Publications by authors named "H Onodera"
The most frequent of the embryonic persistent arteries that connect the internal carotid artery to the posterior circulation is the persistent primitive trigeminal artery (PPTA), which is recognized on 0.1%-0.6% on the basis of conventional angiography or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFGamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), which has attracted much attention as a bioactive ingredient, is used in functional foods. Recently, electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) products for inhaling vaporized GABA have become commercially available. In this study, we developed a high-performance liquid chromatography-fluorescence method for detecting GABA derivatized with 4-(N,N-dimethylaminosulfonyl)-7-fluoro-2,1,3-benzoxadiazole (DBD-F) in cigarette smoke extract (CSE).
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- Poor oral health during stroke recovery can lead to malnutrition and hinder a patient's ability to perform daily activities, ultimately affecting their chances of going home.
- This study analyzed 137 stroke patients based on their Oral Assessment Guide scores, comparing those with normal oral health to those with impaired oral health.
- Results showed that a higher percentage of patients with normal oral health achieved independence in daily activities, emphasizing the importance of addressing oral issues early in recovery.
- However, there was no significant difference in the rate of home discharges between the two groups, indicating that while oral status impacts daily functioning, it may not directly influence home discharge outcomes.
The area under the concentration-time curve (AUC)/minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) - guided approach is recommended for vancomycin therapeutic drug monitoring in severe methicillin-resistant (MRSA) infection. However, evidence regarding the efficacy of vancomycin AUC-guided strategies for the treatment of systemic infections is limited. This case report describes the successful treatment of MRSA meningitis, with vancomycin using a higher AUC/MIC target.
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