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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, Sanita 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, W. Wongsinlatam, Ariya Namvong, T. Remsungnen, Nongram Mueanrit, K. Sorn-In, S. Kravenkit, A. Siritaratiwat, Chavis Srichan, Sirote Khunkiti, C. Surawanitkun   +11 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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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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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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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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Long-term outcomes of ivermectin-albendazole versus albendazole alone against soil-transmitted helminths: Results from randomized controlled trials in Lao PDR and Pemba Island, Tanzania

PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2021
Background Preventive chemotherapy is the cornerstone of soil-transmitted helminth (STH) control. Long-term outcomes and adequate treatment frequency of the recently recommended albendazole-ivermectin have not been studied to date.
Ladina Keller, S. Welsche, Chandni Patel, S. Sayasone, S. Ali, S. Ame, J. Hattendorf, Eveline Hürlimann, J. Keiser   +8 more
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Potassium Fertilisation Is Required to Sustain Cassava Yield and Soil Fertility

Agronomy, 2020
Cassava is often grown in low-fertility soils and has a reputation for having modest nutrient requirements. The storage roots that are harvested, however, contain relatively large amounts of potassium (K).
Ming Fung Chua, Laothao Youbee, Saythong Oudthachit, Phanthasin Khanthavong, Erik J. Veneklaas, Al Imran Malik   +5 more
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High prevalence of intestinal worms in children up to 5 years of age in Huaphan province, Lao People's Democratic Republic (PDR)

Parasite Epidemiology and Control, 2017
Background: The prevalence of soil-transmitted helminth infection is high in Lao People's Democratic Republic (PDR), reaching 62% among school-children.
Naphavanh Nanthavong, Antony P. Black, Phonepadith Khattignavong, Lavy Lorphachan, Keooudomphone Vilivong, Sylvie Goossens, Yves Buisson, Fabrice Quet, Claude P. Muller, Satoshi Nakamura   +9 more
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