Publications by authors named "S Bovornkitti"
Rationale: Liver fibrosis is a critical stage in the progression from liver injury to cirrhosis or tumor formation. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has shown certain effectiveness in treating liver fibrosis. However, there is currently a lack of knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) studies regarding this topic.
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- - Brucellosis is a major public health issue in Inner Mongolia, China, where it is highly prevalent due to a developed livestock industry; the study examines its epidemiology and distribution from 2010 to 2021.
- - Over 153,000 cases were reported during this period, with a noticeable peak in spring and summer; incidence rates were higher among middle-aged males, particularly farmers and herdsmen, and showed a trend of increasing spread from central and eastern regions towards the west.
- - Spatial analysis revealed distinct clusters of high-risk areas, indicating a shift over time from central and eastern locations with a growing geographic spread towards the west and south.
Background: Chrysotile asbestos has been used in Thailand for over 30 years mainly in asbestos-cement wall and roof tiles. In non-exposed subject, asbestos fiber can contaminate in ambient indoor and outdoor environments.
Objective: The aim of the present study is to evaluate the current prevalence and volume of AB load in general Thai population.
Objective: To assess three plasma adipokines that might act as biomarkers useful in determining persons exposed to asbestos.
Method: Sixty subjects were included in the study, 30 male workers from factories manufacturing cement products using chrysotile asbestos, and 30 volunteer controls comprising 15 men and 15 women. Fasting venous blood specimens were submitted for blood chemistry examination and analysis of plasma levels of three adipokines, i.