Hiroshima Journal of Medical Sciences 
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In conclusion, we propose stiffness and viscosity derived from arterial mechanical impedance as sensitive parameters to monitor stress responses during general anesthesia.
PMID: 20349750 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: Hiroshima Journal of Medical Sciences)
Source: Hiroshima Journal of Medical Sciences - December 12, 2015 Category: Journals (General) Tags: Hiroshima J Med Sci Source Type: research
Practical use of airway pressure release ventilation for severe ARDS--a preliminary report in comparison with a conventional ventilatory support.
Authors: Liu L, Tanigawa K, Ota K, Tamura T, Yamaga S, Kida Y, Kondo T, Ishida M, Otani T, Sadamori T, Tsumura R, Takeda T, Iwasaki Y, Hirohashi N
Abstract
Airway pressure release ventilation (APRV) is a ventilatory mode that allows unsupported spontaneous breathing at any phase of the ventilatory cycle with high mean airway pressures. We hypothesized that use of APRV might produce potential beneficial effects on oxygenation, reducing mortality in patients with severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) in comparison with synchronized intermittent mandatory ventilation (SIMV) as a conventional mode ...
Source: Hiroshima Journal of Medical Sciences - December 12, 2015 Category: Journals (General) Tags: Hiroshima J Med Sci Source Type: research
A water-soluble extract from culture medium of Ganoderma lucidum mycelia suppresses the development of colorectal adenomas.
Authors: Oka S, Tanaka S, Yoshida S, Hiyama T, Ueno Y, Ito M, Kitadai Y, Yoshihara M, Chayama K
Abstract
A water-soluble extract from a cultured medium of Ganoderma lucidum mycelia (MAK) is one of the G. lucidum extracts that has been reported to show have exhibit cancer-preventive effects in the animal studies. To confirm cancer-preventive effects of MAK, we performed a no-treatment concurrent controlled trial on patients with colorectal adenomas. Patients who were determined to be carrying colorectal adenomas by colonoscopy were enrolled in this study. Patients in the MAK group took MAK (1.5 g/day) for 1...
Source: Hiroshima Journal of Medical Sciences - December 12, 2015 Category: Journals (General) Tags: Hiroshima J Med Sci Source Type: research
The influence of lung function on exercise capacity in patients with type 2 diabetes.
Authors: Kitahara Y, Hattori N, Yokoyama A, Yamane K, Sekikawa K, Inamizu T, Kohno N
Abstract
Patients with type 2 diabetes have impaired exercise capacity. While numerous factors are known to contribute to impaired exercise capacity, the role of lung function remains unclear. We conducted the present study to investigate the influence of lung function on exercise capacity in patients with type 2 diabetes. Cardiopulmonary exercise testing was carried out in 31 male patients with type 2 diabetes without diabetic complications or cardiopulmonary diseases. Patients with abnormal spirometry results such as a p...
Source: Hiroshima Journal of Medical Sciences - December 12, 2015 Category: Journals (General) Tags: Hiroshima J Med Sci Source Type: research
Cerebral angiography using gadolinium as an alternative contrast medium in a patient with severe allergy to iodinated contrast medium.
We report cerebral digital subtraction angiography (DSA) using Gadolinium in a patient allergic to iodinated contrast media. A 77-year-old woman was admitted to our hospital for surgical resection of a brain tumor. Although a DSA was requested as a preoperative examination, the patient had a history of allergic reaction to non-ionic iodinated contrast medium. Therefore, DSA was performed using Gadolinium. The DSA showed no tumor stain and normal venous drainage. The patient underwent surgical resection of the tumor and was discharged with no new neurological deficit. DSA using Gadolinium was useful in a patient with an ana...
Source: Hiroshima Journal of Medical Sciences - December 12, 2015 Category: Journals (General) Tags: Hiroshima J Med Sci Source Type: research
Hepatic angiomyolipoma: a case report.
Authors: Nakashima A, Murakami Y, Uemura K, Hayashidani Y, Sudo T, Hashimoto Y, Arihiro K, Sueda T
Abstract
We experienced a rare case of hepatic angiomyolipoma (AML). A 66-year old Japanese female presented inhomogeneous echogenic lesion in the lateral segment of the liver on ultrasonography. Contrast computed tomography (CT) revealed early arterial enhancement within the lesion that stayed hyperdense in the equilibrium phase. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) demonstrated a non-homogeneous and partially high intensity mass on both T1- and T2-weighted images. Selective hepatic digital subtraction angiograp...
Source: Hiroshima Journal of Medical Sciences - December 12, 2015 Category: Journals (General) Tags: Hiroshima J Med Sci Source Type: research
Development of a freeware for analysis of neuromagnetic epileptic discharges.
Authors: Hashizume A, Kurisu K, Iida K, Arita K, Akimitsu T, Nagasaki N
Abstract
We developed a freeware for the analysis of neuromagnetic epileptic discharges and named it "hns_meg." It works as an executable standalone application, compatible with 32/64 bit Microsoft Windows Vista or Mac OSX 10.6. The program is designed for recordings from planar gradiometers and includes the following functions: listing of topographies of maximum gradient magnetic field ((partial differential)B) every 1 s throughout the measured time, two or three-dimensional topographical representations of (partial differential)B, an...
Source: Hiroshima Journal of Medical Sciences - December 12, 2015 Category: Journals (General) Tags: Hiroshima J Med Sci Source Type: research
Evaluation of apoptosis and immunohistochemical expression of the apoptosis-related proteins in mesothelioma.
In conclusion, apoptosis is an uncommon event in mesothelioma and low mean cleaved caspase-3 index, suggesting the role of low activation of caspase-3 for inhibition of apoptosis. High expression of survivin in mesothelioma may play a role in inhibition of apoptosis.
PMID: 20632685 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: Hiroshima Journal of Medical Sciences)
Source: Hiroshima Journal of Medical Sciences - December 12, 2015 Category: Journals (General) Tags: Hiroshima J Med Sci Source Type: research
Well-differentiated endocrine cell carcinoma of ileum treated by laparoscopy-assisted surgery--a case report.
Authors: Sasada S, Ojima Y, Nishizaki M, Harano M, Matsukawa H, Aoki H, Shiozaki S, Ohno S, Ninomiya M, Matsuura H, Takakura N
Abstract
A 72-year-old woman presented at our hospital with a 1-year history of intermittent right lower abdominal pain. Colonoscopic examination revealed a submucosal tumor with a pitted surface in the terminal ileum. Histopathological diagnosis of the carcinoid tumor was made following biopsy. Blood serotonin and urine 5-hydroxy-indoleacetic acid levels were normal, and carcinoid syndrome was not detected. Enhanced abdominal computed tomography scan and 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose pos...
Source: Hiroshima Journal of Medical Sciences - December 12, 2015 Category: Journals (General) Tags: Hiroshima J Med Sci Source Type: research
A case of endometriosis of the appendix.
We report a case of endometriosis of the appendix in a 29-year-old woman who presented with right lower quadrant abdominal pain. Rebound tenderness was localized to McBurney's point. Her WBC count was 12,300/mm3 and her CRP was 6.497 mg/dl. Ultrasound and computed tomography detected a calcified region inside the cecum and slight thickening of the wall of the appendix. Based on these findings, the patient was diagnosed with acute appendicitis and underwent an appendectomy. The appendix appeared mildly congested, but the mucosa of the appendix was nearly normal and without macroscopic inflammation. Histopathological examina...
Source: Hiroshima Journal of Medical Sciences - December 12, 2015 Category: Journals (General) Tags: Hiroshima J Med Sci Source Type: research
Risk factors for severity of pneumothorax after CT-guided percutaneous lung biopsy using the single-needle method.
In conclusion, lower locations and non-pleural contact lesions, increased number of pleural punctures and increased number of harvesting samples presented a higher severity of pneumothorax.
PMID: 21265263 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: Hiroshima Journal of Medical Sciences)
Source: Hiroshima Journal of Medical Sciences - December 12, 2015 Category: Journals (General) Tags: Hiroshima J Med Sci Source Type: research
Generation and evaluation of an anti-REV1 monoclonal antibody.
Authors: Tachibana N, Iwamoto T, Kawamura T, Masuda Y, Mori T, Kamiya K
Abstract
Continuous exposure of cells to exogenous and endogenous agents produces many types of DNA damage during normal cell cycles. Post-replication repair, consisting of error-free and error-prone sub-pathways, is required for tolerance of such DNA damage. REV1 plays a crucial role in regulation of the error-prone pathway. To facilitate analysis of its cellular functions, we here generated a mouse Rev1 monoclonal antibody, called D6, which also recognizes human REV1. The epitope for the antibody could be mapped between 860-877 amino...
Source: Hiroshima Journal of Medical Sciences - December 12, 2015 Category: Journals (General) Tags: Hiroshima J Med Sci Source Type: research
Three-dimensional echo-guided suture of atrial septal defect with Maniceps in an experimental model.
In conclusion, suture closure of the defect under 3D echo guidance using the Maniceps system is feasible in an ex vivo ASD model as visualization is optimized by panel setting for guiding surgical procedures.
PMID: 21265265 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: Hiroshima Journal of Medical Sciences)
Source: Hiroshima Journal of Medical Sciences - December 12, 2015 Category: Journals (General) Tags: Hiroshima J Med Sci Source Type: research
Prognostic significance of expression patterns of EGFR family, p21 and p27 in high-grade astrocytoma.
Authors: Nabika S, Kiya K, Satoh H, Mizoue T, Kondo H, Katagiri M, Nishisaka T, Sugiyama K, Kurisu K
Abstract
The goal of this study was to investigate the relationship among immunohistochemical expression of epithelial growth factor receptor (EGFR) family proteins, p21, p27 and prognosis in patients with high-grade astrocytoma. Expression of EGFR family proteins (c-erbB-1, c-erbB-2, c-erbB-3, c-erbB-4), p21 and p27 and Ki-67 labeling index (LI) were studied in 59 samples of high-grade astrocytoma. Expression of protein levels was analyzed by immunohistochemical staining of formalin-fixed and paraffin-embe...
Source: Hiroshima Journal of Medical Sciences - December 12, 2015 Category: Journals (General) Tags: Hiroshima J Med Sci Source Type: research
Efficacy and safety of topical travoprost with sofzia preservative for Japanese glaucoma patients.
Authors: Kanamoto T, Kiuchi Y, Suehiro T, Nakano T, Nakano Y, Hirota A, Miyata A
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the intraocular pressure (IOP) -lowering effect and safety of topical travoprost with sofzia and without benzalkonium chloride on Japanese patients with glaucoma. Topical travoprost (0.04%) was used on 39 glaucoma patients with no prior use of topical prostaglandin F2alpha analogues (Beginning group). The IOP, number of conjunctival follicules, degrees of conjunctival hyperemia, and degrees of superficial punctate keratitis (SPK, AD-classification) were determined at the beginn...
Source: Hiroshima Journal of Medical Sciences - December 12, 2015 Category: Journals (General) Tags: Hiroshima J Med Sci Source Type: research
