Approaches for difficult-to-induce-seizures electroconvulsive therapy cases (DEC): a Japanese expert consensus.

Background: Seizure threshold increases with age and the frequency of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). Therefore, therapeutic seizures can be difficult to induce, even at maximum stimulus charge with available ECT devices. Such cases are known as difficult-to-induce-seizures electroconvulsive therapy cases (DECs).

The role of the complement system in the response to cytotoxic therapy.

The complement system is increasingly recognised as a key player in tumour progression and response to cancer treatment. Cytotoxic therapies, including chemo- and radiotherapy are standard-of-care for the majority of cancer patients. Cytotoxics have been found to alter the expression of complement system proteins and activation of components.

Electroconvulsive therapy-specific volume changes in nuclei of the amygdala and their relationship to long-term anxiety improvement in depression.

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is one of the most effective treatments for depression. ECT induces volume changes in the amygdala, a key center of anxiety. However, the clinical relevance of ECT-induced changes in amygdala volume remains uncertain.

Impact of postoperative complications on gastric cancer survival.

Background: Long-term implications of postoperative complications, particularly non-cancer-related mortality in patients with gastric cancer following gastrectomy, remain unclear. We aimed to evaluate the impact of these complications on non-cancer-related deaths.

Methods: A cohort of 236 patients who underwent curative gastrectomy for gastric cancer in a Japanese hospital was divided based on complications classified as Clavien-Dindo grade II or higher.