Cardiovascular and Functional Consequences of Lung Function Impairment in Northern Thai Agricultural Workers.

In low- and middle-income countries, notably in rural agricultural populations exposed to environmental and occupational dangers, respiratory impairment and noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) are major public health issues. This cross-sectional study examined the associations between lung function, functional capacity, and cardiovascular responses to the Six-Minute Walk Test (6MWT) in 137 adults from San Pa Tong District, Northern Thailand. Lung function was assessed using spirometry, and participants were classified accordingly.

Associations Between Metabolic Risk Factors and Lung Function Among Adults in Northern Thailand: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Background/objectives: Lung function decline is influenced by metabolic risk factors (e.g., obesity, hyperglycemia, dyslipidemia) and environmental exposures (e.

Portable Thiocholine-Based Sensor for Monitoring Blood Cholinesterase Activity and Detecting Organophosphate and Carbamate Pesticides Using Personal Glucose Meters.

The widespread use of organophosphate and carbamate pesticides in agriculture poses significant health risks due to their cholinesterase (ChE) inhibitory effects. However, existing detection methods are often expensive and require specialized facilities, limiting their accessibility. This study developed a cost-effective, portable, and sensitive sensor using personal glucose meter (PGM) technology to detect ChE activity in human blood and pesticide residues in vegetables.

Micro-Electrometric Method for Assessing Cholinesterase Activity in Human Whole Blood.

Cholinesterase (ChE) is an essential enzyme for nervous system function, and its activity in the blood serves as a biomarker for pesticide exposure, necessitating accessible assessment methods in resource-limited areas. This study focused on developing and validating a micro-electrometric method to rapidly and reliably measure ChE activity in human blood to monitor pesticide exposure. A micro-electrometric method was designed to evaluate ChE activity in whole-blood samples, involving incubation with organophosphate and carbamate pesticides and subsequent pH measurement, and its performance was compared to that of the Ellman method.