Mahidol University

This study tested an online education program for families of people with first-episode schizophrenia. The program aimed to reduce negative emotions in family members and help patients stick to their medication. Fifty-three patients and their families participated through a messa…

This study tested a Thai-language version of a simple delirium checklist (DDT-Pro) in 110 older adults with hip fractures. The goal was to see if it works as well as the standard diagnostic method, without needing special training. If accurate, it could help doctors spot confusio…

This study tested a new, locally made capsule to see if it can diagnose slow-transit constipation as well as the standard capsule. Twenty adults (healthy or with constipation) took both capsules at the same time and had an abdominal X-ray five days later. The goal was to check if…

This study tested a community-based program called HUG-M+ to improve HIV prevention and care for young Thai men who have sex with men. Over 600 participants in two Thai cities were followed for two years to see if the program increased HIV testing and reduced risky sex. The goal …

This study tested a treatment called repetitive peripheral magnetic stimulation (rPMS) for shoulder subluxation in people who had a stroke. Twenty participants received either real or fake rPMS for 20 minutes a day, five days a week for two weeks, along with standard rehab. The g…

This study tested whether adding a gentle electrical current to the brain (transcranial electrical stimulation) during physical therapy can improve movement and thinking in people who had a stroke. Sixty adults who had a stroke between 2 weeks and 2 years earlier took part. The g…

This study looked at two treatments for myofascial pain syndrome in the upper neck muscle: focused shockwave therapy and dry needling. 53 adults with this type of muscle pain were randomly assigned to one of the two treatments. The goal was to see which one better reduces pain an…

This study tested whether adding hyaluronic acid (HA) to a ketorolac injection works better than ketorolac alone for frozen shoulder. Fifty-six adults with shoulder stiffness received one injection and were followed for 24 weeks. Both groups had significant pain and function impr…

This study tested whether using a smartphone app to guide bowel preparation before a colonoscopy leads to better results than standard instructions. 488 adults were randomly assigned to use the app or receive usual education. The goal was to see if the app helped achieve a cleane…

This study looked at whether children with year-round allergies can use a nasal steroid spray only when they have symptoms, instead of every day. 68 children aged 6-18 took part. The goal was to see if the as-needed approach controls symptoms just as well, while lowering the risk…

This study looked at whether a tool called the Obstetric Comorbidity Index can predict severe health problems in women who have a C-section and experience heavy bleeding. Researchers reviewed the records of 583 patients to see how well the index worked. The goal is to help doctor…

This study looked at whether offering HIV self-testing with online supervision could increase testing among young men who have sex with men (MSM) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. One hundred participants were split into two groups: one received the online-supervised self-testing opt…

This study tested whether a triple-headed toothbrush or a regular single-headed toothbrush is better at removing dental plaque in preschool children (ages 3-6) with developmental disabilities. Parents brushed their children's teeth with both types of brushes in a random order, an…

This study reviewed the medical records of 649 women who had severe bleeding (postpartum hemorrhage) after a C-section. Researchers aimed to understand how often blood transfusions and ICU stays were needed, and what factors influenced these outcomes. The goal is to help doctors …

This study tested whether artificial intelligence (AI) could predict dengue fever using only basic information from electronic health records, like vital signs and simple blood counts. Researchers analyzed data from 1,000 patients in low- and middle-income countries where lab tes…