AB129. Prevalence of ATP7B mutation hotspots in Thai population

Family screening for a novel ATP7B gene mutation, c.2335T>G, in the South of Iran

Background Wilson disease (WD) is a rare autosomal recessive disorder, which leads to copper metabolism, due to mutations in ATP7B gene. The gene responsible for WD consists of 21 exons that span a genomic region of about 80 kb and encodes a copper transporting P-type ATPase (ATP7B), a protein consisting of 1465 amino acids. Identifying mutation in ATP7B gene is important to find carrier i...

Post dengue hair loss: low prevalence in Thai cases

Prevalence of Gynaecomastia in Male Pakistani Population

Prevalence of dyslipidemia in Thai schoolchildren.

OBJECTIVE To evaluate the prevalence and risk factor of dyslipidemia in Thai schoolchildren. MATERIAL AND METHOD A cross section- study of 348 schoolchildren aged 6-17.8 years in Nakork Nayok province, Thailand between May and June 2009 was conducted. Total cholesterol and triglyceride were measured from a 10-hour fasting blood. Dyslipidemia (hypercholesterolemia and/or hypertriglyceridemia) ...

Prevalence of atrial fibrillation in Thai elderly.

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is an important health problem due to its association with serious complications. Stroke is one of the most serious complications and is the leading cause of death and disabilities in this population. AF increases the risk of embolic stroke five times compared to general population. The prevalence of AF varies from 0.5%15% depending on studied populations such as age, ...