Publications by authors named "Risa Ohno"

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  • - This study investigated the acute toxicity of hypo-fractionated radiotherapy in Japanese breast cancer patients post-surgery, focusing on two treatment cohorts: moderately hypo-fractionated (Cohort M) and ultra-hypo-fractionated (Cohort U).
  • - A total of 123 patients were evaluated over 90 days after treatment, with the most common acute adverse events being grade 1 and 2, and no grade 3 or higher events reported.
  • - The study concluded that the rates of acute toxicity from these radiotherapy methods were considered acceptable, with 15% for Cohort M and 10% for Cohort U experiencing grade 2 or higher adverse events.
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Introduction: In our previous study, chronic vardenafil treatment improved erectile function soon after the end of the treatment in rats with acute arteriogenic erectile dysfunction (ED).

Aim: The aim of this study is to evaluate whether the effects of chronic vardenafil treatment persist after the end of treatment using rats with acute arteriogenic ED.

Methods: Rats were randomly divided into three groups: (i) control; (ii) ligation; and (iii) vardenafil + no treatment.

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Introduction: Chronic phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitor treatment may be useful in reversing erectile dysfunction (ED). However, the mechanisms of this improvement remain unknown.

Aim: The aim of this article was to determine the mechanisms of the improvement by chronic vardenafil treatment for acute arteriogenic ED in rats.

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