Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand = Chotmaihet thangphaet
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Low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL) levels were significantly lower in diabetic patients with homozygous hemoglobin E (HbEE) measured by a homogeneous assay. ⋯ The direct homogeneous method showed a higher LDL concentration than the Friedewald formula indicated in diabetes and diabetes with HbE disorders. The percentage of higher LDL levels by direct method than Friedewald formula significantly increased along the subgroups of higher TG levels. The dissociation occurred at TG levels of 100 mg/dL and higher Systematic biases between both methods were found in all groups but the proportional difference between both methods was only observed in diabetes without HbE disorders.
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Comparative Study
Comparison of maternal factors and neonatal outcomes between elective cesarean section and spontaneous vaginal delivery.
The rising rate of cesarean section has been of concern worldwide. Maternalfactors and neonatal outcomes of cesarean section and vaginal delivery remain unclear ⋯ The neonates of ECS mother had a greater weight and a higher risk for pulmonary problems. The neonates of SVD mother have a higher risk for MSAF cord accident, and meconium aspiration. It reflected the need for prolong process of labor and delivery prevention.