Volume 95, No. 2 Table of Contents |
Original Article
| Inhibitory Activity of Fermented Milk with Lactobacillus Casei Strain Shirota against Common Multidrug-Resistant Bacteria Causing Hospital-Acquired Infections | 1 |
| Tiengrim S, Thamlikitkul V |
| Comparative In Vitro Activity of Sitafloxacin against Bacteria Isolated from Thai Patients with Urinary Tract Infections and Lower Respiratory Tract Infections | 6 |
| Tiengrim S, Phiboonbanakit D, Thunyaharn S, Tantisiriwat W, Santiwatanakul S, Susaengrat W, Srisurat N, Malithong A, Srisangchan P, Thamlikitkul V |
| Performance of SD Bioline Tsutsugamushi Assays for the Diagnosis of Scrub Typhus in Thailand | 18 |
| Silpasakorn S, Waywa D, Hoontraku S, Suttinont C, Losuwanaluk K, Suputtamongkol Y |
| Acinetobacter baumannii Nosocomial Pneumonia in Tertiary Care Hospitals in Thailand | 23 |
| Werarak P, Waiwarawut J, Tharavichitkul P, Pothirat C, Rungruanghiranya S, Geater SL, Chongthaleong A, Sittipunt C, Horsin P, Chalermskulrat W, Wiwatworapan T, Thummakul T, Mootsikapun P, Rungsrithong N, Supawita S, Chuchotthavorn C, Tongsai S, Thamlikitkul V |
| Effectiveness and Safety of Generic Formulation of Meropenem (Penem®) for Treatment of Infections at Siriraj Hospital | 34 |
| Angkasekwinai N, Werarak P, Tongsai S, Thamlikitkul V |
| Viability of Lactobacillus casei Strain Shirota (LcS) from Feces of Thai Healthy Subjects Regularly Taking Milk Product Containing LcS | 42 |
| Tiengrim S, Leelaporn A, Manatsathit S, Thamlikitkul V |
| Acute Hemorrhagic Rectal Ulcer Syndrome: The First Case Series from Thailand | 48 |
| Maneerattanaporn M, Pongpaibul A, Pongprasobchai S, Kachintorn U, Manatsathit S |
| EUS Guided Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology of Liver Nodules Suspicious for Malignancy: Yields, Complications and Impact on Management | 56 |
| Prachayakul V, Aswakul P, Kachintorn U |
| Clinical Characteristics, Endosonographic Findings and Etiologies of Gastroduodenal Subepithelial Lesions: A Thai Referral Single Center Study | 61 |
| Prachayakul V, Aswakul P, Pongprasobchai S, Pausawasdi N, Akaraviputh T, Sriprayoon T, Methasate A, Kachintorn U |
| Repeated Endoscopic Ultrasound Guided Fine Needle Aspiration (EUS-FNA) Improved Diagnostic Yield of Inconclusive Initial Cytology for Suspected Pancreatic Cancer and Unknown Intra-Abdominal Lymphadenopathy | 68 |
| Prachayakul V, Sriprayoon T, Asawakul P, Pongprasobchai S, Pausawasdi N, Kachintorn U |
| The Phyllanthus emblica L. Infusion Carries Immunostimulatory Activity in a Mouse Model | 75 |
| Huabprasert S, Kasetsinsombat K, Kangsadalampai K, Wongkajornsilp A, Akarasereenont P, Panich U, Laohapand T |
| Contribution of Examiner Subjectivity and Patient Heterogeneity on Long Case Examination | 83 |
| Chierakul N, Danchaivijitr S, Kontee P, Naruman C |
| Are Two Sputum Samples Enough for Diagnosing Pulmonary Tuberculosis | 87 |
| Chierakul N, Petborom P, Foongladda S, Udompunturak S |
| Impact of Endobroncial Ultrasound Guided Transbrocnhial Needle Aspiration on Clinical Practice Guideline | 92 |
| Tscheikuna J, Disayabutr S |
| Correlation between Left Atrial Volume Index and Pulmonary Artery Pressure in Patients with Chronic Severe Mitral Regurgitation | 98 |
| Matrakul Y, Chaowalit N |
| Comparison of Rate Assessment between Resting Heart Rate and 24-Hour Holter Monitoring in Patients with Chronic Atrial Fibrillation | 111 |
| Srisukwattana A, Krittayaphong R |
| Correlation between Aortic Stiffness and Visceral Fat Determined by Magnetic Resonance Imaging | 117 |
| Muenkaew M, Boonyasirinant T, Krittayaphong R |
| Normal Range of Serum Highly-Sensitive Troponin-T in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 3-5 | 127 |
| Chotivanawan T, Krittayaphong R |
| Quantitative Measurement of Mitral Regurgitation: Comparison between Echocardiography and Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging | 133 |
| Sukpraphrute B, Chirakarnjanakorn S, Karaketklang K, Yindeengam A, Krittayaphong R |
| Outcome of Carotid Artery Stenting in Asymptomatic and Asymptomatic Carotid Artery Stenosis Patients in Siriraj Hospital | 139 |
| Santaannop I, Pornratanarangsi S |
| Utilizing a Registry for ST Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction from a Tertiary Care Hospital in Thailand: Opportunities to Improve the Quality of Care | 146 |
| Tungsubutra W, Chotnaiwattarakul C, Maneesai A, Naowapanich S, Panchavinnin P, Tresukosol D, Phankingtongkhum R, Wongpraparut N |
| A Comparison of Outcomes between Percutaneous Coronary Intervention versus Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery in Octogenarian Patients | 154 |
| Wongcharoenkiat N, Tresukosol D, Laksanabunsong P, Udompunturak S |
| Inter-Site Validations of the Pixel-Wise Method for Cardiac T2* Analysis in Transfusion-Dependent Thai Thalassemia Patients | 165 |
| Saiviroonporn P, Viprakasit V, Maneesai A, Siritanaratkul N, Pongtanakul B, Wood JC, Krittayaphong R |
| The Incidence of Clinically Significant ECG Abnormalities Detected by Routine Everyday ECG: The First Analysis from CCU/ICCU Patients in Siriraj Hospital | 173 |
| Boonyasirinant T, Suksamai J, Panintrarak P, Chuayprasartwattana S, Foosang W, Phankingthongkum R |
| Changes of Microalbuminuria in Nondiabetic Hypertensive Patients after One Year Follow-Up | 179 |
| Buranakitjaroen P, Phoojaroenchanachai M |
| Clinical Characteristics and Disease Outcome of UICC Stages I-III Colorectal Cancer Patients at Siriraj Hospital | 189 |
| Techawathanawanna S, Nimmannit A, Akewanlop C |
| C-Reactive Protein as a Monitor of Chemotherapy Response in Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (CML Study) | 199 |
| Srimuninnimit V, Ariyapanya S, Nimmannit A, Wonglaksanapimon S, Akewanlop C, Soparattanapaisarn N |
| Buttonhole Technique Better Than Area Puncture Technique on Hemostasis and Pain Associated with Needle Cannulation | 208 |
| Sukthinthai N, Sittipraneet A, Tummanittayangkoon B, Vasuvattakul S, Chanchairujira T |
| Late Onset Lupus Nephritis: Analysis of Clinical Manifestations and Renal Pathological Features in Siriraj Hospital | 213 |
| Kobkitcharoen M, Teerapornlertratt T, Chawanasuntorapoj R, Chanchairujira T, Laowahutanont N, Parichatikanond P, Cheunsuchon B |
| Antimalarial-Induced Maculopathy: Accuracy of Amsler Grid as a Diagnostic Tool and Risk Factors | 218 |
| Chiowchanwisawakit P, Srinonprasert V, Nilganuwong S, Katchamart W, Koolvisoot A, Arromdee E, Ruangvaravate N |
| Etiology and Risk Factors of Stroke in HIV-Infected Patients in Siriraj Hospital: A Case-Control Study | 227 |
| Lee B, Anekthananon T, Poungvarin N, Nilanont Y |
| Siriraj Acute Stroke Unit: 10 Years Experience | 235 |
| Chinwatanakul S, Boonyapisit K, Pornsriniyom D, Proyoonwiwat N, Senanarong V, Chaisevikul R, Danchaivijitr C, Chotinaiwatarakul W, Sathornsumetee S, Poungvarin N |
| Prevalence and Incidence of Delirium in Thai Older Patients: A Study at General Medical Wards in Siriraj Hospital | 245 |
| Praditsuwan R, Limmathuroskul D, Assanasen J, Pakdeewongse S, Eiamjinnasuwat W, Sirisuwat A, Srinonprasert V |
Case Report
| Malignant Hypertension Due to a Large Reninoma: A Case Report | 251 |
| Leemingsawat C, Thongtang N |
| Extensive Bilateral Ischemic Stroke after Platelet Transfusion in Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP): A Case Report | 256 |
| Wongwiangjunt S, Poungvarin N |
| Diffuse Type Autoimmune Pancreatitis: The First Case | 261 |
| Prachayakul V, Aswakul P, Apisarnthanarak P, Pongprasobchai S |
Special Article
| Efficacy and Hemodynamic Outcome of Prolonged Intermittent Renal Replacement Therapy (PIRRT) in Critically Ill Patients: A Preliminary Report | 265 |
| Ratanarat R, Chaipruckmalakarn T, Laowahutanont N, Larpparisuth N, Vasuvattakul S |