Study profile on baseline survey of Daiko Study in the Japan Multi-Institutional Collaborative Cohort Study (J-MICC Study).

abstract：:Meningiomas are common spinal tumor and mostly located at intradura. Recurrence rate after surgery for extradural meningioma was higher than intradural meningioma. A patient with intra and extradural spinal meningioma was treated and discussed its features and clinical management. A 41-year-old woman noted numbness of...

journal_title：Nagoya journal of medical science

authors： Ito K,Imagama S,Ando K,Kobayashi K,Hida T,Tsushima M,Matsumoto A,Morozumi M,Tanaka S,Nishida Y,Ishiguro N

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The distribution of nerve fibers containing either calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) and substance P (SP) was investigated in rat skin with special reference to their relationship to the lymphatic vessels. These nerve fibers exhibited a similar distribution pattern but the former were more numerous than the latte...

journal_title：Nagoya journal of medical science

authors： Yamada K,Hoshino T

更新日期：1996-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC) using the combination of anthracycline and taxanes is the standard regimen for patients with primary breast cancer. Among the taxanes, conventional paclitaxel (PTX) and docetaxel have usually been adopted in the neoadjuvant or adjuvant setting. Nanoparticle albumin-bound paclitaxel (nab-...

journal_title：Nagoya journal of medical science

authors： Shizuku M,Shibata M,Shimizu Y,Takeuchi D,Mizuno Y

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Since smoking is implicated in many diseases, medical professionals are expected to contribute to the reduction of smoking rates in their practice. Medical students are also expected to learn the importance of practical measures against smoking. This study surveyed the smoking rates and attitudes to smoking among medi...

journal_title：Nagoya journal of medical science

authors： Takeuchi Y,Morita E,Naito M,Hamajima N

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The number of pollinosis patients in Japan has significantly increased over the past 20 years. The majority of genome-wide association studies (GWAS) on pollinosis have been conducted in subjects of European descent, with few studies in Japanese populations. The aim of our GWAS was to identify genetic loci associated ...

journal_title：Nagoya journal of medical science

authors： Fujii R,Hishida A,Wu MC,Kondo T,Hattori Y,Naito M,Endoh K,Nakatochi M,Hamajima N,Kubo M,Kuriki K,Wakai K

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To evaluate the circulatory disturbances, sensory disturbances and damage to muscles and joints by chain saw vibration exposure, the process of the deterioration of the symptoms with chain saw operating time was studied. Subjects were classified into eight groups according to TOT (Total Operating Time): Group 0, 46 co...

journal_title：Nagoya journal of medical science

authors： Miyashita K,Miyamoto K,Kuroda M,Takeda S,Iwata H

更新日期：1994-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Autologous nerve transplantation has been the gold standard in the treatment of facial nerve injury, however it has not been achieved satisfactory result and needs donor sacrifice. A polyglycolic acid collagen conduit (Nerbridge, Toyobo Co., Japan) has the potential to compare to or exceed autologous nerve grafts in p...

journal_title：Nagoya journal of medical science

authors： Nakamura Y,Takanari K,Ebisawa K,Kanbe M,Nakamura R,Kamei Y

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Copper toxicity steadily affects the livers of patients with Wilson disease. However, the toxic effect of copper on serum aspartate and alanine aminotransferase levels remains to be clarified as a prerequisite for diagnostic tests. The clinical records of 33 cases were analyzed to clarify the natural history...

journal_title：Nagoya journal of medical science

authors： Katano Y,Hayashi K,Hattori A,Tatsumi Y,Ueyama J,Wakusawa S,Yano M,Toyoda H,Kumada T,Mizutani N,Hayashi H,Goto H

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thoracoscopic lobectomy has recently become a widely used surgical treatment for congenital cystic lung disease, but significant issues can arise in some cases, such as a limited working space in neonates, a limited view in cases involving large cystic lesions. We reviewed the treatment outcomes of neonates that under...

journal_title：Nagoya journal of medical science

authors： Tainaka T,Uchida H,Tanaka Y,Shirota C,Yokota K,Murase N,Oshima K,Shirotsuki R,Chiba K,Hinoki A

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In endovascular coil embolization for intracranial aneurysms, as coils are filled in the aneurysm and the stage of procedure is advanced, the force to push forward the coil delivery wire (insertion force) increases. However, the coil insertion force that interventionist's felt at his fingertips does not directly refle...

journal_title：Nagoya journal of medical science

authors： Shintai K,Matsubara N,Izumi T,Miyachi S,Yamada H,Marui N,Wakabayashi T

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 67-year-old man underwent posterior cervical decompression surgery for ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL) with fixation using cervical pedicle screws (CPSs) guided by intraoperative 3D image-based navigation. Intraoperatively, while creating the screw hole using the navigation probe, the virt...

journal_title：Nagoya journal of medical science

authors： Nakashima H,Ishikawa Y,Ando K,Kobayashi K,Ishiguro N,Imagama S

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Research into the molecular genetics and pathomechanisms of ichthyoses have advanced considerably, resulting in the identification of several causative genes and molecules underlying the disease. In 2009, the First Ichthyosis Consensus Conference was held to establish a consensus for the nomenclature and classificatio...

journal_title：Nagoya journal of medical science

authors： Akiyama M

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The immunohistochemical localization of basic fibroblast growth factor (FGF-2) in the submandibular glands of the rat was investigated by use of an antiserum to FGF-2. Nerve fiber bundles with FGF-2-immunoreactivity were found in association with interlobular ducts and blood vessels; they dissociated into single immun...

journal_title：Nagoya journal of medical science

authors： Hiramatsu Y,Kagami H,Kosaki K,Shigetomi T,Ueda M,Kobayashi S,Sakanaka M

更新日期：1994-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Surgical site infections (SSIs) are one of the most serious complications in spine surgery. We investigated the efficacy of locally administered vancomycin (VCM) powder for prophylaxis on SSI after invasive spine surgery. We retrospectively studied 174 consecutive patients who underwent spine surgery. In patients of t...

journal_title：Nagoya journal of medical science

authors： Hida T,Ando K,Kobayashi K,Ito K,Tsushima M,Matsumoto A,Morozumi M,Tanaka S,Machino M,Ota K,Kanbara S,Ito S,Nishida Y,Ishiguro N,Imagama S

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Yokukansankachimpihange (YKSCH), a traditional Japanese medicine, is widely used for the amelioration of the behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia with digestive dysfunction. Regardless of its successful use for digestive dysfunction, the effect of YKSCH on body weight was unknown. Furthermore, if YKSCH in...

journal_title：Nagoya journal of medical science

authors： Hamaguchi T,Tsutsui-Kimura I,F Tanaka K,Mimura M

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A study was conducted to clarify the prognostic factors related to recurrence of craniopharyngioma and to improve the quality of life of patients by the treatment with intentional partial removal and gamma knife radiosurgery. One hundred cases of craniopharyngioma have been treated at Komaki City Hospital since 1991. ...

journal_title：Nagoya journal of medical science

authors： Kobayashi T,Mori Y,Tsugawa T,Hashizume C,Takahashi H

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dermal sinus tracts (DSTs) of the cervical and thoracic spine are extremely rare, particularly in adult patients because diagnosis is typically made in the early stage after birth by pediatricians. These cases should be treated surgically as soon as possible to prevent neurological sequelae. This report describes two ...

journal_title：Nagoya journal of medical science

authors： Nishimura Y,Hara M,Natsume A,Wakabayashi T,Ginsberg HJ

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aging is accelerated by metabolic and cardiovascular diseases, and the risk of these diseases increases with age. Obesity is an important risk factor for many age-related diseases and is linked to reduced telomere length in white blood cells. We investigated whether cardiac senescence might be enhanced in DahlS.Z-Lepr...

journal_title：Nagoya journal of medical science

authors： Takahashi K,Takatsu M,Hattori T,Murase T,Ohura S,Takeshita Y,Watanabe S,Murohara T,Nagata K

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Experimental middle ear barotrauma was studied morphologically. White guinea pigs were placed in an experimental hyperbaric chamber, and middle ear barotrauma was created by increasing the pressure in the hyperbaric chamber from 1 atmosphere absolute (ATA) to 2 ATA using pure oxygen, maintaining the pressure at 2 ATA ...

journal_title：Nagoya journal of medical science

authors： Sato S,Yokoi H,Fukuta S,Kozuka M,Yanagita N

更新日期：1997-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the present study, we developed quantitative index for evaluating regional liver function using 99mTc diethylenetriamine-pentaacetic acid galactosyl human serum albumin (GSA). A three head SPECT equipped with a low energy high resolution parallel hole collimator was used. Used pre-filter was Butterworth and axial i...

journal_title：Nagoya journal of medical science

authors： Le TT,Kobayashi H,Takai K,Kato K,Ishigaki T

更新日期：2003-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Prostate specific antigen (PSA) testing plays a major role in prostate cancer screening; however, the low positive predictive value of PSA testing leads to many unnecessary biopsies. Genetic background is one of factors that could cause it. That's why an association between genetic background and PSA levels should be ...

journal_title：Nagoya journal of medical science

authors： Higashibata T,Naito M,Mori A,Ozawa N,Furuta M,Tsuchiya R,Koyama E,Morita E,Kawai S,Okada R,Yin G,Wakai K,Hamajima N

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a patient with a multicystic kidney treated successfully by continuous percutaneous drainage. This method may be an alternative to surgical resection of a multicystic kidney that has not involved after one year of follow-up. ...

journal_title：Nagoya journal of medical science

authors： Kaneko K,Ando H,Ito T

更新日期：1993-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To clarify whether the benefit of a reduced effective scan width obtained using a smaller pitch outweighs the disadvantage of increased noise in the application of a subsecond helical CT to mass screenings for lung cancer. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Twenty-two helical CT scans of the lung were obtained in 11 health...

journal_title：Nagoya journal of medical science

authors： Mori Y,Itoh S,Ikeda M,Sawaki A,Suzuki K,Iwano S,Satake H,Arahata S,Ota T,Ishigaki T

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A new hypothesis for the origin of metastases is presented. It assumes that a cancer-transformed gene in a primary tumour is incorporated in its identical form via a virus-vector function into biologically potent recipient cells in other organs, such as stem cells, multipotent cells or cells in an early phase of divis...

journal_title：Nagoya journal of medical science

authors： Schischmanov N

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Liver biopsy specimens from 18 patients with primary biliary cirrhosis were examined histochemically and by energy-dispersive x-ray microanalysis. Using two indices, we classified hepatic copper accumulation into three stages based on the Cu x-ray intensity of cuproproteins that had accumulated in hepatocyte lysosomes...

journal_title：Nagoya journal of medical science

authors： Takeshima H,Yagi A,Yano M,Sakamoto N,Kato S,Kuriki J,Arao M,Takikawa T,Hayashi H

更新日期：1993-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:As molecular biology has developed, several new diagnostic techniques have found application in the clinical setting. The use of the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assay to study the molecular biology of microbial organisms has led to unparalleled advances, largely due to the rapidity with which results can be obtain...

journal_title：Nagoya journal of medical science

authors： Morishima T

更新日期：1999-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We retrospectively reviewed 12 patients (3 men and 9 women, with a mean age of 72 years) who were surgically treated for carpal tunnel syndrome associated with Kienböck disease. All patients except 1 were incidentally diagnosed with Kienböck disease and had little or no wrist pain. Radiographic tests revealed advanced...

journal_title：Nagoya journal of medical science

authors： Shinohara T,Nakamura R,Nakao E,Hirata H

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Japanese Orthopaedic Association has proposed the term "locomotive syndrome" to designate a condition that places a person at high risk for long-term care. However, in daily clinical practice, even when a diagnosis of locomotive syndrome is made, exercise therapy often cannot be successfully performed in some pati...

journal_title：Nagoya journal of medical science

authors： Saito T,Watanabe H,Kikkawa I,Takeshita K

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Curved intertrochanteric varus osteotomy (CVO) is one of the good surgical procedures for avascular necrosis of the femoral head (ANFH) patients. However, some patients with failed CVO are converted to total hip arthroplasty (THA) as a salvage operation. We compared the clinical and radiographic outcomes of 10 hips co...

journal_title：Nagoya journal of medical science

authors： Takegami Y,Komatsu D,Seki T,Ishiguro N,Hasegawa Y

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We attempted to clarify the storage iron metabolism from the change in the serum ferritin level. We assumed that the nonlinear decrease in serum ferritin was caused by serum ferritin increase in iron mobilization. Under this assumption, we determined both ferritin and hemosiderin iron levels by computer-assisted simul...

journal_title：Nagoya journal of medical science

authors： Saito H,Tomita A,Ohashi H,Maeda H,Hayashi H,Naoe T

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00