Publications by authors named "K Tamba"
Background: Central pain, characterized by neuropathic pain, can manifest due to injury to the superior spinothalamic tract. The brainstem includes sensory and motor pathways as well as nuclei of the cranial nerves, and therefore cancer metastasis in the region requires early intervention. Although stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) is commonly employed for the treatment of brain metastasis, it poses risks of late complications like radiation necrosis (RN).
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- Integrated kidney care connects preventative measures for chronic kidney disease with health services for those already affected, focusing on smooth transitions between different stages of the disease and treatment options.
- Supportive care is crucial for individuals with kidney failure, yet it is often lacking or poorly integrated, particularly in low- and middle-income countries where resources are limited.
- The International Society of Nephrology has developed consensus definitions and guidelines to improve the understanding and implementation of conservative kidney management and supportive care in these under-resourced settings.
Bereaved Family Caregivers Perception of Trust in Palliative Care Doctors by Patients with Terminal Cancer.
J Soc Work End Life Palliat Care
February 2024
Trust is a key factor in achieving a good death. However, few studies have focused on factors that help patients with terminal cancer establish trusting relationships with their palliative care doctors. This exploratory qualitative study, conducted in Japan, was designed to identify factors related to terminal cancer patients' trust in their doctors.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Physician attire influences perceptions of care. This study was conducted to evaluate the impact of physician attire on perceptions of care by patients and families in a Japanese palliative care unit.
Methods: From November 2018 to February 2020, patients and family members admitted to the Palliative Care Unit at Jichi Medical University Hospital were recruited and completed a survey consisting of 4 demographic questions and 15 questions regarding perceptions of care.
Background: Cepharanthine (CEP), a compound extracted from the vine Stephania cephalantha, is commonly prescribed to treat alopecia areata; however, the scientific evidence for its efficacy is limited.
Aim: To investigate the effect of CEP and its structural analogues on human hair growth in vitro.
Methods: The effects of CEP and three of its structural analogues on the proliferation of human dermal papilla cells (hDPCs) and human outer root sheath cells (hORSCs) were investigated.