Publications by authors named "Mayu Shimoda"
Plasmodium falciparum is a major cause of severe malaria. This protozoan infects human red blood cells and secretes large quantities of histidine-rich protein 2 (PfHRP2) into the bloodstream, making it a well-known diagnostic marker. Here, however, we identified PfHRP2 as a pathogenic factor produced by P.
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- The study investigated opioid-induced adverse events (AEs) among cancer patients in Japan, focusing on the prevalence of these events across different opioid types.
- It analyzed data from 465 patients receiving palliative care and looked at AEs like delirium, drowsiness, nausea, and constipation.
- The results showed no significant differences in the occurrence of AEs among the common opioids used, including oxycodone, fentanyl, hydromorphone, and tramadol.
Context: Cancer pain is a common complication that is frequently undertreated in patients with cancer.
Objectives: This study is aimed at assessing the time needed to achieve cancer pain management goals through specialized palliative care (SPC).
Methods: This was a multicenter, prospective, longitudinal study of inpatients with cancer pain who received SPC.