Congratulations to Assoc. Prof. Wish Banhiran and Asst. Prof. Phawin Keskool on receiving the great book in Sirirajbooks Award 2020. Assoc. Prof. Wish Banhiran and Assist. Prof. Phawin Keskool, the editors of Snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnea book, got awards from Prof. Dr. Prasit Watanapa, Dean of Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, on September 15th, 2020.
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In August 2020, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, has organized the academic activities for the ENT residency and fellowship doctors as the following: on August 13th, 2020, the lecture on the topic “Literature Search”, and on August 18th, 2020, the workshop “How To Use the Library Management Software – EndNote X9”, both sessions were lectured and instructed by Ms. Bongkoch Prakittikul from the Research Support Service, Siriraj Medical Library. #sirirajpostgrad #siriraj #siml
Congratulations to Dr. Thanion Soopanit, Siriraj ENT resident graduated in June 2019, whose article on Giant accessory submandibular sialolithiasis: A case report has been published in Journal of Otolaryngology Case Reports. Her advisors are Assist. Prof. Warut Pongsapich and Lect. Dr. Prachya Maneeprasopchoke.
Moreover, this paper used to present as a poster presentation in the 6th World Congress of International Federation of Head and Neck Oncologic Society (IFHNOS) held from Sep 01 – 04, 2018 at Pontifical Catholic University of Argentina, Buenos Aires, Argentina while she was a 3rd year ENT resident in Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University.
Otorhinolaryngology or ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat) diseases is a medical field specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with symptoms, diseases, or injuries in the ears, nose, paranasal sinuses, mouth, pharynx, larynx or neck. The structures of the ear, nose, and throat are complex and interrelated mechanisms; for example, Sinusitis can cause pain or pressure in the ear. When diagnosing ear, nose, and throat diseases, it is crucial to differentiate the symptoms, diseases, or injuries in the ear, nose, and throat precisely. In the big city, most hospitals are well-equipped with the latest technology and seasoned healthcare professionals, so it’s convenient for the patients to receive a diagnosis and treatment. But, if the patients are living in remote, under-served, and unreached areas, traveling to the hospital in the city is a huge burden for them due to the economic and accessibility problem.
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, decided to launch the project called “Siriraj ENT Medical Mobility Unit for Underprivileged Patients with Complex Ear, Nose, and Throat Diseases” at Srisangwan Hospital in Mae Hong Son Province. The objective is to take ENT healthcare to the doorstep of populations in rural and under-served areas. The patients can receive the diagnosis, treatment, or surgeries with modern medical equipment for proper treatment and safety at Srisangwan Hospital. Throughout the campaign, Siriraj ENT medical Mobility Unit has found a variety of diseases such as Chronic Otitis Media, Thyroid Nodule, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyp, and Neck Mass.
In addition, aside from helping local patients, the other primary objectives of Siriraj ENT Medical Mobility Unit is to assist local hospital specialists in gaining experience and developing the treatment and surgery skills in complex diseases, the more experienced and higher skills, the greater confidence to treat the patients, which will be a benefit to the local patients in the long term.
Ms.Jinsil Jeong, a medical student from Kyungpook National University, Republic of Korea observed the Department of Otorhinolaryngology at the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, during January 20-31, 2020.
Mr.Kyungtae Kang, a medical student from Kyungpook National University, Republic of Korea observed the Department of Otorhinolaryngology at the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, during January 20-31, 2020.
Allergy is one of the most important chronic diseases. If the treatment is not appropriate, it may result in a long-term impact on the quality of life of the patient. Previously, the diagnosis of allergies relied on various imported reagents which are expensive. Moreover, some allergens are not substances that Thai people allergic to. Therefore, there are collaborations in many specialists, including medical doctors, scientists, and pharmaceutical companies, in research and development of diagnostic tests and therapeutic vaccines. This collaboration results in effective diagnosis and treatment.
The impact of this research is the availability of good quality vaccines at a reasonable price and suitable specific region, which is not only Thailand but also for the ASEAN. It complies with the national strategy in terms of collaboration of the academic sector. This project is the translational research project which involves research and development in the laboratory into real medical practice and transfers the technology for product development in the industrial scale. The output from this research project creates outcomes and impacts for the society because it tackles the need for precision diagnosis and treatment for the common problem. This project also contributes to the field of education as well because several master’s degrees and doctoral degree students have been involved with these projects.
On November 11, 2019, the Executive Committee of the Department of Otorhinolaryngology along with the faculties, residents, nurses, and personnel from all units of the department attended the “Loy Krathong Festival’s Parade Competition”. On this occasion, Dr.Sirithorn Kormongkolkul, a 3rd-year ENT resident, was the representative from the department for participation in the contest “Miss Loy Krathong 2019”. The contest took place at the Rajapattayalai Auditorium, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital.
