Publications by authors named "Seiko Hamada"
Article Synopsis
- A 56-year-old woman was hospitalized with epigastric pain, and tests indicated she had acute pancreatitis.
- Imaging revealed a condition called pancreas divisum and a stone located in the minor papilla, which likely caused the pancreatitis.
- Treatment involved conservative care, and her condition improved, culminating in the spontaneous expulsion of the stone within 10 days, marking a rare case of pancreatitis linked to this anatomical variation.
[Voluntary inoculation of hepatitis B vaccine at pediatric medical institutions].
Nihon Shokakibyo Gakkai Zasshi
May 2021
Article Synopsis
- * While 80.0% of clinics preferred to vaccinate "only when the patient wishes," 71.7% expressed a desire to recommend vaccination if requested, though 38.9% found this challenging due to the voluntary nature of the vaccine.
- * About 60.9% of clinics requested an "expansion of the scope of regular vaccination," and 54.3% sought "enlightenment activities and information provision," highlighting the need for better information and outreach to both medical staff
[Questionnaire survey on hepatitis B vaccine in clinics].
Nihon Shokakibyo Gakkai Zasshi
October 2020
Article Synopsis
- * The implementation rates for hepatitis B vaccination and HBs antibody testing were both found to be 38.9%, highlighting a concerning gap in preventive measures despite 42.5% of institutions experiencing needle-stick injuries.
- * The low rates of vaccination and testing are attributed to a lack of awareness regarding infection control guidelines, indicating the need for sensitization programs to enhance understanding and adherence to these protocols in the region.
[The effect of introducing an on-call system for attending physicians].
Nihon Shokakibyo Gakkai Zasshi
September 2020
Article Synopsis
- Gastroenterologists in hospitals with a chief physician system often face overtime demands, especially during nights and holidays, due to the treatment of critically ill patients.
- In October 2019, a new on-call system was introduced to reduce the workload on attending physicians by streamlining emergency response.
- Following the implementation of the on-call system, there was a notable decrease in overtime hours and holiday work, along with reduced work stress, indicating an improvement in efficiency and job satisfaction among physicians.
[Selection of regimens for patients with hepatitis C virus genotype/serotype discrepancy].
Nihon Shokakibyo Gakkai Zasshi
November 2017
In the present study, the usefulness of the resistance-associated variant (RAV) analysis to select direct acting antiviral (DAA) drugs for patients with hepatitis C virus (HCV) genotype/serotype discrepancy was evaluated. The core-genotype and serotype were determined in the 559 patients recruited in the study. The RAV analysis and NS5B-genotype determination were performed in the eight patients who exhibited a genotype/serotype discrepancy.
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