Publications by authors named "F Yamaguchi"
Background: The emergence of the Omicron variant of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 has significantly altered the clinical features and severity of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
Objective: This study aims to evaluate whether the clinical factors that previously predicted COVID-19 remain valid following the emergence of the Omicron variant.
Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted at Showa University Fujigaoka Hospital from April 2022 to March 2023.
Objectives: It is recommended to adjust the dose of vancomycin (VCM) with a target area under the concentration-time curve (AUC) of 400-600 μg·h/mL. Factors that affect the deviation between AUCs are estimated from the trough value alone and the trough and peak values using practical AUC-guided therapeutic drug monitoring (PAT) for vancomycin. In this study, factors that affect AUC were evaluated.
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- This study evaluated a comprehensive program called DELTA for preventing and managing delirium in older orthopedic surgery patients, initiated in January 2019 at a Japanese hospital.
- A retrospective analysis was performed comparing patient data before and after the program's implementation, involving 787 patients preintervention and 833 postintervention.
- The DELTA program led to a notable decrease in the use of benzodiazepines and an increase in newer sleep medications, but it did not significantly affect the rates of falls, self-extubation, or the need for intensive medical care, despite shorter hospital stays.
Introduction: The essential oil of Shikuwasa ( Hayata) primarily contains limonene and γ-terpinene, which have potential applications in stress management and relaxation. However, the psychological or physiological relaxation effects of Shikuwasa essential oil on humans are still unknown. This study aims to investigate the short-term relaxation effects of Shikuwasa essential oil, one of the less-studied varieties, compared to inhaling odour-free air in young female adults.
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