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Escherichia coli concentration, multiscale monitoring over the decade 2011–2021 in the Mekong River basin, Lao PDR [PDF]

Earth System Science Data, 2022
Bacterial pathogens in surface waters may threaten human health, especially in developing countries, where untreated surface water is often used for domestic needs. The objective of the long-term multiscale monitoring of Escherichia coli ([E.
L. Boithias, O. Ribolzi, E. Rochelle-Newall, C. Thammahacksa, P. Nakhle, B. Soulileuth, A. Pando-Bahuon, K. Latsachack, N. Silvera, P. Sounyafong, K. Xayyathip, R. Zimmermann, R. Zimmermann, R. Zimmermann, S. Rattanavong, P. Oliva, T. Pommier, O. Evrard, S. Huon, J. Causse, T. Henry-des-Tureaux, O. Sengtaheuanghoung, N. Sipaseuth, A. Pierret   +23 more
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Anemia, iron deficiency, and thalassemia among the Thai population inhabiting at the Thailand-Lao PDR-Cambodia triangle

Scientific Reports, 2022
Anemia is a major public health problem in many areas of Southeast Asia. Ascertaining anemia and defining its underlying causes is essential for providing appropriate care, management, and establishment of a control program. Limited studies on these have
Rossarin Karnpean, Nawinda Vanichakulthada, Wanwisa Suwannaloet, Ruttiya Thongrung, S. Singsanan, Nattapol Prakobkaew, G. Fucharoen, S. Fucharoen   +7 more
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Transmission Network Expansion Planning with High-Penetration Solar Energy Using Particle Swarm Optimization in Lao PDR toward 2030

Energies, 2022
The complexity and uncertainty of power sources connected to transmission networks need to be considered. Planners need information on the sustainability and economics of transmission network expansion planning (TNEP). This work presents a newly proposed
Thongsavanh Keokhoungning, Suttichai Premrudeepeechacharn, Wullapa Wongsinlatam, A. Namvong, T. Remsungnen, Nongram Mueanrit, K. Sorn-In, Satit Kravenkit, A. Siritaratiwat, Chavis Srichan, Sirote Khunkiti, C. Surawanitkun   +11 more
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The Effect of Monetary Policy on Economic Growth in Lao PDR

International Journal of Economics and Financial Issues, 2022
The empirical analysis of this study examines the effect of monetary policy on economic growth in Lao PDR. This study uses Vector Autoregressive Model (VAR) and quarterly data from the first quarter of 1995 to the last quarter of 2018.
Khaysy Srithilat, Thiphavanh Khamthoummabounmy, Vaiyoth Lienpaserth, Phiengsanith Chanthavixay, Vonsy Douangty   +4 more
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Evaluation of trends in hospital antimicrobial use in the Lao PDR using repeated point-prevalence surveys-evidence to improve treatment guideline use

The Lancet Regional Health. Western Pacific, 2022
Summary: Background: Antimicrobial use (AMU) is a key driver of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). There are few data on AMU, to inform optimizing antibiotic stewardship, in the Lao PDR (Laos).
Vilada Chansamouth, Danoy Chommanam, Tamalee Roberts, Sommay Keomany, Viladeth Paphasiri, Chanthala Phamisith, Siho Sengsavang, Khamsay Detleuxay, Phisith Phoutsavath, Sengvong Bouthavong, Anousone Douangnouvong, Manivanh Vongsouvath, Sommana Rattana, Bounxou Keohavong, Nicholas P.J. Day, Paul Turner, H. Rogier van Doorn, Mayfong Mayxay, Elizabeth A. Ashley, Paul N. Newton   +19 more
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Bayesian spatio-temporal analysis of dengue transmission in Lao PDR. [PDF]

Sci Rep
Dengue, a zoonotic viral disease transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes, poses a significant public health concern throughout the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR).
Soukavong M, Thinkhamrop K, Pratumchart K, Soulaphy C, Xangsayarath P, Mayxay M, Phommachanh S, Kelly M, Wangdi K, Clements ACA, Suwannatrai AT.   +10 more
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Mitochondrial Genetic Diversity of Bemisia tabaci (Gennadius) (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) Associated with Cassava in Lao PDR

Insects, 2022
Simple Summary The whitefly species Bemisia tabaci is a known pest of cassava and a vector of cassava geminiviruses in Africa and India, but its role in the recent spread of Cassava Mosaic Disease (CMD) in Southeast Asia is not well known.
A. Leiva, K. Chittarath, D. López-Álvarez, P. Vongphachanh, M. I. Gomez, Somkhit Sengsay, Xiaowei Wang, Rafael Rodriguez, J. Newby, W. Cuellar   +9 more
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Multiple chikungunya virus introductions in Lao PDR from 2014 to 2020

PLoS ONE, 2022
The first documented chikungunya virus (CHIKV) outbreak in Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) occurred in 2012–2013. Since then, several imported and a few autochthonous cases were identified by the national arbovirus surveillance network.
Elodie Calvez, Phaithong Bounmany, S. Somlor, Thonglakhone Xaybounsou, Souksakhone Viengphouthong, Sitsana Keosenhom, P. Brey, V. Lacoste, M. Grandadam   +8 more
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Diet and prey selection of clouded leopards and tigers in Laos

Ecology and Evolution, 2022
In Southeast Asia, conservation of ‘Vulnerable’ clouded leopards (Neofelis nebulosa) and ‘Endangered’ tigers (Panthera tigris) might depend on the management of their preferred prey because large felid populations are limited by the availability of ...
Akchousanh Rasphone, Anita Bousa, Chantavy Vongkhamheng, Jan F. Kamler, Arlyne Johnson, David W. Macdonald   +5 more
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Prevalence of Anemia and Its Associate Factors among Women of Reproductive Age in Lao PDR: Evidence from a Nationally Representative Survey

Anemia, 2021
Introduction Anemia continues to be a major public health problem significant among women of reproductive age (WRA) in developing countries, including Lao People's Democratic Republic (Lao PDR), where the prevalence of anemia among women remains high ...
Sengtavanh Keokenchanh, S. Kounnavong, A. Tokinobu, K. Midorikawa, Wakaha Ikeda, A. Morita, Takumi Kitajima, S. Sokejima   +7 more
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