Publications by authors named "K Miyaguchi"
Objectives: The endoscopic channel can be damaged by instruments during use and cleaning, leading to contamination, infection, and increased repair costs. However, few devices are available to observe the inside of the endoscopic channel. This study employed an ultrafine-diameter scope to examine damage in the endoscopic channel.
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- Numerous studies highlight the effects of elevated CO2 and soil nitrogen on oxidative damage to photosynthesis, but the specific mechanisms remain unclear.
- Researchers conducted experiments on Siebold's beech (Fagus crenata) seedlings over two seasons to examine how different levels of ozone (O3), carbon dioxide (CO2), and nitrogen impact the net photosynthetic rate (A).
- Findings suggest that both O3 detoxification capacity and phytotoxic O3 dose are key factors affecting photosynthesis, with reduced ascorbate levels and the activity of antioxidant enzymes playing significant roles in determining oxidative damage under varying CO2 and nitrogen conditions.
Aim: Symptomatic hypoglycemia is a common problem in the emergency department (ED). However, without appropriate recognition and management, hypoglycemia remains a potentially fatal condition. The cause of sudden death associated with hypoglycemia might be attributed to cardiac arrhythmias and hypoxia with seizures.
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