| JaLCDOI | 10.18926/AMO/54514 |
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| FullText URL | 70_4_327.pdf |
| Author | Watanabe, Mototsugu| Yamamoto, Hiromasa| Eikawa, Shingo| Shien, Kazuhiko| Shien, Tadahiko| Soh, Junichi| Hotta, Katsuyuki| Wada, Jun| Hinotsu, Shiro| Fujiwara, Toshiyoshi| Kiura, Katsuyuki| Doihara, Hiroyoshi| Miyoshi, Shinichiro| Udono, Heiichiro| Toyooka, Shinichi| |
| Abstract | A study to evaluate the effect of metformin on the immune system was commenced in July 2014. Metformin is one of the most commonly prescribed drugs for type 2 diabetes, and previous studies have reported that metformin has an anti-tumor effect. The aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of metformin on the immune system in human cancer patients in vivo. The primary outcome parameter will be the rate change in the population of CD8＋ T cells, which produce multiple cytokines. |
| Keywords | metformin CD8＋ T cells cancer immunology |
| Amo Type | Clinical Study Protocols |
| Publication Title | Acta Medica Okayama |
| Published Date | 2016-08 |
| Volume | volume70 |
| Issue | issue4 |
| Publisher | Okayama University Medical School |
| Start Page | 327 |
| End Page | 330 |
| ISSN | 0386-300X |
| NCID | AA00508441 |
| Content Type | Journal Article |
| language | English |
| Copyright Holders | CopyrightⒸ 2016 by Okayama University Medical School |
| File Version | publisher |
| Refereed | True |
| PubMed ID | 27549683 |
| Web of Science KeyUT | 000384748600018 |
| JaLCDOI | 10.18926/AMO/54513 |
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| FullText URL | 70_4_323.pdf |
| Author | Yamamoto, Naoki| Kato, Hironari| Mizukawa, Sho| Muro, Shinichiro| Akimoto, Yutaka| Uchida, Daisuke| Tomoda, Takeshi| Matsumoto, Kazuyuki| Horiguchi, Shigeru| Tsutsumi, Koichiro| Okada, Hiroyuki| |
| Abstract | Contrast-enhanced harmonic endoscopic ultrasonography (CH-EUS) with contrast agent enabled us to assess the hemodynamics closely, despite limited data in pancreatic tumors. We have initiated a prospective, single arm, and non-randomized study to clarify the accuracy and safety of CH-EUS with Sonazoid and time-intensity curve (TIC) analysis for diagnosing benign or malignant pancreatic tumors. A total of 200 patients will undergo CH-EUS and TIC analysis. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis will be used to determine the optimal parameter cutoff values for TIC analysis. This will clarify whether CH-EUS and TIC can further improve the diagnosis of pancreatic tumors over conventional EUS. |
| Keywords | CH-EUS pancreatic tumor TIC |
| Amo Type | Clinical Study Protocols |
| Publication Title | Acta Medica Okayama |
| Published Date | 2016-08 |
| Volume | volume70 |
| Issue | issue4 |
| Publisher | Okayama University Medical School |
| Start Page | 323 |
| End Page | 325 |
| ISSN | 0386-300X |
| NCID | AA00508441 |
| Content Type | Journal Article |
| language | English |
| Copyright Holders | CopyrightⒸ 2016 by Okayama University Medical School |
| File Version | publisher |
| Refereed | True |
| PubMed ID | 27549682 |
| Web of Science KeyUT | 000384748600017 |
| JaLCDOI | 10.18926/AMO/54512 |
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| FullText URL | 70_4_317.pdf |
| Author | Sakurai, Jun| Matsui, Yusuke| Hiraki, Takao| Iguchi, Toshihiro| Fujiwara, Hiroyasu| Gobara, Hideo| Mitsuhashi, Toshiharu| Nagasaka, Takeshi| Susumu Kanazawa, Susumu Kanazawa| |
| Abstract | The present single center prospective phase II clinical trial is designed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of percutaneous radiofrequency (RF) ablation for colorectal lung metastases. Patients who have colorectal lung metastases without extrapulmonary metastases are included in this study. The primary endpoint is 3-year overall survival (OS) after RF ablation. The secondary endpoints are the prevalence of adverse events within 4 weeks, local tumor progression rate, 1- and 5-year OS, cause-specific survival, and relapse-free survival. The recruitment of patients commenced in July 2014, and the enrolment of 45 patients is intended over the 3 years of study period. |
| Keywords | radiofrequency ablation colorectal cancer lung metastasis |
| Amo Type | Clinical Study Protocols |
| Publication Title | Acta Medica Okayama |
| Published Date | 2016-08 |
| Volume | volume70 |
| Issue | issue4 |
| Publisher | Okayama University Medical School |
| Start Page | 317 |
| End Page | 321 |
| ISSN | 0386-300X |
| NCID | AA00508441 |
| Content Type | Journal Article |
| language | English |
| Copyright Holders | CopyrightⒸ 2016 by Okayama University Medical School |
| File Version | publisher |
| Refereed | True |
| PubMed ID | 27549681 |
| Web of Science KeyUT | 000384748600016 |
| JaLCDOI | 10.18926/AMO/54511 |
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| FullText URL | 70_4_313.pdf |
| Author | Matsumoto, Kazuyuki| Kato, Hironari| Tsutsumi, Koichiro| Mizukawa, Sho| Yabe, Syuntaro| Seki, Hiroyuki| Akimoto, Yutaka| Uchida, Daisuke| Tomoda, Takeshi| Yamamoto, Naoki| Horiguchi, Shigeru| Okada, Hiroyuki| |
| Abstract | Recently, endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS)-guided ethanol ablation for small pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (p-NETs) has been reported. However, the efficacy and safety of the technique remain unclear. We have launched a prospective pilot study of EUS-guided ethanol ablation for p-NETs. The major eligibility criteria are the presence of a pathologically diagnosed grade (G) 1 or G2 p-NET, a tumor size of 2cm, and being a poor candidate for surgery. A total of 5 patients will be treated. The primary endpoint will be the complete ablation rate at 1 month after treatment. |
| Keywords | pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor ethanol ablation EUS-guided |
| Amo Type | Clinical Study Protocols |
| Publication Title | Acta Medica Okayama |
| Published Date | 2016-08 |
| Volume | volume70 |
| Issue | issue4 |
| Publisher | Okayama University Medical School |
| Start Page | 313 |
| End Page | 316 |
| ISSN | 0386-300X |
| NCID | AA00508441 |
| Content Type | Journal Article |
| language | English |
| Copyright Holders | CopyrightⒸ 2016 by Okayama University Medical School |
| File Version | publisher |
| Refereed | True |
| PubMed ID | 27549680 |
| Web of Science KeyUT | 000384748600015 |
| JaLCDOI | 10.18926/AMO/54510 |
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| FullText URL | 70_4_307.pdf |
| Author | Fujiwara, Masaki| Inagaki, Masatoshi| Higuchi, Yuji| Uchitomi, Yosuke| Terada, Seishi| Kodama, Masafumi| Kishi, Yoshiki| Yamada, Norihito| |
| Abstract | Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) has been reported to be a new treatment option for treatment-resistant depression. In Japan, there has been limited research into its feasibility, efficacy, and tolerability. We have launched a trial of rTMS for treating medication-resistant major depressive disorder and bipolar depression. We are investigating low-frequency rTMS to the right dorsolateral prefrontal cortex and traditional high-frequency rTMS to the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex, in 20 patients. The primary outcome of the study is the treatment completion rate. This study will provide new data on the usefulness of rTMS for treatment-resistant depression in Japan. |
| Keywords | repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation depression treatment resistance low frequency |
| Amo Type | Clinical Study Protocols |
| Publication Title | Acta Medica Okayama |
| Published Date | 2016-08 |
| Volume | volume70 |
| Issue | issue4 |
| Publisher | Okayama University Medical School |
| Start Page | 307 |
| End Page | 311 |
| ISSN | 0386-300X |
| NCID | AA00508441 |
| Content Type | Journal Article |
| language | English |
| Copyright Holders | CopyrightⒸ 2016 by Okayama University Medical School |
| File Version | publisher |
| Refereed | True |
| PubMed ID | 27549679 |
| Web of Science KeyUT | 000384748600014 |
| JaLCDOI | 10.18926/AMO/54509 |
|---|---|
| FullText URL | 70_4_303.pdf |
| Author | Iguchi, Toshihiro| Sakurai, Jun| Hiraki, Takao| Gobara, Hideo| Fujiwara, Hiroyasu| Matsui, Yusuke| Masaoka, Yoshihisa| Kanazawa, Susumu| |
| Abstract | This single center prospective study is being conducted to evaluate the safety of the cryoablation for patients with pathologically diagnosed painful bone and soft tissue tumors. Enrollment of 10 patients is planned over the 3-year recruitment period. Patients have related local pain after receiving medications or external radiation therapies will be included in this study. Cryoablation will be percutaneously performed under imaging guidance, and a temperature sensor will be used during treatment as necessary. The primary endpoint is prevalence of severe adverse events within 4 weeks after therapy. The secondary endpoint is effectiveness 4 weeks after the procedure. |
| Keywords | cryoablation soft tissue and bone tumor pain safety |
| Amo Type | Clinical Study Protocols |
| Publication Title | Acta Medica Okayama |
| Published Date | 2016-08 |
| Volume | volume70 |
| Issue | issue4 |
| Publisher | Okayama University Medical School |
| Start Page | 303 |
| End Page | 306 |
| ISSN | 0386-300X |
| NCID | AA00508441 |
| Content Type | Journal Article |
| language | English |
| Copyright Holders | CopyrightⒸ 2016 by Okayama University Medical School |
| File Version | publisher |
| Refereed | True |
| PubMed ID | 27549678 |
| Web of Science KeyUT | 000384748600013 |
| JaLCDOI | 10.18926/AMO/54508 |
|---|---|
| FullText URL | 70_4_299.pdf |
| Author | Wada, Koichiro| Uehara, Shinya| Ishii, Ayano| Sadahira, Takuya| Yamamoto, Masumi| Mitsuhata, Ritsuko| Takamoto , Atsushi| Araki, Motoo| Kobayashi, Yasuyuki| Watanabe, Masami| Watanabe, Toyohiko| Hotta, Katsuyuki| Nasu, Yasutomo| |
| Abstract | Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are the most common bacterial infections in women, and many patients experience frequent recurrence. The aim of this report is to introduce an on-going prospective phase II clinical trial performed to evaluate the preventive effectiveness of Lactobacillus vaginal suppositories for prevention of recurrent cystitis. Patients enrolled in this study are administered vaginal suppositories containing the GAI 98322 strain of Lactobacillus crispatus every 2 days or 3 times a week for one year. The primary endpoint is recurrence of cystitis and the secondary endpoints are adverse events. Recruitment began in December 2013 and target sample size is 20 participants. |
| Keywords | probiotics lactobacilli Lactobacillus crispatus urinary tract infection vaginal suppository |
| Amo Type | Clinical Study Protocols |
| Publication Title | Acta Medica Okayama |
| Published Date | 2016-08 |
| Volume | volume70 |
| Issue | issue4 |
| Publisher | Okayama University Medical School |
| Start Page | 299 |
| End Page | 302 |
| ISSN | 0386-300X |
| NCID | AA00508441 |
| Content Type | Journal Article |
| language | English |
| Copyright Holders | CopyrightⒸ 2016 by Okayama University Medical School |
| File Version | publisher |
| Refereed | True |
| PubMed ID | 27549677 |
| Web of Science KeyUT | 000384748600012 |
| JaLCDOI | 10.18926/AMO/54507 |
|---|---|
| FullText URL | 70_4_295.pdf |
| Author | Araki, Motoo| Wada, Koichiro| Mitsui, Yosuke| Kubota, Risa| Yoshioka, Takashi| Ariyoshi, Yuichi| Kobayashi, Yasuyuki| Kitagawa, Masashi| Tanabe, Katsuyuki| Sugiyama, Hiroshi| Wada, Jun| Watanabe, Masami| Watanabe, Toyohiko| Hotta, Katsuyuki| Nasu, Yasutomo| |
| Abstract | Although graft survival following renal transplantation (RTx) has improved, outcomes following highrisk RTx are variable. Preexisting antibodies, including donor-specific antibodies (DSA), play an important role in graft dysfunction and survival. We have designed a study to investigate the safety and efficacy of anti-CD20 monoclonal antibodies (rituximab) in high-risk RTx recipients. Major eligibility criteria include: 1) major and minor ABO blood group mismatch, 2) positive DSA. Thirty-five patients will receive 200 mg/body of rituximab. The primary endpoint is the incidence of B cell depletion. This study will clarify whether rituximab is efficacious in improving graft survival in high-risk RTx recipients. |
| Keywords | end-stage renal disease immunosuppression kidney transplantation |
| Amo Type | Clinical Study Protocols |
| Publication Title | Acta Medica Okayama |
| Published Date | 2016-08 |
| Volume | volume70 |
| Issue | issue4 |
| Publisher | Okayama University Medical School |
| Start Page | 295 |
| End Page | 297 |
| ISSN | 0386-300X |
| NCID | AA00508441 |
| Content Type | Journal Article |
| language | English |
| Copyright Holders | CopyrightⒸ 2016 by Okayama University Medical School |
| File Version | publisher |
| Refereed | True |
| PubMed ID | 27549676 |
| Web of Science KeyUT | 000384748600011 |
| JaLCDOI | 10.18926/AMO/54506 |
|---|---|
| FullText URL | 70_4_291.pdf |
| Author | Yoshioka, Norie| Shimo, Tsuyoshi| Ibaragi, Soichiro| Sasaki, Akira| |
| Abstract | Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dislocation can occur during daily activities and negatively affect a patientʼs quality of life. Although both nonsurgical and surgical techniques have been used to treat recurrent TMJ dislocation, the former is not always successful and the latter, although having a high success rate, is invasive and requires hospitalization. Recently, autologous blood injection has been used to treat recurrent TMJ dislocation. However, this technique is not yet widely used in clinical practice. We designed this study to obtain further information as to efficacy, safety and stability of autologous blood injection for recurrent TMJ dislocation. |
| Keywords | autologous blood injection recurrent temporomandibular joint dislocation |
| Amo Type | Clinical Study Protocols |
| Publication Title | Acta Medica Okayama |
| Published Date | 2016-08 |
| Volume | volume70 |
| Issue | issue4 |
| Publisher | Okayama University Medical School |
| Start Page | 291 |
| End Page | 294 |
| ISSN | 0386-300X |
| NCID | AA00508441 |
| Content Type | Journal Article |
| language | English |
| Copyright Holders | CopyrightⒸ 2016 by Okayama University Medical School |
| File Version | publisher |
| Refereed | True |
| PubMed ID | 27549675 |
| Web of Science KeyUT | 000384748600010 |
| JaLCDOI | 10.18926/AMO/54505 |
|---|---|
| FullText URL | 70_4_285.pdf |
| Author | Tanaka, Takashi| Gobara, Hideo| Inai, Ryota| Iguchi, Toshihiro| Tada, Akihiro| Sato, Shuhei| Yanai, Hiroyuki| Kanazawa, Susumu| |
| Abstract | We present a case of a 66-year-old man with esophageal carcinoma. 18Fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography (18F-FDG PET/CT) for evaluating distant metastasis and staging revealed 18F-FDG uptake in the third lumbar vertebra and other vertebrae. Magnetic resonance imaging could not differentiate bone metastases from benign bone lesions. We considered the possibility of bone marrow reconversion. 111Indium chloride (111In-Cl3) scintigraphy with single-photon emission computed tomography/computed tomography (SPECT/CT) revealed erythroid bone marrow components in the bone lesions. The diagnosis of bone marrow reconversion was pathologically confirmed by a bone biopsy of the third lumbar vertebra. The patient underwent esophagectomy and has remained disease-free in the 2 years since. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report to describe the usefulness of 111In-Cl3 with SPECT/CT for the diagnosis of bone marrow reconversion. |
| Keywords | 111Indium chloride scintigraphy SPECT/CT bone marrow reconversion 18F-FDG PET/CT bone metastasis |
| Amo Type | Case Report |
| Publication Title | Acta Medica Okayama |
| Published Date | 2016-08 |
| Volume | volume70 |
| Issue | issue4 |
| Publisher | Okayama University Medical School |
| Start Page | 285 |
| End Page | 289 |
| ISSN | 0386-300X |
| NCID | AA00508441 |
| Content Type | Journal Article |
| language | English |
| Copyright Holders | CopyrightⒸ 2016 by Okayama University Medical School |
| File Version | publisher |
| Refereed | True |
| PubMed ID | 27549674 |
| Web of Science KeyUT | 000384748600009 |
| JaLCDOI | 10.18926/AMO/54504 |
|---|---|
| FullText URL | 70_4_279.pdf |
| Author | Nishimura, Yoshito| Iwamuro, Masaya| Ocho, Kazuki| Hasegawa, Kou| Kimura, Kosuke| Hanayama, Yoshihisa| Kondo, Eisei| Tanaka, Takehiro| Otsuka, Fumio| |
| Abstract | A 61-year-old Japanese man with IgG4-related autoimmune pancreatitis was referred to our hospital because of perspiration during food intake. Abdominal computed tomography (CT) with contrast media revealed multiple mesenteric lymphadenopathies. An open surgical abdominal biopsy and subsequent histopathological analysis revealed abnormally large lymphoid cells that were negative for CD3, CD5, and c-myc and positive for CD20 and bcl-2, leading to a diagnosis of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. Here, we discuss the risk of malignancies, particularly malignant lymphoma in patients with IgG4-related disease. The importance of pathological analysis to reach the appropriate diagnosis in such cases should be emphasized. |
| Keywords | IgG4-related disease autoimmune pancreatitis immunophenotyping diffuse large B-cell lymphoma |
| Amo Type | Case Report |
| Publication Title | Acta Medica Okayama |
| Published Date | 2016-08 |
| Volume | volume70 |
| Issue | issue4 |
| Publisher | Okayama University Medical School |
| Start Page | 279 |
| End Page | 283 |
| ISSN | 0386-300X |
| NCID | AA00508441 |
| Content Type | Journal Article |
| language | English |
| Copyright Holders | CopyrightⒸ 2016 by Okayama University Medical School |
| File Version | publisher |
| Refereed | True |
| PubMed ID | 27549673 |
| Web of Science KeyUT | 000384748600008 |
| JaLCDOI | 10.18926/AMO/54503 |
|---|---|
| FullText URL | 70_4_273.pdf |
| Author | Makimoto, Go| Miyahara, Nobuaki| Yoshikawa, Mao| Taniguchi, Akihiko| Kanehiro, Arihiko| Tanimoto, Mitsune| Kiura, Katsuyuki| |
| Abstract | Heerfordtʼs syndrome is a rare manifestation of sarcoidosis and is defined as a combination of facial palsy, parotid swelling, and uveitis, associated with a low-grade fever. We report a case of Heerfordtʼs syndrome presenting with a high fever and increased serum tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α) levels. The patient had facial palsy, parotid swelling, uveitis, and swelling of the right supraclavicular and hilar lymph nodes. Corticosteroid therapy was initiated, and her symptoms soon resolved completely, in tandem with a decrease in TNF-α serum levels. |
| Keywords | Heerfordtʼs syndrome sarcoidosis TNF-α |
| Amo Type | Case Report |
| Publication Title | Acta Medica Okayama |
| Published Date | 2016-08 |
| Volume | volume70 |
| Issue | issue4 |
| Publisher | Okayama University Medical School |
| Start Page | 273 |
| End Page | 277 |
| ISSN | 0386-300X |
| NCID | AA00508441 |
| Content Type | Journal Article |
| language | English |
| Copyright Holders | CopyrightⒸ 2016 by Okayama University Medical School |
| File Version | publisher |
| Refereed | True |
| PubMed ID | 27549672 |
| Web of Science KeyUT | 000384748600007 |
| JaLCDOI | 10.18926/AMO/54502 |
|---|---|
| FullText URL | 70_4_269.pdf |
| Author | Takeuchi, Miharu| Maruyama, Hidehiko| Oura, Naoko| Kanazawa, Akane| Nakata, Yusei| Minami, Susumu| Kikkawa, Kiyoshi| |
| Abstract | Twin anemia-polycythemia sequence (TAPS) is a group of disorders in monochorionic twins characterized by a large intertwin hemoglobin difference without amniotic fluid discordance. Reticulocyte count is used to diagnose this condition, but little is known about the role of erythroblasts, which are the prior stage of reticulocytes. In the present case of TAPS, the 25-yr-old Japanese mother showed no signs of oligohydramnios or polyhydramnios throughout gestation. The twins were born at 36 weeks and 6 days, weighing 2,648g and 1,994g. The intertwin hemoglobin difference in umbilical cord blood was (21.1－5.0＝) 16.1g/dL and the donor twin showed signs of chronic anemia, including myocardial hypertrophy and pericardial effusion. Erythroblastosis of the donor twin was prolonged (53,088.5, 42,114.8 and 44,217.9/μL on days 0, 1 and 2, respectively). Erythroblastosis, which indicates chronic anemia, is also a good diagnostic indicator of TAPS. |
| Keywords | anastomosis erythroblast monochorionic diamniotic twin reticulocyte twin anemia-polycythemia sequence |
| Amo Type | Case Report |
| Publication Title | Acta Medica Okayama |
| Published Date | 2016-08 |
| Volume | volume70 |
| Issue | issue4 |
| Publisher | Okayama University Medical School |
| Start Page | 269 |
| End Page | 272 |
| ISSN | 0386-300X |
| NCID | AA00508441 |
| Content Type | Journal Article |
| language | English |
| Copyright Holders | CopyrightⒸ 2016 by Okayama University Medical School |
| File Version | publisher |
| Refereed | True |
| PubMed ID | 27549671 |
| Web of Science KeyUT | 000384748600006 |
| JaLCDOI | 10.18926/AMO/54501 |
|---|---|
| FullText URL | 70_4_261.pdf |
| Author | Nagata, Kosei| Yamamoto, Shinichi| Miyoshi, Kota| Sato, Masaki| Arino, Yusuke| Mikami, Yoji| |
| Abstract | Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA, Churg-Strauss syndrome) is a rare systemic vasculitis and is difficult to diagnose. EGPA has a number of symptoms including peripheral dysesthesia caused by mononeuropathy multiplex, which is similar to radiculopathy due to lumbar disc hernia or lumbar spinal stenosis. Therefore, EGPA patients with mononeuropathy multiplex often visit orthopedic clinics, but orthopedic doctors and spine neurosurgeons have limited experience in diagnosing EGPA because of its rarity. We report a consecutive series of patients who were initially diagnosed as having lumbar disc hernia or lumbar spinal stenosis by at least 2 medical institutions from March 2006 to April 2013 but whose final diagnosis was EGPA. All patients had past histories of asthma or eosinophilic pneumonia, and four out of five had peripheral edema. Laboratory data showed abnormally increased eosinophil counts, and nerve conduction studies of all patients revealed axonal damage patterns. All patients recovered from paralysis to a functional level after high-dose steroid treatment. We shortened the duration of diagnosis from 49 days to one day by adopting a diagnostic algorithm after experiencing the first case. |
| Keywords | eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis mononeuropathy multiplex lumbar disc hernia lumbar spinal stenosis nerve conduction study |
| Amo Type | Case Report |
| Publication Title | Acta Medica Okayama |
| Published Date | 2016-08 |
| Volume | volume70 |
| Issue | issue4 |
| Publisher | Okayama University Medical School |
| Start Page | 261 |
| End Page | 268 |
| ISSN | 0386-300X |
| NCID | AA00508441 |
| Content Type | Journal Article |
| language | English |
| Copyright Holders | CopyrightⒸ 2016 by Okayama University Medical School |
| File Version | publisher |
| Refereed | True |
| PubMed ID | 27549670 |
| Web of Science KeyUT | 000384748600005 |
| JaLCDOI | 10.18926/AMO/54500 |
|---|---|
| FullText URL | 70_4_255.pdf |
| Author | Nosaka, Nobuyuki| Fujiwara, Takeo| Knaup, Emily| Okada, Ayumi| Tsukahara, Hirokazu| |
| Abstract | Estimation methods for pediatric weight have not been evaluated for Japanese children. This study aimed to assess the accuracy of mothersʼ reports of their childrenʼs weight in Japan. We also evaluated potential alternatives to the estimation of weight, including the Broselow tape (BT), Advanced Pediatric Life Support (APLS), and Parkʼs formulae. We prospectively collected cross-sectional data on a convenience sample of 237 children aged less than 10 years who presented to a general pediatric outpatient clinic with their mothers. Each weight estimation method was evaluated using Bland-Altman plots and by calculating the proportion within 10 and 20 of the measured weight. Mothersʼ reports of weight were the most accurate method, with 94.9 within 10 of the measured weight, the lowest mean difference (0.27kg), and the shortest 95 limit of agreement (－1.4 to 1.9kg). The BT was the most reliable alternative, followed by APLS and Parkʼs formulae. Mothersʼ reports of their children ʼs weight are more accurate than other weight estimation methods. When no report of a childʼs weight by the mother is available, BT is the best alternative. When an aged-based formula is the only option, the APLS formula is preferred. |
| Keywords | body weight child estimation techniques mothers, parents |
| Amo Type | Original Article |
| Publication Title | Acta Medica Okayama |
| Published Date | 2016-08 |
| Volume | volume70 |
| Issue | issue4 |
| Publisher | Okayama University Medical School |
| Start Page | 255 |
| End Page | 259 |
| ISSN | 0386-300X |
| NCID | AA00508441 |
| Content Type | Journal Article |
| language | English |
| Copyright Holders | CopyrightⒸ 2016 by Okayama University Medical School |
| File Version | publisher |
| Refereed | True |
| PubMed ID | 27549669 |
| Web of Science KeyUT | 000384748600004 |
| JaLCDOI | 10.18926/AMO/54499 |
|---|---|
| FullText URL | 70_4_243.pdf |
| Author | Osawa, Masahiro| Ohashi, Kadoaki| Kubo, Toshio| Ichihara, Eiki| Takata, Saburo| Takigawa, Nagio| Takata , Minoru| Tanimoto, Mitsune| Kiura, Katsuyuki| |
| Abstract | Vandetanib (ZactimaTM) is a novel, orally available inhibitor of both vascular endothelial growth factor receptor-2 (VEGFR-2) and epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) tyrosine kinase. In the present study, a line of transgenic mice with a mouse Egfr gene mutation (delE748-A752) corresponding to a human EGFR mutation (delE746-A750) was established. The transgenic mice developed atypical adenomatous hyperplasia to adenocarcinoma of the lung at around 5 weeks of age and died of lung tumors at approximately 17 weeks of age. In the mice treated with vandetanib (6mg/kg/day), these lung tumors disappeared and the phosphorylations of EGFR and VEGFR-2 were reduced in lung tissues to levels comparable to those of non-transgenic control mice. The median overall survival time of the transgenic mice was 28 weeks in the vandetanib-treated group and 17 weeks in the vehicle-treated group. Vandetanib significantly prolonged the survival of the transgenic mice (log-rank test, p＜0.01); resistance to vandetanib occurred at 20 weeks of age and the animals died from their lung tumors at about 28 weeks of age. These data suggest that vandetanib could suppress the progression of tumors harboring an activating EGFR mutation. |
| Keywords | vandetanib VEGFR EGFR nonsmall cell lung cancer transgenic mouse |
| Amo Type | Original Article |
| Publication Title | Acta Medica Okayama |
| Published Date | 2016-08 |
| Volume | volume70 |
| Issue | issue4 |
| Publisher | Okayama University Medical School |
| Start Page | 243 |
| End Page | 253 |
| ISSN | 0386-300X |
| NCID | AA00508441 |
| Content Type | Journal Article |
| language | English |
| Copyright Holders | CopyrightⒸ 2016 by Okayama University Medical School |
| File Version | publisher |
| Refereed | True |
| PubMed ID | 27549668 |
| Web of Science KeyUT | 000384748600003 |
| JaLCDOI | 10.18926/AMO/54498 |
|---|---|
| FullText URL | 70_4_237.pdf |
| Author | Kin, Kyohei| Ono, Yasuhiro| Fujimori, Takeshi| Kuramoto, Satoshi| Katsumata, Atsushi| Goda, Yuji| Kawauchi, Masamitsu| |
| Abstract | Traumatic brain injury (TBI) has a complex and heterogeneous pathology. It is frequently difficult to predict the neurological deterioration of patients with TBI, and unpredictable change may occur even when TBI is mild to moderate. When computed tomography (CT) findings are considered to be inconsistent with the traumatic origin or with the neurological deterioration of patients observed on admission, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is employed based on the standards of our ethical committee. In this retrospective study, we compared CT and diffusion weighted imaging (DWI) of patients with mild to moderate TBI in the very acute phase. When the high-intensity lesions on DWI are larger than the high-density lesions on CT images, we defined the imaging finding as a ʻCT-DWI mismatchʼ. Between January 2010 and December 2013, 92 patients were inspected using both CT and MRI at admission, and we detected a CT-DWI mismatch in 35 patients. CT-DWI mismatch was 92.6 (95 confidence interval 79.8-97.9) sensitive and 84.6 (95 confidence interval 79.3-86.3) specific for the prediction of enlargement of the hemorrhagic lesions on repeat CT. CT-DWI mismatch is considered to be useful as one of the predictors of the enlargement of hemorrhagic lesions in patients with mild to moderate TBI. |
| Keywords | magnetic resonance imaging diffusion-weighted imaging traumatic brain injury head computed tomography scan mild head injury |
| Amo Type | Original Article |
| Publication Title | Acta Medica Okayama |
| Published Date | 2016-08 |
| Volume | volume70 |
| Issue | issue4 |
| Publisher | Okayama University Medical School |
| Start Page | 237 |
| End Page | 242 |
| ISSN | 0386-300X |
| NCID | AA00508441 |
| Content Type | Journal Article |
| language | English |
| Copyright Holders | CopyrightⒸ 2016 by Okayama University Medical School |
| File Version | publisher |
| Refereed | True |
| PubMed ID | 27549667 |
| Web of Science KeyUT | 000384748600002 |
| JaLCDOI | 10.18926/AMO/54497 |
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| FullText URL | 70_4_229.pdf |
| Author | Hishikawa, Tomohito| Sugiu, Kenji| Date, Isao| |
| Abstract | About 5 decades have passed since the concept of moyamoya disease (MMD) was established in Japan. In that time, many clinical MMD studies have been performed from several different points of view, such as epidemiology, pathophysiology, surgical procedures, and prognosis. In addition, rapid developments in MMD genetic analysis have occurred. In light of all this activity, clinicians must continually update their knowledge of MMD in order to improve the prognosis of MMD patients. In this review article, we summarize the clinical MMD studies and introduce cutting-edge findings regarding MMD. |
| Keywords | clinical research moyamoya disease |
| Amo Type | Review |
| Publication Title | Acta Medica Okayama |
| Published Date | 2016-08 |
| Volume | volume70 |
| Issue | issue4 |
| Publisher | Okayama University Medical School |
| Start Page | 229 |
| End Page | 236 |
| ISSN | 0386-300X |
| NCID | AA00508441 |
| Content Type | Journal Article |
| language | English |
| Copyright Holders | CopyrightⒸ 2016 by Okayama University Medical School |
| File Version | publisher |
| Refereed | True |
| PubMed ID | 27549666 |
| Web of Science KeyUT | 000384748600001 |
