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Journal of The Medical Association of Thailand
Volume 88 No. 5   May - May   2005

Editorial Note

Original Articles

Clinico-Pathological Profile of Vulva Cancer in Southern Thailand: Analysis of 66 Cases 575

  Jitti Hanprasertpong, MD*, Saibua Chichareon, MD*,
Virach Wootipoom, MD*, Rakchai Buhachat, MD*,
Sathana Tocharoenvanich, MD*, Alan Geater, PhD**

* Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla
** Epidemiology Unit, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla   [ PDF ]

Incidence of Vaginal Breech Delivery in Singleton in Siriraj Hospital 582

  Thanyarat Wongwananuruk, MD*,
Dittakarn Borriboonhirunsarn, MD, MPH, PhD*

* Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University   [ PDF ]

Exchange Transfusion and its Morbidity in Ten-Year Period at King Chulalongkorn Hospital 588

  Suwimol Sanpavat, MD*

* Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University   [ PDF ]

Thai Medical Graduates in the United States Residency Training Programs: 1988-2003 593

  Issarang Nuchprayoon, MD, PhD, FAAP*

* Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University   [ PDF ]

Left Retroperitoneal Versus Midline Transperitoneal Approach for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms (AAAs) Repair 601

  Kamphol Laohapensang, MD*,
Kittipan Rerkasem, MD*, Narain Chotirosniramit, MD*

* Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai   [ PDF ]

Clinical Benefits of Epoetin Alfa (Eprex®) 10,000 Units Subcutaneously Thrice Weekly in Thai Cancer Patients with Anemia Receiving Chemotherapy 607

  Narin Voravud, MD*,
Virote Sriuranpong, MD*

* Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University   [ PDF ]

Surveillance of Anesthetic Related Complications at Srinagarind Hospital, Khon Kaen University, Thailand 613

  Polpun Boonmak, MD*, Suhattaya Boonmak, MD*,
Thepakorn Sathitkarnmanee, MD*, Waraporn Chau-In, MD*,
Duangthida Nonlhaopol, BSc*, Maneerut Thananun, BSc*

* Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen   [ PDF ]

Health Belief Model about Diabetes Mellitus in Thailand: The Culture Consensus Analysis† 623

  Tanaporn Ratanasuwan, MD*,
Saowanin Indharapakdi, MD*, Rumpeung Promrerk, B Nursing*,
Tanes Komolviphat, B Econ**, Yaiwan Thanamai, MD*

† This study was funded by Department of Medical Services Research Fund for the year 2003,
the Ministry of Public Health, Thailand
* Internal Medicine Unit, Lerdsin Hospital, Department of Medical Services, Ministry of Public Health
** Nursing Unit, Lerdsin Hospital, Department of Medical Services, Ministry of Public Health
** The National Statistical Office, Ministry of Information and Communication Technology Thailand   [ PDF ]

Clinical Pharmacokinetic of Celecoxib in Healthy Thai Volunteers 632

  Chandhanee Itthipanichpong, MSc*,
Sumana Chompootaweep, MD, MPH*, Supeecha Wittayalertpanya, MSc*,
Wandee Kemsri, BSc*, Nongnuch Thaworn, Msc*,
Pajaree Lilitkarntrakul, MD*, Sithiporn Parikamsil, Bsc*

* Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University   [ PDF ]

Blood Culture and Conventional Media for Vitreous Culture in Infectious Endophthalmitis 639

  Yosanan Yospaiboon, MD*,
Sarawuth Saree, MD*, Sirichai Pasadhika, MD**

* Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen
** Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University   [ PDF ]

Bacterial Study of Autopsy Specimens 643

  Somporn Srifeungfung, PhD*,
Chanwit Tribuddharat, MD, PhD*, Thitiya Yungyuen, MSc*

* Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University   [ PDF ]

Effectiveness of Combined Antibiotic Ophthalmic Solution in the Treatment of Hordeolum after Incision and Curettage: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial: A Pilot Study† 647

  Parima Hirunwiwatkul, MD*,
Kanitta Wachirasereechai, MD*

† This paper was presented at the Asia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology on
December 2, 2003, Bangkok, Thailand
* Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University   [ PDF ]

Relative Risks of Becoming Overweight and Obese in Children after 6 Years in Secondary School 651

  Pipop Jirapinyo, MD*,
Narumon Densupsoontorn, MD*, Duangduen Chinrungrueng, MD*,
Renu Wongarn, BA*, Nuchnoi Thamonsiri, BSc*

* Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University   [ PDF ]

Association of Circulating Leptin with Bone Mineral Density in Males and Females 655

  Suwannee Chanprasertyothin, MSc*,
Noppawan Piaseu, PhD**, Laor Chailurkit, PhD*
Rajata Rajatanavin, MD*, Boonsong Ongphiphadhanakul, MD**

* Department of Research Center, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol Unversity
** Department of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol Unversity   [ PDF ]

Lack of Effect of Helicobacter pylori on Symptom Improvement with a Prokinetic Medication, Cisapride, in Patients with Non-Ulcer Dyspepsia 660

  Sutep Gonlachanvit, MD*, Varocha Mahachai, MD*,
Tawatchai Chaiwatanarat, MD**, Pinit Kullavanijaya, MD*

* Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University
** Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University   [ PDF ]

Prevalence of Gastroesophageal Reflux Symptoms in Asthma Patients at Srinagarind Hospital 668

  Kitti Chunlertrith, MD*,
Watchara Boonsawat, MD*, Uraiwan Zaeoue, BSc**

* Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen
** Pulmonary unit, Srinagarind Hospital, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen   [ PDF ]

Prediction of UGIB Event in NSAID Users: A Model Development† 672

  Mayuree Tangkiatkumjai, MSc*,
Somratai Vadcharavivad, MS, Pharm D**, Varocha Mahachai, MD***

† This article was previously presented as an oral presentation at the Annual conference
of the Association of Hospital Pharmacy (Thailand) on May 21-23, 2003 by M.T.
* Faculty of Pharmacy, Srinakharinwirot University, Nakhonnayok
** Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chulalongkorn University
** Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University   [ PDF ]

Herpes Zoster, Clinical Course and Associated Diseases: A 5-Year Retrospective Study at Ramathibodi Hospital 678

  Sutasinee Tunsuriyawong, MD*,
Siripen Puavilai, MD*

* Department of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University   [ PDF ]

Associations of Intracompartmental Leg Pressures and Radiographic Findings in Congenital Talipes Equinovarus 682

  Boonsin Buranapanitkit, MD*,
Wipawan Leelasamran, MD*

* Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Physical Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla   [ PDF ]

Intratesticular Injection of a Balanced Zinc Solution for Permanent Sterilization of Dogs 686

  Veera Tepsumethanon, DVM*, †
Henry Wilde, MD, FACP*, †, Thiravat Hemachudha, MD**, †

*Queen Saovabha Memorial Institute, Thai Red Cross Society,
(WHO Collaborating Centre for Research on Rabies Pathogenesis and Prevention)
**Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University

† Recipients of a grant from National Science and Technology Development (Thailand)   [ PDF ]

Case(s) Report

POEMS Syndrome with Venous Sinus Thrombosis and Visual Failure: A Case Report 690

  Rawiphan Witoonpanich, MD, FRCP*,
Sriphan Phankhian, MD*, Saengsuree Jootar, MD*,
Anuchit Poonyathalang, MD**, Surapon Worapongpaiboon, MD***,
Suchart Phudhichareonrat, MD, FRCPC***, Niramol Chanplakorn, MD***

* Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University
** Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University
*** Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University   [ PDF ]

Bilateral Temporomandibular Joint Dislocations during Induction of Anesthesia and Orotracheal Intubation 695

  Maliwan Oofuvong, MD*

* Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla   [ PDF ]

Congenital Nasopharyngeal Immature Teratoma: A First Case Report in Thailand 698

  Mana Taweevisit, MD*, Somboon Keelawat, MD*,
Voranuch Thanakit, MD*, Mookda Chaipipat, MD*,
Kanista Keetacheeva, MD*, Shanop Shuangshoti, MD*

* Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University   [ PDF ]

Special Articles

Amphizoic Amoebae: Pathogenic Free-living Protozoa; Review of the Literature and Review of Cases in Thailand 701

  Chutatip Siripanth, MSc (Trop Med)*

* Department of Protozoology, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University   [ PDF ]

Medical Ethics

Medical ethics for senior medical doctors (Episode I) 708

  Sukhit Phaosavasdi, MD*, Surasak Taneepanichskul, MD*,
Yuen Tannirandorn, MD*, Manopchai Thamkhantho, MD*,
Chumsak Pruksapong, MD*, Aurchart Kanjanapitak, MD*

* Member of the Medical Association of Thailand   [ PDF ]

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