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Efficacy of careHPV™ human papillomavirus screening versus conventional cytology tests for the detection of precancerous and cancerous cervical lesions among women living with HIV‐1 in Lao People's Democratic Republic

Cancer Medicine, 2022
Background In the Lao People's Democratic Republic (Lao PDR), cervical cancer is the third leading cause of women cancer. Aims The objective of this cross‐sectional study was to compare the efficacy of careHPV™ test versus conventional Pap smear or ...
Phimpha Paboriboune, Keokedthong Phongsavan, Phetsamone Arounlangsy, Bruno Flaissier, Oukham Aphayarath, Prasit Phimmasone, Ketmala Banchongphanith, Mixi Xayaovong, Gonzague Jourdain, Anne‐Marie Schott, Mitra Saadatian‐Elahi, Laurent Magaud, Amna Klich, Nicole Ngo‐Giang‐Huong, Isabelle Heard, Muriel Rabilloud, Valentina Sanchez Picot, Christophe Longuet   +17 more
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Livestock and People’s Live insight on Beef Cattle Value Chain and Commercialization Development Perspective [PDF]

BIO Web of Conferences
Lao-native beef cattle predominantly belong to the Bos indicus species, and the majority of ruminant production in Laos remains under the control of small-scale or backyard producers employing traditional methods, leading to low productivity.
Sengsouriya Phoudthavong, Sibounnavong Phonsavard, Phengkhamma Tiengngeunh, Chanthavong Inta   +3 more
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Assessing the COVID-19 impacts on the coffee industry in Laos: An input–output modelling approach

Cogent Economics & Finance, 2023
This paper employs an input-output modelling approach to quantify the impact of decreases in coffee exports between 2019 and 2020 resulting from the implementation of various COVID-19 policies in Lao PDR.
Somvang Phimmavong, Rodney J Keenan, Viengvilay Phimmavong, Jerry Maroulis, Tek Maraseni   +4 more
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Potential and limitations of Payments for Environmental Services (PES) as a means to manage watershed services in mainland Southeast Asia

International Journal of the Commons, 2009
Based on two case studies conducted at local sites in Northern Thailand and Lao PDR, the objectives of this paper are (i) to assess whether conditions for the establishment of PES at the watershed level exist in the uplands of mainland SE Asia and (ii ...
Alana George, Alain Pierret, Arthorn Boonsaner, Valentin Christian, Olivier Planchon   +4 more
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First records of the genus Elatosara Malzacher, 2020 (Ephemeroptera, Caenidae) from the Lao People’s Democratic Republic [PDF]

Check List, 2023
The genus Elatosara was described by Malzacher, 2020 from the Mekong River in Thailand, with E. phanomensis Malzacher, 2020 as its type species. Here, we report E. phanomensis for the first time from central and southern Lao People’s Democratic
Viengkhone Vannachak, Peter Malzacher, Narumon Sangpradub   +2 more
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Grill workers and air pollution health effects from charcoal combustion in Vientiane capital

Journal of Air Pollution and Health, 2023
Introduction: Grilled street foods are popular in urban communities in Lao People's Democratic Republic (Lao PDR). Charcoal is the main fuel used for, posing a risk of elevated exposure to toxic pollutants.
Vanphanom Sychareun, Viengnakhone Vongxay, Kongmany Chaleunvong, Souksamone Thongmixay, Bounmany Soulideth, Diane Archer, Connie O’Neill, Jo Durham   +7 more
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Lao PDR

, 2021
Lao PDR is currently facing the phenomenon of jobless growth. This trend started in the early 2010s when non-farm job creation stagnated despite rapid growth in gross domestic product (GDP). The labor market suffered from weak activity in the private sector, with all sectors apart from ...
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Cost-Effectiveness of Rural Incentive Packages for Graduating Medical Students in Lao PDR [PDF]

International Journal of Health Policy and Management, 2017
Background The dearth of health workers in rural settings in Lao People’s Democratic Republic (PDR) and other developing countries limits healthcare access and outcomes.
Eric Keuffel, Wanda Jaskiewicz, Khampasong Theppanya, Kate Tulenko   +3 more
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Dynamics and consequences of nutrition-related microbial dysbiosis in early life: study protocol of the VITERBI GUT project

Frontiers in Nutrition, 2023
IntroductionEarly life under- and overnutrition (jointly termed malnutrition) is increasingly recognized as an important risk factor for adult obesity and metabolic syndrome, a diet-related cluster of conditions including high blood sugar, fat and ...
Jeanne Tamarelle, Margaux M. Creze, Vanthanom Savathdy, Sengrloun Phonekeo, Jordyn Wallenborn, Jordyn Wallenborn, Latsamy Siengsounthone, Günther Fink, Günther Fink, Peter Odermatt, Peter Odermatt, Sengchanh Kounnavong, Somphou Sayasone, Pascale Vonaesch   +13 more
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Integrating market chain assessments with zoonoses risk analysis in two cross-border pig value chains in Lao PDR [PDF]

Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences, 2017
Objective Lao PDR’s recent accession to the World Trade Organization necessitates a greater understanding of the patterns and risk of livestock production in order to better align national policy with the Agreement on the Application of Sanitary and ...
Anna L Okello, Tassilo T Tiemann, Phouth Inthavong, Boualam Khamlome, Ammaly Phengvilaysouk, Soukanh Keonouchanh, Chattouphone Keokhamphet, Virasack Somoulay, Kate Blaszak, Stuart D Blacksell, Walter O Okello, John Allen   +11 more
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