Drs. Kachikis and Eckert stressed that more research and funding are needed, specifically in treatments that might help women remain pregnant while fighting cancers and other diseases.
Ministry of Social Development and Human Security, in collaboration with Chulalongkorn University’s College of Population Studies and Institute of Asian Studies, Chula Ari, and World Bank, organized a workshop on “Developing Thai Family Stability to Fight Human Crisis” on March 7, 2024, at Plenary Hall 1, Queen Sirikit National Convention Center. Minister of Social Development and Human Security, Mr. Varawut Silpa-archa, gave the opening speech and offered his insights on the policies on the human crisis situation.
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles is offering families an opportunity to eliminate the danger of unwanted medications in their home by disposing of their unwanted pills safely, responsibly and permanently.
Mickey Allen was 89 years old when she was diagnosed with Stage 3B lung cancer. How did her age impact her treatment options? University of Chicago Medicine oncologists explain what factors they consider when creating treatment plans for patients in their 80s and 90s.
NewWave Consulting welcomes all Chulalongkorn students regardless of the faculty they are affiliated with and year they are in. The selection process to find new members with talent and enthusiasm to develop themselves in the field of business consulting aligns with the mission to “allow its members to professionally engage in the promotion of business opportunities so that they may serve as a driving force behind a company’s growth in Thailand’s SMEs industry, and to enhance the professional skills and experience for its members.”
En un abrir y cerrar de ojos, el dispositivo de carga acoplada revolucionó la astronomía, modificando radicalmente nuestra forma de explorar el cosmos y haciendo avanzar muchos otros campos de la ciencia y la tecnología. ¿Qué sigue ahora?
In a flash the charge-coupled device ignited a revolution in astronomy, fundamentally altering our approach to exploring the cosmos while advancing many other areas of science and technology. What’s next?
Lord David Cameron, Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs and former Prime Minister of Great Britain, paid a visit to the Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University and was welcomed by Ms. Supamas Isarabhakdi, Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation, and Prof. Dr. Bundhit Eua-arporn, President of Chulalongkorn University.
Children's Hospital Los Angeles has been at the forefront of retinoblastoma research for decades. Dr. David Cobrinik was invited to review the current state of retinoblastoma research in the New England Journal of Medicine.
Therapeutic tool used for children with kidney issues stemming from sepsis
As telehealth visits become more prevalent, physicians can sometimes struggle to help patients effectively demonstrate a musculoskeletal exam through a screen.At the University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children's Hospital, one physician found a way to help pediatric patients demonstrate different joint movements using a Barbie doll.
As people prepare to thrill at the phenomenon of the eclipse today, Lauren Lusardi, OD, FAAO, an optometrist with Atlantic Health System in New Jersey, breaks down how the event makes us susceptible to eye damage and useful tips on how to protect yourself.
After removing a cast from her healing broken arm, Dumont resident Margaret Klein began therapy sessions to increase her hand’s flexibility, where she experienced a lot of pain. She was introduced to Keltie: a Golden Retriever specially trained to help comfort and motivate patients during therapies.
Expert shares insight on how to support this new generation of caregivers
Many cancers can be prevented, and others can be detected early in their development, treated and cured.
Mariam F. Eskander, MD, MPH, surgical oncologist in the Gastrointestinal Oncology Program at Rutgers Institute of New Jersey, offers insight and tips for minority individuals navigating a cancer diagnosis and how we can all work together to mitigate cancer disparities.
Head and neck cancer is the term used to describe a number of different malignant tumors that develop in or around the throat, larynx, nose, sinuses and mouth.
AI tools may outperform human doctors in predicting some medical outcomes, accounting for patients’ unique circumstances while reducing costs for those who don’t need specialized care. What are the risks of using AI to help make medical decisions—and are they worse than the risks we already face?
Jolie González Masmela, an international conducting student recently achieved three important milestones. As a woman pursuing a career in a field that has traditionally been dominated by males, she’s hoping those achievements can open paths for future generations.
The program increases much-needed access to surgical treatment for youth with obesity
Mercury studies in Indonesia. Climate change studies in Tanzania. Biodiversity studies in South Dakota. Marine mammal surveys in the Atlantic Ocean.
The sun shines on the cold, deep blue ocean at Fort Williams Park in Cape Elizabeth, Maine. Portland Head Light, an iconic landmark that draws in three million visitors each year, stands proudly at the edge of the rocky shore.
The ocean covers approximately 70 percent of Earth’s surface and is the largest livable space on our planet. Deep below there exists a realm inhabited by a wide variety of marine mammals—whales, dolphins, porpoises, seals, sea lions, and manatees—that embody a mysterious and profound connection to cultures worldwide.
Dynamic Duo Brave High Seas for High Stakes
Vaccine misinformation has gone mainstream—a post-pandemic reality that is putting more children at risk of exposure to potentially serious vaccine-preventable diseases like measles.
More than a hundred researchers convened to brainstorm tools with the potential to extend care beyond the clinic, help doctors optimize care for each patient, and empower people to manage their own care.
Typically, the term burnout calls to mind someone who is putting in too many hours at work or is swamped with household chores. It isn’t necessarily something a parent expects in their adolescent. But it can happen.
A two-day conference at the University of Miami brought together hundreds of stakeholders to discuss the current state of higher education.
Four years ago, a brand new virus turned the world upside down. Today, we know more and can do more about the coronavirus called SARS-CoV2, and the disease called COVID-19, than ever before. A summary of the latest knowledge and guidance.
Howard S. Hochster, MD, FACP, director of the Gastrointestinal Oncology Program and Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey Associate Director for Clinical Research and director of Oncology Research, RWJBarnabas Health shares his recommendations about keeping our attention focused on barriers to health care and preventive services and continuing to educate ourselves and others about colorectal cancer to reduce disparities.
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is on the rise in young adults. Incidences of colorectal cancer in young people (those between their mid-20s and late 50s) has more than doubled since the 1990s. Howard S. Hochster, MD, FACP, director of the Gastrointestinal Oncology Program and Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey Associate Director for Clinical Research and director of Oncology Research, RWJBarnabas Health, shares his thoughts on this trend.
Expert weighs in on why men struggle to discuss prostate cancer diagnosis
Alumna and professional weightlifter pursues her second Olympic games
Systemic sclerosis causes the skin to tighten and harden resulting in a potentially fatal autoimmune condition that is associated with lung fibrosis and kidney disease. University of Michigan Health researchers have studied the pathology of systemic sclerosis to understand better the disease and identify key pathways in the disease process that can be targeted therapeutically.
There is a large discrepancy in HIV care and education for those with intellectual disabilities that results in an increase in HIV in the population.
Though far to the west of the St. Croix antenna, the Owens Valley antenna has some similarities, in particular being in a remote location. The high mountains surrounding the valley mean that access to the region is only possible from the south, or through mountain passes. This also makes for a unique geography. To the south are the dry bed remains of Owens Lake, and further beyond is Death Valley. To the East are the White Mountains, which is home to the great bristlecone pine forest, and some of the oldest living trees in the world. Within the Methuselah Grove of this forest is hidden a particular tree that was seeded nearly 5,000 years ago.
SuperKnova is a project to provide learning opportunities in radio technology for students in a way that is inclusive and equitable. Originally conceived at the Radio Astronomy Imaging and Analysis Lab (RADIAL), SuperKnova is a collaboration between RADIAL, NRAO, and educators and students from across the country.
The UCLA team played a pivotal role in a clinical trial that led to the FDA granting accelerated approval of the first antibody drug conjugate (ADC), mirvetuximab soravtansine, for the treatment of platinum-resistant ovarian cancer.
No standard treatment exists for thrombocytopenia in patients with antiphospholipid syndrome, but this could change with a new treatment target
Over the last year, prescriptions for medications that can accelerate weight loss in people with diabetes, or without it, have skyrocketed. But how can these weight loss medications affect the heart? A preventive cardiologist shares how this shifting landscape might affect cardiovascular care and how he advises his patients.
Genicular artery embolization is a non-invasive alternative to knee replacement.
New prostate screening guidelines organized by the Prostate Cancer Foundation aim to address the longstanding health disparity in prostate cancer: Black men are diagnosed with and die from prostate cancer at a much higher rate than white men.
Since its approval in 2019, the Amplatzer Piccolo Occluder has been a game-changer—allowing teams to close a patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) in premature babies in a minimally invasive way.But there’s one problem: Some babies are too sick to be moved to a catheterization lab for the procedure.
The annual conference brought together hundreds of scientists interested in finding ways to harness big data to answer previously unsolvable questions.
NSF’s NOIRLab’s world-class observatories — Cerro Tololo Inter-American Observatory, Kitt Peak National Observatory, the International Gemini Observatory, and Vera C. Rubin Observatory — are built in some of the highest and driest locations on Earth, often situated far from major inhabited areas.
Los observatorios de clase mundial de NOIRLab de NSF: el Observatorio Cerro Tololo, el Observatorio Nacional Kitt Peak, el Observatorio Internacional Gemini y el Observatorio Vera C. Rubin, están construidos en algunos de los lugares más altos y secos del planeta, a menudo alejados de las principales áreas pobladas.
The Food Pyramid that many of us learned about in school is now ancient history. That old guideline on food groups and servings has been replaced by MyPlate.
Every year, more than 40,000 patients in the U.S. undergo congenital heart surgery. But across centers, studies have shown that there can be significant variations in outcomes for these patients. To ensure that all children receive the best care, a group of leading experts across the country collaborated to create new, consensus recommendations for hospitals performing pediatric heart surgery.
We keep hearing that we as a country have moved on from COVID. But we are here to tell you: nurses have not.
Property Management of Chulalongkorn University (PMCU) unveiled BLOCK 28X, a new space in Samyan for young entrepreneurs.
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