Publications by authors named "N Anada"
Introduction The efficient clearance of bacteria by macrophages is crucial for the timely resolution of inflammation. In this study, we investigated the role of microRNA-21 (miR-21)-induced phagocytosis and its intracellular signaling pathways in human macrophages . Methods Human peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) were isolated from whole blood collected from 15 healthy volunteers.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFTo investigate the efficacy and safety of ureteroscopic lithotripsy (URSL) in young, old-old, and oldest old patients. We enrolled 157 patients who underwent URSL. We divided the patients into young (<65 years), old-old (65-84 years), and oldest old (≥85 years) groups and compared the safety of surgery between young old-old and young oldest old, separately.
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- Septic patients often need mechanical ventilation, and this study investigates the effects of a new ventilation strategy that allows for lower oxygen levels (permissive hypoxia) and avoids high oxygen levels (hyperoxia) on their outcomes.
- The study compared two groups of adult patients: those treated before the new ventilation policy and those treated after, focusing on factors like ICU mortality and the length of mechanical ventilation and ICU stays.
- Results showed that while the new strategy didn't lower ICU mortality, it did lead to significantly shorter durations of mechanical ventilation and ICU stays, suggesting potential benefits in terms of resource use and patient recovery.
A stuck mechanical valve leaflet is a well-known cardiovascular complication; however, a stuck bioprosthetic valve is a rare but potentially fatal complication. Herein a case of stuck bioprosthetic mitral valve caused by a loop of suture, which was detected on intraoperative 3-dimensional (3D) transesophageal echocardiography immediately after cardiopulmonary bypass, is presented. Restricted motion of the 2 leaflets during diastole and incomplete coaptation during systole were observed clearly on 3D imaging.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Peripartum cardiomyopathy is an uncommon form of heart failure that occurs in otherwise healthy women during pregnancy or until 5 months postpartum. Here, we report a rare case where a female patient underwent cesarean section after the occurrence of preeclampsia and intrauterine fetal death, and developed peripartum cardiomyopathy following postsurgical respiratory distress. The prompt initiation of inotropic drug and bromocriptine therapy quickly restored cardiac function.
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