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Journal of The Medical Association of Thailand
Volume 87 No. 10   October - October   2004

Editorial Note

Original Articles

Prevalence of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) in Women Screened by Glucose Challenge Test (GCT) at Maharaj Nakorn Chiang Mai Hospital 1141

  Pharuhas Chanprapaph MD*,
Chatdao Sutjarit MD*

* Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University   [ PDF ]

Immediate Complications of Laparoscopic Tubal Sterilization: 11 Years of Experience 1147

  Somsak Chaovisitsaree MD*, Wirawit Piyamongkol MD, PhD*,
Saipin Pongsatha MD*, Chairat Kunaviktikul MD*,
Nuntana Morakote BSc, MPH*, Waraporn Chandarawong BSc*

* Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University   [ PDF ]

Comparison of Two Different Fixed Doses of Follitropin-b in Controlled Ovarian Hyperstimulation: A Prospective Randomized, Double Blind Clinical Trial 1151

  Kamthorn Pruksananonda MD*, Somchai Suwajanakorn MD*,
Wisan Sereepapong MD*, Pramuan Virutamasen, MD*

* Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University   [ PDF ]

The Efficacy of Cholesterol-lowering Action and Side 1156

  Jaivan Tanamai MD*,
Sornchai Veeramanomai MD*, Nisa Indrakosas MD*

* Department of Medicine, Lerdsin Hospital   [ PDF ]

Study of Cisplatin-Vinblastine Plus Amifostine in Patients with Locally Advanced or Metastatic Non-small Cell Lung Cancer 1162

  Sumitra Thongprasert MD*,
Busyamas Chewaskulyong MD**

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

Hiccups and Multiple Sclerosis 1168

  Rawiphan Witoonpanich MD, FRCP*
Busaya Pirommai MD*, Supoch Tunlayadechanont MD*

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

Long-Term Outcome and Factors Influencing the Outcome of Thymectomy for Myasthenia Gravis 1172

  Rawiphan Witoonpanich MD, FRCP*,
Charungthai Dejthevaporn MD*, Theerayuth Srisinroongruang MD*,
Wises Subhannachart MD**, Sukasom Attanavanich MD**,
Somboon Boonkasem MD**, Ammarin Thakkinstian M Med Stats***

* Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University
** Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University
*** Division of Clinical Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University   [ PDF ]

Differentiation of Dementia with Lewy Bodies, Alzheimer’s Disease and Vascular Dementia by Cardiac 131I-meta-iodobenzylguanidine (MIBG) Uptake (Preliminary Report) 1176

  Panitha Jindahra MD*, Athasit Vejjajiva MD, FRCP*,
Rawiphan Witoonpanich MD, FRCP*, Rojana Sirisriro MD**,
Chanika Sritara MD**, Teeratorn Pulkes MD*

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

Early Containment of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS); Experience from Bamrasnaradura Institute, Thailand 1182

  Achara Chaovavanich MD*, Jurai Wongsawat MD*, Scott F Dowell MD, MPH**,
Yaowarat Inthong RN*, Chariya Sangsajja MD*, Natpatou Sanguanwongse MD*,
Michael T Martin MD, MPH***, Khanchit Limpakarnjanarat MD, MPH**, Sirirat Likanonsakul MSc*,
Sunthreeya Waicharoen MSc****, Malinee Chittaganpitch MSc****, Pranee Thawatsupha BSc****,
Wattana Auwanit PhD****, Pathom Sawanpanyalert MD, DrPH****, Bjorn Melgaard MD*****

* Bamrasnaradura Institute, Ministry of Public Health (MOPH), Thailand
** International Emerging Infections Program, Thai MOPH - US CDC Collaboration, Thailand
*** HIV/AIDS Program, Thai MOPH - US CDC Collaboration, Thailand
**** National Institute of Health, Ministry of Public Health (MOPH), Thailand
***** World Health Organization, Representative to Thailand, Thailand   [ PDF ]

Rehbein’s Procedure in 73 Cases of Hirschsprung’s Disease 1188

  Somchai Thepcharoennirund MD, FRCST*

* Pediatric Surgical Unit, Department Of Surgery, Ratchaburi Hospital   [ PDF ]

Noninvasive Transcutaneous Bilirubin as a Screening Test to Identify the Need for Serum Bilirubin Assessment 1193

  Suwimol Sanpavat MD*,
Issarang Nuchprayoon MD, PhD*

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

Clinical Abnormalities, Intervention Program, and School Attendance of Down Syndrome Children in Southern Thailand 1199

  Somchit Jaruratanasirikul MD*,
Somkiat Soponthammarak MD*, Prasin Chanvitan MD*,
Pornprot Limprasert MD**, Hutcha Sriplung MD***,
Wipawan Leelasamran MD****, Seesuda Winothai MD*****

* Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University
** Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University
*** Epidemiology Unit, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University
**** Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Physical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University
***** Department of Otolaryngology, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University   [ PDF ]

Hemifacial Spasm: Results of Treatment with Low Dose Botulinum Toxin Injection 1205

  Areerat Suputtitada MD*, Kammant Phanthumchinda MD**,
Chaichon Locharernkul MD**, Nijasri C Suwanwela MD**

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

Anatomical Study of the Maxillary Artery at the Pterygomaxillary Fissure in a Thai Population: Its Relationship to Maxillary Osteotomy 1212

  Wandee Apinhasmit DDS, PhD*, Dolly Methathrathip DDS*,
Sirilak Ploytubtim DDS**, Supin Chompoopong MS, PhD**,
Thanase Ariyawatkul**, Anuchit Lertsirithong**

* Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University
** Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University   [ PDF ]

Evaluation of Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay and Indirect Hemagglutination Assay for Detection of Leptospiral Antibody by Using Three Different Antigens 1218

  Janya Nakarin PhD*,
Sukone Pradutkanchana MSc**

* Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Prince of Songkla University
** Department of Pathology, Faculty of Science, Prince of Songkla University   [ PDF ]

Balance Disorders in the Elderly and the Benefit of Balance Exercise 1225

  Suchitra Prasansuk MD, DLO, FICS, FCOT*,
Chana Siriyananda MD, FCOT*, Apinan Na Nakorn MD, FCOT*,
Suvajana Atipas MD, FCOT*, Samut Chongvisal MD, FCOT*

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

An Experience with Intubating Laryngeal Mask Airway for Difficult Airway Management: Report on 38 Cases 1234

  Somboon Thienthong MD*, Duenpen Horatanarung MD*,
Malinee Wongswadiwat MD*, Polpun Boonmak MD*,
Thitima Chinachoti MD**, Suthannee Simajareuk BSc*

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

Case(s) Report

Special Articles

Medical Ethics

Medical Research Ethics in Thailand: What Should Be the Most Appropriate Approach? An Analysis Based on Western Ethical Principles 1253

  Panuwat Lertsithichai MD*

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

Medical Ethics: On Air 1262

  Sukhit Phaosavasdi MD*,
Boonchai Uerpairojkit MD*, Manopchai Thamkhantho MD, MRCOG*
Chumsak Prugsapong MD*, Aurchart Karnjanapitak MD*

* Member of Thai Medical Association   [ PDF ]