Publications by authors named "N Okumura"
This study aimed to assess fatigue using a noninvasive, quantitative, and simple method using salivary chromogranin A (CgA). In total, 171 adults participated in this study. We used the Cornell Medical Index (CMI) as a questionnaire that included a fatigability section.
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- A 52-year-old woman was diagnosed with both neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) and idiopathic multicentric Castleman disease (iMCD), making this the first reported case of their coexistence.
- Tocilizumab, an antibody that targets the IL-6 receptor, was used to treat the patient and proved effective for both conditions.
- After treatment, the patient's lung issues related to iMCD improved, and she did not experience any recurrence of neurological symptoms from NMOSD.
Vibrio fluvialis is a halophilic, motile, flagellated, gram-negative bacterium commonly associated with acute gastroenteritis. However, extraintestinal infections are rare. We describe an unusual case of V.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFRoyal jelly (RJ), a natural product secreted by honeybees, is widely used in topical skincare products to help maintain cutaneous homeostasis. Despite its popularity, the mechanism through which RJ exerts its effects on the skin has not been fully elucidated. This study aimed to explore the impact of RJ on the proliferative ability and senescence of human primary epidermal keratinocytes (HPEKs).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: The objective of this study was to compare the capacity of anterior segment optical coherence tomography (AS-OCT) and Scheimpflug camera in detecting tomographic changes over 1 year in a cohort of patients with Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy.
Methods: We conducted a single-center prospective study which consisted of 2 identical visits spaced 1 year apart. At each visit, tomographic analyses were performed using Scheimpflug imaging (Pentacam HR, Oculus) and swept source AS-OCT (Casia SS-1000 Tomey).