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Altobelli N, Postberg F, Fiege K, Trieloff M, Kimura H, Sterken VJ, Hsu HW, Hillier J, Khawaja N, Moragas-Klostermeyer G, Blum J, Burton M, Srama R, Kempf S, Gruen E. Flux and composition of interstellar dust at Saturn from Cassini's Cosmic Dust Analyzer. Science 2016; 352:312-8. [PMID: 27081064 DOI: 10.1126/science.aac6397] [Citation(s) in RCA: 68] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2015] [Accepted: 03/03/2016] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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Interstellar dust (ISD) is the condensed phase of the interstellar medium. In situ data from the Cosmic Dust Analyzer on board the Cassini spacecraft reveal that the Saturnian system is passed by ISD grains from our immediate interstellar neighborhood, the local interstellar cloud. We determine the mass distribution of 36 interstellar grains, their elemental composition, and a lower limit for the ISD flux at Saturn. Mass spectra and grain dynamics suggest the presence of magnesium-rich grains of silicate and oxide composition, partly with iron inclusions. Major rock-forming elements (magnesium, silicon, iron, and calcium) are present in cosmic abundances, with only small grain-to-grain variations, but sulfur and carbon are depleted. The ISD grains in the solar neighborhood appear to be homogenized, likely by repeated processing in the interstellar medium.
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Kimura H, Onishi Y, Sunada S, Kishi S, Suzuki N, Tsuboi C, Yamaguchi N, Imai H, Kamei H, Fujisiro H, Okada T, Ishigami M, Ogura Y, Kiuchi T, Ozaki N. Postoperative Psychiatric Complications in Living Liver Donors. Transplant Proc 2016; 47:1860-5. [PMID: 26293064 DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2015.06.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2015] [Revised: 06/02/2015] [Accepted: 06/16/2015] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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BACKGROUND To understand the impact of psychologic variables on donor quality of life, we studied long-term data on postoperative psychiatric complications in living liver donors. This study is a focused psychological investigation of diagnoses, treatments, and long-term clinical courses of living liver donors with psychiatric complications. METHODS Of the 142 donors who underwent live-donor liver transplantation at Nagoya University Hospital between April 2004 and July 2014, we investigated those without a history of mental illness who had developed such illness after transplantation and required psychiatric treatment. RESULTS A total of 6 (4.2%) donors developed the following psychiatric complications after transplantation: major depressive disorder (n = 2), panic disorder (n = 2), conversion disorder (n = 1), and substance use disorder (n = 1). Concerning psychiatric treatment, all donors received antianxiety drugs, 3 took antidepressants, and supportive psychiatric therapy was concomitantly provided to all subjects. The average treatment period was 53.3 months. Regarding subject outcomes, 3 donors achieved remission, and the other 3 continued treatment. All subjects showed improvement in Global Assessment of Functioning Scale. CONCLUSION It is important to accurately diagnose postoperative psychiatric complications and provide long-term treatment in close coordination with transplant surgeons.
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Ishizuka K, Kimura H, Wang C, Xing J, Kushima I, Arioka Y, Oya-Ito T, Uno Y, Okada T, Mori D, Aleksic B, Ozaki N. Investigation of Rare Single-Nucleotide PCDH15 Variants in Schizophrenia and Autism Spectrum Disorders. PLoS One 2016; 11:e0153224. [PMID: 27058588 PMCID: PMC4825995 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0153224] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2016] [Accepted: 03/25/2016] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Both schizophrenia (SCZ) and autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are neuropsychiatric disorders with overlapping genetic etiology. Protocadherin 15 (PCDH15), which encodes a member of the cadherin super family that contributes to neural development and function, has been cited as a risk gene for neuropsychiatric disorders. Recently, rare variants of large effect have been paid attention to understand the etiopathology of these complex disorders. Thus, we evaluated the impacts of rare, single-nucleotide variants (SNVs) in PCDH15 on SCZ or ASD. First, we conducted coding exon-targeted resequencing of PCDH15 with next-generation sequencing technology in 562 Japanese patients (370 SCZ and 192 ASD) and detected 16 heterozygous SNVs. We then performed association analyses on 2,096 cases (1,714 SCZ and 382 ASD) and 1,917 controls with six novel variants of these 16 SNVs. Of these six variants, four (p.R219K, p.T281A, p.D642N, c.3010-1G>C) were ultra-rare variants (minor allele frequency < 0.0005) that may increase disease susceptibility. Finally, no statistically significant association between any of these rare, heterozygous PCDH15 point variants and SCZ or ASD was found. Our results suggest that a larger sample size of resequencing subjects is necessary to detect associations between rare PCDH15 variants and neuropsychiatric disorders.
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Kasuno M, Kimura H, Yasutomo H, Torimura M, Murakami D, Tsukatani Y, Hanada S, Matsushita T, Tao H. An Evaluation of Sensor Performance for Harmful Compounds by Using Photo-Induced Electron Transfer from Photosynthetic Membranes to Electrodes. SENSORS 2016; 16:438. [PMID: 27023553 PMCID: PMC4850952 DOI: 10.3390/s16040438] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2016] [Revised: 03/18/2016] [Accepted: 03/22/2016] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Rapid, simple, and low-cost screening procedures are necessary for the detection of harmful compounds in the effluent that flows out of point sources such as industrial outfall. The present study investigated the effects on a novel sensor of harmful compounds such as KCN, phenol, and herbicides such as 3-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-1,1-dimethylurea (DCMU), 2-chloro-4-ethylamino-6-isopropylamino-1,3,5-triazine (atrazine), and 2-N-tert-butyl-4-N-ethyl-6-methylsulfanyl-1,3,5-triazine-2,4-diamine (terbutryn). The sensor employed an electrode system that incorporated the photocurrent of intra-cytoplasmic membranes (so-called chromatophores) prepared from photosynthetic bacteria and linked using carbon paste electrodes. The amperometric curve (photocurrent-time curve) of photo-induced electron transfer from chromatophores of the purple photosynthetic bacterium Rhodobacter sphaeroides to the electrode via an exogenous electron acceptor was composed of two characteristic phases: an abrupt increase in current immediately after illumination (I₀), and constant current over time (Ic). Compared with other redox compounds, 2,5-dichloro-1,4-benzoquinone (DCBQ) was the most useful exogenous electron acceptor in this system. Photo-reduction of DCBQ exhibited Michaelis-Menten-like kinetics, and reduction rates were dependent on the amount of DCBQ and the photon flux intensity. The Ic decreased in the presence of KCN at concentrations over 0.05 μM (=μmol·dm(-3)). The I₀ decreased following the addition of phenol at concentrations over 20 μM. The Ic was affected by terbutryn at concentrations over 10 μM. In contrast, DCMU and atrazine had no effect on either I₀ or Ic. The utility of this electrode system for the detection of harmful compounds is discussed.
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Nishimura K, Kobayashi S, Tsutsui J, Kawasaki H, Katsuragawa S, Noma S, Kimura H, Egawa H, Yuzawa K, Umeshita K, Aikawa A, Uemoto S, Takahara S, Ishigooka J. Practices for Supporting and Confirming Decision-Making Involved in Kidney and Liver Donation by Related Living Donors in Japan: A Nationwide Survey. Am J Transplant 2016; 16:860-8. [PMID: 26555560 DOI: 10.1111/ajt.13515] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2015] [Revised: 08/25/2015] [Accepted: 08/29/2015] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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This nationwide survey investigated the actual practices for supporting and confirming the decision-making involved in related living-organ donations in Japan, focusing on organ type and program size differences. Answers to a questionnaire survey were collected from 89 of the 126 (71%) kidney and 30 of the 35 (86%) liver transplantation programs in Japan that were involved in living-donor transplantations in 2013. In 70% of the kidney and 90% of the liver transplantation programs, all donors underwent "third-party" interviews to confirm their voluntariness. The most common third parties were psychiatrists (90% and 83%, respectively). Many programs engaged in practices to support decision-making by donor candidates, including guaranteeing the right to withdraw consent to donate (70% and 100%, respectively) and prescribing a set "cooling-off period" (88% and 100%, respectively). Most donors were offered care by mental health specialists (86% and 93%, respectively). Third parties were designated by more of the larger kidney transplant programs compared with the smaller programs. In conclusion, the actual practices supporting and confirming the decision to donate a living organ varied depending on the organ concerned and the number of patients in the program.
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Shiraishi E, Suzuki K, Harada A, Suzuki N, Kimura H. The Phosphodiesterase 10A Selective Inhibitor TAK-063 Improves Cognitive Functions Associated with Schizophrenia in Rodent Models. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2015; 356:587-95. [DOI: 10.1124/jpet.115.230482] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2015] [Accepted: 12/16/2015] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Kudo S, Igarashi K, Kimura H. Influence of the Fukushima Dai-ichi Nuclear Power Plant accident on environmental radioactivity in Aomori Prefecture. RADIATION PROTECTION DOSIMETRY 2015; 167:353-357. [PMID: 25953795 DOI: 10.1093/rpd/ncv278] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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Radioactive nuclides with a short half-life, such as (131)I and (134)Cs, were detected in environmental samples collected in Aomori Prefecture after the Tokyo Electric Power Company Fukushima Dai-ichi Nuclear Power Plant accident in March 2011. In addition, the observed (137)Cs concentration was increased over the background level. The gaseous (131)I concentration in air observed in April was higher than that observed in March immediately after the accident. Using a backward trajectory analysis, the authors found that the air mass had passed the vicinity of the Fukushima Dai-ichi Nuclear Power Plant when the gaseous (131)I concentration in air was increasing. Maximum (131)I and radioactive Cs concentrations in daily fallout samples collected in Aomori city were observed on 28 April, when (131)I was also detected in air. (134)Cs and (137)Cs concentration ratios in pine needles and pasture grass were nearly equal to 1, which indicates that the source of these radionuclides was the nuclear power plant accident.
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Kumagai K, Ookubo H, Kimura H. Discrimination between natural and other gamma ray sources from environmental gamma ray dose rate monitoring data. RADIATION PROTECTION DOSIMETRY 2015; 167:293-297. [PMID: 25948830 DOI: 10.1093/rpd/ncv265] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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In this study, a method to discriminate between natural and other γ-ray sources from environmental γ-ray dose rate monitoring data was developed, and it was successfully applied to actual monitoring data around nuclear facilities. The environmental dose rate is generally monitored by NaI(Tl) detector systems in the low dose rate range. The background dose rate varies mainly as a result of the deposition of (222)Rn progeny in precipitation and shielding of the ground by snow cover. Increments in the environmental dose rate due to radionuclides released from nuclear facilities must be separated from these background variations. The method in the present study corrects for the dose rate variations from natural sources by multiple regression analysis based on the γ-ray counting rates of single-channel analysers opened in the energy ranges of γ-rays emitted by (214)Bi and (208)Tl. Assuming a normal distribution of the results and using the one-sided type I error of 0.01 while ignoring the type II error, the detection limit of the γ-ray dose rate from artificial sources was 0.77 nGy h(-1).
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Yamamoto M, Kushima I, Kimura H, Hayashi A, Kawano N, Aleksic B, Iidaka T, Ozaki N. White matter microstructure between the pre-SMA and the cingulum bundle is related to response conflict in healthy subjects. Brain Behav 2015; 5:e00375. [PMID: 26516610 PMCID: PMC4614048 DOI: 10.1002/brb3.375] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2015] [Revised: 07/23/2015] [Accepted: 07/24/2015] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Response conflict involves selectively attending to relevant information and suppressing distracting, irrelevant information. The medial frontal cortex (MFC) is considered to be involved in response conflict. However, it remains unclear which white matter connectivity is associated with response conflict. This study aimed to delineate the neural connectivity of response conflict in healthy subjects and investigate the association between white matter microstructure and performance of a response conflict task. METHOD Twenty-eight healthy subjects underwent functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) during the Flanker task and diffusion MRI. We identified the presupplementary motor area (pre-SMA) using fMRI. Furthermore, we delineated the white matter connectivity between the pre-SMA and the cingulum bundle (CB), which is located in the MFC, using probabilistic tractography. We calculated the mean diffusivity (MD), index of white matter microstructure, of this tract and evaluate the association between MD and performance of the Flanker task. RESULT The mean MD of this tract was significantly and positively associated with performance of the Flanker task. CONCLUSION The present study suggests the white matter connectivity between the pre-SMA and the CB is related to the response conflict in healthy subjects and finer white matter microstructure is associated with smaller response conflict.
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Umemura E, Ito M, Tokura T, Nagashima W, Kimura H, Kobayashi Y, Tachibana M, Miyauchi M, Arao M, Ozaki N, Kurita K. The treatment pathway of chronic orofacial pain triggered by dental treatment – relieving effect and concurrent depressive symptoms of duloxetine treatment. Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijom.2015.08.834] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Yoshida Y, Yamazaki K, Mizusawa J, Satoh M, Hinoi T, Tsuchida A, Otsuka K, Sato T, Watanabe M, Baba H, Kimura H, Idani H, Kanazawa A, Fukunaga M, Okuda J, Tajima Y, Hasegawa H, Katayama H, Hamaguchi T, Shimada Y. 2129 Predictive factor for toxicities and treatment termination in adjuvant capecitabine therapy for stage III colorectal cancer; based on the data of a randomized trial, JCOG0910. Eur J Cancer 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/s0959-8049(16)31051-6] [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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Matsushima Y, Ishikawa M, Shimizu T, Komane A, Kasuo S, Shinohara M, Nagasawa K, Kimura H, Ryo A, Okabe N, Haga K, Doan YH, Katayama K, Shimizu H. Genetic analyses of GII.17 norovirus strains in diarrheal disease outbreaks from December 2014 to March 2015 in Japan reveal a novel polymerase sequence and amino acid substitutions in the capsid region. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2015; 20. [PMID: 26159307 DOI: 10.2807/1560-7917.es2015.20.26.21173] [Citation(s) in RCA: 157] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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A novel GII.P17-GII.17 variant norovirus emerged as a major cause of norovirus outbreaks from December 2014 to March 2015 in Japan. Named Hu/GII/JP/2014/GII.P17-GII.17, this variant has a newly identified GII.P17 type RNA-dependent RNA polymerase, while the capsid sequence displays amino acid substitutions around histo-blood group antigen (HBGA) binding sites. Several variants caused by mutations in the capsid region have previously been observed in the GII.4 genotype. Monitoring the GII.17 variant's geographical spread and evolution is important.
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Kimura H, Suzuki M, Konno S, Nishimura M, Bobolea I, Barranco P, del Pozo V, Romero D, Sanz V, López-Carrasco V, Canabal J, Villasante C, Quirce S. Sputum periostin in patients with different severe asthma phenotypes. Allergy 2015; 70:884-5. [PMID: 26081263 DOI: 10.1111/all.12639] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Kinoshita N, Oguchi H, Kita A, Yoshioka C, Sasamoto K, Nishimoto Y, Adachi T, Shioura H, Kimura H. SU-E-T-204: Comparison of Absorbed-Dose to Water in High-Energy Photon Beams Based On Addendum AAPM TG-51, IAEA TRS-398, and JSMP 12. Med Phys 2015. [DOI: 10.1118/1.4924565] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Hirata K, Shimada N, Kimura H, Deie M, Adachi N, Ochi M. The relationship between proprioceptive function and dynamic balance in ACL injured knees. Physiotherapy 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.physio.2015.03.3390] [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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Kimura H, Tsuboi D, Wang C, Kushima I, Koide T, Ikeda M, Iwayama Y, Toyota T, Yamamoto N, Kunimoto S, Nakamura Y, Yoshimi A, Banno M, Xing J, Takasaki Y, Yoshida M, Aleksic B, Uno Y, Okada T, Iidaka T, Inada T, Suzuki M, Ujike H, Kunugi H, Kato T, Yoshikawa T, Iwata N, Kaibuchi K, Ozaki N. Identification of Rare, Single-Nucleotide Mutations in NDE1 and Their Contributions to Schizophrenia Susceptibility. Schizophr Bull 2015; 41:744-53. [PMID: 25332407 PMCID: PMC4393687 DOI: 10.1093/schbul/sbu147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND Nuclear distribution E homolog 1 (NDE1), located within chromosome 16p13.11, plays an essential role in microtubule organization, mitosis, and neuronal migration and has been suggested by several studies of rare copy number variants to be a promising schizophrenia (SCZ) candidate gene. Recently, increasing attention has been paid to rare single-nucleotide variants (SNVs) discovered by deep sequencing of candidate genes, because such SNVs may have large effect sizes and their functional analysis may clarify etiopathology. METHODS AND RESULTS We conducted mutation screening of NDE1 coding exons using 433 SCZ and 145 pervasive developmental disorders samples in order to identify rare single nucleotide variants with a minor allele frequency ≤5%. We then performed genetic association analysis using a large number of unrelated individuals (3554 SCZ, 1041 bipolar disorder [BD], and 4746 controls). Among the discovered novel rare variants, we detected significant associations between SCZ and S214F (P = .039), and between BD and R234C (P = .032). Furthermore, functional assays showed that S214F affected axonal outgrowth and the interaction between NDE1 and YWHAE (14-3-3 epsilon; a neurodevelopmental regulator). CONCLUSIONS This study strengthens the evidence for association between rare variants within NDE1 and SCZ, and may shed light into the molecular mechanisms underlying this severe psychiatric disorder.
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Sasaki K, Sarada K, Taito S, Kawae T, Sekikawa K, Wada M, Watanabe T, Hirohashi N, Tanigawa K, Ito Y, Kimura H, Kataoka T. Proposals by paramedical staff to initiate rehabilitation in patients with critical illnesses on mechanical ventilation. Physiotherapy 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.physio.2015.03.1269] [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]
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Shimada N, Deie M, Hirata K, Asaeda R, Kono Y, Terai C, Ueda K, Kimura H, Ochi M. Characteristics of knee kinetics during gait for two types of total knee arthroplasty (PS type and CS type). Physiotherapy 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.physio.2015.03.1332] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Iwabuchi S, Hayashi M, Yokouchi T, Sato K, Nakayama H, Harashina J, Iwama J, Ishii M, Hiramoto Y, Hirai N, Hirata Y, Saito N, Ito K, Kimura H, Aoki K. Prophylactic intra-arterial administration of fasudil hydrochloride for vasospasm following subarachnoid haemorrhage. ACTA NEUROCHIRURGICA. SUPPLEMENT 2015; 120:167-9. [PMID: 25366618 DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-04981-6_28] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/10/2023]
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PURPOSE We evaluated patients treated with prophylactic intra-arterial administration of fasudil hydrochloride (IAF) after subarachnoid haemorrhage (SAH). MATERIALS AND METHODS Between August 1998 and December 2012, 92 patients with aneurysmal SAH were treated with IAF for angiographic vasospasm without ischemic symptoms after their follow-up angiography. Patients comprised 50 women and 42 men, aged 24-83 (mean 56.6) years. IAF consisted of 15 mg of fasudil hydrochloride dissolved in 20 ml physiological saline and injected through a catheter during approximately 15 min, after diagnostic angiography. The clinical outcome was evaluated using the Glasgow Outcome Scale (GOS) at discharge and ischemic lesions resulting from vasospasm were assessed on computed tomography (CT) scan at discharge. RESULTS Forty-eight patients underwent surgical clipping and 44 patients underwent endovascular coiling. Angiographic improvement was observed in all patients (100 %). At discharge, 76 (83.0 %) of 92 patients showed good recovery on GOS. Nine patients developed progression of delayed ischemic neurological deficits (DIND) and three of these patients had ischemic lesions on CT scans. No patient had any significant changes in vital signs or any other adverse effects resulting from IAF. CONCLUSION IAF therapy was safe and effective for patients with vasospasm following SAH. Prophylactic IAF therapy may prevent symptomatic vasospasm.
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Shirasuna K, Usui F, Karasawa T, Kimura H, Kawashima A, Mizukami H, Ohkuchi A, Takahashi M. Nanosilica-induced placental inflammation and pregnancy complications: different roles of the inflammasome components NLRP3 and ASC. J Reprod Immunol 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jri.2014.09.035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Xing J, Wang C, Kimura H, Takasaki Y, Kunimoto S, Yoshimi A, Nakamura Y, Koide T, Banno M, Kushima I, Uno Y, Okada T, Aleksic B, Ikeda M, Iwata N, Ozaki N. Resequencing and association analysis of PTPRA, a possible susceptibility gene for schizophrenia and autism spectrum disorders. PLoS One 2014; 9:e112531. [PMID: 25393624 PMCID: PMC4231042 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0112531] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2014] [Accepted: 09/30/2014] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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Background The PTPRA gene, which encodes the protein RPTP-α, is critical to neurodevelopment. Previous linkage studies, genome-wide association studies, controlled expression analyses and animal models support an association with both schizophrenia and autism spectrum disorders, both of which share a substantial portion of genetic risks. Methods We sequenced the protein-encoding areas of the PTPRA gene for single nucleotide polymorphisms or small insertions/deletions (InDel) in 382 schizophrenia patients. To validate their association with the disorders, rare (minor allele frequency <1%), missense mutations as well as one InDel in the 3′UTR region were then genotyped in another independent sample set comprising 944 schizophrenia patients, 336 autism spectrum disorders patients, and 912 healthy controls. Results Eight rare mutations, including 3 novel variants, were identified during the mutation-screening phase. In the following association analysis, L59P, one of the two missense mutations, was only observed among patients of schizophrenia. Additionally, a novel duplication in the 3′UTR region, 174620_174623dupTGAT, was predicted to be located within a Musashi Binding Element. Major Conclusions No evidence was seen for the association of rare, missense mutations in the PTPRA gene with schizophrenia or autism spectrum disorders; however, we did find some rare variants with possibly damaging effects that may increase the susceptibility of carriers to the disorders.
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Silvers WK, Kimura H, Desquenne-Clark L, Miyamoto M. Some new perspectives on transplantation immunity and tolerance. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2014; 8:120-2. [PMID: 25289815 DOI: 10.1016/0167-5699(87)90864-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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To provoke a rejection response, an allograft's antigens must be presented to the host by accessory cells of the graft's MHC genotype. Tolerance induction, too, in neonatal rodents is an MHC-restricted response: third party grafts on tolerant animals survive longer if they are MHC-compatible with the tolerizing cells, rather than the host. In this article, Willys Silvers and his colleagues review the evidence for these observations and discuss their implications.
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Sakaki H, Furudate K, Sato H, Itoh R, Kobayashi W, Kimura H. Identifying a point mutation in the SH3BP2 gene in cherubism. J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.joms.2014.06.268] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Nakagawa H, Kubota K, Kon T, Mimura M, Kobayashi W, Kimura H. Hypothyroidism after radiotherapy for head and neck cancer patients. J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.joms.2014.06.186] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Umemura E, Ito M, Nagashima W, Tokura T, Kimura H, Arao M, Kobayashi Y, Miyauchi T, Ozaki N, Kurita K. Phychiatric profiles of patients with oral psychosomatic disorders-a 16 year study in Japan's liaison psychiatric clinic. J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.joms.2014.06.205] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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