Publications by authors named "Kouichi Hirai"
We proposed a new acquisition method of coronary MDCT achieved by pacing rate resetting and/or propranolol or verapamil injection in patients with a pacemaker. Coronary MDCT was undertaken in 57 patients with a pacemaker (DDD: 51, VVI: 6) and in 2975 patients with sinus rhythm as control using Aquilion 64 (Toshiba). Pacing rate was reset to 60 beats per minute (bpm) in DDD, and spontaneous beats were suppressed by propranolol injection.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFEffect of xylooligosaccharide intake on severe constipation in pregnant women.
J Nutr Sci Vitaminol (Tokyo)
December 2005
Article Synopsis
- Xylooligosaccharides (XOS) are fibers derived from hemicellulose found in grains that improve gut health by promoting beneficial bacteria like Bifidobacterium and regulating fecal water content.
- A study with 30 pregnant women suffering from severe constipation found that daily intake of 4.2 g of XOS significantly increased the mean number of stools over 4 weeks, from 1.1 to 6.7.
- Participants reported improved stool consistency and less discomfort, with no negative side effects, highlighting XOS as an effective treatment for constipation in pregnancy.