Publications by authors named "Y Yamanouchi"
Aims: To investigate the association between triglyceride levels and major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) in primary and secondary prevention cohorts.
Methods: This retrospective study was conducted with a nationwide health insurance claims database, which included approximately 3.8 million participants with medical checkups between January 2005 and August 2020 in Japan.
Background/objectives: In this study, we aimed to determine the risk factors for colorectal adenoma/cancer by studying patients who underwent comprehensive health checkups and were referred to a hospital because of positive fecal occult blood.
Methods: A total of 529 patients were referred to hospital for a positive fecal occult blood test after a comprehensive health checkup at the participating center over a period of 5 years, from January 2018 to December 2022. Patients diagnosed with colorectal adenoma or cancer using colonoscopy were included in the case group, while those diagnosed with no abnormality, diverticulum, or hemorrhoids were included in the control group.
A 77-year-old man presented with right inguinal lymphadenopathy and swollen parotid and submandibular glands bilaterally. Histopathology revealed germinal center B-cell type diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) in the inguinal lymph node. Lymphocyte and plasma cell infiltration in the submandibular gland with elevated serum IgG4 levels (13 g/L) prompted a diagnosis of IgG4-related disease (IgG4-RD).
View Article and Find Full Text PDF[Purpose] Older patients with cardiovascular disease should increase their physical activity and prioritize positive psychological and social approaches in the maintenance phase of their cardiac rehabilitation. This study aimed to clarify the effect of small community walking on physical activity, well-being, and social capital in older patients with cardiovascular disease in the maintenance phase. [Participants and Methods] We conducted a multicenter study in Kumamoto, Japan.
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- * Tests ruled out infections or immune issues, and brain imaging indicated delayed post-hypoxic leukoencephalopathy, a condition caused by lack of oxygen.
- * After a month of intensive treatment, the patient's neurological function improved, highlighting the need for accurate diagnosis and ongoing care in managing COVID-19-related brain issues.