Publications by authors named "Takuya Okubo"
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- The text addresses a correction to a previously published article with the DOI 10.2196/58342.* -
- The correction likely involves addressing inaccuracies or clarifications needed in the original findings or claims.* -
- Such corrections are important for maintaining the integrity and accuracy of published research within academic literature.*
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- AI, particularly deep learning models, is revolutionizing medical diagnosis, specifically in otolaryngology, by classifying middle ear diseases using imaging and patient-specific data.
- This study evaluated the effectiveness of GPT-4 Vision (GPT-4V) for diagnosing middle ear diseases by combining otoscopic images with patient details.
- Results showed GPT-4V achieved an accuracy of 82.1%, outperforming certified pediatricians but falling short of otolaryngologists, who achieved over 95%, with disease-specific accuracies varying by condition.
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- Congenital hearing loss (HL) is a common chronic condition in children that impacts speech and language development, making early diagnosis through newborn hearing screening essential.
- A study in Japan analyzed over 153,000 infants to assess the prevalence of congenital HL and found rates of 1.62 per 1000 newborns, with a significant number linked to genetic causes.
- Results indicate that understanding the prevalence and causes of congenital HL can help improve care and intervention strategies for affected children and their families.
An ecotoxicological study of river water discharged from the agricultural area around Lake Biwa was performed by using algal bioassays to guide chemical analysis. Water samples were collected once a week, at least, for 1 year starting in April 1997 and continuing until April 1998. The toxicities of the dissolved and particulate-adsorbed extracts of water samples were evaluated by the algal growth inhibition test and concentrations of individual pesticides were determined.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe concentrations and loading rates of pesticides used in paddy fields were investigated over a period of 5 years in the Seta River, which is the only natural outlet of Lake Biwa. The lake's water catchment area is 3,174 km2, 20% of which contains paddy fields. Water samples were also collected in six rivers flowing into the lake in order to compare the contamination level and concentration profile.
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