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Kanazawa T, Nishikawa M, Yamasaki H, Katayama K, Kashimura H, Hanada T, Fukada S. Study on Tritium Release Behavior from Li 2ZrO 3. FUSION SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 2017. [DOI: 10.13182/fst11-a12623] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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Uchida Y, Katayama K, Okamura T, Imaoka R, Nishikawa M, Fukada S. Hydrogen Retention in Deposition Layers Formed from Type 316 Stainless Steel. FUSION SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 2017. [DOI: 10.13182/fst08-a1874] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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Takata H, Furuichi K, Nishikawa M, Fukada S, Katayama K, Takeishi T, Kobayashi K, Hayashi T, Namba H. Concentration Profiles of Tritium Penetrated into Concrete. FUSION SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 2017. [DOI: 10.13182/fst08-a1800] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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Katayama K, Imaoka K, Tokitani M, Miyamoto M, Nishikawa M, Fukada S, Yoshida N. Deuterium and Helium Release and Microstructure of Tungsten Deposition Layers Formed by RF Plasma Sputtering. FUSION SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 2017. [DOI: 10.13182/fst08-a1875] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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Kasahara S, Katayama K, Fujiki T, Ishikawa S, Fukada S, Nishikawa M. A Study on Carbon and Hydrogen Co-Deposition Behavior in Methane-Hydrogen Mixed Plasma. FUSION SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 2017. [DOI: 10.13182/fst11-a12713] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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Ohara A, Saeki Y, Nishikawa M, Yamamoto Y, Yamamoto G. Single-channel Recordings of TREK-1 K+ Channels in Periodontal Ligament Fibroblasts. J Dent Res 2016; 85:664-9. [PMID: 16798870 DOI: 10.1177/154405910608500716] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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The periodontal ligament (PDL) works as a suspensory ligament when external mechanical stress is placed on the teeth. PDL fibroblasts, the principal cells in the PDL, are responsible for many PDL functions. We hypothesized that mechanosensitive ion channels are present in human PDL fibroblasts, which are capable of responding to mechanical stress during normal function of the tissue. Using patch-clamp techniques, we detected mechanosensitive TREK-1 K+ channels (a member of the two-pore-domain K+ channel family), whose single-channel conductance was 104 pS in symmetrical K+-rich solutions. The open probability of the channel was low in the quiescent state, but it was strongly increased by the induction of membrane stretch. Arachidonic acid also enhanced the channel activity. RT-PCR and immunocytochemical observations showed the expression of TREK-1 K+ channels in PDL fibroblasts. The results suggest that the activation of TREK-1 K+ channels by masticatory stress contributes to the hyperpolarization of PDL fibroblasts.
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Misumi Y, Okamoto H, Naoki K, Hosomi Y, Ogura T, Masuda N, Minato K, Yokoyama T, Kishi K, Nishikawa M, Kato T, Seki N, Goto I, Watanabe K. Phase I/II study of induction chemotherapy using carboplatin plus irinotecan and sequential thoracic radiotherapy (TRT) for elderly patients with limited-stage small-cell lung cancer (LD-SCLC): The final results of TORG 0604. Ann Oncol 2016. [DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdw389.06] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Hoshikawa M, Aosasa S, Abe H, Nishikawa M, Noro T, Hiraki S, Kajiwara Y, Moriya T, Yamasaki T, Shinto E, Tsujimoto H, Ueno H, Tanimizu T, Hase K, Yamamoto J. 428. Inframesocolic superior mesenteric artery first approach as an introductory procedure of radical antegrade modular pancreatosplenectomy for distal pancreatic cancer. Eur J Surg Oncol 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejso.2016.06.268] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Nishikawa M, Kaneshiro S, Owaki H, Fuji T. THU0102 Platelet Associated IGG in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis. Ann Rheum Dis 2016. [DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2016-eular.1817] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Sekiya K, Nakatani E, Fukutomi Y, Kaneda H, Iikura M, Yoshida M, Takahashi K, Tomii K, Nishikawa M, Kaneko N, Sugino Y, Shinkai M, Ueda T, Tanikawa Y, Shirai T, Hirabayashi M, Aoki T, Kato T, Iizuka K, Homma S, Taniguchi M, Tanaka H. Severe or life-threatening asthma exacerbation: patient heterogeneity identified by cluster analysis. Clin Exp Allergy 2016; 46:1043-55. [PMID: 27041475 DOI: 10.1111/cea.12738] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2015] [Revised: 03/19/2016] [Accepted: 03/19/2016] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Severe or life-threatening asthma exacerbation is one of the worst outcomes of asthma because of the risk of death. To date, few studies have explored the potential heterogeneity of this condition. OBJECTIVES To examine the clinical characteristics and heterogeneity of patients with severe or life-threatening asthma exacerbation. METHODS This was a multicentre, prospective study of patients with severe or life-threatening asthma exacerbation and pulse oxygen saturation < 90% who were admitted to 17 institutions across Japan. Cluster analysis was performed using variables from patient- and physician-orientated structured questionnaires. RESULTS Analysis of data from 175 patients with severe or life-threatening asthma exacerbation revealed five distinct clusters. Cluster 1 (n = 27) was younger-onset asthma with severe symptoms at baseline, including limitation of activities, a higher frequency of treatment with oral corticosteroids and short-acting beta-agonists, and a higher frequency of asthma hospitalizations in the past year. Cluster 2 (n = 35) was predominantly composed of elderly females, with the highest frequency of comorbid, chronic hyperplastic rhinosinusitis/nasal polyposis, and a long disease duration. Cluster 3 (n = 40) was allergic asthma without inhaled corticosteroid use at baseline. Patients in this cluster had a higher frequency of atopy, including allergic rhinitis and furred pet hypersensitivity, and a better prognosis during hospitalization compared with the other clusters. Cluster 4 (n = 34) was characterized by elderly males with concomitant chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Although cluster 5 (n = 39) had very mild symptoms at baseline according to the patient questionnaires, 41% had previously been hospitalized for asthma. CONCLUSIONS & CLINICAL RELEVANCE This study demonstrated that significant heterogeneity exists among patients with severe or life-threatening asthma exacerbation. Differences were observed in the severity of asthma symptoms and use of inhaled corticosteroids at baseline, and the presence of comorbid COPD. These findings may contribute to a deeper understanding and better management of this patient population.
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Yin Y, Takahashi Y, Hamana A, Nishikawa M, Takakura Y. Effects of transgene expression level per cell in mice livers on induction of transgene-specific immune responses after hydrodynamic gene transfer. Gene Ther 2016; 23:565-71. [DOI: 10.1038/gt.2016.26] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2015] [Revised: 02/29/2016] [Accepted: 03/07/2016] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Ishikawa J, Yamamoto N, Nishikawa M, Furue H, Hagiwara S, Wakayama H, Yamaguchi S, Hibi H, Yamamoto A. A study of therapeutic effects of serum free conditioned media derived from stem cells from human exfoliated deciduous teeth for rheumatoid arthritis. Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijom.2015.08.142] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Yamaguchi S, Shibata R, Yamamoto N, Nishikawa M, Murohara T, Hibi H, Yamamoto A. Conditioned media derived from dental pulp stem cells prevent myocardial ischemic injury. Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijom.2015.08.389] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Miura H, Kizawa Y, Bito S, Onozawa S, Shimizu T, Higuchi N, Goto Y, Takanashi S, Kubokawa N, Senda K, Nishikawa M, Harada A, Toba K. P-88 Benefits of the Japanese version advance care planning facilitator education program. BMJ Support Palliat Care 2015. [DOI: 10.1136/bmjspcare-2015-000978.217] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Moriya T, Fukatsu K, Noguchi M, Nishikawa M, Fukazawa S, Saitoh D, Hase K, Yamamoto J. MON-PP065: Semi-Elemental Diet Maintains Peyer Patch Lymphocyte Number and Immunoglobulin a Levels in Mouse Small Intestine as well as a Normal Diet. Clin Nutr 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/s0261-5614(15)30497-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Senda K, Nishikawa M, Goto Y, Miura H. P-9 Implementation of japanese version of gold standards framework for establishment of the integrated community care system in the super-aged society. BMJ Support Palliat Care 2015. [DOI: 10.1136/bmjspcare-2015-000978.139] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Ebisawa M, Iwano H, Nishikawa M, Tochigi Y, Komatsu T, Endou Y, Hirayama K, Taniyama H, Kadosawa T, Yokota H. Significance of caveolin-1 and matrix metalloproteinase 14 gene expression in canine mammary tumours. Vet J 2015; 206:191-6. [PMID: 26364240 DOI: 10.1016/j.tvjl.2015.07.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2014] [Revised: 07/17/2015] [Accepted: 07/20/2015] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Canine mammary tumours (CMTs) are the most common neoplasms affecting female dogs. There is an urgent need for molecular biomarkers that can detect early stages of the disease in order to improve accuracy of CMT diagnosis. The aim of this study was to examine whether caveolin-1 (Cav-1) and matrix metalloproteinase 14 (MMP14) are associated with CMT histological malignancy and invasion. Sixty-five benign and malignant CMT samples and six normal canine mammary glands were analysed using quantitative reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction. Cav-1 and MMP14 genes were highly expressed in CMT tissues compared to normal tissues. Cav-1 especially was overexpressed in malignant and invasive CMT tissues. When a CMT cell line was cultured on fluorescent gelatin-coated coverslips, localisation of Cav-1 was observed at invadopodia-mediated degradation sites of the gelatin matrix. These findings suggest that Cav-1 may be involved in CMT invasion and that the markers may be useful for estimating CMT malignancy.
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Imai Y, Tsutsumi M, Tsunenari T, Nishikawa M, Matsui T, Natazuka T, Fujita T. Therapeutic trial of hematological disorders with intermittent administration of high-dose 1-alpha-hydroxyvitamin D3. CONTRIBUTIONS TO NEPHROLOGY 2015; 91:95-101. [PMID: 1800016 DOI: 10.1159/000420163] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Aplastic anemia and myelodysplastic syndrome were successfully treated with an intermittent administration of high-dose 1 alpha-hydroxy-vitamin D3, an active analogue of 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3. This effect was considered to be through the differentiation-inducing and immunomodulatory actions of 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3. The only adverse effect was hypercalciuria which was controllable by decreasing the dose.
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Ikeda N, Kojima H, Nishikawa M, Hayashi K, Futagami T, Tsujino T, Kusunoki Y, Fujii N, Suegami S, Miyazaki Y, Middleton D, Tanaka H, Saji H. Determination of HLA-A, -C, -B, -DRB1 allele and haplotype frequency in Japanese population based on family study. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2015; 85:252-9. [PMID: 25789826 PMCID: PMC5054903 DOI: 10.1111/tan.12536] [Citation(s) in RCA: 124] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2014] [Revised: 01/14/2015] [Accepted: 02/03/2015] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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The present study investigates the human leucocyte antigen (HLA) allele and haplotype frequencies in Japanese population. We carried out the frequency analysis in 5824 families living across Japanese archipelago. The studied population has mainly been typed for the purpose of transplant, especially the hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT). We determined HLA class I (A, B, and C) and HLA class II (DRB1) using Luminex technology. The haplotypes were directly counted by segregation. A total of 44 HLA‐A, 29 HLA‐C, 75 HLA‐B, and 42 HLA‐DRB1 alleles were identified. In the HLA haplotypes of A‐C‐B‐DRB1 and C‐B, the pattern of linkage disequilibrium peculiar to Japanese population has been confirmed. Moreover, the haplotype frequencies based on family study was compared with the frequencies estimated by maximum likelihood estimation (MLE), and the equivalent results were obtained. The allele and haplotype frequencies obtained in this study could be useful for anthropology, transplantation therapy, and disease association studies.
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Nishikawa M, Owaki H, Kaneshiro S, Fuji T. Eight-year preservation of knee function with radiographic healing phenomena after anti-tumor necrosis factor-α therapy for a severely erosive knee in a young patient with rheumatoid arthritis. ACTA REUMATOLOGICA PORTUGUESA 2015; 40:72-76. [PMID: 25782531] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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A 23-year-old woman developed rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The pain in her right knee was aggravated and anti-tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α therapy was selected at the age of 35. The range of motion and Larsen grade were 5º to 120º and 4, respectively. Infliximab and etanercept therapies were quite effective and the pain of the right knee improved. An X-ray at 1 year showed radiographic healing phenomena that included reappearance of a clear visible cortical plane, partial filling-in of erosions and cysts, and sclerosis of the subchondral bone. An X-ray at the age of 43 showed that the radiographic healing phenomena were still preserved after 7 years. The right knee remained pain-free although the Larsen grade was still 4, and the knee function was preserved for 8 years. In conclusion, anti-TNF-α therapy may preserve knee function with radiographic healing phenomena and prevent total arthroplasty of severely erosive knees in young RA patients.
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Misumi Y, Okamoto H, Naoki K, Hosomi Y, Takagi Y, Kato T, Masuda N, Takakura A, Minato K, Miura Y, Yokoyama T, Takata S, Kishi K, Nishikawa M, Oshita F, Seki N, Goto I, Watanabe K. Phase I/II Study of Induction Chemotherapy of Carboplatin and Irinotecan Followed By Sequential Thoracic Radiotherapy (Trt) for Elderly Patients with Limited-Stage Small-Cell Lung Cancer (Ld-Sclc): Torg 0604. Ann Oncol 2014. [DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdu355.7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Watcharanurak K, Zang L, Nishikawa M, Yoshinaga K, Yamamoto Y, Takahashi Y, Ando M, Saito K, Watanabe Y, Takakura Y. Effects of upregulated indoleamine 2, 3-dioxygenase 1 by interferon γ gene transfer on interferon γ-mediated antitumor activity. Gene Ther 2014; 21:794-801. [PMID: 24919418 DOI: 10.1038/gt.2014.54] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2013] [Revised: 05/02/2014] [Accepted: 05/06/2014] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Interferon γ (IFN-γ), an anticancer agent, is a strong inducer of indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase 1 (IDO1), which is a tryptophan-metabolizing enzyme involved in the induction of tumor immune tolerance. In this study, we investigated the IDO1 expression in organs after IFN-γ gene transfer to mice. IFN-γ gene transfer greatly increased the mRNA expression of IDO1 in many tissues with the highest in the liver. This upregulation was associated with reduced L-tryptophan levels and increased L-kynurenine levels in serum, indicating that IFN-γ gene transfer increased the IDO activity. Then, Lewis lung carcinoma (LLC) tumor-bearing wild-type and IDO1-knockout (IDO1 KO) mice were used to investigate the effects of IDO1 on the antitumor activity of IFN-γ. IFN-γ gene transfer significantly retarded the tumor growth in both strains without any significant difference in tumor size between the two groups. By contrast, the IDO1 activity was increased only in the wild-type mice by IFN-γ gene transfer, suggesting that cells other than LLC cells, such as tumor stromal cells, are the major contributors of IDO1 expression in LLC tumor. Taken together, these results imply that IFN-γ gene transfer mediated IDO1 upregulation in cells other than LLC cells has hardly any effect on the antitumor activity of IFN-γ.
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Nishikawa M, Owaki H, Fuji T. AB0789 The Clinical Effects of Post-Operative Anterior-Posterior Length Mismatch in Distal Femur with after Total Knee Arthroplasty. Ann Rheum Dis 2014. [DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2014-eular.1287] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Nakaya H, Matsuura H, Nakao Y, Shimakawa S, Goto M, Nakagawa S, Nishikawa M. Core configuration of a gas-cooled reactor as a tritium production device for fusion reactor. NUCLEAR ENGINEERING AND DESIGN 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.nucengdes.2013.12.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Kawabata H, Kakihara N, Atsuta H, Taga C, Nakamae C, Inamitsu H, Inoda H, Nishikawa M. Cooperation with Other Clinical Departments in Intervention of Palliative Care Team in Our Hospital. Ann Oncol 2013. [DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdt460.5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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