Comparison between the Outcomes of Pentamidine and Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole for Pneumocystis Pneumonia in Non-HIV Patients: A Nationwide Japanese Retrospective Cohort Study.

Background Data on the first-line treatment options for patients with Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP) without human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection are limited. Therefore, we evaluated the outcome of pentamidine compared to trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX) in non-HIV patients with PCP. Methods We used data from the Japanese Diagnosis Procedure Combination Inpatient Database.

Prevalence and factors associated with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease among women with polycystic ovary syndrome.

Objective: To verify the prevalence and factors associated with Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) among women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS).

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 53 patients with PCOS. The diagnosis of PCOS followed the Rotterdam criteria.

Computed Tomography-guided Puncture: Preprocedural Preparation, Technical Tips, and Radioprotection.

Computed tomography-guided puncture is a useful technique for various interventional radiology procedures. Puncture from various locations and angles becomes possible using this technique. Moreover, bone and air do not interfere with the computed tomography image.