Publications by authors named "Hoai Nguyen Thi Thu"
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- This study focuses on the prevalence and genetic diversity of certain protozoan parasites found in pigs and wild boars in Vietnam, highlighting their potential zoonotic threat to humans.
- A total of 113 stool samples were analyzed, revealing a high prevalence rate of two main types of parasites, with wild boars showing a significantly higher infection rate than domestic pigs.
- The findings underscore the risk of these parasites being transmitted to humans and emphasize the need for further research on their impact on public health.
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- Vietnam's rising meat demand raises concerns about hepatitis E virus (HEV) reservoirs, particularly in pigs and wild boars, prompting this study to investigate HEV's presence in these animals.
- Samples from 415 pigs and 102 wild boars were tested, revealing a 10% positivity rate overall, with wild boars showing a higher rate (25%) compared to domestic pigs (7%), and southern Vietnam having more cases than central Vietnam.
- The study identified HEV-3a as the most common genotype, and the findings highlight the importance of wild boars as zoonotic reservoirs for HEV, suggesting a need for further research on its impact on human health.
Background: The prevalence and risk factors of atrial fibrillation (AF) in patients with transient ischemic attack (TIA) or ischemic stroke in Northern Vietnam are not well understood. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence and identify factors associated with AF in this population.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 2038 consecutive patients with TIA or ischemic stroke admitted to Bach Mai Hospital.
Bacterial infection and damage caused by dressing removal are two concerning problems which prolong the healing process in treatment of skin injuries. In this study, plasma treated electrospun polycaprolactone (PCL) scaffold was coated with silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) embedded in gelatin (Gel) by multi-immersion technique to optimize its antibacterial performance and reduce wound-scaffold adhesion. Water interaction test was used to examine the hydrophilization of PCL electrospun fibers after plasma treatment.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIn this study, electrospun polycaprolactone membrane coated with chitosan-silver nanoparticles (CsAg), electrospun polycaprolactone/chitosan/Ag nanoparticles, was fabricated by immersing the plasma-treated electrospun polycaprolactone membrane in the CsAg gel. The plasma modification of electrospun polycaprolactone membrane prior to CsAg coating was tested by methylene blue stain and scanning electron microscope. The presence of silver and chitosan on the plasma-treated electrospun polycaprolactone membrane was confirmed by energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy and FT-IR spectrum.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFMicroglial upregulation of progranulin as a marker of motor neuron degeneration.
J Neuropathol Exp Neurol
December 2010
Frontotemporal lobar degeneration (FTLD) and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) are overlapping neurodegenerative disorders. Mutations in the growth factor progranulin (PGRN) gene cause FTLD, sometimes in conjunction with ALS; such mutations are also observed in some ALS patients. Most PGRN mutations underlying FTLD are null mutations that result in reduced PGRN levels.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPrevalence of underweight, overweight and obesity in urban Hanoi, Vietnam.
Asia Pac J Clin Nutr
October 2009
This study aims to assess the prevalence of underweight, overweight and obesity among adults in urban Hanoi, Vietnam; and compare these results to previous estimates among adults in urban Ho Chi Minh City. Survey participants were residents in urban Hanoi, Vietnam and aged between 25-74 years. Data from a cross-sectional biomedical survey conducted in 2004 were collected; which included a questionnaire, physical examination and blood tests.
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