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Front Pediatr
March 2024
Department of Pediatrics, Yamaguchi-ken Shimonseki Saiseikai General Hospital, Yamaguchi, Japan.
Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP) is an uncommon eruption characterized by sterile pustules on an erythematous background, which is usually associated with drugs. AGEP is described as a self-limiting disease with favorable prognosis. We reported a case of Kawasaki Disease (KD) following AGEP.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFJ Clin Med
March 2024
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University, Okayama 700-8558, Japan.
Our initial clinical study using simple diffusion kurtosis imaging (SDI), which simultaneously produces a diffusion kurtosis image (DKI) and an apparent diffusion coefficient map, confirmed the usefulness of SDI for tumor diagnosis. However, the obtained DKI had noticeable variability in the mean kurtosis (MK) values, which is inherent to SDI. We aimed to improve this variability in SDI by preprocessing with three different filters (Gaussian [G], median [M], and nonlocal mean) of the diffusion-weighted images used for SDI.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFGastrointest Endosc
July 2024
Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama, Japan.
Background And Aims: Cholecystitis can occur after self-expandable metallic stent (SEMS) placement for malignant biliary obstruction (MBO), but the best treatment option for cholecystitis has not been determined. Here, we aimed to identify the risk factors of cholecystitis after SEMS placement and determine the best treatment option.
Methods: Incidence, treatments, and predictive factors of cholecystitis were retrospectively evaluated in 1084 patients with distal MBO (DMBO) and 353 patients with hilar MBO (HMBO) who underwent SEMS placement at 12 institutions from January 2012 to March 2021.
Liver Int
June 2024
Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Okayama University Hospital, Okayama City, Japan.
Background: To identify predictive factors associated with successful transition to conversion therapy following combination therapy with atezolizumab and bevacizumab in the treatment of unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).
Methods: In total, 188 patients with HCC, who received atezolizumab plus bevacizumab combination therapy as the first-line chemotherapy, were studied. Patients who achieved complete response (CR) with systemic chemotherapy alone were excluded.
Sensors (Basel)
February 2024
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shizuoka Saiseikai General Hospital, Shizuoka 422-8527, Japan.
Postpartum depression (PPD) is a serious mental health issue among women after childbirth, and screening systems that incorporate questionnaires have been utilized to screen for PPD. These questionnaires are sensitive but less specific, and the additional use of objective measures could be helpful. The present study aimed to verify the usefulness of a measure of autonomic function, heart rate variability (HRV), which has been reported to be dysregulated in people with depression.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFKyobu Geka
February 2024
Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, Mito Saiseikai General Hospital, Mito, Japan.
A 74-year-old woman had been on hemodialysis for about 2 months using a short-term indwelling dialysis catheter due to chronic kidney disease. A 20 mm-diameter left atrial neoplastic lesion was noted during a screening echocardiogram performed at the time of induction of hemodialysis. The lesion rapidly increased to 30 mm 2 months later and was referred to our hospital for surgical resection.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFActa Med Okayama
February 2024
Department of Radiology, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University.
Sci Rep
February 2024
Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2-5-1 Shikata-cho, Kita-ku, Okayama, 700-8558, Japan.
The objective of this study was to clarify the long-term prognosis of patients with gastric mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) lymphoma with additional copies of MALT1. In this multicenter retrospective study, we enrolled 145 patients with gastric MALT lymphoma who underwent fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) analysis to detect t(11;18) translocation. The patient cohort was divided into three groups: Group A (n = 87), comprising individuals devoid of the t(11;18) translocation or extra MALT1 copies; Group B (n = 27), encompassing patients characterized by the presence of the t(11;18) translocation; and Group C (n = 31), including patients with extra MALT1 copies.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFJ Cardiovasc Electrophysiol
April 2024
Division of Cardiology, Internal Medicine III, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, Hamamatsu, Japan.
Introduction: The Mt. FUJI multicenter trial demonstrated that a delivery catheter system had a higher rate of successful right ventricular (RV) lead deployment on the RV septum (RVS) than a conventional stylet system. In this subanalysis of the Mt.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFJ Cancer Res Clin Oncol
February 2024
Department of Allergy and Respiratory Medicine, Okayama University Hospital, Okayama, Japan.
Purpose: Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) are ineffective against epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR)-mutant non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). This study aimed to investigate the clinical characteristics of patients who were treated or not treated with ICIs, and of those who benefit from immunotherapy in EGFR-mutant NSCLC.
Methods: We analyzed patients with unresectable stage III/IV or recurrent NSCLC harboring EGFR mutations using a prospective umbrella-type lung cancer registry (CS-Lung-003).
J Gastroenterol
April 2024
Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Kyorin University School of Medicine, Mitaka, Japan.
Background: Hospitalization for ulcerative colitis (UC) is potentially life-threatening. Severe disease in the Japanese criteria which modifies the Truelove-Witts' criteria might encompass more fulminant cases than the definition for acute severe UC. However, few studies have investigated the predictive factors for clinical remission (CR) after medical treatments for severe hospitalized patients by Japanese criteria.
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January 2024
Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2-5-1 Shikata-cho, Kita-ku, Okayama, 700-8558, Japan.
Diabetol Int
January 2024
Department of Clinical Nutrition, National Hospital Organization Kyoto Medical Center, 1-1 Mukaihata-cho, Fukakusa, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto, 612-8555 Japan.
Introduction: This study aimed to investigate the association between scan frequency and intermittently scanned continuous glucose monitoring (isCGM) metrics and to clarify the factors affecting scan frequency in adults with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1D).
Methods: We enrolled adults with T1D who used FreeStyle® Libre. Scan and self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) frequency and CGM metrics from the past 90-day glucose data were collected.
Numerous COVID-19 diagnostic imaging Artificial Intelligence (AI) studies exist. However, none of their models were of potential clinical use, primarily owing to methodological defects and the lack of implementation considerations for inference. In this study, all development processes of the deep-learning models are performed based on strict criteria of the "KAIZEN checklist", which is proposed based on previous AI development guidelines to overcome the deficiencies mentioned above.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFClin Exp Nephrol
May 2024
Department of Nephrology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Tsukuba, Japan.
J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol
February 2024
Department of Cardiology, Institute of Medicine, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Japan.
Surg Case Rep
January 2024
Department of Thoracic Surgery, Mito Saiseikai General Hospital, 3-3-10 Futabadai Mito, Ibaraki, 311-4198, Japan.
Background: Refractory pyothorax caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a challenging clinical condition; complications such as bronchopleural fistulae can further hinder its treatment. To avoid a fatal state caused by aspirating pneumonia, open window thoracotomy is not only sometimes performed, but subsequent closure of the window can also be difficult. In this report, we describe the case of a patient with MRSA pyothorax with bronchopleural fistula in whom a successful closure of window thoracostomy was achieved by utilizing Endobronchial Watanabe Spigot (EWS; Novatech, La Ciotat, France) bronchial occlusion and a modified extraperiosteal air plombage technique.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFKnee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc
January 2024
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Okayama University Hospital, Okayama, Japan.
Purpose: This study investigated the impact of weight change on the success of transtibial pullout repair for medial meniscus (MM) posterior root tears (MMPRTs).
Methods: The study included 129 patients diagnosed with MMPRTs who had undergone transtibial pullout repair. The patients were screened between July 2018 and November 2021.
Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc
January 2024
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Okayama University Hospital, Okayama, Japan.
Purpose: This retrospective study aimed to investigate the relationship between intercondylar notch width (ICNW), osteophyte width (OW), and the healing of medial meniscus posterior root tears (MMPRTs) following arthroscopic pullout repair.
Methods: The study included 155 patients diagnosed with MMPRTs who underwent transtibial pullout repair. Meniscal healing status was evaluated on second-look arthroscopy using a previously reported meniscus healing score.
Cureus
December 2023
Pharmacy Department, Okayama Saiseikai General Hospital, Okayama, JPN.
Hangeshashinto has attracted attention owing to its potential to prevent chemotherapy-induced diarrhea. However, studies on the efficacy of Hangeshashinto have had conflicting results. Evaluating the efficacy of Hangeshashinto may contribute to reducing the use and adverse events caused by drug therapy for chemotherapy-induced diarrhea.
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December 2023
Autonomic Nervous System Consulting, Shizuoka 420-0839, Japan.
(1) Background: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection is often followed by various complications, which can cause disturbances in daily life after recovery from the infectious state, although etiological mechanisms are not fully elucidated. Previous studies have indicated that autonomic dysregulation is an underlying factor, and it is of interest to clarify whether autonomic dysregulation is also present in the asymptomatic subjects after COVID-19 infection (post-COVID-19) for early detection of post-COVID-19 complications. (2) Methods: In the present study, autonomic activity was assessed using heart rate variability (HRV) analysis in the workers who recovered from mild COVID-19 infection ( = 39).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFInt J Cancer
May 2024
Department of Allergy and Respiratory Medicine, Okayama University Hospital, Okayama, Japan.
The relationships between the therapeutic effects of immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) and the intestinal flora have attracted increasing attention. However, the effects of oral probiotics on the efficacies of ICIs used to treat non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) remain unclear. We investigated the effects of probiotics on the efficacies of ICIs in patients treated with and without chemotherapy.
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March 2024
Department of Emergency, Critical Care, and Disaster Medicine, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2-5-1 Shikata-cho, Okayama Kita-ku, Okayama 700-8558, Japan.
Objective: This study investigates temporal muscle atrophy in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest patients post-resuscitation, seeking associations with neurological outcomes and factors associated with atrophy.
Methods: Using data from six Japanese intensive care units, adult patients' post-resuscitation who underwent head computed tomography scans on admission and two to five days post-admission were assessed. Temporal muscle area, thickness, and density were quantified from a single cross-sectional image.
J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol
March 2024
Department of Cardiology, Japan Red Cross Yokohama City Bay Hospital, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan.