Publications by authors named "K Kanazawa"
Introduction: Choroidal metastasis from renal cell carcinoma is relatively rare and unresponsive to systemic treatment.
Case Presentation: A man in his eighties with left renal cell carcinoma and pulmonary metastasis developed visual impairment in the left eye during primary treatment with ipilimumab and nivolumab followed by secondary treatment with cabozantinib. Consultation with an ophthalmologist revealed choroidal metastasis, which was subsequently treated with local radiotherapy (3 Gy × 10 Fr), resulting in a significant reduction in the metastatic lesions.
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to investigate the link between nocturnal hypoglycemia (NH) and latent adrenal insufficiency (LAI) in elderly individuals over 65 years old.
- Researchers conducted a retrospective analysis of 1,238 elderly patients, monitoring 430 for NH, and found that the occurrence of NH was notably higher among those with suspected LAI compared to those without.
- The findings suggest that early diagnosis and treatment of LAI in patients experiencing NH could help avoid serious health complications and potentially improve life expectancy.
Purpose: The usefulness of urine dipstick tests (UDTs) in patients with diabetes has been reported. The aim of the present study was to investigate the utility of self-performed UDTs and patient diaries in the management of impaired glucose tolerance, one of the adverse events of immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs).
Methods: Patients receiving ICIs underwent self-checks with UDTs twice a week for up to 6 months.
Introduction: The purpose of this epidemiological study was to assess the prevalence, comorbidities, and real-world management of childhood epilepsy to provide insights for enhancing epilepsy management and medical resource planning.
Materials And Methods: The study encompassed insured individuals aged 0-17 years as of December 2018 who were registered at any point in 2018, for at least part of the year, in a Japanese health claims database spanning January-December 2018. Epilepsy was defined as a diagnosis of epilepsy based on the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision codes, and a claimed management fee for epilepsy or an anti-seizure medication (ASM) prescription for longer than 4 weeks.
Article Synopsis
- BCC (Burkholderia cepacia complex) is a significant cause of pneumonia, particularly in cystic fibrosis patients, and has also been seen in those without cystic fibrosis, with a notably high mortality rate.
- Combination antibiotic therapy has shown promise in treating BCC pneumonia, yet there's little information regarding its effectiveness for initial and recurring infections.
- A case study highlights successful treatment of a non-cystic fibrosis patient with BCC pneumonia using a mix of intravenous, inhalational, and oral antibiotics, suggesting that early diagnosis and prompt combination therapy, including inhaled tobramycin, can be effective in managing recurrent BCC infections.