The Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand
Development of a Thai Lexical Decision Task as a Tool for Premorbid Estimation of Cognitive Function
Thailand has long lacked a practical tool for estimating premorbid cognitive ability. This study introduces a 42-item Thai lexical decision task that remained stable under psychological distress while executive-function measures declined, providing an important first step toward culturally appropriate cognitive assessment.
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Administering Bolus Intravenous Norepinephrine to Improve the Peripheral Arterial Line Cannulation: Randomized Controlled Trial
A five-microgram intervention with immediate bedside relevance. This blinded randomized trial shows that a small norepinephrine bolus before arterial-line placement reduced repeated punctures, shortened cannulation time, and lowered procedure-related complications, offering a simple, inexpensive way to improve conventional arterial access.
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Exploring Antimicrobial Activities of Clove, Tea Tree, Eucalyptus, and Lesser Galangal Essential Oils Against Some Pathogenic Microbes and Their Antioxidant Activities
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The Coronal Alignment of Tibial Prosthesis in Total Knee Replacement with Lateralization of Tibial Plateau Reference Point
Asian knees do not always follow Western alignment principles. By tailoring the tibial reference point to each patient"s proximal tibial vara, surgeons reduced coronal malalignment outliers nearly fivefold. A modest technical refinement with the potential to improve radiographic alignment after total knee arthroplasty.
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Comparison of Neoadjuvant Chemoradiotherapy With versus Without Consolidation FOLFOX in Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Real-world Thai data challenge expectations for tumor response. Patients receiving consolidation FOLFOX after chemoradiotherapy achieved substantially higher pathological complete response rates than those treated with chemoradiotherapy alone, adding clinically relevant evidence supporting total neoadjuvant treatment strategies in routine practice.
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Preoperative Ultrasonographic Evaluation of Neck Anatomy for Tracheostomy in Adult Patients
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Factors Associated with Allergic Conjunctivitis in School-Aged Children in Pathum Thani Area
The greatest burden of allergic conjunctivitis may be the cases clinicians never see. Most affected students in this community study had never been diagnosed, while allergic rhinitis and household tobacco-smoke exposure emerged as the strongest associated factors, highlighting opportunities for earlier recognition and intervention.
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Nurse Anesthetists’ Roles in Caring for Patients Undergoing Endovascular Therapy for the Treatment of Unruptured Cerebral Aneurysms
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Radiation-Induced Cataract in a Vascular Surgeon with Occupational Health and Safety Management: A Case Report
An unexpected diagnosis in a young vascular surgeon highlights a growing concern in image-guided medicine. This case illustrates how cumulative low-dose radiation exposure may affect the lens long before symptoms develop and demonstrates the measurable impact of strengthened occupational safety practices.
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Patterns and Distribution of Airborne Mold Spores in Lower Northern Thailand: A 10-Year Comparison of Two 12‑Month Surveys
Over a decade apart, two year-long surveys reveal remarkable stability in the airborne fungal environment of lower northern Thailand. The findings offer clinicians and allergy specialists an updated regional map of mold exposure and highlight seasonal periods when susceptible patients may be at greatest risk.
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