Publications by authors named "Atsuhiro Mizushima"
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- Even in regions where vancomycin-resistant enterococcus (VRE) is not common, medical professionals should take precautions against multidrug-resistant organisms during patient admissions, especially for those with prior medical exposure abroad.
- A case study highlights a 49-year-old Japanese woman who developed complications, including pyelonephritis and renal failure, after surgery in the U.S. and returned to Japan for further treatment.
- Following the identification of VRE in her urine and blood cultures, infection control measures were enacted, and she was treated successfully with linezolid.
Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) are available for nonvalvular atrial fibrillation patients. The advantage of DOACs is that regular anticoagulation monitoring is not required. However, adherence to the recommended regimen is essential.
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