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  1. Article: [Neurointensive Care:Managing Intracranial Hypertension and Cerebral Herniation].

    Fujiwara, Daigo / Egawa, Satoshi

    No shinkei geka. Neurological surgery

    2023  Volume 51, Issue 6, Page(s) 1089–1103

    Abstract: In order to optimize neurological outcomes in patients presenting with elevated intracranial pressure, secondary cerebral insults during therapeutic interventions should be prevented and mitigated. Considering the absence of a singular, definitive ... ...

    Abstract In order to optimize neurological outcomes in patients presenting with elevated intracranial pressure, secondary cerebral insults during therapeutic interventions should be prevented and mitigated. Considering the absence of a singular, definitive monitoring parameter, the diverse facets of its pathophysiology-encompassing the Monroe-Kellie doctrine, brain compliance, and cerebral metabolism-should be understood. Multimodality monitoring, which incorporates physiological indicators of intracranial pressure sensors, electroencephalograms, and ultrasound, can be assessed in an integrative manner. These assessments subsequently inform surgical and intensive care strategies, often guided by structured protocols, such as a stepwise approach. This comprehensive paradigm, central to neurocritical care, may significantly enhance the neurological prognosis of patients.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Brain Diseases ; Intracranial Hypertension/diagnosis ; Intracranial Hypertension/etiology ; Intracranial Hypertension/therapy ; Intracranial Pressure/physiology ; Brain ; Monitoring, Physiologic/methods
    Language Japanese
    Publishing date 2023-11-27
    Publishing country Japan
    Document type English Abstract ; Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 197053-7
    ISSN 1882-1251 ; 0301-2603
    ISSN (online) 1882-1251
    ISSN 0301-2603
    DOI 10.11477/mf.1436204855
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  2. Article ; Online: Dupilumab as a novel treatment option for prurigo nodularis.

    Nakajima, Saeko / Yonekura, Satoru / Nakamizo, Satoshi / Egawa, Gyohei / Kabashima, Kenji

    The Journal of allergy and clinical immunology

    2023  Volume 152, Issue 4, Page(s) 870–872

    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Prurigo/drug therapy ; Antibodies, Monoclonal, Humanized/therapeutic use
    Chemical Substances dupilumab (420K487FSG) ; Antibodies, Monoclonal, Humanized
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-08-23
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Editorial
    ZDB-ID 121011-7
    ISSN 1097-6825 ; 1085-8725 ; 0091-6749
    ISSN (online) 1097-6825 ; 1085-8725
    ISSN 0091-6749
    DOI 10.1016/j.jaci.2023.08.011
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  3. Article ; Online: Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension with Disproportionately Enlarged Subarachnoid Space Hydrocephalus on Imaging.

    Kunugitani, Ken / Miura, Satoshi / Sawamura, Masanori / Mitani, Koki / Okawa, Masakazu / Egawa, Naohiro / Takahashi, Ryosuke

    Internal medicine (Tokyo, Japan)

    2023  Volume 62, Issue 20, Page(s) 3043–3046

    Abstract: The pathophysiology of idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) and idiopathic normal-pressure hydrocephalus (iNPH) differs in terms of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) pressure and imaging-related characteristics. A 51-year-old man presented with optic nerve ...

    Abstract The pathophysiology of idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) and idiopathic normal-pressure hydrocephalus (iNPH) differs in terms of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) pressure and imaging-related characteristics. A 51-year-old man presented with optic nerve papillary edema, visual disturbance, bilateral abducens nerve palsy, and a wide-based gait. Imaging showed characteristic findings of IIH and disproportionately enlarged subarachnoid space hydrocephalus (DESH) - characteristic of iNPH. A CSF examination revealed marked CSF hypertension. IIH with iNPH-like imaging features (DESH) was diagnosed, and ventriculoperitoneal shunt surgery was performed. Postoperatively, the visual acuity and visual field improved. This report also describes the distinct and overlapping pathophysiological mechanisms of IIH and iNPH.
    MeSH term(s) Male ; Humans ; Middle Aged ; Pseudotumor Cerebri/complications ; Pseudotumor Cerebri/diagnostic imaging ; Pseudotumor Cerebri/surgery ; Hydrocephalus, Normal Pressure/complications ; Hydrocephalus, Normal Pressure/diagnostic imaging ; Hydrocephalus, Normal Pressure/surgery ; Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt ; Magnetic Resonance Imaging/methods ; Subarachnoid Space/diagnostic imaging ; Subarachnoid Space/surgery
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-03-08
    Publishing country Japan
    Document type Case Reports ; Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 32371-8
    ISSN 1349-7235 ; 0021-5120 ; 0918-2918
    ISSN (online) 1349-7235
    ISSN 0021-5120 ; 0918-2918
    DOI 10.2169/internalmedicine.1201-22
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  4. Article ; Online: Increased ACE2 and TMPRSS2 expression in ulcerative colitis.

    Hamamoto, Yuichiro / Kawamura, Michihiro / Uchida, Hiroki / Hiramatsu, Kazuhiro / Katori, Chiaki / Asai, Hinako / Egawa, Satoshi / Yoshida, Kyotaro

    Pathology, research and practice

    2024  Volume 254, Page(s) 155108

    Abstract: Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a cryptogenic inflammatory bowel disease, and there is an urgent need to elucidate its pathogenesis. ACE2 and TMPRSS2, the entry molecules of SARS-CoV-2, are reportedly associated with the disease; however, no consensus has ... ...

    Abstract Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a cryptogenic inflammatory bowel disease, and there is an urgent need to elucidate its pathogenesis. ACE2 and TMPRSS2, the entry molecules of SARS-CoV-2, are reportedly associated with the disease; however, no consensus has been reached yet. In this study, we examined the expression of ACE2 and TMPRSS2 in colon and rectal specimens of UC. We collected colorectal specimens from 60 patients (30 patients with UC and 30 controls from 2018 to 2021) and analyzed the proportion and intensity of ACE2 and TMPRSS2 using immunohistochemistry. The results revealed a significant increase in the proportion of ACE2 expression and the intensity of TMPRSS2 expression in patients with UC. ACE2 and TMPRSS2 expression in UC remained unaffected by the COVID-19 pandemic. We demonstrated that ACE2 and TMPRSS2 are likely involved in the pathogenesis of UC.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme 2 ; Colitis, Ulcerative ; Pandemics ; COVID-19 ; SARS-CoV-2 ; Serine Endopeptidases
    Chemical Substances Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme 2 (EC 3.4.17.23) ; TMPRSS2 protein, human (EC 3.4.21.-) ; Serine Endopeptidases (EC 3.4.21.-)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-01-10
    Publishing country Germany
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 391889-0
    ISSN 1618-0631 ; 0344-0338
    ISSN (online) 1618-0631
    ISSN 0344-0338
    DOI 10.1016/j.prp.2024.155108
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  5. Article ; Online: A New Boron-Rhodamine-Containing Carboxylic Acid as a Sugar Chemosensor.

    Komori, Yuta / Sugimoto, Shun / Sato, Toranosuke / Okawara, Honoka / Watanabe, Ryo / Takano, Yuki / Kitaoka, Satoshi / Egawa, Yuya

    Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)

    2023  Volume 23, Issue 3

    Abstract: We propose a boron-rhodamine-containing carboxylic acid (BRhoC) substance as a new sugar chemosensor. BRhoC was obtained by the Friedel-Crafts reaction of 4-formylbenzoic acid ... ...

    Abstract We propose a boron-rhodamine-containing carboxylic acid (BRhoC) substance as a new sugar chemosensor. BRhoC was obtained by the Friedel-Crafts reaction of 4-formylbenzoic acid and
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-01-30
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2052857-7
    ISSN 1424-8220 ; 1424-8220
    ISSN (online) 1424-8220
    ISSN 1424-8220
    DOI 10.3390/s23031528
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  6. Article ; Online: The Histological Detection of Ulcerative Colitis Using a No-Code Artificial Intelligence Model.

    Hamamoto, Yuichiro / Kawamura, Michihiro / Uchida, Hiroki / Hiramatsu, Kazuhiro / Katori, Chiaki / Asai, Hinako / Shimizu, Shigeki / Egawa, Satoshi / Yoshida, Kyotaro

    International journal of surgical pathology

    2023  , Page(s) 10668969231204955

    Abstract: Ulcerative colitis (UC) is an intractable disease that affects young adults. Histological findings are essential for its diagnosis; however, the number of diagnostic pathologists is limited. Herein, we used a no-code artificial intelligence (AI) platform ...

    Abstract Ulcerative colitis (UC) is an intractable disease that affects young adults. Histological findings are essential for its diagnosis; however, the number of diagnostic pathologists is limited. Herein, we used a no-code artificial intelligence (AI) platform "Teachable Machine" to train a model that could distinguish between histological images of UC, non-UC coloproctitis, adenocarcinoma, and control. A total of 5100 histological images for training and 900 histological images for testing were prepared by pathologists. Our model showed accuracies of 0.99, 1.00, 0.99, and 0.99, for UC, non-UC coloproctitis, adenocarcinoma, and control, respectively. This is the first report in which a no-code easy AI platform has been able to comprehensively recognize the distinctive histologic patterns of UC.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-10-25
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1336393-1
    ISSN 1940-2465 ; 1066-8969
    ISSN (online) 1940-2465
    ISSN 1066-8969
    DOI 10.1177/10668969231204955
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  7. Article: Caco-2 Cell Sheet Partially Laminated with HT29-MTX Cells as a Novel In Vitro Model of Gut Epithelium Drug Permeability.

    Cheng, Yi / Watanabe, Chie / Ando, Yusuke / Kitaoka, Satoshi / Egawa, Yuya / Takashima, Tomoya / Matsumoto, Akihiro / Murakami, Masahiro

    Pharmaceutics

    2023  Volume 15, Issue 9

    Abstract: The intestinal epithelial Caco-2 cell monolayer is a well-established in vitro model useful for predicting intestinal drug absorption in humans. Coculture models of Caco-2 and goblet-cell-like HT29-MTX cells have been developed to overcome the lack of a ... ...

    Abstract The intestinal epithelial Caco-2 cell monolayer is a well-established in vitro model useful for predicting intestinal drug absorption in humans. Coculture models of Caco-2 and goblet-cell-like HT29-MTX cells have been developed to overcome the lack of a mucus layer; however, those models are much leakier compared to the intestinal epithelium. Here, we developed a partially laminated culture model where HT29-MTX cells were superimposed onto a Caco-2 monolayer to overcome this issue. A morphological study showed that the piled HT29-MTX cells were voluntarily incorporated into the Caco-2 monolayer, and mucus production was confirmed via periodic acid-Schiff and mucin protein 2 staining. Permeability was evaluated in terms of transepithelial electrical resistance (TEER) and the apparent permeability of paracellular markers with different molecular sizes. The partially laminated model maintained the high barrier function of the Caco-2 monolayer, whose permeability appeared adjustable according to the HT29-MTX/Caco-2 cell ratio. In contrast, the coculture models showed abnormally high permeability of those markers, correlated with low TEER. Thus, the partially laminated model enabled in vitro recapitulation of effective mucosal barrier function. Consequently, this novel model may be useful as an in vitro high-throughput evaluation system for enteral mucosal permeability and mucus-penetrating efficiency of drugs and nanocarriers.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-09-18
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2527217-2
    ISSN 1999-4923
    ISSN 1999-4923
    DOI 10.3390/pharmaceutics15092338
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  8. Article ; Online: Adherence to recommended vaccination policies for pre- and post-solid organ transplantation patients: A national questionnaire survey in Japan.

    Tanaka, Takeshi / Kakiuchi, Satoshi / Tashiro, Masato / Fujita, Ayumi / Ashizawa, Nobuyuki / Eguchi, Susumu / Kenmochi, Takashi / Egawa, Hiroto / Izumikawa, Koichi

    Vaccine

    2023  Volume 41, Issue 52, Page(s) 7682–7688

    Abstract: Background: Pre-transplant vaccination is recommended for patients undergoing solid organ transplantation (SOT). While appropriate vaccination protocols are implemented at some facilities, transplantation is sometimes performed with inadequate ... ...

    Abstract Background: Pre-transplant vaccination is recommended for patients undergoing solid organ transplantation (SOT). While appropriate vaccination protocols are implemented at some facilities, transplantation is sometimes performed with inadequate preoperative vaccine management. Vaccination rates vary across facilities, but those of SOT centers in Japan have never been investigated. This study aimed to conduct a nationwide questionnaire survey to assess pre- and post-transplant vaccination policies among SOT facilities in Japan.
    Methods: The survey was conducted from September to November 2022. All registered (n = 221) solid organ (namely, the lungs, liver, kidneys, pancreas, heart, and small intestine) transplant facilities were asked to complete a web-based survey.
    Results: The survey response rate was 70.2 %. Live and inactivated vaccines were recommended at 64.9 % and 68.9 % of the responding facilities, respectively. The following vaccines were incorporated into the vaccination protocols of facilities: pneumococcal vaccine, 31.7 % (13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine) and 65.4 % (23-valent pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine); hepatitis B virus vaccine, 67.3 %; severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 vaccine, 73.1 %; influenza vaccine, 73.1 %; and zoster vaccines, 23.1 %. The reasons for unresponsiveness to vaccinations included inadequate time before transplantation (60.3 %), cost burden (41.1 %), high number of vaccinations (21.9 %), no recognition of the need for vaccination (17.9 %), and the requirement to explain the need for vaccination (15.2 %).
    Conclusions: Our study revealed gaps in vaccination practices across nationwide facilities in Japan. The findings indicate the importance of promoting scheduled efficiency and encouraging the national health system to reduce vaccine costs with the support of public subsidies.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Japan ; Vaccination/methods ; Pneumococcal Vaccines ; Transplants ; Influenza Vaccines ; Organ Transplantation
    Chemical Substances Pneumococcal Vaccines ; Influenza Vaccines
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-11-25
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 605674-x
    ISSN 1873-2518 ; 0264-410X
    ISSN (online) 1873-2518
    ISSN 0264-410X
    DOI 10.1016/j.vaccine.2023.11.033
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  9. Article ; Online: Alterations in choroidal vascular structures due to serum levels of vascular endothelial growth factor in patients with POEMS syndrome.

    Yokouchi, Hirotaka / Nagasato, Daisuke / Mitamura, Yoshinori / Egawa, Mariko / Tabuchi, Hitoshi / Misawa, Sonoko / Kuwabara, Satoshi / Baba, Takayuki

    Scientific reports

    2023  Volume 13, Issue 1, Page(s) 10650

    Abstract: A higher serum vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) level can cause choroidal thickening in the choroid of patients with polyneuropathy, organomegaly, endocrinopathy, monoclonal gammopathy, and skin changes (POEMS) syndrome. We aimed to determine ... ...

    Abstract A higher serum vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) level can cause choroidal thickening in the choroid of patients with polyneuropathy, organomegaly, endocrinopathy, monoclonal gammopathy, and skin changes (POEMS) syndrome. We aimed to determine whether fluctuations in serum VEGF levels affect choroidal vascular structures in patients with POEMS syndrome. This retrospective observational case series examined 17 left eyes of 17 patients with POEMS syndrome. Enhanced depth imaging optical coherence tomography (EDI-OCT) images were obtained, and serum VEGF levels were measured at baseline and 6 months after transplantation with dexamethasone (n = 6), thalidomide (n = 8), or lenalidomide (n = 3). EDI-OCT images were binarized using ImageJ software, and we calculated the areas of the whole choroid and the luminal and stromal areas. Subsequently, we determined whether the choroidal vascular structure had changed significantly between baseline and 6 months after treatment. Six months after treatment, serum VEGF levels and the whole choroid, luminal, and stromal areas had decreased significantly compared to the baseline values (all, P < 0.001). The mean luminal area to the whole choroidal area ratio at 6 months after treatment was 0.70 ± 0.03, which was significantly smaller than the ratio at baseline (0.72 ± 0.03; P < 0.001). Whole choroid and luminal area fluctuations were significantly positively correlated with fluctuations in serum VEGF levels (r = 0.626, P = 0.007 and r = 0.585, P = 0.014, respectively). Choroidal thickening induced by VEGF might be caused by increases in the choroidal vessel lumen area. These results may offer insights into the pathogenesis of POEMS syndrome and the role of serum VEGF in choroidal vascular structure, which may apply to other ocular diseases.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; POEMS Syndrome ; Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A ; Retrospective Studies ; Choroid/diagnostic imaging ; Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance
    Chemical Substances Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-06-30
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2615211-3
    ISSN 2045-2322 ; 2045-2322
    ISSN (online) 2045-2322
    ISSN 2045-2322
    DOI 10.1038/s41598-023-37727-4
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  10. Article ; Online: [A case of cardiac arrest due to the appearance of Brugada-type electrocardiogram during epilepsy treatment].

    Miyao, Satoru / Kubota, Yuichi / Nagino, Naoto / Egawa, Satoshi / Nakamoto, Hidetoshi / Fukuchi, Satoko / Kawamata, Takakazu

    Rinsho shinkeigaku = Clinical neurology

    2021  Volume 61, Issue 7, Page(s) 466–470

    Abstract: The appearance of arrhythmias in epilepsy practice can lead to sudden death. This time, we experienced a case of cardiac arrest caused by lethal arrhythmia and resuscitation, and captured changes in the electrocardiogram over time from outpatient, before ...

    Abstract The appearance of arrhythmias in epilepsy practice can lead to sudden death. This time, we experienced a case of cardiac arrest caused by lethal arrhythmia and resuscitation, and captured changes in the electrocardiogram over time from outpatient, before and after sudden change, after resuscitation, to convalescent period. QT prolongation and Brugada-type waveforms were confirmed in the changes over time in the electrocardiogram. Focusing on the importance of recognizing the pharmacological and pharmacokinetic interactions with Na channel blockers and psychotropic drugs that may induce electrocardiographic changes, we emphasized the importance of electrocardiogram in epilepsy treatment.
    MeSH term(s) Electrocardiography ; Epilepsy/complications ; Epilepsy/drug therapy ; Heart Arrest/etiology ; Heart Arrest/therapy ; Humans ; Resuscitation
    Language Japanese
    Publishing date 2021-06-18
    Publishing country Japan
    Document type Case Reports ; Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 604200-4
    ISSN 1882-0654 ; 0009-918X
    ISSN (online) 1882-0654
    ISSN 0009-918X
    DOI 10.5692/clinicalneurol.cn-001573
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