Tracheobronchomalacia following allogeneic haematopoietic stem cell transplantation.

Tracheobronchomalacia (TBM) occurs due to the weakening of cartilaginous part of the trachea, resulting in compromised airway function and leading to symptoms such as dyspnea, cough, and inability to clear secretions. Bronchiolitis obliterans syndrome (BOS) is the most prevalent late noninfectious pulmonary complication in patients who underwent allogeneic haematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT). Therefore, patients experiencing progressive dyspnea and chronic cough after allogenic HSCT, with new obstructive pattern on pulmonary function test, are typically diagnosed with post-transplant BOS.

Experimental and optimization study on the effects of diethyl ether addition to waste plastic oil on diesel engine characteristics.

This study investigates the impact of adding diethyl ether (DEE) to pyrolysis oil derived from mixed plastic waste on engine performance, combustion characteristics, and emissions. The blending of different DEE concentrations (5%, 10%, and 15% by volume) with waste plastic oil (WPO) was analyzed. Experiments were conducted on a four-cylinder diesel engine, varying engine loads while maintaining engine speed.

Effects of four-week lower limb loading training with and without augmented feedback on mobility, walking device use, and falls among ambulatory individuals with spinal cord injury: a randomized controlled trial.

Purpose: To compare the effects of lower limb loading training (LLLT) with or without augmented loading feedback during stepping activity on mobility, walking device use, and falls among ambulatory individuals with chronic spinal cord injury (SCI).

Study Design: Randomized controlled trial (assessor-blinded) with prospective fall data follow-up, clinical trial registration (NCT03254797).

Methods: Forty-four ambulatory participants (22 participants/group) were prospectively monitored for their baseline fall data over six months, with baseline assessments for their mobility and walking device used after six months.

Assessment of the real-world impact of the Thai smoking cessation programme on clinical outcomes: protocol for a multicentre prospective observational study.

Background: Tobacco smoking is the most common preventable cause of morbidity and mortality in the world. In an effort to counteract the harmful consequences of smoking, various tobacco control measures have been implemented, including the use of smoking cessation programmes to reduce the number of new smokers as well as helping current smokers to quit smoking. In Thailand, the SMART Quit Clinic Program (FAH-SAI Clinics) was launched in 2010 to provide smoking cessation services by a multidisciplinary team.

Performance of cytokine models in predicting SLE activity.

Background: Identification of universal biomarkers to predict systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) flares is challenging due to the heterogeneity of the disease. Several biomarkers have been reported. However, the data of validated biomarkers to use as a predictor for lupus flares show variation.