Review of 52 Studies Finds Low but Hidden Malaria Burden Among Mobile Populations in Mekong Border and Forest Areas
This synthesis mapped malaria evidence among migrant and mobile populations in the Greater Mekong Subregion across epidemiology, access, prevention, and health-system challenges. Of 847 records, 52 studies met inclusion criteria. Reported burden was generally low but highly variable, with hidden reservoirs from asymptomatic or submicroscopic infection in border and forest settings. Structural barriers contributed to delayed diagnosis, inconsistent prevention, and reliance on informal or cross-border care. The review exposes intervention-evaluation gaps rather than proving which approach works best.
Pyae Linn Aung · Ajjima Thussachan · Naing Bo Bo Min · Jetsumon SattabongkotMahidol Vivax Research Unit, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University · Department of Tropical Pediatrics, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University
A post hoc analysis of the DEN-301 placebo arm followed 30,620.6 person-years, identifying 560 virologically confirmed dengue cases among 9,698 febrile illnesses; 142 cases, or 25.4%, were hospitalized.
A 20-year-old man on automated peritoneal dialysis developed vague abdominal symptoms, weight loss and declining ultrafiltration. Repeated dialysate cultures, acid-fast staining and molecular tests were negative despite mononuclear-predominant leukocytosis. Contrast CT identified peritoneal nodules, CT peritoneography showed a trapped dialysate pocket, and targeted biopsy demonstrated necrotising granulomatous inflammation. Tissue culture grew M. kansasii resistant to rifampicin, moxifloxacin and ciprofloxacin.
HITAP reviewed 278 HTA capacity-strengthening activities in 25 countries from 2010 to mid-2025. Asia accounted for 151 activities and 128 engagements were programmatic rather than ad hoc. Knowledge sharing represented 26% and research or project collaboration 21%. Among 11 African partner countries, only three had programmatic engagement, accounting for 30 activities.
Morphology combined with ITS, LSU, rpb2 and β-tub phylogenies distinguished Nigropunctata pseudohydei as a new species and confirmed the first Thai record of N. complanata.
Thai researchersZaw Lin Tun · Digvijayini Bundhun · Kevin D. Hyde
An eight-country perspective argues that telemedicine, wearables and home sensors, augmented AI and mobile health can distribute expertise, observe symptoms between visits and support self-management, particularly where neurologists are scarce. Impact depends on infrastructure, interoperability, workforce, governance and equity-first hybrid care, not devices alone.
DJC6219 and NK62157 were isolated from municipal wastewater and characterised through host-range assays, electron microscopy, stability, multiplicity-of-infection optimisation, growth kinetics and genomics.
The authors review challenges in estimating preventable AMR burden and advocate explicit counterfactuals, confounding control and principled combination of individual studies.
Thai researchersCherry Lim · Sue J. Lee · Yin Mo · Ben S. Cooper
Ten Asia-Pacific experts developed 11 consensus statements on mild traumatic brain injury and use of GFAP/UCH-L1 within 12 hours. Final agreement was 90-100%, emphasizing biomarkers as adjuncts while clinical assessment and locally available imaging remain central.
RGD-functionalized cannabidiol lipid nanoparticles increased cellular uptake threefold and in-vitro BBB transport by 65%, while reducing inflammatory and oxidative markers. In a preclinical Alzheimer's model, cognition, Aβ/tau pathology, metabolism and gut-barrier indicators improved. The findings are promising but not evidence in patients.
Researchers used the UNDRR Stop Disasters online game with students, water professionals and community members in Thailand and Malaysia. A post-game survey of 35 participants found high enjoyment, lively interaction and perceived reinforcement of declarative flood-management knowledge.
Among 1,870 critically ill patients with acute kidney injury, sodium and potassium from arterial blood-gas analysers showed relatively good agreement with central laboratory values, with potassium having the narrowest limits. Clinically meaningful discrepancies occurred in 7.0% of sodium, 14.1% of potassium and 31.4% of chloride measurements, so rapid bedside results should support rather than replace reference testing.
This multicentre secondary analysis used the validated 2018–2020 TH-SOSGOQ 2.0 database. The full cohort included 68 patients and the reliability/construct-validity cohort 64. Mean age was 57 years and 55.9% were women. Internal consistency was 0.832 and test-retest ICCs ranged from 0.52 to 0.85.
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Engineering
A Smartphone-Based Silver Nanoparticle Assay for Detecting Enhanced Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid Content in Germinated Rice via Metabolic Modulation
Boromarajonani College of Nursing · Khon Kaen University · Sirindhorn College of Public Health
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Multidisciplinary
Experimental and Modeling Investigation of Interfacial Effects on the Mechanical Properties of Iron‐Oxide‐Particle‐Reinforced Acrylonitrile–Butadiene–Styrene Composites for Extrusion‐Based Additive Manufacturing
King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok · Thailand National Metal and Materials Technology Center · Synchrotron Light Research Institute
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Clinical Medicine
Unexpected Positive Patch Test Reactions to Disperse Blue 106 and 124 in Patients Sensitized to Sulphites, Likely due to Cross‐Reactivity
Contact Dermatitis
Thailand-affiliated authors
Silada Kanokrungsee
Institutions
Siriraj Hospital · Mahidol University
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Global Public Health
Molecular co-occurrence of Leishmania (Mundinia) spp., Wolbachia, and Cardinium in cave-associated phlebotomine sand flies from Northern Thailand: genetic diversity and endosymbiont–parasite associations
Mae Fah Luang University · Chulalongkorn University
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Multidisciplinary
Spray-Dried Chitosan-Clay Nanocomposite Gels as Binders: Enhanced Compressibility and Micromeritic Properties of Lactose-Based Granules for Poorly Compressible Drug Tablets
Walailak University · Nakhon Si Thammarat Rajabhat University
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Clinical Medicine
Dosimetric comparison of the Anisotropic Analytical Algorithm and Acuros XB for single-fraction cranial stereotactic radiosurgery with a 6 MV flattening filter-free beam
Hybrid Multilayer Epoxy Composites Filled with Mixed-Phase Bismuth- and Tungsten-Containing Nanoparticles for Lead-Free 99ᵐTc Shielding in Occupational Nuclear Medicine
Pedological and geochemical characteristics of highly weathered soils derived from ophiolitic rocks in Samar, Philippines
EURASIAN JOURNAL OF SOIL SCIENCE (EJSS)
Thailand-affiliated authors
Jertz Vlyn D. Escala
Institutions
Kasetsart University
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Clinical Medicine
Preliminary shielding design of the neutron cameras for D-T fusion product diagnostics on the HL-3 tokamak
Fusion Engineering and Design
Thailand-affiliated authors
M. Isobe
Institutions
Mahasarakham University
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Clinical Medicine
Application of Ionizing Radiation Treatments to Improve Postharvest Quality and Storage Life of Thai Mango ( Mangifera Indica L.)
International Journal of Fruit Science
Thailand-affiliated authors
Dr. Phongrapi Wichitkunanan · Boonsong Sang–on · Nutchanat Phakdee · Mayuree Krajayklang · Suwimol Jetawattana · P. Chaiprasart
Institutions
Naresuan University · Thailand Institute of Nuclear Technology
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Multidisciplinary
Ma‐khwaen essential oil vapour suppresses potato sprouting under tropical ambient storage via GA 3 – ABA modulation, oxidative stress and carbohydrate metabolism
Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture
Thailand-affiliated authors
Htet Thandar Oo · P. Jitareerat · Jutamas Romkaew · Songsin Photchanachai · C. Sritontip · Chalermchai Wongs‐Aree
Institutions
King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi · Kasetsart University · Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna
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Multidisciplinary
Iterative Joint a Priori Probability for Turbo Decoding in Non-Uniform Track on Granular Media
Short-term low PPFD differentially affects protein profiles and terpenoid metabolism, and LED spectra drive clone-specific responses in Artemisia annua: implications for PFAL-based genotypic selection