Twenty-Year Review Finds Zoonotic NTDs Remain Hidden in Laos and Cambodia as Diagnostics and Surveillance Stay Fragmented
The article synthesises publications and long-running surveillance at the animal–human interface in Laos and Cambodia, covering Taenia solium, Trichinella, Streptococcus suis, rickettsiae, melioidosis, hepatitis E, and Japanese encephalitis. Its recurring message is diagnostic invisibility caused by limited laboratories and fragmented human–animal–environment systems, with risks embedded in smallholder livestock, informal slaughter, raw-meat consumption, wet markets, and animal-contact occupations. It proposes scaling abattoir, animal-sentinel, market, and environmental surveillance alongside livelihood-aware risk communication. This is a narrative synthesis, not a systematic review or one national survey, so it maps patterns and gaps rather than estimating current national burden.
Stuart D. Blacksell · Syseng Khounsy · Jarunee Siengsanan-Lamont · Lida Kong · Jaison B. Kolenchery · Paul N. Newton · Nicholas P. J. DayMahidol University · Mahidol Oxford Tropical Medicine Research Unit
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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The societal costs of managing vivax malaria episodes in Cambodia, Ethiopia, Indonesia, and Pakistan
Malaria Journal
Thailand-affiliated authors
Rupam Tripura · Bipin Adhikari · Simvieng Ou · Lorenz von Seidlein · Ric N. Price
Institutions
Mahidol University · Mahidol Oxford Tropical Medicine Research Unit
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Community patient follow-up as a part of P. vivax case management in Cambodia: a mixed methods study
BMC Health Services Research
Thailand-affiliated authors
Keoratha Chheng · Phal Chanpheakdey · Lorenz von Seidlein · Bipin Adhikari · Rupam Tripura · Ric N. Price
Institutions
Mahidol University · Mahidol Oxford Tropical Medicine Research Unit
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Data-Driven Assessment of Regional Sustainable Development in China: A Hybrid Comparative Method
Evaluation Review
Thailand-affiliated authors
Kanchana Sethanan · Ming‐Lang Tseng · Kuo‐Jui Wu
Institutions
Khon Kaen University
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Toward a Candidate Endoscopic Spine Surgery Registry Framework: Lessons From Global Spine Registry Models
Walailak University · Sripatum University · Silpakorn University
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Spatial epidemiology of lumpy skin disease outbreaks in Thailand: proximity patterns, case concentrations, spatio-temporal clusters, and interpolated case distribution
Strengthening Migrant Access to Reproductive Healthcare in Thailand: observation of fixed and outreach service-based models of antenatal care for Karen and Myanmar migrants in Thailand, 2021–2024
Frontiers in Public Health
Thailand-affiliated authors
Rose McGready · May Mon Mon Theint · Jasper Ko Ko Aung · Nan San Wai · Prapatsorn Misa · Surirat Surina · Nay Win Tun · Aung Myat Min · Mary Ellen Gilder · Taco Jan Prins · Myo Chit Min · Kevin Jung-Yuan Lee · François Henry Nosten
Institutions
Mahidol University · Shoklo Malaria Research Unit · Mahidol Oxford Tropical Medicine Research Unit · Chiang Mai University
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Between borders and barriers: disability prevalence, pregnancy outcomes and maternal care access on the Thai-Myanmar border, a mixed methods study
Frontiers in Global Women s Health
Thailand-affiliated authors
Qin van de Stadt · Taco Jan Prins · Suphak Nosten · Mupawjay Pimanpanarak · May Myo Thwin · Ko Ko Aung · May Mon Mon Theint · Aung Myat Min · Mary Ellen Gilder · Nay Win Tun · Chaisiri Angkurawaranon · Rose McGready
Institutions
Mahidol University · Shoklo Malaria Research Unit · Mahidol Oxford Tropical Medicine Research Unit · Chiang Mai University
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CULTIVATING COMPETENCES FOR DEMOCRATIC CULTURE THROUGH COLLABORATIVE VIRTUAL EXCHANGE AMONG THAI AND JAPANESE PRE-SERVICE EFL TEACHERS
