Publications by authors named "Nao Koshio"
Article Synopsis
- Serum (1→3) beta-D-glucan (BG) testing is an important tool for diagnosing systemic fungal infections, but it can produce false-positive results when patients receive intravenous immunoglobulins (IVIG).
- In a study, the BG levels in seven different IVIG preparations were tested, showing significant variability and suggesting possible contamination during production.
- The findings indicated that IVIG administration resulted in a false-positive rate of 9.8%, decreasing the positive predictive value of BG tests to 37.5%, highlighting the need for careful interpretation of BG results in patients receiving IVIG.
Background: Influenza infection is known to be an exacerbating factor in the control of asthma, therfore its prevention is critical in managing asthma. The aim of this study was to investigate the influenza A H1N1 2009 pandemic virus (H1N1 pdm09) infection in adult asthmatic patients.
Methods: Data were obtained from a questionnaire-based survey of asthmatic patients conducted from September to October 2010 in Niigata Prefecture.
The accuracy of antifungal susceptibility testing is important for the clinical management of patients with serious infections due to fungus. Our primary objective was to analyze the results of antifungal susceptibility testing of Candida species performed at Niigata University Medical and Dental Hospital and usage of antifungal agents. Antifungal susceptibility testing was performed by the CLSI M27-A2 method.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF[Case of central neurosarcoidosis with panhypopituitalism].
Nihon Kokyuki Gakkai Zasshi
October 2008
A 63-year-old man was admitted because of dizziness, polydipsia, polyuria, and diminished libido. His brain MRI showed swelling of the pituitary gland. Because of panhypopituitarism suggested by hormonal examination, hydrocortisone, desmopressin and levothyroxine sodium were started as hormone replacement therapy.
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