Publications by authors named "Kosugi Y"

Summary: To address the challenges of the storage, sharing, and analysis of multi-omics data, here we introduce the newest version of Panomicon, which includes the improvement of the underlying data model, the introduction of new registration and control access service, together with the seamless integration with other services (like TargetMine for data enrichment analysis), integrated in a completely new, more user friendly web application.

Availability And Implementation: Panomicon is available online at https://panomicon.nibiohn.

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  • A study focused on adolescents and young adults (AYA) with cancer found that they have specific end-of-life care needs that differ from older patients, emphasizing the importance of individualized care.
  • Researchers analyzed medical records of 81 AYA patients aged 16-39 who received home palliative care and compared them to over 5,000 older patients, finding that AYA patients had a median home care duration of 28.5 days, shorter than the 40 days for older patients.
  • The study revealed that while the rates of receiving home care were similar between AYA and older patients, the type of care and sedation practices varied by age group, particularly showing more sedation use in older AYAs (30-39 years)
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The alpha rhythm in human electroencephalography (EEG) is known to decrease in frequency with age. Previous study has shown that elderly individuals with dementia exhibit higher S values (spatial variability) and SD values (temporal variability) in the triple correlation of the occipital region (P3, P4, Oz) compared to healthy elderly individuals. The objective of this research is to examine changes in S and SD values of the alpha band with aging in healthy individuals using triple correlation values from the frontal region.

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P4-ATPases comprise a family of lipid flippases that translocate lipids from the exoplasmic (or luminal) to the cytoplasmic leaflet of biological membranes. Of the 14 known human P4-ATPases, ATP8B2 is a phosphatidylcholine flippase at the plasma membrane, but its physiological function is not well understood. Although ATP8B2 could interact with both CDC50A and CDC50B, it required only the CDC50A interaction for its exit from the endoplasmic reticulum and subsequent transport to the plasma membrane.

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Hearing aids (HAs), especially those with sound generators (SGs), are used in the management of tinnitus. However, their comparative efficacies and long-term outcomes remain unknown. Therefore, we investigated the efficacy and long-term outcomes of tinnitus therapy using various HA SG models.

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Hangeshashinto is a traditional Japanese herbal medicine that is widely recognized for its efficacy in relieving mucositis induced by chemotherapy and radiotherapy. We herein present the cases of two patients with head and neck cancer who were clinically diagnosed with severe drug-induced interstitial lung disease (DILD) following Hangeshashinto administration for radiation-induced mucositis. Although Hangeshashinto has beneficial properties, it is also associated with a relatively low incidence of DILD, including some reports of death.

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Purpose: Analyzing dose distributions to regional lymph-node metastases (RLNMs) in locally advanced cervical cancer (LACC) patients undergoing intracavitary and interstitial hybrid brachytherapy (IC/IS).

Methods: Dose distributions of eleven LACC patients with 38 RLNMs, and who received 38 IC/IS sessions were analyzed in EQD, considering RLNM positions and ipsilateral interstitial needles; these RLNMs, excepting the para-aortic region, were classified into four groups.

Results: RLNMs had a median of two ipsilateral interstitial needles per session.

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A 74-year-old man visited the urology clinic with the chief complaint of urinary retention in December 2014. Serum level of initial prostate specific antigen (PSA) was 50 ng/ml and he was diagnosed with Gleason Score 4+4 prostate adenocarcinoma with regional lymphadenopathy (cT3aN1M0). PSA level had declined after the treatment with combined androgen blockade.

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  • Researchers isolated a coronavirus called BANAL-20-236 (B236) from Malayan horseshoe bats and found it lacks a key site in its spike protein that is present in SARS-CoV-2.
  • * They compared B236's characteristics using human-derived cells and hamster infection experiments, discovering it's less pathogenic and grows slower in respiratory cells compared to SARS-CoV-2, but grows better in intestinal cells.
  • * The study suggests that SC2r-CoVs like B236 may primarily replicate in the intestines rather than the respiratory system, supporting prior findings about its behavior in other models.
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Hydroxycarbodenafil, an analogue of carbodenafil, was detected in a dietary supplement in China in 2020. However, previous reports have not identified some carbon signals from the piperazine ring in nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) experiments. Because the compound contains an amide bond, the reaction was suggested to be characteristic of compounds with rotational isomers.

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  • The study aimed to assess how effective and safe it is to use F-fluorodeoxyglucose PET-CT for determining target volumes in intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) for patients with locally advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC).
  • A total of 10 patients were treated using IMRT, and the target volumes were evaluated by two radiation oncologists through different imaging modalities, revealing that PET-CT provided less variability in target volume assessments compared to CT or MRI.
  • The findings indicated that using PET-CT may allow for a safer reduction in gross tumor volume while achieving good local control, as evidenced by no local recurrence after a median follow-up of 37 months and manageable acute adverse effects.
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Pharmacosiderite MoPO (Pharma-MoPO) consists of [MoO] cubane unit and [PO] tetrahedral to form an open framework with a microporous structure similar to that of LTA-type zeolite. Although attractive applications are expected due to its microporous structure and redox-active components, its physicochemical properties have been poorly investigated due to the specificity of its synthesis, which requires a high hydrothermal synthesis temperature of 360 °C. In this study, we succeeded in synthesizing Pharma-MoPO by hydrothermal synthesis at 230 °C, which can be applied using a commercially available autoclave by changing the metal source.

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  • * Researchers conducted a three-year analysis using the eddy covariance method in a Japanese cypress forest to track continuous CO2 flux and found that most CO2 uptake occurs after rainfall rather than during it.
  • * The study's model simulations showed that the most accurate predictions of CO2 exchange were made when the abaxial leaf surface was assumed to be 50% wet, revealing its crucial role in controlling photosynthesis and helping improve ecosystem carbon exchange models amid climate change.
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Transparent and brown LaO-MoO binary glasses were prepared in bulk form using a levitation technique. The glass-forming range was limited, with the primary composition being approximately 25 mol % LaO. The 25LaO-75MoO glass exhibited a clear crystallization at 546 °C, while determining its glass transition temperature was difficult.

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The ongoing vaccination efforts and exposure to endemic and emerging coronaviruses can shape the population's immunity against this group of viruses. In this study, we investigated neutralizing immunity against endemic and emerging coronaviruses in 200 Tanzanian frontline healthcare workers (HCWs). Despite low vaccination rates (19.

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Background: Acute asthma exacerbation in children is often caused by respiratory infections. In this study, a coordinated national surveillance system for acute asthma hospitalizations and causative respiratory infections was established. We herein report recent trends in pediatric acute asthma hospitalizations since the COVID-19 pandemic in Japan.

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  • In late 2023, the SARS-CoV-2 BA.2.86 variant emerged alongside the dominant XBB descendants like EG.5.1, distinguishing itself with over 30 mutations in its spike protein.
  • Modeling showed BA.2.86 has a higher reproduction number compared to EG.5.1, suggesting it spreads more easily.
  • Despite its increased spread, BA.2.86 demonstrated lower pathogenicity and replication capacity in hamsters, indicating it may be less severe, while remaining sensitive to four existing antiviral treatments.
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  • - The study aimed to explore whether using a hyaluronic acid gel spacer could allow for higher doses and fewer treatment sessions in cervical brachytherapy for uterine cervical cancer patients.
  • - In the analysis of 20 patients, those who received the gel spacer (HGI group) showed better dose delivery to the target area (CTV D) while maintaining safety limits for surrounding organs compared to those who didn't receive the gel (non-HGI group).
  • - Results indicated that the HGI group experienced significantly lower doses in the rectum during three treatment sessions, suggesting that the gel spacer can enhance treatment efficiency and safety.
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  • * Methods: Researchers analyzed the clinical data of 409 patients who had undergone surgeries for bladder and upper tract urothelial cancers, examining factors like chemotherapy and lymph node dissection impacts on recurrence risk.
  • * Results: High-risk patients had significantly shorter disease-free survival than low-risk ones, with a low usage of adjuvant chemotherapy; the study confirmed that being classified as high-risk based on CheckMate 274 is a poor prognostic indicator for both types of cancer
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  • CBE treatment in animal models could provide valuable insights into Gaucher disease and Parkinson's disease linked to GBA mutations.
  • The study utilized advanced LC-MS/MS methods to measure glucosylsphingosine (GlcSph) levels in monkey cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and found significant increases after treatment.
  • The findings suggest that monitoring GlcSph levels in CSF is a promising approach for assessing changes in the brain, aiding research on GBA-related diseases.
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