Publications by authors named "Bao Lam Thai Tran"
Background: Sodium-Glucose Transport Protein 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors, and Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonists (ARBs) also have the effect of reducing serum uric acid but few studies worldwide assessed.
Objective: Evaluate the effectiveness of serum uric acid lowering treatment of SGLT2 inhibitors, and ARB in heart failure (HF) patients.
Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional analysis study with 8 weeks of follow-up on 733 heart failure (HF) patients treated at Can Tho Central General Hospital from January 2023 to March 2024.
Antibacterial efficacy of low-dosage silver nanoparticle-sodium alginate-chitosan nanocomposite films against pure and clinical acne strains.
RSC Adv
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- The AgNPs-Alg-Chi nanocomposite film shows strong antibacterial effects against pure bacterial strains and those from acne patients, but its cytotoxicity needs more exploration at higher silver doses.* -
- The films were made using eco-friendly methods, featuring kumquat extract to reduce silver ions, and were characterized through various advanced techniques.* -
- Results indicate that the films have comparable antibacterial potency to solutions of silver nanoparticles while maintaining over 70% cell viability in human keratinocytes, suggesting they are safe for potential human applications.*
Very few studies worldwide have assessed the estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) using serum cystatin C (ScysC) in comparison to the gold standard measured glomerular filtration rate (mGFR) with a gamma camera technique using 99m-Technetium-Diethylene Triaminepentoacetic Acid (99mTc-DTPA). To determine the eGFR formula with the most accurate estimate of glomerular filtration rate when compared with mGFR in a healthy population in Vietnam. We conducted a cross-sectional descriptive study of more than 100 adults without hypertension.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFMitral regurgitation (MR) is a common heart valve disease, causing many serious complications in several organ systems, especially the cardiovascular system. The 2D speckle tracking echocardiography (STE) is a new technique for detecting potential cardiac dysfunction when only tissue function abnormalities are present. The study aimed to assess left ventricular (LV) systolic function early by STE in patients with primary MR through global LV deformity along the global longitudinal strain (GLS).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Studies have shown the combination treatment effectiveness of using rosuvastatin and ezetimibe in patients with chronic coronary artery disease. Our study aim to evaluate the effectiveness of dyslipidemia treatment with the combination of rosuvastatin and ezetimibe 10mg in patients with chronic coronary artery disease compared with 20 mg rosuvastatin.
Objectives: To evaluate the effectiveness of dyslipidemia treatment with the target of LDL-c < 1.
Objectives: In patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), non-adherence remains challenging to achieve optimal disease control. Our study aimed to determine the impact of pharmacist-led educational interventions on COPD management, focusing mainly on medication adherence.
Methods: We conducted a 1-month open-labeled, randomized, controlled study at Ba Ria Hospital, Vietnam.
Background: gene polymorphism combination with inflammatory cell ratios was significant in the prognosis of coronary heart disease.
Materials And Methods: A cross-sectional analysis study, with 6 months follow-up on 142 patients with acute coronary syndrome. Patients were analyzed for gene polymorphisms by real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and complete blood count to determine inflammatory cell ratios and recorded cardiovascular events (CEs) after following up to 6 months.
Objectives: To determine the diagnostic performance and influencing factors of 128-slice coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) compared with invasive coronary angiography (ICA) in patients with suspected coronary artery disease (CAD).
Methods: A cross-sectional analysis study enrolled 139 patients suspected of having CAD, who underwent and received a 128-slice CCTA and ICA.
Results: The patient-based model showed high sensitivity and a positive predictive value of 93.
Background: Medication adherence in asthmatic patients enhances the effectiveness of treatments, but some studies in low and middle-income countries still show some limitations. Our study aimed to determine if pharmacist-led interventions could increase medication adherence, improve treatment effectiveness, and relieve symptom severity in outpatients with asthma.
Methods: We conducted a randomized, controlled trial on 247 asthmatic outpatients (aged ≥ 16) with a 1:1 ratio randomization at the hospitalization time and repeated after 1-month discharge.