Publications by authors named "Akiko Hayashishita"
Article Synopsis
- The study investigated the link between insulin resistance and factors related to obesity in individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and healthy controls using the short insulin tolerance test (SITT).
- Results showed that patients with T2DM had significantly lower intravenous insulin tolerance test (KITT(iv)) values compared to controls, indicating higher insulin resistance.
- KITT(iv) was correlated with various biomarkers, such as adiponectin and visceral fat area, and was associated with insulin dosage needed for glycemic control, while it did not correlate with the subcutaneous insulin tolerance test (KITT(sc)).
Article Synopsis
- Cardiac sarcoidosis can occur in patients with biopsy-proven extracardiac sarcoidosis even if they have normal electrocardiography and echocardiography results.
- A study of 112 patients revealed that 29% had normal findings, while 71% showed abnormalities, with a 20% prevalence of cardiac sarcoidosis in the normal group.
- Some patients with initially normal results may later experience clinical deterioration or natural remission, indicating the need for ongoing monitoring despite normal early assessments.
