 Dec 2020 00:00:00 +0700

Are ‘healthy’ foods really good ?

Sakamon Devahastin, Somchai Bovornkitti — Mon, 28 Dec 2020 00:00:00 +0700

Coronavirus Reinfection

Somchai Bovornkitti — Mon, 28 Dec 2020 00:00:00 +0700

Editor's Note

Anucha Apisarnthanarak — Mon, 28 Dec 2020 00:00:00 +0700

Osteoporosis

Natthinee Charatcharoenwitthaya — Mon, 28 Dec 2020 00:00:00 +0700

Prevalence and Factors Affecting First and Recurrent Hip Fracture in the Elderly: A Retrospective Study from Inpatients at Thammasat University Hospital

Bussawan Suksrisai, Janista Linhavong, Supaporn Manonom, Sukwida Manorangsan — Mon, 28 Dec 2020 00:00:00 +0700

Background: Hip fracture is more common in the elderly people. Many patients were admitted to Thammasat University Hospital (TUH). However, there are no prevalence study of elderly people with hip fracture.

Objective: To determine the prevalence of hip fractures in elderly people from inpatient charts at TUH and to provide guidance to physical therapists for appropriate rehabilitation after hip fracture surgery.

Method: Questionnaire forms were used to retrieve data from 491 medical charts at TUH from the years 2011–2016. The parameters included elderly with hip fractures, causes of fractures, body mass index, underlying diseases, treatment types, complications, and length of stay in the hospital.

Results: Hip fractures were most common in female patients aged over 80 years. The prevalent cause of hip fracture was falling (88%). Most common areas of fracture were femoral neck (48%) and intertrochanteric line (48%). About 96% of the cases were first time hip fractures. Surgery was the main treatment for hip fractures (87%). Complications after treatment were not found
in 84% of all patients. Common complications in the remaining patients were urinary tract infection, pneumonia, and bed sore. Patients older than 80 years spend more time in the
hospital than younger patients.

Conclusion: Based on the TUH data hip fracture was a predominant health problem of elderly females. Routine treatment was by surgery. Complications after either surgical or conservation treatment were rarely observed. Elderly patients, who stay in the hospital a long time, might need to consult physical therapists to establish a rehabilitation plan after surgery and during non-surgical treatment.

Neuroprotective activities of three cannabinoids separated from confiscated cannabis in Thailand

Narisa Kamkaen, Weerasak Samee, Sarin Tadtong, Sinsupha Chuichulcherm — Mon, 28 Dec 2020 00:00:00 +0700

Introduction: The female flower of Cannabis sativa L. (Cannabinaceae) contains many cannabinoids that possesses the psychological effects. Therefore, the scientific studies were still in dispute
between usefulness and uselessness.

Method: The present study was designed to isolate the major cannabinoids compounds from confiscated cannabis and examine the neuroprotective activities using two models; serum deprivation method and co-administration of hydrogen peroxide assay.

Results: Three cannabinoids (CBD, CBN and THC) were isolated from the confiscated cannabis. CBD and CBN significantly protected the cultured neurons from the death caused by deprived
serum under H2O2 induced oxidative stress. Significant difference was observed between the percentage of neuron viability when treated with 10 ng/ml (31.8 nM) CBD or 100 ng/ml (322nM) CBN under oxidative stress conditions.

Conclusion: CBD was effective as a neuroprotective substance against neurodegenerative disorders such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s diseases.

Retinopathy of prematurity at Thammasat University Hospital

Chanikarn Poovichayasumlit — Mon, 28 Dec 2020 00:00:00 +0700

Background: Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) is one of the major causes of retinal vascular changes and subsequent abnormal vision in children. ROP has 5 stages of severity ranging from abnormal blood vessel growth to retinal detachment. The severity of ROP depends on the gestational age and lesion location.

Objective: To study factors related to ROP in preterm infants

Methods: This descriptive study comprised 100 preterm infants with criteria of gestational age at birth of less than 37 weeks or birth weight less than 2,000 grams and born from 1 January to 31
December 2017 in Thammasat University Hospital. The neonatal data and eye examination results were recorded and analyzed.

Results: ROP occurred in 10 percent of 100 premature infants, and 3 percent of patients were treated. The data analysis found that the risk factors associated with ROP included low birth weight,
prematurity, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, respiratory distress, and intraventricular hemorrhage which conferred significantly higher risk of ROP, while transient tachypnea of the newborn
conferred significantly lower risk.

Conclusion: Our study provides support to previous study regarding the risk factors of ROP. Furthermore, this study shows that transient tachypnea of the newborn could act as a protective factor against ROP.

Anisakis spp. Parasites and Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus cereus in Sushi and sashimi from Thammasat University (Rangsit Campus) Area Restaurants

Rattana Tiengtip — Mon, 28 Dec 2020 00:00:00 +0700

Introduction: Consuming sushi and sashimi is very popular in the Thai society as they can be easily bought in general. The prices may will vary depending on the locations. Sushi and sashimi were a
diet that does not pass heat. There is a unique method in the process of preparing raw fish and molding rice. In addition, the production process requires the use of hands for cooking, which may cause parasitic contamination and pathogenic microbes in food that are harmful to consumers.

Objective: To determine the contamination of helminth Anisakis spp. and bacterial contamination S. aureus, B. cereus in ready-to-eat food samples, sushi and sashimi.

Methods: Total sample 160 sample in total, comprising 125 sushi and 35 sashimi samples, were randomly sampled from the Janpanes restaurants Thammasat University. Using the histological
characteristics of helminth Anisakis spp. through microscopic was performed using Baird-Parker Egg Yolk Tellulite Agar (BPEY) and Mannital egg Yolk phenol red Polymyxin Agar (MYPA) which are selective media.

Results: The sample analyzed from 17 of the approximately restaurants sushi. The restaurants were sampled up to three times over a 3-month period. The results showed no contamination of the Anisakis spp. Contamination of S.aureus 75/160 (46.88%) specimens found in sushi 69/125 (55.20%) samples and sashimi 12/35 (34.29%) samples of B.cereus there were 6/160 (3.75%).

Conclusion: This research shows that ready-to-eat foods such as sushi and sashimi are contaminated with microbes that exceed the standards. This indicates that these food can be a super spread source of the disease.

The Role of Nurse Practitioners in Primary Health Care: A Force for the Future

Pregamol Rutchanagul, Wipada Sangnimitchaikul — Mon, 28 Dec 2020 00:00:00 +0700

The important workforce that drives and enhances the quality of primary health care (PHC) is the nurse practitioner (NP). However, it remains doubtful whether the NP can truly help PHC achieve its ultimate goal as expected. This article provides the reviews of related literature that include lessons experienced by Thai NPs. The results show four benefits of (1) the patients, (2) the healthcare system, (3) healthcare expenditures, and (4) the career advancement. The work-related challenges of NPs were found to include: (1) the lack of precise work policies; (2) the lack of clarity related to the NP role; (3) the risks of medical malpractice; and (4) unfair compensation. For PHC to achieve its goal, the NPs are still perceived as a necessary mechanism and vital driving force. Yet, the main weakness of Thai NPs work lies in unclear work-related policy; thus a solution related to its management system is urgently needed.

Femoral neck fracture in the elderly

Nattapol Tammachote — Mon, 28 Dec 2020 00:00:00 +0700

About Coronaviruses and COVID-19

Somchai Bovornkitti, Surajit Sunthorntham — Mon, 28 Dec 2020 00:00:00 +0700

Control Rather Than Banish

Somchai Bovornkitti — Mon, 28 Dec 2020 00:00:00 +0700

Progressive PSA Elevation

Somchai Bovornkitti — Mon, 28 Dec 2020 00:00:00 +0700

Asbestos Pollution

Somchai Bovornkitti — Mon, 28 Dec 2020 00:00:00 +0700

Further Study on PM2.5 is Imperative

Somsak Tiamkuo — Mon, 28 Dec 2020 00:00:00 +0700

CRISPR Treatment for Amaurosis

Thaivadee Dulayachinda — Mon, 28 Dec 2020 00:00:00 +0700

Index

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