Wichai Aekplakorn
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View article: MON-598 Comparative Performance of Voice Biomarkers in Detecting Prediabetes and Diabetes Among Younger vs. Older Adults
MON-598 Comparative Performance of Voice Biomarkers in Detecting Prediabetes and Diabetes Among Younger vs. Older Adults Open
Disclosure: B. Ongphiphadhanakul: None. W. Aekplakorn: None. B. Ongphiphadhanakul: None. N. Kasemkosin: None. Background: The global burden of prediabetes and type 2 diabetes (T2D) affects all age groups, screening measures can be invasive…
View article: Diabetes trends and determinants among Thai adults from 2004 to 2020
Diabetes trends and determinants among Thai adults from 2004 to 2020 Open
The global prevalence of diabetes is increasing rapidly, with particular concern for undiagnosed, uncontrolled, and untreated diabetes. This study used data from the Thai National Health Examination Surveys in 2004, 2009, 2014, and 2020 to…
View article: Recognition of Three Common Work-Related Hand Diseases in a Teaching Hospital
Recognition of Three Common Work-Related Hand Diseases in a Teaching Hospital Open
OBJECTIVE Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) of the hands are increasingly affecting workers in various occupations. They reduce productivity and cause economic loss. In Thailand, work-related MSDs are considered underdiagnosed and under-rep…
View article: Community-based intervention for monitoring of salt intake in hypertensive patients: A cluster randomized controlled trial
Community-based intervention for monitoring of salt intake in hypertensive patients: A cluster randomized controlled trial Open
Background Excessive sodium intake is associated with high blood pressure and an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. However, reducing dietary salt has been challenging due to a lack of awareness and a high threshold in detecting sal…
View article: Waist-to-Height Ratio as a Key Predictor for Diabetes and Hypertension in Lao PDR National Health Survey
Waist-to-Height Ratio as a Key Predictor for Diabetes and Hypertension in Lao PDR National Health Survey Open
This study aimed to determine the potential predictive value of four noninvasive anthropometric indices in screening for the risk of diabetes and hypertension in the Lao population. The data used for this study were collected as part of th…
View article: Socioeconomic inequalities associated with Geriatric syndrome in Thailand: The results of Fifth National Health Examination Survey
Socioeconomic inequalities associated with Geriatric syndrome in Thailand: The results of Fifth National Health Examination Survey Open
Geriatric syndrome (GS) is the prevalence of a group of phenotypes in older people. Functional decline, cognitive impairment, and frailty are common phenotypes that burden individuals, families, and the healthcare system. Policies targetin…
View article: Investigating common mutations in ATP7B gene and the prevalence of Wilson’s disease in the Thai population using population-based genome-wide datasets
Investigating common mutations in ATP7B gene and the prevalence of Wilson’s disease in the Thai population using population-based genome-wide datasets Open
Wilson's disease (WD) is a rare metabolic disorder caused by variations in the ATP7B gene. It usually manifests hepatic, neurologic, and psychiatric symptoms due to excessive copper accumulation. The prevalence of WD and its common variant…
View article: The effect of an annual temporary abstinence campaign on population-level alcohol consumption in Thailand: a time-series analysis of 23 years
The effect of an annual temporary abstinence campaign on population-level alcohol consumption in Thailand: a time-series analysis of 23 years Open
Rationale A small number of earlier studies have suggested an effect of temporary abstinence campaigns on alcohol consumption. However, all were based on self-reported consumption estimates. Objectives Using a time series of 23-year monthl…
View article: Impact of metabolic phenotype and alcohol consumption on mortality risk in metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease: a population-based cohort study
Impact of metabolic phenotype and alcohol consumption on mortality risk in metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease: a population-based cohort study Open
Patients with metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) often present with concomitant metabolic dysregulation and alcohol consumption, potentially leading to distinct clinical outcomes. We analyzed data from 8043 partic…
View article: Association of genetic variation on X chromosome with systemic lupus erythematosus in both Thai and Chinese populations
Association of genetic variation on X chromosome with systemic lupus erythematosus in both Thai and Chinese populations Open
Objectives X chromosome has been considered as a risk factor for SLE, which is a prototype of autoimmune diseases with a significant sex difference (female:male ratio is around 9:1). Our study aimed at exploring the association of genetic …
View article: Hearing Health Survey of Population in Bangkok
Hearing Health Survey of Population in Bangkok Open
This cross-sectional random survey among Thai adults living in Bangkok aimed to identify the prevalence of hearing problems and study their relationship with personal factors. The questionnaire was interviewed. The air conduction pure-tone…
View article: Corrigendum: Severity of frailty using modified Thai Frailty Index, social factors, and prediction of mortality among community-dwelling older adults in a middle-income country
Corrigendum: Severity of frailty using modified Thai Frailty Index, social factors, and prediction of mortality among community-dwelling older adults in a middle-income country Open
[This corrects the article DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2022.1060990.].
View article: Higher milk consumption is associated with a lower risk of diabetes mellitus: A case-control study
Higher milk consumption is associated with a lower risk of diabetes mellitus: A case-control study Open
Background & aims Studies have determined that people with genetically defined lactase non-persistence have lower dairy intake that may lead to an increase risk of various non-communicable diseases. Furthermore, lactase non-persistence its…
View article: Association between socioecological factors and electronic cigarette use among Thai youth: an institution-based cross-sectional study
Association between socioecological factors and electronic cigarette use among Thai youth: an institution-based cross-sectional study Open
Objectives This study aimed to examine cigarette use distribution, pattern of e-cigarette use and to determine socioecological model (SEM) factors associated with e-cigarette use among Thai youth (aged 15–24). Design An institution-based c…
View article: Intestinal helminth infections and associated risk factors among adults in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic
Intestinal helminth infections and associated risk factors among adults in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic Open
Background Helminthiases are highly endemic in Southeast Asia, including the Lao People's Democratic Republic (Lao PDR). This study aimed to assess the current intestinal helminth infections and the associated risk factors among adults acr…
View article: The Association of Sociodemographic Variables and Unhealthy Behaviors With Limitations in Activities of Daily Living Among Thai Older Adults: Cross-sectional Study and Projected Trends Over the Next 20 Years
The Association of Sociodemographic Variables and Unhealthy Behaviors With Limitations in Activities of Daily Living Among Thai Older Adults: Cross-sectional Study and Projected Trends Over the Next 20 Years Open
Background Extended life spans have led to an increase in the number of older people and an increase in the prevalence of disability among people older than 60 years of age. Objective This study aims to investigate the association of socio…
View article: Prevalence Of Metabolic Syndrome and Its Associated Factors Among Thai Police Officers – A Population-Based Study
Prevalence Of Metabolic Syndrome and Its Associated Factors Among Thai Police Officers – A Population-Based Study Open
Objective: The prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome (MetS) in Thai police officers is unknown. This study aims to accurately determine the prevalence of MetS in this population compared to the Thai general population. Materials and Methods: We…