Publications by authors named "Y Tajima"
The Burden of Seasonal Influenza and Its Potential Complications Among Older Japanese Adults: A Real-World Database Study.
Influenza Other Respir Viruses
November 2024
Background: Seasonal influenza may lead to severe complications, including respiratory and cardiovascular disease, that result in considerable healthcare resource utilization (HCRU) and mortality, particularly in older individuals. This real-world study assessed the burden of influenza and its potential complications in older Japanese adults.
Methods: This retrospective claims database analysis (April 2015 to June 2019) included insured individuals aged ≥ 60 years at the start of four consecutive influenza seasons in Japan (October 1 to April 30).
Background Gadoxetic acid (EOB)-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) (EOB-MRI) can be used as a one-stop examination for detecting liver tumors and evaluating liver function. Purpose The study aimed to assess the functional liver reserve (FLR) using the T1 map from the hepatobiliary phase of EOB-MRI by conducting a comparison with the results of conventional FLR tests and the technetium-99m (99mTc)-galactosyl serum albumin (GSA) scintigraphy. Materials and methods The retrospective data from 43 patients were included in the study.
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- Water intake may help prevent exercise-induced orthostatic hypotension (OH), which occurs when blood pressure drops after standing up following exercise.
- A study with 14 adults showed that those who drank 500 ml of water before exercising had a lower incidence of OH compared to those who did not drink water.
- The results also indicated that water intake improved heart rate and blood pressure responses, suggesting better cardiac function and blood pressure regulation after exercise.
Background: Small mesenteric hiatal hernias (SMHHs) are defined as a small group of internal hernias (IHs) that frequently diagnosed in children. However, SMHHs are relatively rare in adults. Bowel loop herniation via an abnormal mesenteric defect can lead to strangulated intestinal obstruction.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Dextromethorphan (DXM) is an over-the-counter drug that is commonly abused by teenagers. Its main pharmacological property is a low-affinity -methyl-d-aspartate (NMDA) receptor antagonist.
Case Presentation: We report acute psychotic dissociation induced by DXM and alcohol in a patient with alcohol dependence, which made it difficult to distinguish alcohol withdrawal symptoms with limited information.