Unusual Skin Manifestations in Neonatal Lupus Erythematosus.
Authors: Chaikul T, Chaithirayanon S Abstract Neonatal lupus erythematous (NLE) is a rare autoimmune disease caused by placental transfer of maternal anti-SSA/Ro or anti-SSB/La antibodies. It usually presents with transient cutaneous lesions, congenital heart block and other systemic symptoms. The authors report a case of neonatal lupus erythematosus who presented with targetoid-like lesions on both feet. PMID: 27276848 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand = Chotmaihet thangphaet)
Source: Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand = Chotmaihet thangphaet - June 11, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Tags: J Med Assoc Thai Source Type: research

A Report of Peritonitis from Aeromonas sobria in a Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) Patient with Necrotizing Fasciitis.
Authors: Janma J, Linasmita P, Changsirikulchai S Abstract A 70-years of age, male patient with underlying type 2 diabetes mellitus, hypertension, dyslipidemia and ischemic heart disease had undergone continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD)for 3 years without any episodes of peritonitis. He was diagnosed with necrotizing fasciitis and later developed peritonitis after receiving a laceration from an aquatic injury suffered during the flood disaster of 2011. The blood culture, necrotic tissue and the clear dialysate collected upon admission had shown Aeromonas sobria. The route of peritonitis may be...
Source: Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand = Chotmaihet thangphaet - June 11, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Tags: J Med Assoc Thai Source Type: research

Laparoscopic Radical Cystoprostatectomy, Surgical Technique and Result: A Case Report.
CONCLUSION: Laparoscopic radical cystoprostatectomy in Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Medical Center is minimal invasive, feasible and safe. However, a longer follow-up period regarding long-term cancer control as well as functional and technical aspects will be required. PMID: 27276850 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand = Chotmaihet thangphaet)
Source: Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand = Chotmaihet thangphaet - June 11, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Tags: J Med Assoc Thai Source Type: research

Bone Mineral Density and Renal Function in Chronic Hepatitis B Patients Receiving Nucleotide versus Nucleoside Analogs: A Pilot Prospective Study.
CONCLUSION: Osteopenia is common in CHB patients without cirrhosis. Changes in BMD were not significantly different between groups. The annual reduction in GFR was more pronounced in the NTA group. PMID: 27266210 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand = Chotmaihet thangphaet)
Source: Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand = Chotmaihet thangphaet - June 10, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Tags: J Med Assoc Thai Source Type: research

Effects of Radiation Therapy on Immunological and Virological Status in HIV-Infected Cancer Patients in Thailand: A Multicenter Prospective Study.
CONCLUSION: RT had a suppressive effect on immunological status in HIV-infected cancer patients, particularly in the subacute period among those who were not on ART HIV-disease progression was observed during radiation treatment in HIV-infected cancer patients without ART and those with ART-uncontrolled viral suppression. PMID: 27266211 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand = Chotmaihet thangphaet)
Source: Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand = Chotmaihet thangphaet - June 10, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Tags: J Med Assoc Thai Source Type: research