Publications by authors named "Y Hosoda"
Background: Modeling is the learning of new patterns of behavior by observers through observation. In order for novice nurses to learn effectively in a busy, multi-tasking clinical environment, they need a learning strategy that is integrated into their daily work. Modeling is a necessary learning strategy for nurses because they learn skills, knowledge, and attitudes by observing senior nurses in action.
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- The study examined the effectiveness of polymyxin B-immobilized fiber column direct hemoperfusion (PMX-DHP) in patients with surgically treated perforated colorectal diverticula, finding that the overall prognosis is poor.
- Analysis of 46 patients revealed that those in the mortality group had significant preoperative risk factors, including antithrombotic drug use and elevated lactate levels, associated with higher chances of post-surgery mortality.
- PMX-DHP was more frequently used in patients with severe conditions, but it did not improve outcomes, indicating its limited efficacy for those severely affected.
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- The study aimed to assess the effectiveness of measuring tear meniscus height (TMH) using anterior segment optical coherence tomography (AS-OCT) for diagnosing lacrimal passage disorder (LPD) in cataract surgery patients.
- Out of 66 patients, only 12 (9.4%) had LPD, and those with LPD had a significantly higher average TMH compared to those without the disorder.
- The optimal TMH cutoff value for detecting LPD was found to be 401.0 μm, demonstrating a sensitivity of 58.3% and specificity of 83.0%, indicating AS-OCT's usefulness in preoperative assessments.
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- This study evaluates the effectiveness of AI-assisted computer-aided diagnosis (CAD) systems in identifying colorectal lesions, which is crucial for preventing colorectal cancer.
- The research involved 380 lesions from 139 patients, comparing the diagnostic accuracy of AI using different imaging techniques, with results showing that AI performance was similar to expert endoscopists when using magnified imaging.
- Findings suggest that while AI is a reliable tool for lesion differentiation, its accuracy can depend on both the imaging method used and the experience level of the endoscopist.
Introduction: Contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CE-CT) has been gaining attention as an initial investigation in the management of colonic diverticular bleeding (CDB), yet the role of CE-CT other than its diagnostic yield has not been adequately clarified. We aimed to determine whether the use of urgent CE-CT improves identification of stigmata of recent hemorrhage (SRH) in subsequently performed early colonoscopy (≤24 h of arrival) or other clinical outcomes of CDB.
Methods: We conducted a randomized, open-label, controlled trial at 23 institutions in Japan.