Publications by authors named "Y Takezawa"

Purpose: Corynebacterium species are commensals of human skin and mucous membranes and are recognized as important pathogens in ocular infections. This study investigated the clinical characteristics of Corynebacterium keratitis.

Methods: We retrospectively reviewed cases of bacterial keratitis in which Corynebacterium species were solely isolated from corneal scraping cultures collected at Ehime University Hospital between January 2010 and February 2024.

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Solitary median maxillary central incisor (SMMCI) syndrome, the mildest form of the holoprosencephaly spectrum, is a rare anomaly characterized by the presence of a single midline central incisor in both the deciduous and permanent dentitions. Affected individuals can present with additional midline defects beyond dental findings. The 22q11.

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In this study, we consider the problem of self-supervised learning (SSL) utilizing the 1-Wasserstein distance on a tree structure (a.k.a.

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In recent years, virtual reality (VR) technology has garnered attention as an educational tool. It is believed to be beneficial to utilize VR technology for the acquisition of pharmacist skills. Therefore, we developed a VR training tool aimed at acquiring skills in the preparation of pharmaceuticals in preparatory clinical education for pharmacy students.

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Article Synopsis
  • - A newborn male developed a mild bite wound on a cephalohematoma from an indoor dog at 10 days old, which led to a severe infection by a well-known bacteria.
  • - After presenting to a hospital with a fever and septic shock, the child's condition worsened, revealing multiple brain lesions and complications including hydrocephalus.
  • - The report highlights that neonates are particularly susceptible to severe infections, often resulting in neurological issues, even without direct trauma, emphasizing the risks associated with animal bites.
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