Publications by authors named "D T Furuya"
Identifying plantation lines in aerial images of agricultural landscapes is re-quired for many automatic farming processes. Deep learning-based networks are among the most prominent methods to learn such patterns and extract this type of information from diverse imagery conditions. However, even state-of-the-art methods may stumble in complex plantation patterns.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe consequences of mass radiological events, particularly those involving the activation of a radiological dispersion device (RDD), have been extensively studied by scientific groups. However, the critical initial period of such an event, usually spanning the first 100 h, can be characterized by a scarcity of information, potentially leading to delays in mitigating strategies. In response, a research group utilized computer simulations to generate solid, conservative analytical details that can aid decision-making and guide the prioritization of initial care based on variables such as age, sex, location, and local atmospheric stability conditions.
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- Thiamine deficiency (TD) is a public health issue affecting 2-6% of people in Europe and the US, with significant reductions reported in East Asia, but little research has been done in Japan, where the aging population is particularly notable.
- A study investigated TD among 270 independent ambulatory individuals aged 25-97 in a Japanese town, finding a mean blood thiamine concentration of 47.6 ng/ml, with no cases of TD or borderline values detected.
- The results indicate that TD might be rare among active citizens, and the study suggests the importance of exploring TD prevalence across a broader demographic in the future.
Background: Although thiamine deficiency (TD) can lead to Wernicke encephalopathy, the characteristics associated with TD in the elderly have not yet been clarified. We sought to clarify the frequency of TD among an institutionalized elderly population with a controlled dietary intake and to identify possible factors related to TD.
Method: We undertook a cross-sectional study of residents in three nursing homes for the elderly as of June 2020.
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- * HIF-PH inhibitors, like roxadustat, enhance the body's natural production of erythropoietin and improve iron metabolism, showing potential for treating MDS, although their safety and efficacy had been previously untested.
- * A 78-year-old woman with therapy-related MDS experienced significant improvement in anemia and stopped needing blood transfusions after switching from ESAs to roxadustat, with no adverse effects noted in the following four months