Table of Contents

Original Article

The Prevalence of High Sodium Intake among Hypertensive Patients at Hypertension Clinic, Siriraj Hospital 1
Buranakitjaroen P, Phoojaroenchanachai M PDF
Prevalence and Factors Associated with Microalbuminuria and Abnormal Renal Function in Thai Obese Adults 9
Eiamthanasinchai S, Laowahutanont N, Yamwong P, Teerapornlertratt T PDF
Respiratory Health Effect of Persons Accidentally Expose to High Concentration of Chlorine Gas 17
Chierakul N, Rittayamai N, Passaranon P, Chamchod C, Suntiwuth B PDF
Experience of Percutaneous Dilatational Tracheostomy by using Grigg’s Technique in Siriraj Hospital 22
Disayabutr S, Tscheikuna J, Tangsujaritvijit V, Nana A PDF
Reliability and Validity of Migraine Disability Assessment Questionnaire-Thai Version (Thai-MIDAS) 29
Seethong P, Nimmannit A, Chaisewikul R, Prayoonwiwat N, Chotinaiwattarakul W PDF
Clock Drawing Test (CDT) and Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Questionnaire as a Short Screening Test for Dementia in Thai Population 39
Satukijchai C, Senanarong V PDF
Estimated Creatinine Clearance and Cognitive Impairment in Thai Older Adults: A Pilot Study from the Dementia and Disability Project in Thailand 47
Srivanitchapoom P, Senanarong V PDF
Reliability and Validity of the Canadian Neurological Scale, Thai Version 54
Charoenpong L, Chiewvit P, Limsriwilai J, Chotikanuchit S, Yamkaew N, Lirathpong N, Komoltri C, Poungvarin N, Nilanont Y PDF
Predictive Value of Ki67 for Adjuvant Chemotherapy in Node-Negative, Hormone Receptor-Positive Breast Cancer 60
Sutepvarnon A, Warnnissorn M, Srimuninnimit V PDF
A Phase II Study of the Combination of Gemcitabine Plus Carboplatin as the Neoadjuvant Treatment in Locally Advanced Breast Cancer 67
Ithimakin S, Ratanawichitrasin A, Veerasarn V, Akewanlop C, Soparattanapaisarn N, Rojananin S, O-charoenrat P, Prasarttong-osoth P, Srimuninnimit V PDF
Effect of Ambulatory Medicine Tutorial on Clinical Performance of 5th year Medical Students 75
Phisalprapa P, Pandejpong D PDF
Clinical Outcomes of Type 2 Diabetic Patients Before and After Attending Siriraj Continuity of Care Clinic 82
Kitpinyochai T, Paisansudhi S, Washirasaksiri C, Srivanichakorn W, Nopmaneejumruslers C, Chouriyagune C, Pandejpong D, Phisalprapa P PDF
Candidemia in Siriraj Hospital: Epidemiology and Factors Associated with Mortality 91
Boonyasiri A, Jearanaisilavong J, Assanasen S PDF
Rapid High Performance Liquid Chromatographic Assay for Determination of Voriconazole Concentration in Human Plasma 98
Sangsiriwut K, Chayakulkeeree M PDF
Effectiveness and Safety of Generic Formulation of Piperacillin/Tazobactam (Astaz-PR) for Treatment of Infected Patients at Siriraj Hospital 104
Charoenpong L, Tongsai S, Thamlikitkul V PDF
Effectiveness of Disinfectant Wipes for Decontamination of Bacteria on Patients’ Environmental and Medical Equipment Surfaces at Siriraj Hospital 111
Seenama C, Tachasirinugune P, Jintanothaitavorn D, Kachintorn K, Thamlikitkul V PDF
Health-Care Associated Infections in Thailand 2011 117
Rongrungruang Y, Sawanpanyalert N, Chomdacha P, Surasarang K, Wiruchkul N, Kachintorn K, Tantilipikara P, Danchaivijitr S PDF
Accuracy of ECG Criteria for the Diagnosis of Left Ventricular Hypertrophy: A Comparison with Magnetic Resonance Imaging 124
Krittayaphong R, Nomsawadi V, Muenkaew M, Miniphan M, Yindeengam A, Udompunturak S PDF
Predicting Factors for a False Positive Treadmill Exercise Stress Test 133
Towashiraporn K, Krittayaphong R, Yindeengam A PDF
Validation of the GRACE Risk Score to Predict in-Hospital Mortality in Patients with ST Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction in Thailand 139
Koonsiripaiboon E, Tungsubutra W PDF
Aspirin Resistance in Thai Patients with Chronic Stable Angina 146
Phankingthongkum R, Panchavinnin P, Chinthammi Y, Tresukosol D, Chotinaiwattarakul C, Tungsubutra W, Wongpraparut N, Karevee D, Chansaeng S PDF
Prognostic Value of Normal Dobutamine Stress Echocardiography in Renal Transplant Candidates 152
Chaowalit N, Kittipovanonth M, Karaketklang K, Kitrattana B, Jakrapanichakul D, Vongwiwatana A, Premasathian N PDF
The Relationship between Plasma NT-proBNP Level and Pacing Mode in the Patient with Implanted Permanent Pacemaker 158
Sriratanasathavorn C, Pumprueg S, Boonyapisit W, Kaosa-ad BEd B, Kangkagate C PDF
N-terminal Pro-Brain Natriuretic Peptide as a Biomarker for a Significant Renal Artery Stenosis in Medically Refractory Hypertensive Patients 164
Wongpraparut N, Komoltri C, Chirakarnjanakorn S, Phankingthongkum R, Limtangturakulm S, Pongakasira R PDF
The Correlation between Aortic Stiffness and Left Ventricular Mass Index in Hypertensive Patients: A Cardiac MRI Study 171
Wongphen A, Boonyasirinant T PDF
Prevalence and Risk Factors of Symptomatic Hyperuricemia; Quality of Care of Patients with Hyperuricemia in A University Hospital 178
Chiowchanwisawakit P, Taweesuk A, Katchamart W, Srinonprasert V PDF
Diagnosis and Localization of Insulinoma in Thai Patients: Performance of Endoscopic Ultrasonography Compared to Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging 187
Pongprasobchai S, Lertwattanarak R, Pausawasdi N, Prachayakul V PDF
Mucosal-type Eosinophilic Gastroenteritis in Thailand: 12-Year Retrospective Study 194
Manatsathit W, Sermsathanasawadi R, Pongpaiboon A, Pongprasobchai S PDF
A Comparative Study of Cytomorphology and Flow Cytometry to Detect Malignant Cells in the Body Cavity Fluid 203
Limvorapitak W, Promsuwicha O, Auewarakul C PDF
Detection of Lymphoid Neoplasms in Bone Marrow by Flow Cytometric Analysis and Comparison to Bone Marrow Aspiration and Biopsy 210
Promsuwicha O, Songmuang W, Auewarakul C PDF
Use of Different Approaches of Acid-Base Derangement to Predict Mortality in Critically Ill Patients 216
Ratanarat R, Sodapak C, Poompichet A, Toomthong P PDF
Clinical Accuracy of RIFLE and Acute Kidney Injury Network (AKIN) Criteria for Predicting Hospital Mortality in Critically Ill Patients with Multi-Organ Dysfunction Syndrome 224
Ratanarat R, Skulratanasak P, Tangkawattanakul N, Hantaweepant C PDF
Dynamics of Central Venous Oxygen Saturation and Serum Lactate during Septic Shock Resuscitation 232
Permpikul C, Noppakaorattanamanee K, Tongyoo S, Ratanarat R, Poompichet A PDF
Predicting Factors, Incidence and Prognosis of Cardiac Arrhythmia in Medical, Non-Acute Coronary Syndrome, Critically Ill Patients 238
Tongyoo S, Permpikul C, Haemin R, Epichath N PDF
Glomerular Macrophage is an Indicator of Early Treatment Response in Diffuse Proliferative Lupus Nephritis 246
Cheunsuchon B, Incharoen P, Chawanasuntorapoj R, Chanchairujira T, Shayakul C PDF

Case Report

High Dose Rate Endobronchial Brachytherapy (HDR-EB) in Recurrent Benign Complex Tracheobronchial Stenosis: Experience in Two Cases 252
Tscheikuna J, Disayabutr S, Kakanaporn C, Tuntipumi-amorn L, Chansilpa Y PDF
Pituitary Metastasis from Renal Cell Carcinoma: A Case Report with Literature Review 257
Ithimakin S, Suttinont P, Akewanlop C PDF
Prosthetic Valve Endocarditis Caused by Histoplasma Capsulatum: The First Case Report in Thailand 262
Lorchirachonkul N, Foongladda S, Ruangchira-urai R, Chayakulkeeree M PDF
Tropical Sprue: Two Cases Report and Review of Literature. Has Anything Changed in the Past 40 Years? 266
Aswakul P, Prachayakul V PDF
Pulmonary Lipiodol Embolism after Transcatheter Arterial Chemoembolization for Hepatocellular Carcinoma: A Case Report and Literature Review 270
Naorungroj T, Naksanguan T, Chinthammitr Y PDF