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Takahashi H, Takizawa T, Matsubara S, Ohkuchi A, Kuwata T, Usui R, Matsumoto H, Sato Y, Fujiwara H, Okamoto A, Suzuki M, Takizawa T. Extravillous trophoblast cell invasion is promoted by the CD44-hyaluronic acid interaction. Placenta 2013; 35:163-70. [PMID: 24439029 DOI: 10.1016/j.placenta.2013.12.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2013] [Revised: 12/13/2013] [Accepted: 12/19/2013] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Extravillous trophoblast (EVT) cell invasion plays a crucial role in establishment of successful pregnancy. CD44, a cell-surface receptor for hyaluronic acid (HA), plays a key role in HA-mediated remodeling and degradation that triggers cancer cell invasion. However, few studies have reported on the expression or functions of CD44 in human EVT cells. We hypothesized that CD44-HA interaction was involved in invasion by EVT cells. METHODS To test our hypothesis, we conducted in situ examinations of CD44 and HA expression in the human first-trimester placenta. We also assessed the methylation status of CD44 promoter and exon 1 regions in EVT cells. Finally, we conducted transwell cell invasion assays using EVT cell lines and EVT cells isolated from first-trimester human villous explant cultures. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION EVT cells, but not villous trophoblast cells, in the first-trimester placenta expressed CD44. HA was strongly expressed in adventitia surrounding the spiral uterine arterial walls of the decidua. The extent of demethylation of CD44 promoter and exon 1 CpG islands was increased in EVT cells compared to those of first-trimester chorionic villi (including villous trophoblast cells), suggesting that CD44 expression was, at least in part, associated with methylation status. Data from transwell cell invasion assay with siRNA knockdown of CD44 revealed that CD44 expression significantly promoted invasion by EVT cells in an HA-dependent manner. CONCLUSIONS The discovery of a CD44-HA interaction between EVT cells and the extracellular matrix contributes to our understanding of the mechanism underlying invasion by EVT cells.
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Homma T, Nagaoka U, Kawata A, Mochizuki Y, Kawakami H, Maruyama H, Matsubara S, Komori T. Authors' reply to Drs M van Blitterswijk, R Rademakers and LH van den Berg. Neuropathol Appl Neurobiol 2013; 40:359-60. [PMID: 24304300 DOI: 10.1111/nan.12105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2013] [Accepted: 12/02/2013] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Togashi T, Takahashi E, Midorikawa K, Aoyama M, Yamakawa K, Sato T, Iwasaki A, Owada S, Yamanouchi K, Hara T, Matsubara S, Ohshima T, Otake Y, Tamasaku K, Tanaka H, Tanaka T, Tomizawa H, Watanabe T, Yabashi M, Ishikawa T. Extreme ultraviolet free electron laser seeded by high-order harmonic. Radiat Phys Chem Oxf Engl 1993 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/j.radphyschem.2013.06.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Matsubara S. Caesarean hysterectomy for placenta praevia accreta: Filling the bladder technique to identify an appropriate bladder separation site. J OBSTET GYNAECOL 2013; 33:163-4. [DOI: 10.3109/01443615.2012.740525] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Iwasaki A, Sato T, Owada S, Togashi T, Takahashi E, Midorikawa K, Aoyama M, Yamakawa K, Matsubara S, Okayasu Y, Tomizawa H, Watanabe T, Nagasono M, Yabashi M, Ishikawa T, Yamanouchi K. Synchronization of FEL and high-order harmonics of ultrashort-pulsed laser for generating intense full-coherent EUV light pulses. EPJ WEB OF CONFERENCES 2013. [DOI: 10.1051/epjconf/20134101018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Nakai Y, Isayama H, Ijichi H, Sasaki T, Ito Y, Matsubara S, Yagioka H, Nagano R, Kawakubo K, Kogure H, Yamamoto N, Sasahira N, Hirano K, Tada M, Koike K. Phase 1 and 2 Trials of Combination Therapy with Gemcitabine and Candesartan in Advanced Pancreatic Cancer. Ann Oncol 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/s0923-7534(20)32346-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Matsubara S. Available hemostatic measures for postpartum hemorrhage in rural settings. Rural Remote Health 2012; 12:2248. [PMID: 22971226] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2023] Open
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Matsubara S, Imai K, Murayama K, Higashizawa T. Severe liver dysfunction during nausea and vomiting of pregnancy: folic acid supplement as a suggested culprit. J OBSTET GYNAECOL 2012; 32:701-2. [PMID: 22943726 DOI: 10.3109/01443615.2012.698332] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Matsushita K, Matsubara S, Tsumura K, Taguchi I, Kawabata G. Computed tomography appearance of Hem-o-lok clips in patients who have undergone laparoscopic nephrectomy or nephroureterectomy. JSLS 2012; 15:517-9. [PMID: 22643508 PMCID: PMC3340962 DOI: 10.4293/108680811x13176785204193] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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Hem-O-Lok clips are radiopaque on computed tomography in patients who have undergone laparoscopic nephrectomy and nephroureterectomy. Background and Objectives: Hem-o-lok clips are safe and reliable for controlling the renal vasculature. We retrospectively evaluated the CT appearance of Hem-o-lok clips in patients who had undergone laparoscopic radical nephrectomy (LRN) or nephroureterectomy (LRU) as well as their appearance on ex vivo CT scans. Methods: Between January 2006 and December 2006, 19 patients underwent LRN or LRU, and their CT images were reviewed within 5 postoperative months. The Hem-o-lok clips were radiopaque in all of the patients’ CT images, and their radiodensity value was 222 Hounsfield Units (HU). To confirm that Hem-o-lok clips are radiopaque on CT images, an ex vivo CT scan was performed. Results: We confirmed that these clips are radiopaque on CT images and that they have a radiodensity of 223 HU. Conclusion: We conclude that the Hem-o-lok clips are radiopaque on CT images. It is important for urologists and radiologists to be aware of the CT appearance of Hem-o-lok clips when following up patients who have undergone LRN or LRU.
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Kuwata T, Suzuki H, Matsubara S. The 'mangrove sign' for velamentous umbilical cord insertion. ULTRASOUND IN OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY : THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF ULTRASOUND IN OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY 2012; 40:241-242. [PMID: 22241676 DOI: 10.1002/uog.11086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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Ohkuchi A, Hirashima C, Takahashi K, Matsubara S, Suzuki M. PP058. The additive effect of plasma levels of sFlt-1/PLGF ratio following the risk classification using both blood pressure levels and uterine artery blood flow impedance in the second trimester on the later occurrence of preeclampsia. Pregnancy Hypertens 2012; 2:273. [DOI: 10.1016/j.preghy.2012.04.169] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Ohmaru T, Miki A, Ohkuchi A, Takahashi K, Itakura A, Matsubara S, Suzuki M. PP111. The preceding features before onset of gestational hypertension and preeclampsia in home blood pressure monitoring: The existence of the inflection point and the rapid increased speed of blood pressure. Pregnancy Hypertens 2012; 2:299-300. [PMID: 26105433 DOI: 10.1016/j.preghy.2012.04.222] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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INTRODUCTION It has not been clarified whether home blood pressure monitoring (HBPM) during pregnancy is useful to detect high risk pregnant women with later onset of gestational hypertension (GH) and preeclampsia (PE). OBJECTIVES We thought to determine the preceding features of blood pressure (BP) in HBPM before the onset of GH and PE. We especially focused on the existence of the inflection point, its level, when it occurs, and the increased speed of BP after the inflection point. We compared these features in normal pregnant women (NP), women with GH, and women with PE. METHODS In this prospective cohort study, 361 singleton pregnant women, among them 100 women recruited due to high risk for GH/PH in the second trimester, participated in a couple of tertiary perinatal centers between 2008 and 2010. HBPM were measured with the validated OMRON HEM-5001(R) automated digital oscillometric sphygmomanometer (OMRON Healthcare Japan). The device was programmed to take three consecutive readings at 15-second interval. HBPM was measured twice a day, at the time of awakening and sleep, through the first to third trimester, and the average systolic blood pressure (SBP) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP) of each gestational week (almost 42 times a week) were calculated. We defined the data of HBPM which started before 28 gestational weeks and continued until 2 weeks before the onset of GH/PE or delivery are eligible. The increased speed of systolic or diastolic BP after the inflection point was defined as ("BP at the onset in GH/PE or at delivery in NP" - "BP at the inflection point") / ("Gestational weeks at the onset in GH/PE or at delivery in NP" - "Gestational weeks at the inflection point"). If there was no inflection point in HBPM, the increased speed of BP was defined as zero. The comparisons were performed using one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) followed by multiple comparison. Data were shown as mean±SE. RESULTS A total of 17 (4.7%) women developed PE, and 12 (3.3%) GH.The systolic blood pressure (SBP) levels at the inflection point in NP, GH and PE was 102.4±1.3, 118.7±2.9 and 117.4±2.2mmHg, respectively (Significant pairs: NP < GH, PE); the diastolic blood pressure (DBP) levels at the inflection point was 59.2±1.0, 74.5±2.0 and 73.1±2.0mmHg, respectively (NP < GH, PE). The inflection point in NP, GH and PE occurred at 31.3±0.9, 28.4±1.5 and 22.3±1.4weeks, respectively (PE < GH, NP). The increased speed of SBP in NP, GH and PE was 1.2±0.1, 3.0±0.4 and 4.7±0.7mmHg/wk, respectively (NP < GH, PE); the increased speed of DBP was1.1±0.1, 2.1±0.3 and 2.8±0.4mmHg/wk, respectively (NP < GH, PE). CONCLUSION In women with later onset of GH/PE, the BP level at the inflection points was higher than in NP. The average inflection point in PE was earlier gestational weeks than in GH and NP. The average increased speed of blood pressure after the inflection point in GH/PE was faster than in NP. The preceding features of BP in HBPM may be clinically useful to detect high risk women with later onset of GH/PE.
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Tamura S, Warabi Y, Matsubara S. Severe liver dysfunction possibly caused by the combination of interferon beta-1b therapy and melilot (sweet clover) supplement. J Clin Pharm Ther 2012; 37:724-5. [PMID: 22642738 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2710.2012.01350.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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WHAT IS KNOWN AND OBJECTIVE We report a case of severe liver dysfunction exacerbated after interferon beta (IFNB)-1b injection in a patient with multiple sclerosis (MS) who had been taking a melilot (sweet clover) supplement. Although IFNB-1b therapy for MS can cause mild liver dysfunction, severe hepatotoxicity attributable to supplement use has been reported. CASE SUMMARY A 23-year-old Japanese woman taking a melilot supplement containing coumarin at 10 mg/day for 3 years was admitted to our hospital to receive IFNB-1b therapy for MS. Fourteen days after subcutaneous injection of IFNB-1b every other day, her aspartate transaminase (AST) and alanine aminotransferase (ALT) levels were elevated at 235 and 681 IU/L, respectively. After the discontinuation of IFNB-1b therapy and supplement intake, AST and ALT returned to normal levels. Later, she started receiving an intramuscular injection of IFNB-1a weekly without supplement intake. She was able to continue IFNB-1a therapy this time, showing a slight elevation of AST level at 61 IU/L. WHAT IS NEW AND CONCLUSION The combination of IFNB-1b therapy and melilot supplement intake may cause severe liver dysfunction in patients with MS. Given the doubtful value of the supplement, we suggest that it should be avoided by patients receiving interferon therapy.
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Maki N, Ohkuchi A, Tashiro Y, Kim MR, Le M, Sakamoto T, Matsubara S, Hakamata Y. Initial dose of vancomycin based on body weight and creatinine clearance to minimize inadequate trough levels in Japanese adults. Eur J Clin Microbiol Infect Dis 2012; 31:2537-43. [PMID: 22391760 DOI: 10.1007/s10096-012-1593-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2011] [Accepted: 02/14/2012] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Our aims were to elucidate the factors that affected vancomycin (VCM) serum trough levels and to find the optimal initial dose based on creatinine clearance (CrCl) and body weight (BW) to minimize inadequate trough levels in a retrospective observational study among Japanese adults. One hundred and six inpatients, in whom VCM trough levels were measured after completing the third dosing, were consecutively recruited into our study in a tertiary hospital. We considered the frequency of <30% as low. In the generalized linear model, initial VCM total daily dose, CrCl, and BW were independent risk factors of VCM trough levels. In patients with CrCl ≥30 and <50 mL/min, 1 g/day yielded low frequencies of a trough level of ≥20 mcg/mL, regardless of BW. In patients with CrCl ≥50 mL/min, 2 g/day yielded low frequencies of a trough level of <10 mcg/mL in patients weighing <55 kg, but not in patients weighing ≥55 kg. Optimal VCM initial total daily dose may be 1 g/day in patients with CrCl ≥30 and <50 mL/min regardless of BW and 2 g/day in patients weighing <55 kg with CrCl ≥50 mL/min among Japanese adults.
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Matsubara S, Minakami H, Sato I. Placenta of discordant twins: lack of change in histochemically detectable enzyme activities. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2012. [DOI: 10.1375/twin.3.3.123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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AbstractWe localised three important enzymes histochemically in placental trophoblasts from women who gave birth to dichorionic discordant twins, in which the co-twin was affected by foetal growth restriction (FGR). The enzymes studied were adenosine diphosphate-degrading enzyme (ADPdegrading enzyme, plasma membrane enzyme), cytochrome c oxidase (mitochondrial enzyme), and glucose-6-phosphatase (endoplasmic reticular enzyme). We compared these enzyme activities and their distribution patterns among placentas of the smaller (FGR) co-twin, larger co-twin, preeclamptic singleton with FGR, and normal singletons with birth weight of appropriate for their gestational ages. In FGR co-twin placentas, the intensity and localisation pattern of these three enzymes did not differ from those seen in the larger co-twin and normal singleton placentas. Decreased ADP-degrading activity and cytochrome c oxidase negative mitochondria, which were characteristic features of pre-eclamptic trophoblasts, were not observed in FGR co-twin placentas. These observations indicated that, in the FGR co-twin, enzyme-histochemically detectable trophoblastic cell dysfunction may be absent, or if present, less prominent, compared with preeclamptic FGR. We previously reported that placental trophoblasts from singleton idiopathic FGR also showed no reduction in these enzyme activities. In mechanism and pathophysiology, FGR in dichorionic discordant twins may be quite different from pre-eclamptic FGR, but somewhat resembles idiopathic FGR, though all three disorders lead to placental insufficiency, resulting in limited foetal growth. Twin Research (2000) 3, 123–128.
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Matsubara S, Watanabe T, Usui R, Kuwata T. Obstetric hysterectomy: Three technical measures. J OBSTET GYNAECOL 2012; 32:154-5. [DOI: 10.3109/01443615.2011.637144] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Matsubara S, Kuwata T, Usui R. Forceps holding the cervix for postpartum haemorrhage. J OBSTET GYNAECOL 2012; 31:509. [PMID: 21823851 DOI: 10.3109/01443615.2011.584646] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Nagao M, Hayashi H, Matsubara S. 3.349 MIXED LINEAGE KINASE 2 AND HIPPOCALCIN ARE LOCALIZED IN LEWY BODIES OF PARKINSON'S DISEASE. Parkinsonism Relat Disord 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/s1353-8020(11)70982-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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Yonezawa H, Osaki T, Hanawa T, Kurata S, Zaman C, Woo TDH, Takahashi M, Matsubara S, Kawakami H, Ochiai K, Kamiya S. Destructive effects of butyrate on the cell envelope of Helicobacter pylori. J Med Microbiol 2011; 61:582-589. [PMID: 22194341 DOI: 10.1099/jmm.0.039040-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Helicobacter pylori can be found in the oral cavity and is mostly detected by the use of PCR techniques. Growth of H. pylori is influenced by various factors in the mouth, such as the oral microflora, saliva and other antimicrobial substances, all of which make colonization of the oral cavity by H. pylori difficult. In the present study, we analysed the effect of the cell supernatant of a representative periodontal bacterium Porphyromonas gingivalis on H. pylori and found that the cell supernatant destroyed the H. pylori cell envelope. As P. gingivalis produces butyric acid, we focused our research on the effects of butyrate and found that it significantly inhibited the growth of H. pylori. H. pylori cytoplasmic proteins and DNA were detected in the extracellular environment after treatment with butyrate, suggesting that the integrity of the cell envelope was compromised and indicating that butyrate has a bactericidal effect on H. pylori. In addition, levels of extracellular H. pylori DNA increased following treatment with the cell supernatant of butyric acid-producing bacteria, indicating that the cell supernatant also has a bactericidal effect and that this may be due to its butyric acid content. In conclusion, butyric acid-producing bacteria may play a role in affecting H. pylori colonization of the oral cavity.
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Yamada T, Matsubara S. Rectocoele, but not cystocoele, may predict unsuccessful pessary fitting. J OBSTET GYNAECOL 2011; 31:441-2. [PMID: 21627431 DOI: 10.3109/01443615.2011.577253] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Matsubara S, Kuwata T, Ariga H, Watanabe T. Prior caesarean section involving the uterine body, cerclage, pre-term labour contraction and uterine rupture. J OBSTET GYNAECOL 2011; 31:665. [PMID: 21973149 DOI: 10.3109/01443615.2011.594918] [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]
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Sakamoto Y, Kimura K, Iguchi Y, Iwanaga T, Toi H, Matsubara S, Uno M. An embolic bow hunter's stroke associated with anomaly of cervical spine. Neurology 2011; 77:1403-4. [PMID: 21968846 DOI: 10.1212/wnl.0b013e31823152f9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Sasaki T, Isayama H, Ito Y, Yasuda I, Toda N, Hanada K, Matsubara S, Maguchi H, Yashima Y, Kamada H. 6596 POSTER A Randomized Phase II Study of Gemcitabine (GEM) Plus S-1 Combination Chemotherapy Versus GEM Monotherapy in Patients (pts) With Advanced Biliary Tract Cancer (BTC) – GS-COMBI Study. Eur J Cancer 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/s0959-8049(11)71907-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Matsubara S. Comment on: Patterns of transfer in labour and birth in rural New Zealand. Rural Remote Health 2011; 11:1859. [PMID: 21809893] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/31/2023] Open
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Shimizu T, Fujimaki Y, Kagamihara Y, Matsubara S. PTMS40 Interhemisphereic modulation of motor cortex excitability in a hand amputee: transcranial magnetic stimulation study. Clin Neurophysiol 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/s1388-2457(11)60693-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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