Chulalongkorn University

This study tested a new approach for toenail fungus: using a blue dye (methylene blue) activated by light, compared to a standard medicated nail polish. 27 Asian adults with toenail fungus took part. The goal was to see which treatment worked better and was safer.

This early-phase trial tested a new treatment for people with severe lupus that did not get better with standard medicines. The treatment uses a patient's own immune cells, modified in a lab to target and attack faulty immune cells causing the disease. Only 3 people took part, an…

This study looked at whether two simple checklists—the Neuropathy Disability Score and Neuropathy Symptom Score—can accurately detect nerve damage in people with diabetes. Researchers tested 228 adults and compared the results to standard nerve tests. The goal is to provide an ea…

This study tested whether a single dose of the sleep medication lemborexant could help people with moderate-to-severe sleep apnea who wake up too easily during sleep. Ten adults completed two overnight sleep tests, one with the drug and one with a placebo. The main goal was to se…

This pilot study tested a treatment called methylene blue photodynamic therapy for people with lichen amyloidosis, a skin condition that causes rough, itchy patches. Fifteen Asian adults received the treatment, which uses a blue dye and a special light to target the affected skin…

This pilot study tested a 308-nm excimer laser on 15 Asian adults with lichen amyloidosis, a skin condition causing itchy, rough bumps. The goal was to see if the laser could improve skin roughness. The study is complete, but results are not yet reported.

This study looked back at medical records of 139 people with advanced chronic kidney disease who had a heart attack. Researchers wanted to see if getting an early coronary angiogram (a special X-ray of the heart's blood vessels) helped them live longer and delay the need for dial…

This study looked at 100 ICU adults with severe acute kidney failure who were receiving continuous kidney replacement therapy. Researchers used a special ultrasound technique (VExUS plus lung ultrasound) to check for fluid congestion in the veins and lungs. The goal was to see ho…

This study looked at 80 adults on ECMO (a heart-lung machine) who also needed kidney dialysis. Researchers compared two methods of connecting the dialysis machine to the ECMO circuit to see which one made the dialysis filter last longer before needing replacement. The goal was to…

This study looked at what makes it easier or harder for people with migraine and healthcare workers in Thailand to use a new preventive treatment called eptinezumab. Researchers interviewed 30 participants, including patients and providers, and tracked migraine symptoms over 6 mo…

This study looked at 150 older adults aged 65-80 to see if artificial intelligence, along with brain stimulation and sensory tests, can better predict who is at risk of falling. Researchers measured balance, muscle responses, and sensation in the legs. The goal was to develop a n…