Publications by authors named "M Otake"
Herein, we present a case of idiopathic generalized epilepsy (IGE) manifesting as de novo late-onset absence status epilepticus (ASE) following mild coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). A woman in her 40s presented with persistent 3-5.5 Hz generalized spike-wave complexes (SWCs) on electroencephalography (EEG).
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- Mycobacterium marinum is a slow-growing mycobacterium that can cause skin infections, often linked to aquatic environments and affecting even healthy individuals.
- A 23-year-old aquarium worker developed chronic skin nodules, initially misdiagnosed as tuberculosis; further biopsy confirmed M. marinum infection, leading to an adjustment in his treatment plan due to liver issues and side effects.
- The case highlights the importance of repeated biopsies for accurate diagnosis and the complexities involved in treating infections like M. marinum, as treatment regimens are not well-established and may require trial and error.
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- Pig skeletal muscle-derived stem cells (SK-MSCs) were tested for their effectiveness in repairing long gaps in nerves using a collagen tube in a preclinical study.
- The study simulated different human compatibility levels (50% and 100%) to evaluate the therapeutic potential and analyzed immune responses.
- Results showed significant improvement in functional recovery from nerve injuries with SK-MSC transplantation, suggesting it could be a viable treatment option for nerve regeneration in related individuals.
Purpose: To evaluate the impact of simulators on the training of urology residents in retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS).
Methods: The study involved training eight urology residents, using two artificial simulators; one developed by the Universidade Estadual do Pará, using three-dimensional printing technology, and the other one patented by the medical equipment manufacturer Boston Scientific The qualification of residents took place through a training course, consisting of an adaptation phase (S0), followed by three training sessions, with weekly breaks between them (S1, S2 and S3). Study members should carry out a RIRS in a standardized way, with step-by-step supervision by the evaluator using a checklist.
To search for low-energy resonant structures in isospin T=3/2 three-body systems, we have performed the experiments ^{3}H(t,^{3}He)3n and ^{3}He(^{3}He,t)3p at intermediate energies. For the 3n experiment, we have newly developed a thick Ti-^{3}H target that has the largest tritium thickness among targets of this type ever made. The 3n experiment for the first time covered the momentum-transfer region as low as 15 MeV/c, which provides ideal conditions for producing fragile systems.
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