Publications by authors named "N Hirasawa"
Background: Thrombotic events, the leading cause of death after total knee arthroplasty (TKA), occurred more frequently in simultaneous bilateral TKA than unilateral TKA under conventional perioperative management. The aim of the study was to determine whether the simultaneous bilateral TKA using contemporary blood management strategies would be associated with higher risk of thrombotic events than unilateral TKA.
Method: This propensity score-matched cohort study included 1,069 patients, with 324 undergoing simultaneous bilateral TKA and 745 undergoing unilateral TKA.
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a fetal neurodegenerative disease. The mechanism of sporadic ALS onset remains unclarified in detail. Disruption of zinc homeostasis could be related to sporadic ALS.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSevere acute respiratory syndrome-coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV2) infection has forced social changes worldwide. Development of potent antiviral agents is necessary to prevent future pandemics. Titanium oxide, a photocatalyst, is a long-acting antiviral agent; however, its effects are weakened in the dark.
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- * A study looked at patients with sepsis and divided them into two groups: those with kidney problems (AKI) and those without.
- * After a blood treatment called cPED, APN levels went up in both groups, suggesting it could be helpful for people with sepsis.
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- The study aimed to examine bear-related trauma in Japan, focusing on injury patterns, outcomes, and treatment approaches.
- Conducted in 2023 at Akita University Hospital, it analyzed medical records of 20 patients, revealing most injuries occurred in human habitats, primarily affecting the face.
- Results showed that the majority of patients required emergency interventions, such as surgery and ICU care, with a notable percentage experiencing significant long-term effects, emphasizing the need for better preventive strategies and treatment protocols.