Bridging clinical needs and economic barriers: a national survey of antidepressant prescribing across 25 hospitals in Thailand
The multicentre survey analysed 604 patients from 25 Thai hospitals between December 2023 and March 2024. SSRIs accounted for 70.2% of prescriptions, followed by TCAs at 13.9% and trazodone at 12.7%. The most common diagnoses were depressive disorders (55.0%), substance use disorders (15.2%) and psychotic disorders (13.7%). Clinicians cited limited availability (21.9%), reimbursement arrangements (36.3%) and patient finances (33.9%) as prescribing constraints.
Pornjira Pariwatcharakul · Krittisak Anuroj · Nopporn Tantirangsee · Keerati Pattanaseri · Chonnakarn Jatchavala · Nitchawan Kerdcharoen · Papan Thaipisuttikul · Kanthee Anantapong · Lampu Kosulwit · Nuth Graipaspong · Pavarud Puangsri · Poom Chompoosri · Tiyarat Kayankit · Pavita Chongsuksiri · Sirina Satthapisit · Songpon Lodthanong · Veevarin Charoenporn · Saratcha Tiensuntisook · Kamolvisa Techapoonpon · Warut Aunjitsakul · Kantanut Yutrirak · Kritta Supanimitamorn · Tidarat Puranachaikere · Apichat Saengsin · Maneekwan Rujirojsuwan · Orapa Khemtong · Panklow Siriarchawatana · Pawaris Asawalertsaeng · Pawitra Mongkolnaowarat · Ploypan Wangrotjanarat · Tattaporn Suksintaranon · Warith Mongkolnaowarat · Warot Lamyai · Wattanapong Pansawat · Witchuda Chantarat · Pavat Aroonpet · Nutthaporn Jaisamut Sakunphaet · Naratip Sa-nguanpanich · Lakkana Thongchot · Dutsadee Juengsiragulwit · Burin Suraaroonsamrit · Woraphat Ratta‐aphaSiriraj Hospital · Mahidol University · Srinakharinwirot University · Ministry of Public Health · Songklanagarind Hospital · Prince of Songkla University · Navamindradhiraj University · Vajira Hospital · Ramathibodi Hospital · Thammasat University · Rajamangala Institute of kidney disease · Walailak University · Mae Fah Luang University · Buddhachinaraj Hospital · Khon Kaen University · Ubon Ratchathani Rajabhat University · Manarom Hospital · Phitsanulok University · Maharat Nakhon Ratchasima Hospital · Nakhon Phanom University · Sappasithiprasong Hospital · Suratthani Rajabhat University · Udon Thani Hospital
An international expert statement spanning 22 countries reviews links among food systems, cardiometabolic health and the Sustainable Development Goals. It advocates plant-forward traditional diets rich in whole grains, legumes, vegetables, fruit, nuts and spices, with meat used sparingly.
The multicentre survey analysed 604 patients from 25 Thai hospitals between December 2023 and March 2024. SSRIs accounted for 70.2% of prescriptions, followed by TCAs at 13.9% and trazodone at 12.7%. The most common diagnoses were depressive disorders (55.0%), substance use disorders (15.2%) and psychotic disorders (13.7%). Clinicians cited limited availability (21.9%), reimbursement arrangements (36.3%) and patient finances (33.9%) as prescribing constraints.
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.
Thailand-affiliated bibliographic records. These are not full analyses; they are ordered by Impact Signal and should be verified against the original source.
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2,955 records
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Effect of aerobic and Pilates exercise on balance, gait, functional capacity, lower extremity strength, fear of falling, sleep quality, and quality of life in older adults
BMC Geriatrics
Thailand-affiliated authors
Abdullah · Anong Tantisuwat
Institutions
Chulalongkorn University
88IMPACT SIGNAL
Multidisciplinary
Uncertainty in Economic Evaluation: A Pragmatic Guide for Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Agencies in Resource-Constrained Settings
PharmacoEconomics
Thailand-affiliated authors
Siobhan Botwright · Yot Teerawattananon
Institutions
Health Intervention and Technology Assessment Program
88IMPACT SIGNAL
Multidisciplinary
Age- and sex-specific percentile curves for gross and fine motor skills in early childhood: an analysis from the SUNRISE International Study
European Journal of Pediatrics
Thailand-affiliated authors
Dyah Anantalia Widyastari · Piyawat Katewongsa
Institutions
Mahidol University · Mahamakut Buddhist University
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Multidisciplinary
Comparing ASEAN nuclear research reactor operating cultures for supporting multinational human reliability analysis
Progress in Nuclear Energy
Thailand-affiliated authors
Kampanart Silva · Pidpong Janta
Institutions
National Science and Technology Development Agency
87IMPACT SIGNAL
Clinical Medicine
Causes of death across the life course in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN): a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023
The Lancet Public Health
Thailand-affiliated authors
Tawseef Ahmad · Mohammad Ashfaq · Sadia Din · Muhammad Esa · Faizul Hasan · Rohman Hikmat · Korakrit Imwattana · Muhammad Khan
Institutions
Prince of Songkla University · Chulalongkorn University · Mahidol University
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Multidisciplinary
ChatGPT, Achievement Motivation, and Problem-Solving: Evidence from Thai and Cambodian Undergraduates
Journal of Paddisengeng Technology
Thailand-affiliated authors
Ming Pong
Institutions
Chiang Mai University
86IMPACT SIGNAL
Multidisciplinary
Modeling Active Collaborative Learning in Online Education: Effects of Social Presence, Tutor Interaction, and Learner Attitude
The Journal of Educators Online
Thailand-affiliated authors
Kamolrat Intaratat
Institutions
Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University
86IMPACT SIGNAL
Multidisciplinary
Sustainable siting of electric vehicle charging stations via a picture fuzzy divergence-based hybrid multi-criteria model
Journal of Energy Storage
Thailand-affiliated authors
Zhe Liu
Institutions
Shinawatra University
86IMPACT SIGNAL
Multidisciplinary
Glycan-mediated interactions of infectious hypodermal and hematopoietic necrosis virus (IHHNV) with host tissues in Pacific whiteleg shrimp ( Penaeus vannamei)
The World Alliance of Dramatherapy: History, purpose and the work of global professional belonging
Drama Therapy Review
Thailand-affiliated authors
Chanaphan Thammarut
Institutions
Thammasat University
86IMPACT SIGNAL
Multidisciplinary
Information Infrastructure and Institutional Strategy: Academic Libraries in the Higher Education Policy Landscape
African Journal of Library Archives and Information Science
Thailand-affiliated authors
Chengze Liu
Institutions
Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University
86IMPACT SIGNAL
Multidisciplinary
Information Infrastructure and Institutional Strategy: Academic Libraries in the Higher Education Policy Landscape
African Journal of Library Archives and Information Science
Thailand-affiliated authors
Chengze Liu
Institutions
Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University
86IMPACT SIGNAL
Multidisciplinary
Current practice of delivering bad news of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis diagnosis in Asian and Oceanian countries: an international survey from a neurologist’s perspective
BMC Neurology
Thailand-affiliated authors
Kongkiat Kulkantrakorn
Institutions
Thammasat University
86IMPACT SIGNAL
Multidisciplinary
Cardiac rehabilitation coverage and program characteristics in Latin America and the Caribbean: Comparisons from the ICCPR’s 2025 Global Audit Update
Brazilian Journal of Physical Therapy
Thailand-affiliated authors
Jirapa Champaiboon
Institutions
Chulalongkorn University
86IMPACT SIGNAL
Multidisciplinary
Feasibility and acceptability of therapist-guided immersive virtual reality for autism rehabilitation in Nepal: a rapid qualitative study
International Journal of Developmental Disabilities
Chiang Mai University · Rajanagarindra Institute of Child Development
86IMPACT SIGNAL
Multidisciplinary
Medical waste disposal site selection under uncertainty: An interval-valued neutrosophic CRITIC-MARCOS decision support framework
Journal of the Nigerian Society of Physical Sciences
Thailand-affiliated authors
Zhe Liu
Institutions
Shinawatra University
86IMPACT SIGNAL
Multidisciplinary
Job Stress and Handover Competency Among Critical Care Nurses: The Mediating Role of Clinical Decision‐Making in a Multicentre Cross‐Sectional Study
Nursing in Critical Care
Thailand-affiliated authors
Suebsarn Ruksakulpiwat
Institutions
Mahidol University
86IMPACT SIGNAL
Multidisciplinary
Balancing economic growth and environmental sustainability through e-government and green policies
World Development Sustainability
Thailand-affiliated authors
Chanyanan Somthawinpongsai
Institutions
Shinawatra University
86IMPACT SIGNAL
Multidisciplinary
FACE AHEAD 2026 Abstract Report
Craniomaxillofacial Trauma & Reconstruction
Thailand-affiliated authors
Narissaporn Chaiprakit
Institutions
Thammasat University
86IMPACT SIGNAL
Multidisciplinary
Turning climate concern into climate courage: Female parliamentarians, environmental taxation and SDG13
Ecological Economics
Thailand-affiliated authors
Thanarerk Thanakijsombat
Institutions
Mahidol University
86IMPACT SIGNAL
Multidisciplinary
Advanced cathode engineering in sodium-ion batteries: doping, phase, and interface modulation from layer oxides to polyanionics
Reviews in Inorganic Chemistry
Thailand-affiliated authors
Asadullah
Institutions
Suranaree University of Technology
86IMPACT SIGNAL
Multidisciplinary
Longitudinal Changes in Feedback Quality After Nationwide Implementation of a Mobile Application for Entrustable Professional Activity Data Management in Thailand
Academic Medicine
Thailand-affiliated authors
Khuansiri Narajeenron · Stephen John Kerr · Intanon Imsuwan · Cherdsak Iramaneerat
Institutions
Chulalongkorn University · King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital · Thammasat University · Siriraj Hospital · Mahidol University
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Multidisciplinary
Land Deactivation Amidst Land Policy Inertia In Northern Vietnam
Journal of Contemporary Asia
Thailand-affiliated authors
Jonathan Rigg
Institutions
Chulalongkorn University
86IMPACT SIGNAL
Multidisciplinary
The TCA Corpus: A Comprehensive Literature Resource from the IPBES Transformative Change Assessment
