Associations of Plasma BDNF and Gene Polymorphism with Cardiometabolic Parameters in Thai Children: A Pilot Study.

Background: Childhood obesity is an important public health crisis worldwide. The brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) has been demonstrated to play a role in controlling energy homeostasis and cardiovascular regulation.

Objectives: To examine brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) levels and anthropometric-cardiometabolic and hematological parameters in obese and nonobese children and to determine whether two gene polymorphisms (G196A and C270T) are linked to BDNF levels, obesity, and anthropometric-cardiometabolic and hematological parameters among Thai children.

Changing trends of obesity and lipid profiles among Bangkok school children after comprehensive management of the bright and healthy Thai kid project.

Background: Cardiovascular diseases are the world's leading cause of death. Children in Thailand are currently facing obesity, hyperlipidemia, and high atherogenic indices. This study aimed to assess the success of the Bright and Healthy Thai Kid project in reducing obesity and high lipid profiles among Bangkok school children.

Effectiveness Of A School-Based Multicomponent Intervention On Nutritional Status Among Primary School Children In Bangkok, Thailand.

Background: Childhood obesity has become a major public health issue today. The prevalence of obesity and overweight is increasing in both adults and children. Childhood obesity in Thailand has more than doubled since the 1960s and a recent study reported that overweight and obesity in Thais is the 5th highest in Asia.

Implementation of a Nutrition Program Reduced Post-Discharge Growth Restriction in Thai Very Low Birth Weight Preterm Infants.

Very low birth weight (VLBW) preterm infants are vulnerable to growth restriction after discharge due to cumulative protein and energy deficits during their hospital stay and early post-discharge period. The current study evaluated the effectiveness of the preterm infant, post-discharge nutrition (PIN) program to reduce post-discharge growth restriction in Thai VLBW preterm infants. A prospective, non-randomized interventional cohort study was undertaken to assess the growth of 22 VLBW preterm infants who received the PIN program and compared them with 22 VLBW preterm infants who received conventional nutrition services.

The association between obesity and blood pressure in Thai public school children.

Background: The prevalence of obesity has substantially increased in the past 3 decades in both developed and developing countries and may lead to an increase in high blood pressure (BP) at an early age. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of obesity and its association with blood pressure among primary school children in central Thailand.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in two public schools in Bangkok in 2012.

Self discipline and obesity in Bangkok school children.

Background: Childhood obesity has become an important public health problem in Thailand. This study aimed to determine the relationship between self discipline and obesity in Bangkok school children.

Methods: A case control study was conducted.

Participatory action project in reducing childhood obesity in Thai primary schools.

Unlabelled: The project aimed to improve nutrition and activity among primary schoolchildren via targeted activities. A preliminary nutritional survey was carried out involving 5126 children in 4 Bangkok public schools. Participatory action research involving students, teachers, and parents was conducted.

Identification of leptin gene variants in school children with early onset obesity.

Objective: To investigate leptin gene variations in Thai primary school children.

Material And Method: Direct DNA sequencing was performed following polymerase chain reaction (PCR) amplification of the leptin gene in 30 obese children aged 10-12 years old.

Results: A heterozygous variant 19 (G > A), located in the non-coding region of exon 1 was detected in 13 subjects (43.

A descriptive study of 36 cases of solitary soft tissue cysticercosis at Ramathibodi Hospital from surgical specimens during 1990-2006.

We present a study of 36 cases of solitary soft tissue cysticercosis retrieved from pathological reports and medical records during 1990-2006. The soft tissue was the most common organ affected by cysticercosis in our study accounting for 75% of all affected cases. The brain was the second most common, and accounted for 15%.

Do Thai women of child bearing age need pre-conceptional supplementation of dietary folate?

Recent studies in western countries have indicated that women with low serum folate before pregnancy have greater risk of giving birth to babies with neural tube defects, and preconceptional folate supplementation has been recommended to prevent such defects. To determine whether Thai women needed folate supplementation before pregnancy, we carried out a cross-sectional study from September 2001 to January 2002. The objectives were to determine serum folate levels among women of child-bearing age and their relationship to dietary folate intake.

Birth weight doubling time of Thai infants.

Background: For decades, birth weight doubling time (BWDT) has been used as an indicator for the assessment of physical growth of infants. However, the relevant data in the literature were obtained mainly from western subjects and no similar studies have been carried out for South EastAsian or otherAsian countries.

Objective: To determine BWDT and related variables forThai infants.