2405. In vitro Synergistic Activity of Sitafloxacin in Combination With Colistin Against Clinical Isolates of Multidrug-Resistant Acinetobacter baumannii in Thailand (2018)Copy)

Title           : 2405. In vitro Synergistic Activity of Sitafloxacin in Combination With Colistin Against Clinical Isolates of Multidrug-Resistant Acinetobacter baumannii in Thailand

Researcher       : Vipavee Rodjun2,Taniya Paiboonvong1,Jantana Houngsaitong1,Preecha Montakantikul2,

1 Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
2 Faculty of Pharmacy, Siam University, Bangkok, Thailand

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Link to article: Open Forum Infectious Diseases, Volume 5, Issue suppl_1, November 2018, Pages S718–S719, https://doi.org/10.1093/ofid/ofy210.2058


Journal : Open Forum Infectious Diseases / Scopus


Citation : Rodjun, V., Paiboonvong, T., Houngsaitong, J., & Montakantikul,P. (2018). 2405. In vitro Synergistic Activity of Sitafloxacin in Combination With Colistin Against Clinical Isolates of Multidrug-Resistant Acinetobacter baumannii in Thailand. Open Forum Infectious Diseases, 5(Suppl 1), S718–S719. https://doi.org/10.1093/ofid/ofy210.2058

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A Cadaveric Study of Dye Spreading: Determining the Ideal Injection Pattern for Masseter Hypertrophy (2021)

Title           : A Cadaveric Study of Dye Spreading: Determining the Ideal Injection Pattern for Masseter Hypertrophy

Researcher       : Sermswan, P.Tansatit, T.Meevassana, J.Panchaprateep, R.

Abstract            : BACKGROUND: Masseter hypertrophy is the main cause of an asymmetrical and squared lower facial contour in the Asian community. Botulinum toxin injection technique is crucial to treat this condition.

OBJECTIVE: To improve injection techniques for masseter hypertrophy by elucidating the distribution of the injections within the masseter.

METHODS:  Thirty masseter muscles were divided into 6 groups of 5 muscles each. Each group received one 0.2- or 0.3-mL injection at Point A, B, or C according to a three-point technique. Muscle dimensions and dye of the primary and secondary dye spreading were measured.

RESULTS: The average muscle length, width, and thickness were 69.87, 33.50, and 11.23 mm, respectively. The average primary longitudinal and horizontal spreading was 36.56 and 15.60 mm, respectively. No statistically significant difference was found between 0.2- and 0.3-mL injections at each point.

CONCLUSION: The three-point technique best fits in the safe zone and should be the standard injection technique for masseter hypertrophy. Injection at Points B and C may create secondary spreading that affect the risorius muscle and the parotid gland which are the cause of asymmetrical smiling and xerostomia, respectively. The dosage should be adjusted according to the muscle volume and not only the thickness.


Link to Academic article: DOI: 10.1097/DSS.0000000000003171


Journal : Dermatologic Surgery2021, 47(10).


Bibliography     : Sermswan, P.Tansatit, T.Meevassana, J., & Panchaprateep, R. (2021). A Cadaveric Study of Dye Spreading: Determining the Ideal Injection Pattern for Masseter Hypertrophy. Dermatologic Surgery, 47(10), 1354–1358. DOI: 10.1097/DSS.0000000000003171


 

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A Pilot Study of 0.4% Povidone-Iodine Nasal Spray to Eradicate SARS-CoV-2 in the Nasopharynx (2022)

Title           : A Pilot Study of 0.4% Povidone-Iodine Nasal Spray to Eradicate SARS-CoV-2 in the Nasopharynx

Researcher       : Sirijatuphat, R.,1 Leelarasamee, A.,1,2 Puangpet, T.,3 Thitithanyanont, A.4

Department     : 1Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand; 2Faculty of Medicine, Siam University, Bangkok, Thailand; 3Samut Sakhon Hospital, Samut Sakhon, Thailand; 4Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand

Abstract            :  Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the virucidal efficacy of 0.4% povidone-iodine (PVP-I) nasal spray against SARS-CoV-2 in the patients’ nasopharynx at 3 minutes and 4 hours after PVP-I exposure.
Patients and Methods: The study was an open-label, before and after design, single-arm pilot study of adult patients with RT-PCR-confirmed COVID-19 within 24 hours. All patients received three puffs of 0.4% PVP-I nasal spray in each nostril. Nasopharyngeal (NP) swabs were collected before the PVP-I spray (baseline, left NP samples), and at 3 minutes (left and right NP samples) and 4 hours post-PVP-I spray (right NP samples). All swabs were coded to blind assessors and transported to diagnostic laboratory and tested by RT-PCR and cultured to measure the viable SARS-CoV-2 within 24 hours after collection.
Results: Fourteen patients were enrolled but viable SARS-CoV-2 was cultured from 12 patients (85.7%). The median viral titer at baseline was 3.5 log TCID50/mL (IQR 2.8– 4.0 log TCID50/mL). At 3 minutes post-PVP-I spray via the left nostril, viral titers were reduced in 8 patients (66.7%). At 3 minutes post-PVP-I, the median viral titer was 3.4 log TCID50/mL (IQR 1.8– 4.4 log TCID50/mL) (P=0.162). At 4 hours post-PVP-I spray via the right nostril, 6 of 11 patients (54.5%) had either the same or minimal change in viral titers. The median viral titer 3 minutes post-PVP-I spray was 2.7 log TCID50/mL (IQR 2.0– 3.9 log TCID50/mL). Four hours post-PVP-I spray the median titer was 2.8 log TCID50/mL (IQR 2.2– 3.9 log TCID50/mL) (P=0.704). No adverse effects of 0.4% PVP-I nasal spray were detected.
Conclusion: The 0.4% PVP-I nasal spray demonstrated minimal virucidal efficacy at 3 minutes post-exposure. At 4 hours post-exposure, the viral titer was considerably unchanged from baseline in 10 cases. The 0.4% PVP-I nasal spray showed poor virucidal activity and is unlikely to reduce transmission of SARS-CoV-2 in prophylaxis use.

Keywords: povidone iodine, COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2, viral eradication, viral culture, nasopharyngeal swab


Link to Academic article: DOI https://doi.org/10.2147/IDR.S391630


Journal : Infection and Drug Resistance2022, 15.


Bibliography     : Sirijatuphat, R.Leelarasamee, A., Puangpet, T., & Thitithanyanont, A. (2022). A Pilot Study of 0.4% Povidone-Iodine Nasal Spray to Eradicate SARS-CoV-2 in the Nasopharynx. Infection and Drug Resistance, 15, 7529–7536.


 

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Achieving the Most Effective Hanging Points at the Lower End of the Face for Thread Lifting: Quantitative Measurement of Tissue Resistance in Different Facial Layers (2021)

Title           : Achieving the Most Effective Hanging Points at the Lower End of the Face for Thread Lifting: Quantitative Measurement of Tissue Resistance in Different Facial Layers

Researcher       : Rungsawang, C.Tansatit, T.Fasunloye, L.K.Uruwan, S.

Abstract            : The thread lift procedure is a minimally invasive alternative to facelift surgery. The hanging point, which the terminal end of the thread is hooked into, is an important component. If it is loose and cannot stabilize the passage when the inserted thread is pulled, the lifting effect will fail. Therefore, the aim of this study was to elucidate the ability of the tissue to support the thread attachment in the different facial layers while performing this procedure. Twenty hemi-faces of 10 soft cadavers, which were divided into 45 blocks, were used to measure the tissue resistance in the midface area. The resistance of the soft tissue in the four facial layers in each block was measured while a 22G cannula connected with a force gauge was passed through it. The results showed that the tissue resistance in the sub-SMAS was higher than the SMAS and subcutaneous layers in the blocks located in the nasolabial and perioral regions. This was also significantly greater than the resistance in the subcutaneous layer in the three medial blocks below the oral commissure (P < 0.05). However, the low resistance of the sub-SMAS was found in the blocks located in the buccal and lower parotidomasseteric regions. Thus, it was preferable that the hanging point was based in the deep plane (sub-SMAS and SMAS layers) of the nasolabial, perioral, and upper parotidomasseteric regions. Moreover, the sub-SMAS layer within the buccal and lower parotidomasseteric regions should be avoided due to the loose attachment in the buccal capsule and subplatysmal fat.


Link to Academic article: DOI: 10.1097/GOX.0000000000003701


Journal : Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery – Global Open2021, 9(7).


Bibliography     : Rungsawang, C.Tansatit, T.Fasunloye, L. K., & Uruwan, S. (2021). Achieving the Most Effective Hanging Points at the Lower End of the Face for Thread Lifting: Quantitative Measurement of Tissue Resistance in Different Facial Layers. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery – Global Open, 9(7), e3701. DOI: 10.1097/GOX.0000000000003701


 

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Aldosterone nongenomically induces angiotensin II receptor dimerization in rat kidney: Role of mineralocorticoid receptor and NADPH oxidase (2019)

Title           : Aldosterone nongenomically induces angiotensin II receptor dimerization in rat kidney: Role of mineralocorticoid receptor and NADPH oxidase

Researcher       : Sinphitukkul, K., Manotham, K.Eiam-Ong, S., Eiam-Ong, S.

Abstract            : 

Introduction: Previous in vitro studies demonstrated that aldosterone nongenomically induces transglutaminase (TG) and reactive oxygen species (ROS), which enhanced angiotensin II receptor (ATR) dimerization. There are no in vivo data in the kidney.

Material and methods: Male Wistar rats were intraperitoneally injected with normal saline solution, or aldosterone (Aldo: 150 μg/kg BW); or received pretreatment with eplerenone (mineralocorticoid receptor (MR) blocker, Ep. + Aldo), or with apocynin (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate (NADPH) oxidase inhibitor, Apo. + Aldo) 30 min before aldosterone. Thirty minutes after aldosterone injection, protein abundances of dimeric and monomeric forms of AT1R and AT2R, and protein abundances and localizations of TG2 and p47phox, a cytosolic subunit of NADPH oxidase, were determined by Western blot analysis and immunohistochemistry, respectively.

Results: Protein abundances of dimeric forms of AT1R and AT2R were enhanced by 170% and 70%, respectively. Apocynin could block dimeric forms of both receptors while eplerenone inhibited only AT2R. Monomeric protein levels of both receptors were maintained. Aldosterone significantly enhanced TG2 and p47phox protein abundances, which were blunted by eplerenone or apocynin. Aldosterone stimulated p47phox protein expression in both the cortex and the medulla while TG2 was induced mostly in the medulla. Eplerenone or apocynin normalized the immunoreactivity of both TG2 and p47phox.

Conclusions: This is the first in vivo study demonstrating that aldosterone nongenomically increases renal TG2 and p47phox protein expression and then activates AT1R and AT2R dimerizations. Aldosterone-stimulated AT1R and AT2R dimerizations are mediated through activation of NADPH oxidase. Aldosterone-induced AT1R dimer formation is an MR-independent pathway, whereas the formation of AT2R dimer is modulated in an MR-dependent manner.

Keywords: NADPH oxidase; aldosterone; angiotensin II receptor dimerization; mineralocorticoid receptor; nongenomic action; rat kidney.


Link to Academic article: DOI: 10.5114/aoms.2019.87135



Journal : Archives of Medical Science2019, 15(6).


Bibliography     : Sinphitukkul, K.Manotham, K.Eiam-Ong, S., & Eiam-Ong, S. (2018). Aldosterone nongenomically induces angiotensin II receptor dimerization in rat kidney: role of mineralocorticoid receptor and NADPH oxidase. Archives of Medical Science, 15(6), 1589–1598.


 

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Anatomical and Ultrasonography-Based Investigation to Localize the Arteries on the Central Forehead Region During the Glabellar Augmentation Procedure (2020)

Title           : Anatomical and Ultrasonography-Based Investigation to Localize the Arteries on the Central Forehead Region During the Glabellar Augmentation Procedure

Researcher       :  Phumyoo, T.Jiirasutat, N.Jitaree, B.RungsawangC., Uruwan, S.Tansatit, T.

Abstract            : Glabellar augmentation is one of the most popular cosmetic procedures but can entail severe complications caused by inadvertent intravascular injection of filler. Nevertheless, few studies have investigated the arteries on the glabellar and central forehead regions. The aim of this study was to correlate the topography and location of the arteries in this area with anatomical landmarks to propose a safety guideline. Two methods were used to investigate the glabellar and central forehead areas: dissection of 19 Thai embalmed cadavers, and ultrasonographic examination of 14 healthy Thai volunteers. At the level of the glabellar point, the horizontal distances from the midline to the arteries were 4.7 mm (central artery), 7.8 mm (paracentral artery), and 14.7 and 19.2 mm (superficial and deep branches of supratrochlear artery). The depths from the skin of the arteries were 3.1 mm (central artery), 4.8 mm (paracentral artery), and 4.2 and 5.9 mm (superficial and deep branches of supratrochlear artery). The periosteal artery was detected in 71.1% as a branch of either the superior orbitoglabellar or the supratrochlear artery. It ran in the supraperiosteal layer for a short course and penetrated the periosteum above the superciliary ridge or above the medial eyebrow, adhering tightly to the bony surface. This study suggests a safe injection technique for the glabella based on a thorough knowledge of arterial distribution and topography and color Doppler ultrasonographic examination prior to the injection, which is recommended to minimize the risk of severe complications. Clin. Anat. 33:370–382, 2020. © 2019 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.


Link to Academic article: https://doi.org/10.1002/ca.23516


Journal : Clinical Anatomy2020, 33(3).


Bibliography     : PhumyooT., JiirasutatN., JitareeB., RungsawangC., Uruwan, S., & Tansatit, T.(2020). Anatomical and Ultrasonography-Based Investigation to Localize the Arteries on the Central Forehead Region During the Glabellar Augmentation Procedure. Clinical Anatomy, 33(3), 370–382.


 

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Anti-aging potential and phytochemicals of Centella asiatica, Nelumbo nucifera, and Hibiscus sabdariffa extracts (2020)

Title           : Anti-aging potential and phytochemicals of Centella asiatica, Nelumbo nucifera, and Hibiscus sabdariffa extracts 

Researcher       Monsicha Khuanekkaphan1Chanai Noysang2Warachate Khobjai3

Department     : 1 Department of Health and Aesthetics, Thai Traditional Medicine College, Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi, Pathum Thani, Thailand
2 Department of Innovation of Health Products, Thai Traditional Medicine College, Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi, Pathum Thani, Thailand
3 Department of Applied Thai Traditional Medicine, Thai Traditional Medicine College, Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi, Pathum Thani, Thailand

Abstract            :  Centella asiatica, Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn, and Hibiscus sabdariffa have been used as medicinal plants in Thailand. They are sources of phytochemicals that applications for esthetic and healthcare. The aim of this research was to examine the phytochemical constituents and anti-aging potential of these plants. The phytochemical compounds were performed using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. The anti-aging activities were evaluated by 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH), 2,2′-azinobis (3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sunfonic acid) (ABTS), anti-collagenase, and anti-elastase assays. The main interest phytochemical compounds of ethanolic extracts of C. asiatica, N. nucifera, H. sabdariffa were ethanol, 2-(-Octadecenyloxy), γ-sitosterol and hexadecanoic acid, and ethyl ester, respectively. The DPPH half-maximal inhibitory concentration (IC50) results of C. asiatica, N. nucifera, and H. sabdariffa were 0.32 ± 0.01, 0.34 ± 0.00, and 0.35 ± 0.01 mg/mL, respectively. The ABTS result of H. sabdariffa extract showed high inhibitory activity at IC50of the extract was 0.62 ± 0.12 mg/mL. The percentage of collagenase inhibition of C. asiatica, N. nucifera, and H. sabdariffa at 1.0 mg/mL was 78.13 ± 4.42, 85.94 ± 2.21, and 90.63 ± 0.00, respectively. The C. asiatica extract had a high percentage of elastase inhibition. Consequently, these research results suggest that phytochemicals may also provide a range of esthetic and health benefits. The phytochemical constituent could be used as anti-aging active ingredient for cosmetic and pharmaceutical industrials.

Keywords: Anti-aging, Centella asiatica, Hibiscus sabdariffa, Nelumbo nucifera, phytochemical


Link to Academic article: DOI: 10.4103/japtr.JAPTR_79_20


Journal : Journal of Advanced Pharmaceutical Technology and Researchthis link is disabled2020, 11(4).


Bibliography     :  Khuanekkaphan, M., Noysang, C., & Khobjai W. (2020). Anti-aging potential and phytochemicals of Centella asiatica, Nelumbo nucifera, and Hibiscus sabdariffa extracts. J Adv Pharm Technol Res, 11(4), 174-178. Retrieved from https://www.japtr.org/text.asp?2020/11/4/174/297699


 

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Applying a mixed method of quantitative and qualitative design in explaining the travel motivation of film tourists in visiting a film-shooting destination

 

Title              : Applying a mixed method of quantitative and qualitative design in explaining the travel motivation of film tourists in visiting a film-shooting destination

Researcher       : Bongkosh Rittichainuwat and Suphaporn Rattanaphinanchai

Department      : Service Industry Management, Siam University, Bangkok, Thailand

E-mail                 :  Bongkosh N. Rittichainuwat ngamson@gmail.com

Abstract            :  This study aims to: 1) describe the travel motivations of the types of film tourists proposed by Macionis (2004), specifically, serendipitous tourists, specific film tourists, and general film tourists, in visiting a film-induced tourist destination; and 2) empirically test the assumption that film tourism is incidental and neither the main nor the sole motivation of most tourists traveling to a film destination. A mixed method of quantitative and qualitative (a series of self-complete questionnaire surveys over a period of eleven months and a longitudinal study of interviews and participant observations over a period of four years) was used in the study. Out of 1852 samples, the numbers of specific film tourists (10.5%) and general film tourists (19.5%) are less than serendipitous tourists (70%). Though both business and leisure tourists can be specific film tourists, their number is very small. Furthermore, serendipitous tourists can be distributed into almost equal numbers, namely, “incidental serendipitous tourists,” “disinterested serendipitous tourists,” and “sightseeing serendipitous tourists.” While successful films create destination awareness among all types of film tourists, an individual’s favorite film, rather than a successful film, motivated most specific film tourists to take a pilgrimage film trip. This study also highlights the value of the mixed method, of a quantitative and qualitative approach, in explaining film tourism, in regards to unusual behavior of outliers. Whereas the quantitative design increases the generalization of the findings, the qualitative method provides better understanding of contradictory findings without having to eliminate outliers from analysis.

Keywords         :   Thai tourist, Film tourism, Movie tourism, Drama-induced tourism, Film tourist typology, Travel motivation, Destination image, Destination awareness, Travel behavior

Publication        : Tourism Management Vol.46 February 2015

Link to Publication:   https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/tourism-management/vol/46/suppl/C


Bibliography     : Rittichainuwat, B.  & Rattanaphinanchai, S. (2015). Applying a mixed method of quantitative and qualitative design in explaining the travel motivation of film tourists in visiting a film-shooting destination. Tourism Management, 46, 136-147. 10.1016/j.tourman.2014.06.005


Author details in Scopus: Rittichainuwat, Bongkosh Ngamsom

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Applying the perceived probability of risk and bias toward optimism: Implications for travel decisions in the face of natural disasters

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Title              : Applying the perceived probability of risk and bias toward optimism: Implications for travel decisions in the face of natural disasters

Researcher       : Bongkosh Rittichainuwat, Robert Nelson, Fitri Rahmafitria

Department      : Service Industry Management, Siam University, Bangkok, Thailand

E-mail                 :  Bongkosh N. Rittichainuwat ngamson@gmail.com

Abstract            :  Unperceived risk leads to lack of preparedness. This study aims to examine tourists’ risk perception and travel decisions using as variables demographics, knowledge about safety, and country of residence. Samples were gathered in Thailand, Japan, Australia, and Indonesia. A total of 916 completed questionnaires of five replicated surveys were used in this study. More than halve of the respondents whose country had been affected by the Indian Ocean tsunami in 2004 did not perceive tsunami risk when 10 years has passed. Frequency of tsunami occurrence was positively related to perceived tsunami probability. This study confirms the theory of probability that low frequency of a natural disaster results in unperceived risks. Even if their destination had a history of tsunamis, tourists’ perceived risk of another such occurrence happening during their visit is low (that is, the risk of natural disaster is low). While the literature in earth science found that residents of risky areas tend to be optimistic about the place where they live, our study extends the theory of optimistic bias to indicate that the same optimistic bias is applicable to tourists. Asia and Southeast Asia were perceived as tsunami-prone but tourists still travelled there. Our study found that tourist risk perception was related to frequency of tsunami occurrence and was destination specific. The perception of probability of a natural disaster is also related to proximity and past experience. Replications are necessary to validate results before generalization.

Keywords         :   Perceived risk, Risk management, Disaster preparedness, Tsunamis in Japan, Replications in flight surveys, Cross validation, Theory of optimistic bias and probability

Publication        : Tourism Management Vol.66  June 2018

Link to Publication:   https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/tourism-management/vol/66/suppl/C


Bibliography     :  Rittichainuwat, B.Nelson, R., & Rahmafitria, F. (2018). Applying the perceived probability of risk and bias toward optimism: Implications for travel decisions in the face of natural disasters. Tourism Management, 66, 221-232. DOI: 10.1016/j.tourman.2017.09.013.

 

 


 

 

Author details in Scopus: Rittichainuwat, Bongkosh Ngamsom

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Astaxanthin encapsulated in beads using ultrasonic atomizer andapplication in yogurt as evaluated by consumer sensory profile(2015)

Title              :  Astaxanthin encapsulated in beads using ultrasonic atomizer andapplication in yogurt as evaluated by consumer sensory profile

Researcher       : Taksima, T.Limpawattana, M.Klaypradit, W.

Department     : สำนักอธิการบดี มหาวิทยาลัยสยาม

E-mail                : maruj.lim@siam.edu

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Link to article: LWT, 2015, 62(1), pp. 431–437. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lwt.2015.01.011


Journal :  LWT / in Scopus


Bibliography     :  Taksima, T., Limpawattana, M., &  Klaypradit, W. (2015). Astaxanthin encapsulated in beads using ultrasonic atomizer and application in yogurt as evaluated by consumer sensory profile. LWT – Food Science and Technology, 62(1, Part 2), 431-437. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lwt.2015.01.011

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