One Day with Siriraj’s Researcher

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The Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital conducts an extensive array of clinical research studies every year, resulting in groundbreaking discoveries and remarkable advancements in healthcare that have positively impacted patients like never before!

Prepare to be inspired as we take you behind the scenes of the tireless efforts of Siriraj researchers, who have worked tirelessly to achieve these extraordinary accomplishments!

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Siriraj at the Annual Meeting “American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) 2023”

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The Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital recently attended the annual meeting of the “American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) 2023” between March 17th – 21st, 2023, in New Orleans, USA.

On the first day, as guest speakers, Prof. Woraphong Manuskiatti and Prof. Rungsima Wanitphakdeedecha delivered presentations on “Managing Unique Conditions in Asian Skin”, and “Advances in Microneedling Techniques Around the World”, respectively.

Dr. Sasitorn Yenyuwadee, a research fellow and the scholarship recipient of the Prince Mahidol Award Youth Program 2019, presented an e-Poster on the topic “RIAM Regulates T Cell Migration and Activation in Melanoma”, which was co-conducted in collaboration with the Harvard Medical School.

In addition, the team from Siriraj’s Department of Dermatology also delivered the e-posters on three topics: “Nonablative Monopolar Radiofrequency Affects Facial Pore Size”, “The Effectiveness of Using Triple Combined Modalities using Microfocused Ultrasound, Neuromodulators and Fillers in Periorbital Region for Optimal Rejuvenation: A Prospective Cohort Study”, and “Biodiversity of feet microbiome in patients with pitted keratolysis: correlation with pitted score and unpleasant odor severity”.

Elective Study at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

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Welcome, Mr. Chhoengsan Ho, a 6th-year medical student from Prince of Songkla University on ‘Royal Scholarship under Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Education Project to the Kingdom of Cambodia,’ to attend an elective study at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, under the supervision of Asst. Prof. Pattaya Hengrasmee from March 21st – 31st, 2023.

 

MRI-guided Focused Ultrasound

MRI-guided Focused Ultrasound (MRgFUS) The advancement in radiology that faculty of medicine Siriraj hospital

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The advancement in radiology that faculty of medicine Siriraj hospital has recently utilized is therapeutic technology employing MRI-guided Focused Ultrasound (MRgFUS) to treat the essential tremor (ET) effectively. Siriraj has applied this novel technique for the first time in Thailand since 2020 and could help the patients to avoid the open surgery, thereby avoiding surgical risks and shortening their hospital stay.

What is the Essential Tremor (ET)?

ET is a rare yet devastating movement disorder that usually triggers bilateral tremors during intentional movements, for example, writing, eating, drinking, etc. that significantly limit daily life activities, especially in the elderly.

The Diagnosis of Essential Tremor

The diagnosis of ET primarily relies on the medical history and physical examination as imaging modality like CT or MRI almost always yields normal results. Surgical treatment is indicated in severe cases when lifestyle adjustments and medications fail to maintain the patient’s ability to accomplish their routine tasks. As surgery always carries some preoperative and postoperative complications, MRgFUS is a preferable option to help those patients to retrieve their ability with minimal surgical risks.

The success of MRgFUS in treating Essential Tremor

With the capacity to identify as small as 4-5 mm. lesions precisely, and also the capacity to control the temperature at the lesion in a real time fashion, the success of combining MRI technology and Focused Ultrasound in treating ET is now recognized by many countries including the USA, Switzerland, Italy, Japan, Australia, Korea, and so on.

The studies showed that 60% improvement can be achieved after treatment. The only limitation of the technique is it works on one side of the body at a time. A few complications such as numbness or temporary ataxia have also been reported and usually disappear after 3 months of therapy.

The key of success of this new technique is the multidisciplinary approach of the caregiver team including neurologist, neurosurgeon, radiologist, technician, physiotherapist, and nurses who have been working in concert to help the patients to live their lives as happily as possible.

The 17th Siriraj Diabetes School Camp 2023

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On March 15th, 2023, the Siriraj Diabetes Center, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, organized “the Pre-Camp Meeting of the 17th Siriraj Diabetes School Camp” to teach about type 1 diabetes management for the children and adults (campers) with type 1 diabetes (including their parents) before they attend “the 17th Siriraj Diabetes School Camp” between March 27th – 30th, 2023, at the Krung Thai Bank Training Center, Khao Yai, Nakhon Ratchasima Province. The Pre-Camp Meeting was presided over by Prof. Suroj Supavekin, the Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, along with Prof. Emer. Chanika Tuchinda; Clin. Prof. Supawadee Likitmaskul; Assoc. Prof. Jeerunda Santiprabhob; Mr. Suppawat Wadhanapatee, Senior Executive Vice President – Head of Human Resources and Corporate Governance Group, Krungthai Bank PCL; and Ms. Thipthida Sukhum, Executive Board of Director of the PB Valley Khao Yai Winery.

“The 17th Siriraj Diabetes School Camp” will teach and support the campers to adjust prandial insulin based on capillary blood glucose and carbohydrate counting. The campers will manage hypo/hyperglycemia episodes under the supervision of endocrinologists. Nurses ensured insulin injection technique, and dietitians confirmed the carbohydrate counting skill to ensure the campers had learned and managed themselves correctly.

SiELITE

Siriraj Hip and Knee Joint Replacement Center (SiELITE) leading technology-driven articular surgery center!

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Nowadays, cutting-edge technology is employed in surgery to reduce incision size and surgical risks, allowing patients to spend less time in the hospital and recover faster. SiELITE, the center of robotic-assisted hip and knee joint replacement center, has been working very hard on overcoming the challenges for decades and finally came up with the state-of-the-art solution in order to enhance community wellness and provide accessible care to all Thai people.

SiELITE, Center for hip and joint replacement surgery

SiELITE or Siriraj, Excellence, Longevity, Innovation, technology, and education is one of sixteen centers of excellence in Siriraj Hospital providing hip and knee joint replacement surgery since 1975. Over the last 40 years, the center has performed thousands of hips and knees arthroplasty. SiELITE seeks to advance research and education in order to produce long-term value for society in addition to the goal of delivering excellent accessible care services in collaboration with a holistic multidisciplinary team. From this strong determination, the center strives to integrate systematic data collection along with credential international research publications and skillful robotic surgical operation to increase efficient care for patients.

Robotic-Assisted Arthroplasty Surgery

Currently, SiELITE offers robotic-assisted surgery that is more effective, less costly, and less time-consuming for the patient. Instead of waiting 1-2 years due to limited operating room capacity, the patients can receive care sooner. Furthermore, the center provides same-day robotic-assisted surgery, which allows the patients to go back home on the same day. As robotic-assisted surgery advances, it raises the promise of a one-time joint replacement procedure that will enable the longevity and quality of the patient’s life.

The Advantages of Robotic-Assisted Arthroplasty Surgery

1. Precise alignment position- which is less than 5 millimeters or 0.5 degrees when compared to up to 3 degrees of traditional surgery. Consequently, robotic surgery can reduce the deviation to less than 1%.

2. Joint alignment balancing – In arthroplasty, the joint replacement must be appropriately aligned and balanced with the soft tissue envelope. A calculated figure produced by the robotic-assisted system’s balanced alignment can help surgeons immediately plan the procedure and customize joint replacements.

3. Safety – The surgeon can see the incision clearly, reducing the chance of soft tissue damage.

The robotic-assisted system regulates the instrument so that it does not deviate from the preoperative target using the ‘Heptic’ operation, which is a high-accuracy operation with rapid response during the surgery.

Siriraj Joint Care Program

Future Data-Driven Dynamic Treatment, Patient data collection enables medical professionals to understand patients’ holistic perspectives and use it to develop specific treatments to improve patient outcomes individually. However, gathering data could be laborious, held down by unstructured data, or incomplete collection. The team at SiELITE recognized the problem and found a solution by introducing the “Siriraj Joint Care” program to handle the patient database. The data collected by this application provides a comprehensive picture of the patient to the SiELITE team, enabling them to cover all stages of therapy: preoperative, postoperative, and follow-up stages, improving not only service but also patient outcomes.
In the future, the application will be developed to be telemedicine-ready in order to improve performance and service accessibility.

Zhejiang University Visits Siriraj

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On March 14th, 2023, Prof. Apichat Asavamongkolkul, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, along with the Siriraj’s Administrative Members: Assoc. Prof. Prapat Wanitpongpan, Deputy Dean for Corporate Communication and International Relations; Assoc. Prof. Thawornchai Limjindaporn, Deputy Dean for Postgraduate Education; Assoc. Prod. Ratthaphon Tuangthong, Deputy Dean for Student Affairs, and Asst. Prof. Monchai Ruangchainikom welcomed delegates from Zhejiang University, China led by Prof. Weiying Chen, Dean of International Affairs, International School of Medicine on the discussion for further collaboration between Zhejiang University and Siriraj.

 

Siriraj International Conference in Medicine and Public Health 2023 Calls For Abstracts!

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Siriraj International Conference in Medicine and Public Health 2023 (SICMPH2023) calls for abstract submission from now until April 30th, 2023.

Open for everyone!

• Oral Presentation (in English):
Special for Oral Presentation: Oral Presentation Awards
Categories for Oral Presentation Awards:
– Trainee Category (e.g., student, resident, and fellow)
1st Place      5,000 THB
2nd Place    3,000 THB
3rd Place     2,000 THB
– General Category (e.g., doctor, nurse, scientist, researcher, and lecturer)
1st Place     5,000 THB
2nd Place   3,000 THB
3rd Place    2,000 THB

• E-Poster: English content (no need to present in person.)

Note: International participants may receive travel grant support. Terms and conditions for a travel grant and further details of the abstract submission, please scan the QR code on the PR poster.

Keck Medicine of USC, USA Visits Siriraj

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On March 13th, 2023, Prof. Apichat Asavamongkolkul, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, along with the Siriraj’s Administrative Members welcomed distinguished guests from Keck Medicine of University of Southern California (USC), USA led by Dr. Rome Jutabha, Director of Clinical Outreach and Development, Keck Hospital of USC on the visit and the discussion for further collaboration between Keck Medicine of USC and Siriraj.

Kyushu University Visits Siriraj

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On March 13th, 2023, Prof. Apichat Asavamongkolkul, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, along with the Siriraj’s Administrative Members: Assoc. Prof. Prapat Wanitpongpan, Deputy Dean for Corporate Communication and International Relations; Assoc. Prof. Thawornchai Limjindaporn, Deputy Dean for Postgraduate Education; Dr. Pennapa Kaweewongprasert Representative from Student Affairs; and Asst. Prof. Monchai Ruangchainikom, welcomed the distinguished guests from Kyushu University, Japan, led by Prof. Shimizu S., Vice President of Kyushu University (International Affairs), and his team: Prof. Hamase K., Vice Dean, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kyushu University; Prof. Hyakumura K., Vice Director, Institute of Tropical Agriculture, Kyushu University; Prof. Higo M., International Student Center, Kyushu University; A. Prof. Qian K., Research Futures Coordinator, Institute for Asian and Oceanian Studies; A. Prof. Ichikawa K., Research Institute for Applied Mechanics, Kyushu University; A. Prof. Akiyama R., Faculty of Sciences, Kyushu University; Ass. Prof. Mishima T., Faculty of Social and Cultural Studies, Kyushu University; Ass. Prof. Shimomura M., Faculty of Design, Kyushu University; and Dr. Chitiphon C., Post-doctoral Fellow, Faculty of Engineering, Kyushu University; on the discussion for further collaboration between Kyushu University and Siriraj.

After the discussion, the guests from Kyushu also visited Siriraj Medical Education Technology Center, Siriraj Fetal Therapy Center, and Center of Applied Thai Traditional Medicine.