The use of BPaL containing regimen in the MDR/PreXDR TB treatments in Thailand.

Unlabelled: The primary objective of this study was to evaluate the real-world effectiveness, side effects and challenges associated with the implementing of the groundbreaking BPaL-containing regimen in Thailand. Another aim was to investigate the characteristics and severity of the disease, the presence of abnormal extensive lesions in chest X-Rays and the influence of cavitation on sputum conversion.

Material And Method: The case series study included patients at TB clinic of Central chest institute of Thailand between August 2021-April 2023.

Risk Factors for Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis among Patients with Pulmonary Tuberculosis at the Central Chest Institute of Thailand.

There are limited data available on the risk factors for multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB). Therefore, we here conducted a retrospective matched case-control study among adults with pulmonary TB who received treatment at the Central Chest Institute of Thailand (CCIT) between January 2007 and December 2013, in order to determine the risk factors associated with MDR-TB among patients with pulmonary TB. We identified 145 patients with pulmonary MDR-TB (cases) and 145 patients with drug-sensitive pulmonary TB (controls).

Genotype MTBDR plus (Hain) test in suspected MDR-TB patients.

Background: Incidence ofMDR-TB in Thailand is higher Diagnosis ofmulti-drug resistance (MDR-TB) is often delayed because of insufficient investigations. Therefore, there is a need to introduce an efficient testing method. Genotype MTBDR plus (Hain test) is a new technology of line probe assay (LPAs) In general practice, it had questionable benefit on negative and positive direct smear specimens.

Accuracy of endobronchial ultrasound guided-transbronchial needle aspiration in mediastinal lymph node diagnosis.

Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of Endobronchial ultrasound guided-transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA) for biopsy specimens with adequate evaluable lymphocytes and mediastinal lymph node diagnosis.

Material And Method: Prospective cohort study. Over 18 year old patients with mediastinal or hilar lymphadenopathy, with short axis diameter greater than 10 mm on chest CT were indicated to undergo EBUS-TBNA.

Benefit of serum-effusion albumin gradient in congestive heart failure patients.

Objective: To compare between light's criteria and serum-effusion (S-E) albumin gradient in diagnosis of transudate effusion in congestive heart failure (CHF) patients.

Material And Method: Eighty-six patients who had pleural effusion and suspected CHF were enrolled in the present study between October 2008- September 2010. Suspected CHF was defined by clinical or echocardiography.

Correlation between willing to smoking cessation and treatment outcome of health care workers in Thailandt.

Objective: Evaluate relationship between motivation and success rate to quit smoking in 59 health care workers.

Material And Method: Prospective study of59 chest disease institute health care workers were assessed for motivation and enrolled into a program to quit smoking. Comprehensive counseling in combinations with a 3-months intake of drug varenicline" was used to help quit smoking.