Publications by authors named "Asuka Nagakawa"
Objective: To develop and implement a pilot educational program on genetic testing at the Tokai University School of Medicine with a public engagement approach through a local junior-high school outreach program.
Methods: Seven medical students underwent 2 weeks of education and training to act as instructors for a one-day course on genetic testing for local junior-high school students. The one-day course comprised a lecture and an experimental lesson.
Article Synopsis
- A 29-year-old pregnant woman with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) experienced acute abdominal pain, prompting further investigation.
- She had a history of blood cell issues and tested positive for specific autoantibodies, with a gradual worsening of symptoms leading to the diagnosis of lupus enteritis.
- After treatment with prednisolone, her condition improved, and she successfully delivered a healthy baby, highlighting the importance of recognizing lupus enteritis in pregnant women with autoimmune diseases.