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JaLCDOI 10.18926/AMO/68651
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Author Akatsuka, Riku| Kimura, Shuhei| Matoba, Ryo| Morizane Hosokawa, Mio| Shiode, Yusuke| Morita, Tetsuro| Doi, Shinichiro| Morizane, Yuki|
Abstract A 78-year-old woman presented with sudden vision loss and central scotoma. Visual acuity in the right eye was 20/222, with submacular hemorrhage (SMH) and Henle fiber layer hemorrhage (HFLh) due to retinal arterial macroaneurysm (RAM) rupture. She underwent SMH displacement, including cataract surgery, vitrectomy, intravitreal injection of tissue-plasminogen activator, and air tamponade. Three months postoperatively the SMH and HFLh had disappeared and visual acuity had improved to 20/200. Six months postoperatively, a macular hole had developed. We performed an inverted internal limiting membrane flap and gas tamponade. Ten months later, the hole had closed and visual acuity had improved to 20/100.
Keywords submacular hemorrhage Henle fiber layer hemorrhage retinal arterial macroaneurysm rupture macular hole inverted internal limiting membrane flap technique
Amo Type Case Report
Publication Title Acta Medica Okayama
Published Date 2025-04
Volume volume79
Issue issue2
Publisher Okayama University Medical School
Start Page 123
End Page 127
ISSN 0386-300X
NCID AA00508441
Content Type Journal Article
language English
Copyright Holders Copyright Ⓒ 2025 by Okayama University Medical School
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JaLCDOI 10.18926/AMO/68360
FullText URL 79_1_039.pdf
Author Takao, Shinichiro| Uotani, Koji| Misawa, Haruo| Tetsunaga, Tomoko| Shinohara, Kensuke| Yamane, Kentaro| Oda, Yoshiaki| Tsuji, Hironori| Kajiki, Yuya| Ozaki, Toshifumi|
Abstract Evaluating vertebral bone mass and quality in the elderly poses challenges due to degenerative changes. This study aims to elucidate the usefulness of the trabecular bone score (TBS) by examining the relationship between bone mineral density (BMD), TBS, and Hounsfield unit (HU) values. A retrospective analysis of 599 vertebrae from 152 patients (mean age 69.0 years; range 44-89; 74 males and 78 females) undergoing dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) and CT scans was conducted. Vertebrae were categorized into three grades based on the degree of degeneration. The TBS was calculated from DXA images, and the HU value was measured by placing a region of interest on an axial image of the vertebral mid-body. One-way analysis of variance and Pearson’s correlation tests were employed to investigate the relationship between BMD and TBS or HU values. While lumbar BMD significantly increased (p<0.01) with degenerative changes, TBS and HU values showed no significant differences. The correlations between lumbar BMD and TBS values, and between BMD and HU values, were stronger without degenerative changes than with degenerative changes. Significantly different HU values were observed between the right and left sides of severely degenerated vertebrae. Severe degenerative changes, particularly those associated with sclerosis, may impact HU values. TBS exhibits greater potential than HU values as a complementary tool.
Keywords trabecular bone score computed tomography Hounsfield unit lumbar degenerative change radiodensity
Amo Type Original Article
Publication Title Acta Medica Okayama
Published Date 2025-02
Volume volume79
Issue issue1
Publisher Okayama University Medical School
Start Page 39
End Page 45
ISSN 0386-300X
NCID AA00508441
Content Type Journal Article
language English
Copyright Holders Copyright Ⓒ 2025 by Okayama University Medical School
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PubMed ID 40012158
Web of Science KeyUT 001440463800005
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Author Gotoh, Yusuke| Takeda, Aoi| Masui, Koji| Sakai, Koji| Fujimoto, Manato|
Keywords CT-guided percutaneous puncture searching method three-dimensional puncture route
Published Date 2024-10-14
Publication Title Journal of Imaging
Volume volume10
Issue issue10
Publisher MDPI
Start Page 251
ISSN 2313-433X
Content Type Journal Article
language English
OAI-PMH Set 岡山大学
Copyright Holders © 2024 by the authors.
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PubMed ID 39452414
DOI 10.3390/jimaging10100251
Web of Science KeyUT 001342760100001
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JaLCDOI 10.18926/AMO/67662
FullText URL 78_5_377.pdf
Author Hirano, Yuichi| Nouso, Kazuhiro| Kariyama, Kazuya| Hiraoka, Atsushi| Shiota, Shohei| Wakuta, Akiko| Yasuda, Satoshi| Toyoda, Hidenori| Tsuji, Kunihiko| Hatanaka, Takeshi| Kakizaki, Satoru| Naganuma, Atsushi| Tada, Toshifumi| Itobayashi, Ei| Ishikawa, Toru| Shimada, Noritomo| Takaguchi, Koichi| Tsutsui, Akemi| Nagano, Takuya| Imai, Michitaka| Nakamura, Shinichiro| Kumada, Takashi| Real-Life Practice Experts for HCC (RELPEC) Study Group in Japan|
Abstract We previously found that “albumin grade”, formerly called the “ALBS grade,” demonstrated significant capability for prognostic stratification in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) patients treated with lenvatinib. The purpose of the present study was to compare the performance of the albumin grade with that of the modified albumin-bilirubin (mALBI) grade in predicting overall survival of HCC patients with different BCLC stages and treatment types. We enrolled 7,645 Japanese patients newly diagnosed with HCC using the Akaike information criteria (AIC), likelihood ratio, and C-index in different Barcelona Clinic Liver Cancer (BCLC) stages and treatments. The albumin grade showed similar and slightly better performance than the mALBI grade for BCLC stage 0 and A and especially for patients who underwent curative surgery and ablation. In patients treated with transcatheter arterial chemoembolization, molecular targeted agents, and the best supportive care, the mALBI grade had better performance than the albumin grade. However, the differences of the indices were very small in all scenarios. Overall, the albumin grade was comparable in efficacy to the mALBI grade, showing particular benefit for patients with early-stage HCC.
Keywords albumin grade hepatocellular carcinoma modified albumin-bilirubin grade
Amo Type Original Article
Publication Title Acta Medica Okayama
Published Date 2024-10
Volume volume78
Issue issue5
Publisher Okayama University Medical School
Start Page 377
End Page 386
ISSN 0386-300X
NCID AA00508441
Content Type Journal Article
language English
Copyright Holders Copyright Ⓒ 2024 by Okayama University Medical School
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Refereed True
PubMed ID 39467656
Web of Science KeyUT 001343346400004
JaLCDOI 10.18926/AMO/67554
FullText URL 78_4_349.pdf
Author Tominaga, Yuichiro| Sugaya, Akiko| Kariya, Shin| Shimizu, Aiko| Kataoka, Yuko| Ando, Mizuo|
Abstract Middle-ear salivary gland choristoma (SGCh) is a rare, benign tumor that causes conductive hearing loss owing to middle-ear morphological abnormalities. Early diagnosis is challenging, and surgical resection is indispensable for a definitive diagnosis. We report the case of a 3-year-old boy diagnosed with middle-ear SGCh during the follow-up period for left-sided hearing loss discovered at newborn hearing screening (NHS). Long-term follow-up after the NHS result, subsequent computed tomography/magnetic resonance imaging, and surgical resection led to its relatively early diagnosis and treatment.
Keywords middle-ear salivary gland choristoma middle-ear morphological abnormalities newborn hearing screening unilateral hearing loss surgical resection
Amo Type Case Report
Publication Title Acta Medica Okayama
Published Date 2024-08
Volume volume78
Issue issue4
Publisher Okayama University Medical School
Start Page 349
End Page 355
ISSN 0386-300X
NCID AA00508441
Content Type Journal Article
language English
Copyright Holders Copyright Ⓒ 2024 by Okayama University Medical School
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Refereed True
PubMed ID 39198990
Web of Science KeyUT 001310557400004
JaLCDOI 10.18926/AMO/67203
FullText URL 78_3_281.pdf
Author Okada, Kazuhiro| Maki, Yuho| Matsubara, Kei| Hirano, Yutaka| Fujiwara, Toshiya| Matsuura, Motoki|
Abstract A 24-year-old Japanese female with anorexia nervosa presented to our hospital for bilateral pneumothorax, and 12-Fr thoracostomy catheters were inserted into the bilateral pleural cavities. On hospital day 9, a thoracoscopic bullectomy was performed. However, air leakage relapsed on both sides on postoperative day 1. The air leakage on the right side was particularly persistent, and we switched the drainage to a Heimlich valve. Both lungs expanded gradually and the chest tube was removed on postoperative day 19. Passive pleural drainage might be an option for prolonged air leakage after a bullectomy in patients with anorexia nervosa.
Keywords spontaneous pneumothorax anorexia nervosa Heimlich valve
Amo Type Case Report
Publication Title Acta Medica Okayama
Published Date 2024-06
Volume volume78
Issue issue3
Publisher Okayama University Medical School
Start Page 281
End Page 284
ISSN 0386-300X
NCID AA00508441
Content Type Journal Article
language English
Copyright Holders Copyright Ⓒ 2024 by Okayama University Medical School
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Refereed True
PubMed ID 38902216
Web of Science KeyUT 001267351900001
JaLCDOI 10.18926/AMO/67197
FullText URL 78_3_227.pdf
Author Wada, Yudai| Ushio, Soichiro| Kitamura, Yoshihisa| Zamami, Yoshito| Sendo, Toshiaki|
Abstract Zolpidem, a non-benzodiazepine hypnotic, is primarily used to treat insomnia. In a previous study, pior treatment with non-benzodiazepine receptor agonists was associated with inflammation. The present study aimed to clarify the association between the effects of zolpidem and inflammation in mice treated with lipopolysaccharide (LPS), a known model of inflammation. We assessed the zolpidem-induced loss of righting reflex (LORR) duration 24 h after LPS treatment in mice. Additionally, the expressions of γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA)A receptor subunit and K+-Cl− cotransporter isoform 2 (KCC2) mRNA in the hippocampus and frontal cortex were examined in LPS-treated mice. Pretreatment with LPS was associated with significantly prolonged duration of zolpidem-induced LORR compared to control mice. This effect was significantly attenuated by administering bicuculline, a GABAA receptor antagonist, or flumazenil, a benzodiazepine receptor antagonist, in LPS-treated mice. Compared to controls, LPS-treated mice showed no significant change in the expression of GABAA receptor subunits in the hippocampus or frontal cortex. Bumetanide, an Na+-K+-2Cl− cotransporter isoform 1 blocker, attenuated the extended duration of zolpidem-induced LORR observed in LPS-treated mice. LPS significantly decreased Kcc2 mRNA expression in the hippocampus and the frontal cortex. These findings suggest that inflammation increases zolpidem-induced LORR, possibly through a reduction in KCC2 expression.
Keywords lipopolysaccharide zolpidem GABAA receptor K+-Cl− cotransporters
Amo Type Original Article
Publication Title Acta Medica Okayama
Published Date 2024-06
Volume volume78
Issue issue3
Publisher Okayama University Medical School
Start Page 227
End Page 235
ISSN 0386-300X
NCID AA00508441
Content Type Journal Article
language English
Copyright Holders Copyright Ⓒ 2024 by Okayama University Medical School
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Refereed True
PubMed ID 38902210
Web of Science KeyUT 001267351000003
JaLCDOI 10.18926/AMO/66927
FullText URL 78_2_185.pdf
Author Takahashi, Hiroko| Eguchi, Jun| Watanabe, Mayu| Nakayama, Masanori| Wada, Jun|
Abstract The global pandemic of coronavirus infection 2019 (COVID-19) was an unprecedented public health emergency. Several clinical studies reported that heart disease, lung disease, diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, and obesity are critical risk factors for increased severity of and hospitalization for COVID-19. This is largely because patients with these underlying medical conditions can show poor immune responses to the COVID-19 vaccinations. Diabetes is one of the underlying conditions most highly associated with COVID-19 susceptibility and is considered a predictor of poor prognosis of COVID-19. We therefore investigated factors that influence the anti-SARS-CoV-2 spike IgG antibody titer after three doses of vaccination in patients with type 2 diabetes. We found that obesity was associated with low anti-SARS-CoV-2 spike IgG antibody titers following three-dose vaccination in type 2 diabetics. Obese patients with type 2 diabetes may have attenuated vaccine efficacy and require additional vaccination; continuous infection control should be considered in such patients.
Keywords obesity type 2 diabetes COVID-19 vaccination
Amo Type Original Article
Publication Title Acta Medica Okayama
Published Date 2024-04
Volume volume78
Issue issue2
Publisher Okayama University Medical School
Start Page 185
End Page 191
ISSN 0386-300X
NCID AA00508441
Content Type Journal Article
language English
Copyright Holders Copyright Ⓒ 2024 by Okayama University Medical School
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Refereed True
PubMed ID 38688836
Web of Science KeyUT 001227932200002
JaLCDOI 10.18926/AMO/66925
FullText URL 78_2_163.pdf
Author Deguchi, Takayuki| Kanda, Kanae| Furusawa, Kazunari| Nlandu Roger Ngatu| Hirao, Tomohiro|
Abstract A spinal cord injury (SCI) can cause severe lifelong functional disability and profoundly affect an individual’s daily life. We investigated the prediction of patients’ post-SCI functional outcomes by evaluating sensory scores rather than motor scores, as the latter’s association with functional outcomes is well established. We examined patients’ responses to a light touch (LT) and pin prick (PP) at admission and the response data’s usefulness as predictors of functional outcomes (i.e., ability to perform activities of daily living) at discharge. This exploratory observational study used data from the Japanese National Spinal Cord Injury Database (SCI-J). Data from 3,676 patients who met the inclusion criteria and were admitted for an SCI between 1997 and 2020 were analyzed. The motor score of the Functional Independence Measure (mFIM) at discharge was used as an index of functional outcome. A multiple regression analysis revealed that the mFIM was associated with both the LT response (β=0.07 (0.01), p<0.001) and the PP response (β=0.07 (0.01), p<0.001) at admission. The false discovery rate log-worth values for LT and PP were 6.6 and 8.5, respectively. Our findings demonstrate that LT and PP scores at admission can help predict patients’ functional outcomes after an SCI, although the magnitude of their contributions is not high.
Keywords functional independence measure light touch pin prick spinal cord injury Japanese National Spinal Cord Injury Database
Amo Type Original Article
Publication Title Acta Medica Okayama
Published Date 2024-04
Volume volume78
Issue issue2
Publisher Okayama University Medical School
Start Page 163
End Page 170
ISSN 0386-300X
NCID AA00508441
Content Type Journal Article
language English
Copyright Holders Copyright Ⓒ 2024 by Okayama University Medical School
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Refereed True
PubMed ID 38688834
Web of Science KeyUT 001229151800008
JaLCDOI 10.18926/AMO/66914
FullText URL 78_2_115.pdf
Author Nakamura-Maruyama, Emi| Irie, Keiichiro| Narita, Kazuhiko| Himi, Naoyuki| Miyamoto, Osamu| Nakamura, Takehiro|
Abstract Brain edema causes abnormal fluid retention and can be fatal in severe cases. Although it develops in various diseases, most treatments for brain edema are classical. We analyzed the impacts of age and gender on the characteristics of a water intoxication model that induces pure brain edema in mice and examined the model’s usefulness for research regarding new treatments for brain edema. C57BL/6J mice received an intraperitoneal administration of 10% body weight distilled water, and we calculated the brain water content by measuring the brain-tissue weight immediately after dissection and after drying. We analyzed 8-OHdG and caspase-3 values to investigate the brain damage. We also applied this model in aquaporin 4 knockout (AQP4−) mice and compared these mice with wild-type mice. The changes in water content differed by age and gender, and the 8-OHdG and caspase-3 values differed by age. Suppression of brain edema by AQP4− was also confirmed. These results clarified the differences in the onset of brain edema by age and gender, highlighting the importance of considering the age and gender of model animals. Similar studies using genetically modified mice are also possible. Our findings indicate that this water intoxication model is effective for explorations of new brain edema treatments.
Keywords brain edema water intoxication model age gender AQP4
Amo Type Original Article
Publication Title Acta Medica Okayama
Published Date 2024-04
Volume volume78
Issue issue2
Publisher Okayama University Medical School
Start Page 115
End Page 122
ISSN 0386-300X
NCID AA00508441
Content Type Journal Article
language English
Copyright Holders Copyright Ⓒ 2024 by Okayama University Medical School
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Refereed True
PubMed ID 38688829
Web of Science KeyUT 001229151800003
JaLCDOI 10.18926/AMO/65972
FullText URL 77_5_499.pdf
Author Hatakeyama, Yuji| Hongo, Michio| Kido, Tadato| Urayama, Masakazu| Kasukawa, Yuji| Sasaki, Hiroshi| Aizawa, Toshiaki| Kudo, Daisuke| Kimura, Ryota| Ono, Yuichi| Kasama, Fumihito| Miyakoshi, Naohisa|
Abstract This study aimed to clarify neurological differences among the epiconus, conus medullaris, and cauda equina syndromes. Eighty-seven patients who underwent surgery for acute thoracolumbar spinal injuries were assessed. We defined the epiconus as the region from the terminal end of the spinal cord to the proximal 1.0 to 2.25 vertebral bodies, the conus medullaris as the region proximal to < 1.0 vertebral bodies, and the cauda equina as the distal part of the nerve roots originating from the spinal cord. On the basis of the distance from the terminal end of the spinal cord to the narrowest level of the spinal canal, the narrowest levels were ordered as follows: the epiconus followed by the conus medullaris and cauda equina. The narrowest levels were the epiconus in 22 patients, conus medullaris in 37 patients, and cauda equina in 25 patients. On admission, significantly more patients had a narrowed epiconus of Frankel grades A-C than a narrowed cauda equina. At the final follow-up, there were no significant differences in neurological recovery among those with epiconus, conus medullaris, or cauda equina syndrome. Anatomically classifying the narrowest lesion is useful for clarifying the differences and similarities among these three syndromes.
Keywords thoracolumbar spinal injury terminal end of spinal cord conus medullaris epiconus syndrome cauda equina syndrome
Amo Type Original Article
Publication Title Acta Medica Okayama
Published Date 2023-10
Volume volume77
Issue issue5
Publisher Okayama University Medical School
Start Page 499
End Page 509
ISSN 0386-300X
NCID AA00508441
Content Type Journal Article
language English
Copyright Holders Copyright Ⓒ 2023 by Okayama University Medical School
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Refereed True
PubMed ID 37899261
Web of Science KeyUT 001108661600007
JaLCDOI 10.18926/AMO/64124
FullText URL 76_6_731.pdf
Author Kamamura, Maho| Higaki, Fumiyo| Sasada, Susumu| Matsushita, Toshi| Yasuhara, Takao| Date, Isao| Hiraki, Takao|
Abstract We report a rare case of idiopathic spinal cord herniation (ISCH) with a history of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leakage. ISCH is a protrusion of the spinal cord through a dural defect. Thin constructive interference in steady-state (CISS) images clearly demonstrated the herniated cord in the present case. The myelopathy worsened and the patient underwent surgery for reduction of herniated spinal cord; the dural defect was filled by placing collagen matrix graft (DuraGen®) between the inner and outer dural layers. The patient’s symptoms have improved without relapse for 8 months since surgery. This method may be a good surgical option for cases of spinal cord herniation.
Keywords cerebrospinal fluid leakage constructive interference in steady state collagen matrix graft magnetic resonance image spinal cord herniation
Amo Type Case Report
Publication Title Acta Medica Okayama
Published Date 2022-12
Volume volume76
Issue issue6
Publisher Okayama University Medical School
Start Page 731
End Page 736
ISSN 0386-300X
NCID AA00508441
Content Type Journal Article
language English
Copyright Holders Copyright Ⓒ 2022 by Okayama University Medical School
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Refereed True
PubMed ID 36549776
Web of Science KeyUT 000905195100014
JaLCDOI 10.18926/AMO/64120
FullText URL 76_6_695.pdf
Author Onishi, Hideki| Nouso, Kazuhiro| Takaki, Akinobu| Oyama, Atsushi| Adachi, Takuya| Wada, Nozomu| Takeuchi, Yasuto| Shiraha, Hidenori| Okada, Hiroyuki|
Abstract This study sought to identify factors that are predictive of a therapeutic response to hepatic arterial infusion chemotherapy (HAIC) by focusing on the number of prior transcatheter arterial chemoembolization (TACE) sessions. To determine the parameters predicting a good response to HAIC, we retrospectively analyzed 170 patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) who received HAIC regimens comprising low-dose cisplatin combined with 5-fluorouracil (LFP) or cisplatin (CDDP) for the first time. In both the LFP and CDDP regimens, the response rates were significantly lower in patients with three or more prior TACE sessions than in those with two or fewer prior TACE sessions (LFP 57% versus 28%; p=0.01, CDDP 27% versus 6%; p=0.01). Multivariable logistic regression analysis revealed that the number of prior TACE sessions (≥ 3) was significantly associated with non-responder status (odds ratio 4.17, 95% Confidence Interval (CI) 1.76-9.86) in addition to the HAIC regimen. Multivariable analysis using the Cox proportional hazards model revealed that a larger number of prior TACE sessions (≥ 3) was a significant risk factor for survival (hazard ratio 1.60, 95% CI 1.12-2.29) in addition to Child-Pugh class, serum alpha-fetoprotein concentration, and maximum diameter of HCC. HCC patients who receive fewer prior TACE sessions (≤ 2) were found to be better responders to HAIC.
Keywords hepatic arterial infusion chemotherapy hepatocellular carcinoma refractory transcatheter arterial chemoembolization
Amo Type Original Article
Publication Title Acta Medica Okayama
Published Date 2022-12
Volume volume76
Issue issue6
Publisher Okayama University Medical School
Start Page 695
End Page 703
ISSN 0386-300X
NCID AA00508441
Content Type Journal Article
language English
Copyright Holders Copyright Ⓒ 2022 by Okayama University Medical School
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Refereed True
PubMed ID 36549772
Web of Science KeyUT 000905195100010
JaLCDOI 10.18926/AMO/64116
FullText URL 76_6_661.pdf
Author Abe, Yuko| Taira, Naruto| Kashiwabara, Kosuke| Tsurutani, Junji| Kitada, Masahiro| Takahashi, Masato| Kato, Hiroaki| Kikawa, Yuichiro| Sakata, Eiko| Naito, Yoichi| Hasegawa, Yoshie| Saito, Tsuyoshi| Iwasa, Tsutomu| Takashima, Tsutomu| Aihara, Tomohiko| Mukai, Hirofumi| Hara, Fumikata| Shien, Tadahiko| Doihara, Hiroyoshi| Toyooka, Shinichi|
Abstract Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) is an important clinical challenge that threatens patients’ quality of life. This sub-study of the ABROAD trial investigated the influence of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) on CIPN, using genotype data from a randomized study to determine the optimal dose of a 3-week-cycle regimen of nab-paclitaxel (q3w nab-PTX) in patients with metastatic breast cancer (MBC). Patients with HER2-negative MBC were randomly assigned to three doses of q3w nab-PTX (SD: 260 mg/m2 vs. MD: 220 mg/m2 vs. LD: 180 mg/m2). Five SNPs (EPHA4-rs17348202, EPHA5-rs7349683, EPHA6-rs301927, LIMK2-rs5749248, and XKR4-rs4737264) were analyzed based on the results of a previous genome-wide association study. Per-allele SNP associations were assessed by a Cox regression to model the cumulative dose of nab-PTX up to the onset of severe or worsening sensory neuropathy. A total of 141 patients were enrolled in the parent study; 91(65%) were included in this sub-study. Worsening of CIPN was significantly greater in the cases with XKR4 AC compared to those with a homozygote AA (HR 1.86, 95%CI: 1.00001−3.46, p=0.049). There was no significant correlation of CIPN with any other SNP. A multivariate analysis showed that the cumulative dose of nab-PTX was most strongly correlated with CIPN (p<0.01).
Keywords metastatic breast cancer taxane-induced peripheral neuropathy chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy nab-paclitaxel single nucleotide polymorphism
Amo Type Original Article
Publication Title Acta Medica Okayama
Published Date 2022-12
Volume volume76
Issue issue6
Publisher Okayama University Medical School
Start Page 661
End Page 671
ISSN 0386-300X
NCID AA00508441
Content Type Journal Article
language English
Copyright Holders Copyright Ⓒ 2022 by Okayama University Medical School
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Refereed True
PubMed ID 36549768
Web of Science KeyUT 000905195100006
JaLCDOI 10.18926/AMO/64039
FullText URL 76_5_577.pdf
Author Okutani, Yuki| Fujita, Hiroshi| Harada, Hideto| Kataoka, Masanao| Murotani, Yoshiki| Shimizu, Yu|
Abstract The prevalence of preoperative deep vein thrombosis (DVT) has been reported to be relatively high in patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty. We investigated the prevalence of DVT, the association between hip function and preoperative DVT, and the effect of a history of surgery in patients who underwent primary total hip arthroplasty. We retrospectively analyzed the cases of the patients who underwent primary total hip arthroplasty between April 2013 and February 2020 at our institution. We evaluated the prevalence of preoperative DVT based on the results of the patients’ ultrasound screening. We performed univariate and multivariate analyses to investigate the association between the incidence of DVT and patient factors including age, sex, hip function, medical histories, and American Society of Anesthesiologists Physical Status classification. We analyzed 451 patients (494 hips). The prevalence of DVT was 14.2% (64 patients). The multivariate analysis demonstrated that increased age was an independent significant risk factor for DVT. The prevalence of preoperative DVT was relatively high among patients who underwent primary total hip arthroplasty. Preoperative DVT tended to be more prevalent in older patients. Hip function was not associated with the incidence of DVT.
Keywords total hip arthroplasty deep vein thrombosis hip function ultrasound screening
Amo Type Original Article
Publication Title Acta Medica Okayama
Published Date 2022-10
Volume volume76
Issue issue5
Publisher Okayama University Medical School
Start Page 577
End Page 584
ISSN 0386-300X
NCID AA00508441
Content Type Journal Article
language English
Copyright Holders Copyright Ⓒ 2022 by Okayama University Medical School
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Refereed True
PubMed ID 36352805
Web of Science KeyUT 000884907100011
JaLCDOI 10.18926/AMO/64035
FullText URL 76_5_541.pdf
Author Akebi, Toru| Matsugaki, Ryutaro| Ono, Toshiro|
Abstract The purpose of this study was to conduct a self-reported questionnaire survey of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) among Japanese radiological technologists (RTs) and to report on the relationship between wearing a lead apron and WMSDs. Between February and April of 2021, RTs in Okayama Prefecture, Japan, were surveyed by mail and through a website. Information on individual characteristics, physical factors at work, and the presence of WMSDs were collected. All participants were also asked whether they frequently wore lead aprons. A multiple logistic regression analysis was used to assess the relationship between wearing a lead apron and WMSDs. The model was adjusted for age, sex, body mass index (BMI), and working hours. Of the 123 participants, 67 (54.5%) had WMSDs. Multiple logistic regression analysis revealed that WMSDs were significantly associated with wearing a lead apron. Compared to the “Never wear” group, the odds ratios for the “Always/Frequently wear” and “Sometimes/Rarely wear” groups were 7.87 (95% confidence interval [CI]=1.28-48.46; p=0.026) and 7.80 (95% CI=1.43-42.44; p=0.017), respectively. Our analysis suggests that wearing a lead apron is associated with WMSDs, and thus design modifications in lead aprons may improve the occupational health management of RTs.
Keywords work-related musculoskeletal disorders radiological technologists lead apron questionnaire survey multiple logistic regression analysis
Amo Type Original Article
Publication Title Acta Medica Okayama
Published Date 2022-10
Volume volume76
Issue issue5
Publisher Okayama University Medical School
Start Page 541
End Page 545
ISSN 0386-300X
NCID AA00508441
Content Type Journal Article
language English
Copyright Holders Copyright Ⓒ 2022 by Okayama University Medical School
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Refereed True
PubMed ID 36352801
Web of Science KeyUT 000884907100007
JaLCDOI 10.18926/AMO/63744
FullText URL 76_3_333.pdf
Author Akagawa, Manabu| Miyakoshi, Naohisa| Tsuchie, Hiroyuki| Kasukawa, Yuji| Kawaragi, Takashi| Nagahata, Itsuki| Suzuki, Masazumi| Yoshikawa, Takayuki| Abe, Toshiki| Shimada, Yoichi|
Abstract We report a case of atypical femoral fracture achieving early fracture union with combination therapy comprising contralateral nail and immediate teriparatide injection. Fracture union of atypical fractures is often delayed due to bowing deformity and bone metabolic disorders. Combination treatment that takes both problems into consideration represents a useful treatment option for atypical femoral fracture.
Keywords atypical femoral fracture bowing deformity intramedullary nail teriparatide cephalomedullary screw
Amo Type Case Report
Publication Title Acta Medica Okayama
Published Date 2022-06
Volume volume76
Issue issue3
Publisher Okayama University Medical School
Start Page 333
End Page 338
ISSN 0386-300X
NCID AA00508441
Content Type Journal Article
language English
Copyright Holders Copyright Ⓒ 2022 by Okayama University Medical School
File Version publisher
Refereed True
PubMed ID 35790365
Web of Science KeyUT 000823568300013
JaLCDOI 10.18926/AMO/63742
FullText URL 76_3_323.pdf
Author Hosomoto, Kakeru| Sasaki, Tatsuya| Kawai, Koji| Okazaki, Yosuke| Hyodo, Yuki| Shibata, Takashi| Sasada, Susumu| Yasuhara, Takao| Kobayashi, Katsuhiro| Yanai, Hiroyuki| Date, Isao|
Abstract Cortical tubers are one of the typical intracranial manifestations of tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC). Multiple cortical tubers are easy to diagnose as TSC; however, a solitary cortical tuber without any other cutaneous or visceral organ manifestations can be confused with other conditions, particularly focal cortical dysplasia. We report a surgical case of refractory epilepsy caused by a solitary cortical tuber mimicking focal cortical dysplasia type II, and describe the radiological, electrophysiological, and histopathological findings of our case.
Keywords cortical tuber epilepsy focal cortical dysplasia transmantle sign tuberous sclerosis complex
Amo Type Case Report
Publication Title Acta Medica Okayama
Published Date 2022-06
Volume volume76
Issue issue3
Publisher Okayama University Medical School
Start Page 323
End Page 328
ISSN 0386-300X
NCID AA00508441
Content Type Journal Article
language English
Copyright Holders Copyright Ⓒ 2022 by Okayama University Medical School
File Version publisher
Refereed True
PubMed ID 35790363
Web of Science KeyUT 000823568300011
JaLCDOI 10.18926/AMO/63407
FullText URL 76_2_137.pdf
Author Tsukahara, Masaru| So, Ryuhei| Yada, Yuji| Kodama, Masafumi| Kishi, Yoshiki| Yamada, Norihito|
Abstract Although reported for Caucasians, changes in plasma clozapine levels after smoking cessation in East Asians remain unclear. We here investigated plasma clozapine levels before and after smoking cessation in Japanese inpatients with schizophrenia. We conducted a retrospective chart review of 14 inpatients with schizophrenia who were being treated with clozapine between June 1, 2019, and July 31, 2019 and who were smokers as of July 1, 2019, the day on which a smoking ban was instituted in the tertiary public psychiatric hospital. The primary outcome was individual differences in plasma clozapine levels between before and after the smoking ban, which were compared using paired t-tests. The mean plasma clozapine level was significantly increased, by 213.4 ng/mL (95% CI 119.9-306.8; p<0.01) or 53.2%. Four of the 14 inpatients experienced clinically significant side effects, such as myoclonus, drooling, and amnesia, due to the development of high plasma clozapine levels. Our findings indicated that close monitoring of plasma clozapine levels before and after smoking cessation and prior dose adjustment of clozapine may be necessary, to prevent a significant risk of developing high plasma clozapine levels, even in Japanese patients.
Keywords Asian clozapine schizophrenia smoking
Amo Type Original Article
Publication Title Acta Medica Okayama
Published Date 2022-04
Volume volume76
Issue issue2
Publisher Okayama University Medical School
Start Page 137
End Page 143
ISSN 0386-300X
NCID AA00508441
Content Type Journal Article
language English
Copyright Holders Copyright Ⓒ 2022 by Okayama University Medical School
File Version publisher
Refereed True
PubMed ID 35503441
Web of Science KeyUT 000792374900005
JaLCDOI 10.18926/AMO/63213
FullText URL 76_1_63.pdf
Author Zhang, Bei| Pei, Zhixin| Wang, Hongxia| Wu, Huimin| Wang, Junjie| Bai, Junjun| Song, Qinglin|
Abstract We analyzed the treatment effects of chidamide and decitabine in combination with a HAG (homoharringtonine, cytarabine, G-CSF) priming regimen (CDHAG) in acute myeloid leukemia (AML) patients with TP53 mutation. Seven TP53 mutated AML patients were treated with CDHAG. The treatment effects were assessed using hemogram detection and bone marrow aspirate. The possible side effects were evaluated based on both hematological and non-hematological toxicity. Four of the seven patients were classified as having achieved complete remission after CDHAG treatment; one patient was considered to have achieved partial remission, and the remaining two patients were considered in non-remission. The overall response rate (ORR) to CDHAG was 71.4%. Regarding the side effects, the hematological toxicity level of the seven patients ranged from level III to level IV, and infections that occurred at lung, blood, and skin were recorded. Nausea, vomiting, liver injury, and kidney injury were also detected. However, all side effects were attenuated by proper management. The CDHAG regimen clearly improved the ORR (71.4%) of TP53-mutated AML patients, with no severe side effects.
Keywords acute myeloid leukemia chidamide decitabine HAG TP53 mutation
Amo Type Original Article
Publication Title Acta Medica Okayama
Published Date 2022-02
Volume volume76
Issue issue1
Publisher Okayama University Medical School
Start Page 63
End Page 70
ISSN 0386-300X
NCID AA00508441
Content Type Journal Article
language English
Copyright Holders Copyright Ⓒ 2022 by Okayama University Medical School
File Version publisher
Refereed True
PubMed ID 35237000
Web of Science KeyUT 000762812700009