Health risks of unknown medicines: evidence from adverse drug reactions in Laos by Caillet, C, Sichanh, C, Assemat, G, Malet-Martino, M, Sommet, A, Bagheri, H, Sengxeu, N, Mongkhonmath, N, Mayxay, M, Syhakhang, L, Lapeyre-Mestre, M, Newton, P, Roussin, A

Molecular detection of pathogens in negative blood cultures in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic by Ter, SK, Rattanavong, S, Roberts, T, Sengduangphachanh, A, Sihalath, S, Panapruksachat, S, Vongsouvath, M, Newton, PN, Simpson, AJH, Robinson, M

Dengue seroprevalence and seroconversion in urban and rural populations in northeastern Thailand and southern Laos by Doum, D, Overgaard, HJ, Mayxay, M, Suttiprapa, S, Saichua, P, Ekalaksananan, T, Tongchai, P, Rahman, MS, Haque, U, Phommachanh, S, Pongvongsa, T, Rocklöv, J, Paul, R, Pientong, C

“…This study aimed to determine dengue seroprevalence and seroconversion rates in northeastern Thailand and southern Laos and to assess any association of mosquito control methods and socioeconomic factors with dengue virus (DENV) infection. …”

Actinomycetoma in SE Asia: the first case from Laos and a review of the literature. by Rattanavong, S, Vongthongchit, S, Bounphamala, K, Vongphakdy, P, Gubler, J, Mayxay, M, Phetsouvanh, R, Elliott, I, Logan, J, Hill, R, Newton, P, Dance, D

“…Although well recognized elsewhere in Asia, it has not been reported from the Lao People's Democratic Republic (Laos). CASE PRESENTATION: A 30 year-old female elementary school teacher and rice farmer from northeast Laos was admitted to Mahosot Hospital, Vientiane, with a massive growth on her left foot, without a history of trauma. …”

Infective endocarditis in the Lao PDR: clinical characteristics and outcomes in a developing country. by Mirabel, M, Rattanavong, S, Frichitthavong, K, Chu, V, Kesone, P, Thongsith, P, Jouven, X, Fournier, P, Dance, D, Newton, P

“…OBJECTIVES: To describe the clinical epidemiology of IE in Lao PDR, a lower middle-income country. METHODS: A single centre retrospective study at Mahosot Hospital, Vientiane. …”

Screening of ectoparasites from domesticated dogs for bacterial pathogens in Vientiane, Lao PDR by Nguyen, HM, Theppannga, W, Vongphayloth, K, Douangngeun, B, Blacksell, S, Robinson, M

“…The understanding of the diversity and epidemiology of organisms transmitted by arthropod vectors, and the role of hosts and vectors in transmission of infections remain limited in Lao PDR. What knowledge does exist is primarily focused on more rural regions of the country. …”

Genetic diversity of Leptospira isolates in Lao PDR and genome analysis of an outbreak strain by Grillová, L, Robinson, MT, Chanthongthip, A, Vincent, AT, Nieves, C, Oppelt, J, Mariet, J-F, Lorioux, C, Vongsouvath, M, Mayxay, M, Phonemeexay, O, Rattanavong, S, Phommasone, K, Douangnouvong, A, Šmajs, D, Veyrier, FJ, Newton, PN, Picardeau, M

“…<br> <strong>Methodology/Principal findings</strong> We used whole genome sequencing to examine genetic variation in 75 Leptospira strains isolated from patients in the Lao PDR (Laos) between 2006 and 2017. <br> Eleven serogroups from 4 Leptospira species and 43 cgMLST-defined clonal groups (CGs) were identified. …”

Molecular epidemiology of dengue viruses in three provinces of Lao PDR, 2006-2010. by Castonguay-Vanier, J, Klitting, R, Sengvilaipaseuth, O, Piorkowski, G, Baronti, C, Sibounheuang, B, Vongsouvath, M, Chanthongthip, A, Thongpaseuth, S, Mayxay, M, Phommasone, K, Douangdala, P, Inthalath, S, Souvannasing, P, Newton, P, de Lamballerie, X, Dubot-Pérès, A

“…We recruited 1,912 consenting patients presenting with WHO dengue criteria at Mahosot Hospital, Vientiane (central Laos), between 2006 and 2010. Between 2008 and 2010, 1,413 patients with undifferentiated fever were also recruited at Luang Namtha (LNT) Provincial Hospital (northern Laos) and 555 at Salavan (SV) Provincial Hospital (southern Laos). …”

A comparative field evaluation of six medicine quality screening devices in Laos by Caillet, C, Vickers, S, Zambrzycki, S, Fernández, FM, Vidhamaly, V, Boutsamay, K, Boupha, P, Peerawaranun, P, Mukaka, M, Newton, PN

“…This pilot study in the Lao PDR tested six devices’ utility and usability in detecting substandard and falsified (SF) medicines. …”

Investigation of recurrent melioidosis in Lao People's Democratic Republic by multilocus sequence typing by Rachlin, A, Dittrich, S, Phommasone, K, Douangnouvong, A, Phetsouvanh, R, Newton, P, Dance, D

“…In northeast Thailand and northern Australia, where the disease is highly endemic, a range of molecular tools have been used to study its epidemiology and pathogenesis. In the Lao People's Democratic Republic (Laos) where melioidosis has been recognized as endemic since 1999, no such studies have been undertaken. …”

Use of a refractometer to assess the quality of antimalarial drugs collected in the Lao Pdr by Green, MD, Vongsack, L, Manolin, O, Sengaloundeth, S, Khounsaknalath, L, Pamanivong, C, Rojas, O, Newton, P

Sennetsu neorickettsiosis: a probable fish-borne cause of fever rediscovered in Laos. by Newton, P, Rolain, J, Rasachak, B, Mayxay, M, Vathanatham, K, Seng, P, Phetsouvanh, R, Thammavong, T, Zahidi, J, Suputtamongkol, Y, Syhavong, B, Raoult, D

“…Because it is believed to be contracted from eating raw fish, frequently consumed in the Lao PDR, we looked for evidence of N. sennetsu among Lao patients and fish. …”

PELAJAR USM BERBAKTI UNTUK PROGRAM KESUKARELAWANAN YSS DI LAOS PDR by MPRC, Pusat Media & Perhubungan Awam

“…PULAU PINANG, 16 September 2017 - 4 Pelajar Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) sekali lagi berbakti pada masyarakat dunia apabila kali ini terlibat dalam misi kesukarelawanan pelajar MoES Yayasan Sukarelawan Siswa (YSS) di daerah Sangthong, Vientiane, Laos PDR.…”
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Effectiveness on cross border trades between Thailand, Lao Pdr, Vietnam and China by Hassan, Mohamad Ghozali, Prapinit, Pichit, Netsangsee, Radasa, Melan, Mustakim

“…This study investigates on the effectiveness of present cross border trades at Loei District checkpoint of North East in Thailand to Lao PDR, Vietnam and China. It also examines on the regional economic connectivity of supply chain in Thailand and neighboring countries especially for Greater Mekong Sub-Region (GMS) Programme. …”
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Thirty-three teeth / by Cotterill, Colin, author

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Education Access and Continuity in Northern Laos: – A Comparative Study of the Hmong and Lanten Minorities by Miki Inui

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“Pieces that Form a More Complete Whole”: Potencies of Meaning in Lao Contemporary Dance by Roy Huijsmans

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The passing of a Hmong Pioneer: Nhiavu Lobliayao (Nyiaj Vws Lauj Npliaj Yob), 1915-1999 by Kou Yang

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Knowledge and Attitudes of Forest Officers Towards Forestry Law and its Enforcement in LAO PDR by Vongsiharath, Vongdeuane

Subjects: “…Forest rangers - Law enforcement - Laos…”
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VẤN ĐỀ SỬ DỤNG LAO ĐỘNG VÀ ẢNH HƯỞNG CỦA LAO ĐỘNG ĐẾN THU HÚT ĐẦU TƯ VÀO KHU CÔNG NGHIỆP Ở TIỀN GIANG by Mai Văn Nam, Nguyễn Thanh Vũ

Subjects: “…cơ sở hạ tầng kỹ thuật khu công nghiệp; chất lượng lao động và giá nhân công hấp dẫn; vị trí…”
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