The longitudinal Relationship between Educational Level and Arterial Stiffness: The Toon Health Study.

Aim: Previous studies have shown that higher educational levels are associated with slower progression of arterial stiffness; however, evidence from Asian countries is lacking. We aimed to examine the association between educational level and arterial stiffness measured using the cardio-ankle vascular index (CAVI) over time in a sample of Japanese men and women.

Methods: A total of 1381 participants (453 men and 928 women) were included in the present study.

Treatment selection and influencing factors for chronic lymphocytic leukemia: a physician survey in Japan.

Background: Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is a rare form of lymphoma in Japan. This study aimed to explore hematologists' motivations and considerations in making treatment decisions for CLL.

Methods: Responses from hematologists treating CLL, obtained through an online survey, were descriptively analyzed.