Publications by authors named "M Sawano"
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- A study examined patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) who lack standard modifiable risk factors (SMuRFs) to see how it affects their health status over time.
- Out of 4,076 patients studied, those without SMuRFs showed initially better health status scores but their long-term improvements were similar to those with SMuRFs.
- Findings suggest that AMI patients without SMuRFs can achieve comparable health status after 12 months, indicating less need for aggressive secondary prevention measures.
Embolotherapy of Head and Neck Lesions: Basics and Clinical Tips.
Interv Radiol (Higashimatsuyama)
November 2024
Many pathological conditions involve the head and neck organs, which have complicated anatomy and functions. Recent advances in endovascular treatment have enabled clinicians to use it for treating various lesions, including hemorrhagic conditions, hypervascular tumors, and vascular malformations. Head and neck lesions may present with region-specific clinical manifestations, angioarchitecture, and complications, particularly regarding cosmetic, ingestion, respiratory, and neuronal functions.
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- The research highlights significant racial and ethnic disparities in excess mortality during the COVID-19 pandemic, revealing a concerning trend concerning minoritized populations who faced greater mortality rates compared to pre-pandemic disparities.!* -
- A comprehensive analysis of over 10.6 million death certificates from March 2020 to May 2023 indicated that more than 1.38 million excess deaths occurred, representing around 23 million years of potential life lost.!* -
- The findings emphasize the need for further investigation into the age-specific impact of COVID-19 on various racial and ethnic groups to better understand and address these health disparities moving forward.!*
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- A case study is presented of a 73-year-old man with a rare clival fracture after falling, leading to multiple lower cranial nerve palsies resembling Vernet or Collet-Sicard syndromes.
- The patient received external fixation with a halo device due to bilateral palsies of cranial nerves VI, IX, X, XI, and right XII, witnessing improvements over time.
- Although delirium developed during the treatment, the halo device was eventually removed, and significant recovery in cranial nerve functions was noted, allowing the patient to start swallowing training.