Publications by authors named "N Funakoshi"
The potential to introduce tunable electrical conductivity and molecular magnetism through carrier doping in metal-organic coordination polymers is particularly promising for nanoelectronics applications. Precise control of the doping level is essential for determining the electronic and magnetic properties. In this study, we present a series of one-dimensional coordination polymers, {(HNEt)[CuCo(L)]} (HNEt = triethylammonium, L = 1,2,4,5-tetrakis(methanesulfonamido)benzene), doped with diamagnetic Cu carriers.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFMetal compounds with = 1/2 coordination-frameworks have been emerging as new powerful qubit candidates. In this study, we have reported the CN-based coordination framework TMA[KCoFe(CN)] to be a qubit. We explored the magnetization dynamics and spin coherence of the magnetic dilution of the = 1/2 Fe(III) complex TMA[KFe(CN)] (TMA = tetramethylammonium) in its Co(III)-based diamagnetic analogue TMA[KCo(CN)].
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- Ganglion cysts are uncommon on the plantar (bottom) side of the foot, with the dorsal (top) side being the more common location for such lesions.
- A case study describes a 49-year-old man experiencing pain in his right foot, with imaging revealing bone thinning and cystic lesions between two metatarsal bones, leading to stress reactions and fractures.
- Following the surgical removal of the ganglion cysts, the man's fractures healed completely, emphasizing the need for MRI imaging when unusual changes in metatarsal bones are observed on X-rays.
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- Interphalangeal coalition fractures can lead to painful delayed unions or nonunions, prompting a study on the effectiveness of extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) for treatment.
- A group of 9 patients, averaging 51.3 years old, underwent focused ESWT after experiencing persistent pain for at least 3 months post-injury, with treatment sessions leading to observed bony unions.
- Results showed complete bone union in all patients after a mean of 2.7 ESWT sessions, with significant pain reduction reflected by decreased visual analog scale scores, indicating ESWT could be a promising treatment for this condition.
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- TIPS (Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt) is an underutilized treatment for complications of portal hypertension, prompting this study to analyze patient demographics, reasons for the procedure, and outcomes in two regional hepatology centers over a six-year period.
- A total of 48 patients with an average age of 56 underwent TIPS, primarily due to refractory ascites and variceal bleeding, showing high survival rates of 93% at 3 months and 77% at 1 year post-procedure.
- The study found significant reductions in hospital costs and paracentesis procedures after TIPS, confirming its safety and effectiveness for managing portal hypertension complications in regional healthcare settings.