Background Sputum-based diagnostic methods for pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) are challenging for patients who cannot produce sputum. Non-sputum-based approaches, such as tongue swab (TS), can address this gap. This study conducts an early Health Technology Assessment (HTA) of TS for PTB diagno

Background Sputum-based diagnostic methods for pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) are challenging for patients who cannot produce sputum. Non-sputum-based approaches, such as tongue swab (TS), can address this gap. This study conducts an early Health Technology Assessment (HTA) of TS for PTB diagnosi

Tuberculosis is caused by bacterium called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It is a significant problem in Thailand as seen that in 2021 Thailand is in the World Health Organization’s list of 30 high-burden countries for tuberculosis. One of the problems about tuberculosis is inaccurate diagnosis due to insufficient sensitivity and specificity of prim

The project aims to evaluate the cost-effectiveness, economic impact, and feasibility of integrating this herbal innovation into Thailand’s healthcare system. By applying Early HTA techniques, this study will provide insights for decision-makers, improve resource allocation, and support future investments in innovative medical solutions.67301075M

Osteoporosis is one of the major public health problems in Thailand, particularly among postmenopausal women and the continuously increasing elderly population. This condition causes a significant disease burden from fractures, leading to patient disability, reduced quality of life, and high expenditures for both the patients themselves and the hea

I would like to express my gratitude for the opportunity and the support from the UNITE initiative under the Program Management Unit for Human Resources & Institutional Development, Research and Innovation (PMU-B) to be part of the panel discussion at the “Early Career Path” session during the I

Premature birth may increase the risk for serious mental illness in adolescence and young adulthood, a recent study reports.Researchers reviewed birth and hospital admissions records of more than 1.3 million Swedes born from 1973 to 1985. They found that compared with those born at term, young adult

BANGKOK, April 3, 2026 – At the Best Western Chatuchak Hotel, the Environmental Economics Unit (E2U) of the Health Intervention and Technology Assessment Program Foundation (HITAP), alongside national energy and environmental partners, hosted a milestone seminar: “Comprehensive Assessment of Co-bene

Drug-resistant HIV has been increasing in parts of sub-Saharan Africa over the last decade, according to experts writing in the Lancet.Studies on 26,000 untreated HIV-positive people in developing countries were reviewed by the team.They said resistance could build up if people fail to stick to drug

A drug user has died in a Lancashire hospital after being infected with anthrax, the Health Protection Agency (HPA) has said.It is understood the victim is a man from north-west England. The HPA said the death happened in Blackpool and the person had injected drugs.It is the eighth case recently rep