Publications by authors named "J Nishi"
Background/aim: The use of hypnotic drugs can lead to accidents and injuries. However, few reports have shown their association with these events after adjusting for many concomitant medications. This study aimed to determine whether the use of hypnotic drugs was associated with accidents and injuries.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: It is reasonable to introduce a microaxial flow pump (Impella) before coronary angiography and left ventriculography (LVG) to prioritize treating tissue hypoperfusion in patients with takotsubo syndrome (TTS) and refractory cardiogenic shock. However, left ventricular (LV) unloading by an Impella device might prevent contrast media from filling the left ventricle, making it difficult to evaluate LV wall motion abnormalities during LVG.
Case Summary: A 76-year-old female with ST elevations in I, II, aVL, and V1-6 on electrocardiography and severe LV dysfunction on echocardiography immediately received circulatory support with Impella CP to treat refractory cardiogenic shock.
This research aimed to assess consumers' knowledge, perception, and practical understanding of food labels. A validated, structured questionnaire was employed for data collection. Data were collected from 1238 respondents covering all eight administrative divisions of Bangladesh using a nonrandomized convenience sampling method.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAim: The optimal timing of adrenaline administration after defibrillation in patients with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) and an initial shockable rhythm is unknown. We investigated the association between the defibrillation-to-adrenaline interval and clinical outcomes.
Methods: Between 2011 and 2020, we enrolled 1,259,960 patients with OHCA into a nationwide prospective population-based registry in Japan.
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- The study investigated how seasonal influenza affects adults with invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD) in Japan, analyzing data from 1722 patients before and during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- It found that the seasonal influenza epidemic declined with the pandemic, and there was a notable decrease in bacteremic pneumonia cases during this time.
- Additionally, patients with a history of seasonal influenza had a higher rate of bacteremic pneumonia and a greater risk of death, especially among older males, prior to the pandemic.