Publications by authors named "E T Isomura"
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- This study explores the anatomical differences in the nasal cavity of patients with growth hormone-secreting pituitary tumors (PitNETs) causing acromegaly compared to those with non-functioning PitNETs.
- Researchers used preoperative CT scans to evaluate these differences in 20 acromegaly patients and 22 control patients.
- Findings indicate that certain anatomical measurements were significantly different in the acromegaly group, which may complicate surgical procedures, highlighting the need for careful planning during surgery.
Condylar resorption occurs in some cases after orthognathic surgery, and the risk factors associated with postoperative condylar head resorption have been extensively described. Nevertheless, even in cases with a combination of risk factors, postoperative condylar resorption may not appear. This study analyzed the microstructure and three-dimensional positional change of the condylar bone via imaging in patients who have undergone bimaxillary orthognathic surgery to determine whether the microstructure or condylar position differs between patients with and without postoperative condylar resorption.
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- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a severe neurodegenerative disease that leads to progressive muscle weakness and paralysis, with no effective treatments currently available.
- Recent studies show that 30% of ALS patients experience sensory symptoms, and that sensory neurons may also be affected alongside motor neurons, evidenced by nerve conduction issues and biopsies showing abnormalities.
- The review highlights the role of sensory neuron dysfunction in ALS, including potential networks with motor neurons and the promise of targeting these sensory neurons for new therapeutic approaches.
Background: This study investigated the impact of vaccinated population profiles, vaccine type/interval, and the number of vaccine doses on adverse reactions to receiving a coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) booster vaccination.
Methods: A survey of adverse reactions was conducted from January 2022 to December 2022 among Osaka University Dental Hospital employees who received their third or fourth doses. The study included 194 third-dose recipients and 131 fourth-dose recipients.
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- Body weight loss (BWL) is a serious issue after gastrectomy in gastric cancer patients, and current nutritional interventions aren't sufficient to address it.
- This study involved 60 patients and evaluated their masticatory ability using functional tooth units (FTU), finding that those with fewer than 4 FTU experienced significantly more weight loss after surgery.
- The research concluded that low FTU counts are an independent risk factor for greater BWL post-gastrectomy, suggesting that improving oral health may enhance nutritional status after surgery.