Differentiation in pyroptosis induction by Burkholderia pseudomallei and Burkholderia thailandensis in primary human monocytes, a possible cause of sepsis in acute melioidosis patients.

Melioidosis caused by Burkholderia pseudomallei is an infectious disease with a high mortality rate. In acute melioidosis, sepsis is a major cause of death among patients. Once the bacterium enters the bloodstream, immune system dysregulation ensues, leading to cytokine storms.

Development of a diagnostic support system for the fibrosis of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease using artificial intelligence and deep learning.

Liver fibrosis is a pathological condition characterized by the abnormal proliferation of liver tissue, subsequently able to progress to cirrhosis or possibly hepatocellular carcinoma. The development of artificial intelligence and deep learning have begun to play a significant role in fibrosis detection. This study aimed to develop SMART AI-PATHO, a fully automated assessment method combining quantification of histopathological architectural features, to analyze steatosis and fibrosis in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) core biopsies and employ Metavir fibrosis staging as standard references and fat assessment grading measurement for comparison with the pathologist interpretations.

The Adjuvant Activity of BCG Cell Wall Cytoskeleton on a Dengue Virus-2 Subunit Vaccine.

The uneven immunogenicity of the attenuated tetravalent dengue vaccine has made it difficult to achieve balanced protection against all four serotypes of the dengue virus (DENV). To overcome this problem, non-replicative vaccines have come into focus, as their immunogenicity is adjustable. This approach is excellent for multivalent vaccines but commonly faces the issue of low immunogenicity.

A bivalent form of nanoparticle-based dengue vaccine stimulated responses that potently eliminate both DENV-2 particles and DENV-2-infected cells.

Dengue is the most prevalent mosquito-borne viral disease and continues to be a global public health concern. Although a licensed dengue vaccine is available, its efficacy and safety profile are not satisfactory. Hence, there remains a need for a safe and effective dengue vaccine.

Surgical Treatment for Adult-Onset Limbal Xanthogranuloma: A Case Report with 4-Year Follow-Up.

Xanthogranuloma is a benign histiocytic disorder that generally appears in infants and children and often called juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG). Typical reddish-yellow cutaneous papules or nodules are the most common presentation of JXG. Extracutaneous JXG affects eyes, brain, lungs, liver, spleen, and other sites.

Sarcoidosis developing after COVID-19: A case report.

COVID-19 has been implicated in the development of a range of autoimmune diseases and medical consequences. Sarcoidosis is an inflammatory disease with sustained granulomatous inflammation. The possible main pathogenesis of sarcoidosis is a dysregulation between immune response and certain environmental antigens.

Intradural disc herniation of L2/3: A case report and literature review.

Background: Intradural herniation (IDH) or transdural disc herniation is a rare presentation of lumbar disc disease. Preoperative imaging findings should be carefully and thoroughly interpreted. Although imaging modalities such as computed tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are readily available, a definitive diagnosis cannot be made based solely on these modalities.

Concordance of Peripheral Blood and Bone Marrow Next-Generation Sequencing in Hematologic Neoplasms.

Objective: Mutational analysis by next-generation sequencing (NGS) obtained by peripheral blood NGS has been of clinical interest to use as a minimally invasive screening tool. Our study evaluates the correlation between NGS results on peripheral blood and bone marrow in hematolymphoid disease.

Method: We evaluated patients who had NGS for presumed hematologic malignancy performed on peripheral blood and bone marrow within a 1-year interval of each other.

Electronic Health Record-Integrated Tumor Board Application to Save Preparation Time and Reduce Errors.

Purpose: Multidisciplinary oncology meetings, or tumor boards (TBs), ensure and facilitate communication between specialties regarding the management of cancer cases to improve patient care. The organization of TB and the preparation and presentation of patient cases are typically inefficient processes that require the exchange of patient information via e-mail, the hunting for data and images in the electronic health record, and the copying and pasting of patient data into desktop presentation software.

Methods: We implemented a standards-based electronic health record-integrated application that automated several aspects of TB organization and preparation.

Whole inactivated dengue virus-loaded trimethyl chitosan nanoparticle-based vaccine: immunogenic properties in and models.

Dengue virus (DENV) is a mosquito-borne virus that poses an incomparable public health problem, particularly in tropical and subtropical areas. Vaccination remains the most rational measure for controlling DENV infection. In this study, an ultraviolet irradiation (UV)-inactivated DENV-2 carried by -trimethyl chitosan nanoparticles (UV-inactivated DENV2 TMC NPs) was investigated as a potential non-replicating dengue vaccine candidate.

Nanodelivery system enhances the immunogenicity of dengue-2 nonstructural protein 1, DENV-2 NS1.

Nonstructural protein 1 (NS1) of dengue virus (DENV) is currently recognized as a dengue vaccine candidate. Unfortunately, most of non-replicating immunogens typically stimulate unsatisfactory immune responses, thus, the additional adjuvant is required. In this study, C-terminal truncated DENV-2 NS1 loaded in N,N,N, trimethyl chitosan nanoparticles (NS1TMC NPs) was prepared through the ionic gelation method.

Prevalence of HIV infection and related risk factors among young Thai men between 2010 and 2011.

Introduction: Understanding the current epidemiology of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection in Thailand will facilitate more effective national HIV prevention programs. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and risk factors for HIV infection among young Thai men.

Methods: A total survey was conducted of Royal Thai Army new conscripts, participating in the national HIV surveillance in November 2010 and May 2011.

Development of an adjuvanted nanoparticle vaccine against influenza virus, an in vitro study.

Influenza is an infectious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. Despite yearly updates, the efficacy of influenza vaccines is significantly curtailed by the virus antigenic drift and antigenic shift. These constant changes to the influenza virus make-up also challenge the development of a universal flu vaccine, which requires conserved antigenic regions shared by influenza viruses of different subtypes.

Insect anionic septapeptides suppress DENV replication by activating antiviral cytokines and miRNAs in primary human monocytes.

Dengue viruses (DENVs) have threatened 2/3 of the world population for decades. Thus, combating DENV infection with either antiviral therapy or protective vaccination is an urgent goal. In the present study, we investigated the anti-DENV activity of insect cell-derived anionic septapeptides from C6/36 mosquito cell cultures persistently infected with DENV.

Down-regulation of mitochondrial NADH and cytochrome b gene associated with high tumor stages in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma.

Objective: This study aimed to determine mitochondrial mRNA expression levels and the relationships between these expression levels and various adverse clinicopathological characteristics.

Methods: The mRNA expression levels of all 12 genes encoded protein, located on the heavy-strand of mitochondrial DNA including cytochrome b, NADH1, NADH2, NADH3, NADH4, NADH4L, NADH5, ATPase6, ATPase8, cytochrome c oxidase subunit 1, cytochrome c oxidase subunit 2, cytochrome c oxidase subunit 3 were analyzed in 30 head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) and the corresponding normal tissues using reverse transcriptase quantitative real time PCR. Pearson Chi-square test was used to determine the relationships between these expression levels and categorical parameters.

Gastrointestinal stromal tumor: clinicopathological characteristics and pathologic prognostic analysis.

Objective: This study aimed to understand clinicopathological characteristics of gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) and correlation between pathologic features and clinical outcome.

Methods: We used 76 cases diagnosed as primary GISTs during January 2007 to July 2017 at Army Institute of Pathology, Thailand. Clinical, survival, and pathological data were collected and analyzed.

Enrichment of human Vγ9Vδ2 T lymphocytes by magnetic poly(divinylbenzene--glycidyl methacrylate) colloidal particles conjugated with specific antibody.

γδ T cells play a significant role in protection against cancer. Purification of γδ T cells is needed for insight when studying their anti-cancer functionality and their utilization in adoptive cell therapy. To improve the purification of γδ T cells, in this work, a composite material based on magnetic nanoparticles was developed for purification of Vγ9Vδ2 T cells, the predominant subset of γδ T lymphocytes in human peripheral blood.

Non-neurotoxic activity of Malayan krait () venom from Thailand.

Background: Envenoming by kraits (genus ) is a medically significant issue in South Asia and Southeast Asia. Malayan krait () venom is known to contain highly potent neurotoxins. In recent years, there have been reports on the non-neurotoxic activities of krait venom that include myotoxicity and nephrotoxicity.

Unveiling a novel biomarker panel for diagnosis and classification of well-differentiated thyroid carcinomas.

Thyroid cancer is the most common human endocrine malignancy with increasing global incidence. Papillary thyroid carcinomas (PTC) and follicular thyroid carcinomas (FTC) are well-differentiated thyroid cancers (WDTC) accounting for 95% of all thyroid cancer cases, with survival rates of almost 100% when diagnosed early. Since PTC and FTC have different modes of metastasis, they require different treatment strategies.

Giant benign phyllodes tumor with lactating changes in pregnancy: a case report.

Background: Phyllodes tumor in pregnancy is extremely rare. We present the first case ever reported of a giant benign phyllodes tumor with lactating changes during pregnancy.

Presentation Of Case: A 36-year-old female patient at the 32nd week of pregnancy presented with a huge mass in left breast for 5-6 months.

Risk Factors for HIV Infection among Young Thai Men during 2005-2009.

Background: Thailand is one of several countries with a continuing generalized HIV epidemic. We evaluated the risk factors for HIV prevalence among 17-29 year old men conscripted by a random process into the Royal Thai Army (RTA) in 8 cohorts from 2005-2009.

Methods: A series of case-cohort studies were conducted among the male RTA conscripts who had been tested for HIV seroprevalence after they were inducted.

An experimental study of the effect of pre-operative administration of cilostazol on random skin flap survival in rats: double blinded randomized controlled trial.

Background: Insufficient arterial blood flow is the one cause of flap necrosis. Cilostazol is an inhibitor of phosphodiesterase III and increases cyclic AMP level in vascular smooth muscle cell causing vasodilation. Therefore, effect of cilostazol is expected to improve the viability of the flap.

Expression of cdk6 in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma.

Objective: Cdk6 is a key regulator during the G1/S cell cycle transition. Aberrant expression of cdk6 protein has been observed in many cancer types. However, little is known about the expression of cdk6 in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) and its clinical significance.

Identification of novel allergen in edible insect, Gryllus bimaculatus and its cross-reactivity with Macrobrachium spp. allergens.

Edible insects have recently been promoted as a source of protein and have a high nutrition value. Identification of allergens and cross-reactivity between Macrobrachium spp. and the field cricket (Gryllus bimaculatus) is necessary for food safety control and to assist in the diagnosis and therapy of allergy symptoms.

Meningeal hemangiopericytoma only diagnosed at the time of late bone metastasis.

Hemangiopericytoma is a rare neoplasm. Primary meningeal hemangiopericytomas account for 1 to 7% of all meningeal tumors. In the literature, meningeal hemangiopericytomas are mainly case reports, which confirm an aggressive behavior with a high rate of local recurrence and extracranial metastasis.