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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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Livestock movement patterns in the main livestock production provinces of Lao PDR.

Transboundary and Emerging Diseases, 2021
Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) is a highly infectious transboundary disease that is endemic and affects livestock holders in Lao People's Democratic Republic (PDR).
S. Subharat, M. Wada, A. Sutar, R. Abila, S. Khounsy, C. Heuer   +5 more
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An evaluation case study of village-based relational community engagement activities in Lao PDR

Global Public Health
Community engagement activities have rapidly gained recognition in global health policy, but comprehensive evaluations remain scarce. This article exemplifies the use of explicit evaluation criteria within a mixed-method and theory-guided evaluation ...
Marco J. Haenssgen, Thongkhoon Xayyahong, Latthanikone Sabphaisan, Maynika Phongsa, Antyka Xayaphone, Thinakone Louangdy, Keomano Luangkhot, Arphiluck Luanglad, Thipphaphone Phetdala, Souksakhone Xaiyalath, Phongpaserth Volady, Ounkham Souksavanh, Sysavanh Phommachanh, Sandra Bode, Elizabeth M. Elliott   +14 more
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The Development of an Abattoir-Based Surveillance System in Lao PDR for the Detection of Zoonoses in Large Ruminants: Q Fever and Brucellosis Seroepidemiology as a Pilot Study

Animals, 2021
Simple Summary An abattoir based surveillance system was implemented in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic to determine the prevalence of two diseases that can spread between animals and humans: Brucellosis and Q fever.
J. Siengsanan-Lamont, Bounlom Douangngeun, W. Theppangna, S. Khounsy, Phouvong Phommachanh, P. Selleck, N. Matsumoto, L. Gleeson, S. Blacksell   +8 more
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Flood susceptibility mapping leveraging open-source remote-sensing data and machine learning approaches in Nam Ngum River Basin (NNRB), Lao PDR

Geomatics, Natural Hazards & Risk
Frequent floods caused by monsoons and rainstorms have significantly affected the resilience of human and natural ecosystems in the Nam Ngum River Basin, Lao PDR.
Sackdavong Mangkhaseum, Yogesh Bhattarai, Sunil Duwal, A. Hanazawa   +3 more
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Forest malaria and prospects for anti-malarial chemoprophylaxis among forest goers: findings from a qualitative study in Lao PDR

Malaria Journal, 2021
Despite significant decline in malarial incidence and mortality in countries across the Greater Mekong Subregion, the disease remains a public health challenge in the region; transmission continues mainly among people who visit forests in remote areas ...
Monnaphat Jongdeepaisal, Soulixay Inthasone, Panarasri Khonputsa, Vilayvone Malaphone, Kulchada Pongsoipetch, T. Pongvongsa, M. Mayxay, K. Chindavongsa, C. Pell, R. Maude   +9 more
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Phenotypic and haplotypic profiles of insecticide resistance in populations of Aedes aegypti larvae (Diptera: Culicidae) from central Lao PDR

Tropical Medicine and Health, 2021
Background Aedes aegypti , which is widely distributed in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (PDR), is the primary vector of arboviral diseases. Chemical insecticides have been intensively used to eliminate mosquito-borne diseases, resulting in the ...
T. Shimono, S. Kanda, Pheophet Lamaningao, Y. Murakami, A. Darcy, Nobuyuki Mishima, Somchit Inthavongsack, Odai Soprasert, Thonelakhanh Xaypangna, Toshimasa Nishiyama   +9 more
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A regulatory gap analysis of midwifery to deliver essential reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health services in Lao People’s Democratic RepublicResearch in context

The Lancet Regional Health. Western Pacific
Summary: Background: In Lao Peoples Democratic Republic, midwives are the main providers of primary reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent (RMNCAH) services.
Shogo Kubota, Moe Ando, John Murray, Sengmany Khambounheuang, Khampasong Theppanya, Phouvanh Nanthavong, Chankham Tengbriacheu, Malouny Sisavanh, Thongchan Khattiyod, Daisuke Asai, Howard Sobel, Masamine Jimba   +11 more
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Ultrasonographic investigation of cholangiocarcinoma in Lao PDR

Acta Tropica, 2018
Opisthorchis viverrini is a group 1 carcinogen that causes cholangiocarcinoma (CCA). Although opisthorchiasis is known to be severely endemic to several areas along the Mekong River in Lao PDR, the CCA status of residents of this region is still under investigation.
Ju Yeong Kim, Tai-Soon Yong, Han-Jong Rim, Jong-Yil Chai, Duk-Young Min, Keeseon S. Eom, Woon-Mok Sohn, Jae Hoon Lim, Dongil Choi, Sithat Insisiengmay, Bounlay Phommasack, Bounnaloth Insisiengmay   +11 more
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