Effect of topical on painful diabetic neuropathy: a double-blind randomized-controlled trial.

Background: Plai or Roxb. was registered into the Thai Traditional Medicine list since 2011. However, there is limited evidence regarding Plai as a treatment in painful diabetic neuropathy (PDN).

Efficacy and Safety of Vernonia cinerea for Smoking Cessation: An Open-Label Randomized Controlled Trial.

This study aimed to compare the efficacy and safety of Vernonia cinerea (VC) and nortriptyline for smoking cessation. A randomized, active-comparator, open-label trial was conducted in 2019. A total of 84 patients participated in the study, and equally randomized with 42 participants in each group.

Efficacy of in treatment of postprandial distress syndrome: An open-label randomized-controlled trial.

Proton pump inhibitors are effective for functional dyspepsia but ineffective in relieving postprandial distress syndrome. might be effective for postprandial distress syndrome. The objective of this study was to compare the efficacy of and simethicone for postprandial distress syndrome in an open-label randomized-controlled trial.

Prevalence and factors associated with gonorrhea infection with respect to anatomic distributions among men who have sex with men.

Introduction: Gonorrhea (GC) infection caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae has been steadily increasing in Thailand over the last decade. Men who have sex with men (MSM) are at high risk for gonorrhea infection.

Materials And Methods: In this study, we determined the prevalence of and risk factors associated with gonococcal infections by three anatomical sites among MSM.

Prevalence and anatomical sites of human papillomavirus, Epstein-Barr virus and herpes simplex virus infections in men who have sex with men, Khon Kaen, Thailand.

Background: Human papillomavirus (HPV), Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and herpes simplex virus (HSV) cause sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) that are frequently found in men who have sex with men (MSM) with human immunodeficiency viral (HIV) infection.

Methods: This study investigated the prevalence of infection and anatomical site distribution of these viruses in asymptomatic MSM. DNA, extracted from cells collected from the anorectum, oropharynx and urethra of 346 participants, was investigated for the presence of EBV, HPV and HSV using real-time PCR.

Sexual behaviors reported by a sample of human immunodeficiency virus-positive men who have sex with men: A descriptive study in Khon Kaen, Thailand.

Context: In Thailand, men who have sex with men (MSM) have a far higher rate of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infections. If these persons do not modify their behavior to safer lifestyles, they may increase the spread of HIV infection.

Aims: This study aims to identify the behavior of HIV-positive MSM in comparison to their prediagnostic behaviors.

Anatomical site distribution and genotypes of Chlamydia trachomatis infecting asymptomatic men who have sex with men in northeast Thailand.

Chlamydia trachomatis is a common agent of sexually transmitted infection, especially in asymptomatic extra-genital sites among men who have sex with men (MSM). This study aims to investigate anatomical site distribution and genotypes of C. trachomatis from asymptomatic MSM in northeast Thailand.

Conventional culture versus nucleic acid amplification tests for screening of urethral infection among asymptomatic men who have sex with men.

Background: Many methods are used to detect urethral () infection among asymptomatic men who have sex with men (MSM). The objective of this study was to define the performance of conventional culture compared to real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) for diagnosis of asymptomatic urethral gonorrhea among MSM.

Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 147 clinical specimens for testing from asymptomatic participants were evaluated.

FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH THE DECISION TO HAVE HIV ANTIBODY TESTING AMONG THAI MEN WHO HAVE SEX WITH MEN.

The aim of this study was to assess the factors associated with the deci- sion to have HIV antibody testing among Thai men who have sex with men (MSM) during the previous 12 months. MSM were recruited by systematic sampling from the M-REACH membership registry. Variables collected were demographics, sexual behavior, health behavior, knowledge about HIV/AIDS prevention and attitudes about HIV antibody testing.

Factors associated with decisions to attend cervical cancer screening among women aged 30-60 years in Chatapadung Contracting Medical Unit, Thailand.

Background: This study aimed to identify factors associated with women's decisions to attend cervical cancer screening and to explore those linked with intention to attend in the coming year and to continue regular screening.

Materials And Methods: A community based case-control study was conducted among woman 30-60 years of age in catchment area of Chatapadung Contracting Medical Unit (CCMU), networking of Khon Kaen Center Hospital, Thailand. Self-administered questionnaires were used to collect data, and in-depth interviews were then performed to explore in greater detail.

Knowledge and attitudes toward palliative terminal cancer care among Thai generalists.

Background: Our objective was to determine the knowledge and attitudes of Thai generalists (general physicians) toward palliative terminal cancer care (PC) in a primary care setting.

Materials And Methods: We performed a cross-sectional descriptive survey using a self-administered questionnaire. The total number of completed and returned questionnaires was 63, giving a 56% response rate.