Phetchabun Screens 97.3% for HCV; 96.4% of SVR12-Evaluable Patients Are Cured, but Transmission Elimination Is Unproven
Phetchabun’s micro-elimination programme linked fingerstick anti-HCV testing, HCV-RNA confirmation, and 12-week sofosbuvir/velpatasvir treatment through primary-care and district-hospital services across all 11 districts under universal health coverage. From 2020 to April 2026, 389,547 of 400,567 targeted people were screened (97.25%); 14,845 of 18,340 anti-HCV-reactive participants received RNA confirmation (80.94%), identifying 10,996 active infections. Of 8,961 treatment-eligible patients, 8,842 received therapy (98.67%); among 6,719 evaluated at SVR12, 6,474 were cured (96.35%). The programme demonstrates province-scale test-to-treat feasibility, but not yet the incidence or mortality reductions required for elimination.
Wijitra Phaengkha · Pornjarim Nilyanimit · Nungruthai Suntronwong · Jiratchaya Puenpa · Duong Hoang Huy Le · Saranya Ngamnimit · Pattama Janpathip · Lapasrada Kamput · Kawin Thongnoi · Wanalee Toomta · Phatcha Wohanklong · Jarunlak Saokeaw · Niphapornt Thammajit · Suwannee Rerngleum · Ananyalak Yoisara · Nitiya Srisuk · Jidapa Suwannachat · Anchalee Karagate · Rujipat Wasitthankasem · Yong PoovorawanNam Nao Hospital, Phetchabun · Center of Excellence in Clinical Virology, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University · Phetchabun Provincial Public Health Office · Phetchabun Hospital · Buengsamphan Hospital · Lomsak Hospital · Chondaen Hospital · Si Thep Hospital · Wang Pong Hospital · Wichianburi Hospital · Lomkao Crown Prince Hospital · Nongphai Hospital · Khao Kho Hospital · National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, NSTDA · The Royal Society of Thailand
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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Clinical Medicine
Epidemiology and mortality rate of thyroid storm in Thailand: Analysis using a national in-patient database
Gelatin Hydrolysate from Bigeye Snapper (Priacanthus tayenus) Skin Attenuates the Progression of Diabetic Nephropathy in Rats by Modulating Oxidative Stress, Inflammatory Responses, and Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress Signaling Pathways
Chiang Mai University · Kasetsart University · University of Phayao
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Energy and Materials
Unlocking High-Valent Chalcogen Redox with Halide-Rich Electrolytes for High-Energy Lithium Batteries
Nature Communications
Thailand-affiliated authors
Jiaqian Qin
Institutions
Chulalongkorn University
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Prediction model for survival outcome in patients with acute myeloid leukemia: a multicenter prospective cohort study from Thai Acute Leukemia Working Group
Prince of Songkla University · Chiang Mai University · Siriraj Hospital · Chulalongkorn University · King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital · Thammasat University · Phramongkutklao Hospital · Ramathibodi Hospital · Rajavithi Hospital · Khon Kaen University
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Immune response and durability of human papillomavirus antibodies in vaccinated adolescents after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation: a pilot study
Culturable mycota from Karst caves in Yunnan Province, China
IMA Fungus
Thailand-affiliated authors
Xiang-Fu Liu · K. W. Thilini Chethana · Lu Li · Kevin D. Hyde · Wenhua Lu · Rui-Fang Xu · Xue-Mei Chen · Xian Zhang · Xing-Juan Xiao · Tian‐Ye Du · Nakarin Suwannarach · Jaturong Kumla
Institutions
Mae Fah Luang University · Chiang Mai University
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Association of Vitamin D Intake, VDR Levels, and Relevant Gene Polymorphisms in Early-Stage Thai Colorectal Cancer Patients Following Vitamin D3 Supplementation
Ingredient characterization and preclinical evaluation of a standardized crude hydrolyzed yeast β-glucan preparation (crude-HBGs) derived from insoluble yeast β-glucans: Cerebrovascular outcomes in HFD/STZ-induced diabetic rats
A study protocol of the additional human albumin during resuscitation in patients with surgical septic shock: A randomized controlled trial (the ALBumin Use in Surgical septic shock, ALBUS study)
Effects of Adding BreatheMAX-Assisted Deep Breathing to Home-Based Spot Marching on Maximal Voluntary Ventilation and Peak Expiratory Flow in Young Adults with Overweight or Obesity: A Randomized Controlled Trial
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Whole-Genome Sequencing Reveals Virulence and Antimicrobial Resistance Determinants of Lactococcus garvieae Causing Lactococcosis in Cage-Cultured Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) in Thailand
