Publications by authors named "T Matsuzuka"
J Vasc Access
September 2024
Article Synopsis
- Recent advancements in chemotherapy have improved survival rates for head and neck cancer patients, leading to the development of totally implantable venous access devices for chemotherapy use.
- A study investigated 210 patients who had these devices implanted in their upper arms over a decade, examining their effectiveness for treatment and any associated adverse events.
- The results showed a low adverse event rate, with certain factors like non-ultrasound-guided puncture increasing risks, suggesting that using ultrasound guidance may enhance safety in these procedures.*
Article Synopsis
- Researchers conducted a study to explore the connection between thyroid autoantibodies (Tabs) and the clinical profiles of young patients (ages 3-29) with thyroid nodules, using data from 3,018 participants in the Fukushima Health Management Survey.
- The study discovered that Tabs were found in 13.9% of participants, with higher rates in females, those with diffuse goiter, and those diagnosed with papillary thyroid carcinoma.
- Findings indicate that Tab positivity is linked to larger thyroid sizes, the presence of diffuse goiter and papillary thyroid carcinoma, and high TSH levels, suggesting that testing for Tabs could enhance assessment methods for thyroid function and cancer detection in younger patients with nodules.
Article Synopsis
- The primary cause of diffuse thyroid goiter is Hashimoto's thyroiditis, an autoimmune disorder, which is important for children's growth and development.
- A study analyzed data from over 320,000 participants aged 1-23 to investigate the connections between diffuse goiter, thyroid volume, and body measurements, finding that diffuse goiter is more common in females as they age.
- Results indicated that higher body mass index (BMI) and the presence of nodules are linked to an increased prevalence of diffuse goiter, particularly reflecting age-related trends in younger populations.
Article Synopsis
- - The study aimed to identify when sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) is appropriate for treating oral cancer with no lymph node involvement.
- - Researchers analyzed data from 158 patients focusing on the depth of invasion (DOI) and long diameter (LD) of tumors to determine the rates of SLN metastasis.
- - Findings showed varying SLN positivity rates based on tumor size, suggesting that SLNB could be a valuable method for managing lymph nodes in patients with oral cancer.
J Radiat Res
September 2023
Article Synopsis
- The Fukushima Prefecture introduced a Thyroid Ultrasound Examination program for residents aged 0-18 to address health concerns associated with radiation exposure after the earthquake.
- A total of 242,065 individuals were surveyed, revealing varying detection rates of thyroid cancer across four regions, with notable differences based on sex, age, and the timing of surveys.
- The study highlighted potential biases in participation and diagnostic processes, emphasizing that these confounding factors should be taken into account in future research on thyroid cancer detection rates.
