Publications by authors named "Y Oguchi"
Purpose: To investigate the relationship between high temperature requirement A (HTRA1) and the local complement system, we measured HTRA1 and complement activation products in the aqueous humor of patients with neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD).
Study Design: Surveys (cross-sectional studies).
Methods: One hundred twenty-one eyes of 121 patients with nAMD and 55 control eyes were enrolled.
Aquatic herbicides are commonly used to control a variety of non-native plants. One common active ingredient used in commercial herbicide formulations globally is 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D). Though 2,4-D is used in aquatic ecosystems, no studies have investigated cellular, biochemical, and transcriptional effects or mechanisms of 2,4-D exposure on fathead minnows (Pimephales promelas) throughout juvenile development.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFOutcome of transvenous lead extraction in nonagenarians: A single-center retrospective study.
Pacing Clin Electrophysiol
October 2024
Background: Transvenous lead extraction (TLE) for cardiovascular implantable electronic device (CIED)-related infections has increased. The incidence of TLE in nonagenarians is low, with limited reports outlining the outcomes of this procedure. Therefore, in this study, we aimed to clarify the outcomes of TLE in nonagenarians.
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- The emergence of two-dimensional van der Waals magnetic materials like FeGeTe (FGT) offers exciting prospects for new physical phenomena and applications.
- Researchers have created a honeycomb-like nanomesh structure with zigzag pore edges on thin FGT flakes, which significantly boosts ferromagnetism compared to bulk flakes.
- The study shows that non-oxidized edges enhance ferromagnetic behavior, while oxidized edges can induce antiferromagnetism, suggesting that FGT nanomeshes could be valuable in magnetic and spintronic technologies.
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- - This study examines the connection between the hemoglobin to red blood cell distribution width (Hb/RDW) ratio and mortality in patients recovering from acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF), highlighting its potential as a predictive tool.
- - Researchers analyzed data from 250 patients hospitalized for ADHF, finding that those with a lower Hb/RDW ratio (<0.24) had significantly worse outcomes in terms of all-cause mortality compared to those with a higher ratio (≥0.24).
- - After adjusting for factors like demographics and heart failure severity, a lower Hb/RDW ratio was shown to nearly double the risk of mortality, suggesting its importance in identifying patients at higher risk for future cardiovascular issues.