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  1. Article ; Online: Radical electron-induced cellulose-semiconductors.

    Fukuhara, Mikio / Yokotsuka, Tomonori / Samoto, Tetsuo / Kumadaki, Masahiko / Takeda, Mitsuhiro / Hashida, Toshiyuki

    Scientific reports

    2024  Volume 14, Issue 1, Page(s) 8692

    Abstract: Bio-semiconductors are expected to be similar to organic semiconductors; however, they have not been utilized in application yet. In this study, we show the origin of electron appearance, N- and S-type negative resistances, rectification, and switching ... ...

    Abstract Bio-semiconductors are expected to be similar to organic semiconductors; however, they have not been utilized in application yet. In this study, we show the origin of electron appearance, N- and S-type negative resistances, rectification, and switching effects of semiconductors with energy storage capacities of up to 418.5 mJ/m
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-04-15
    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/s41598-024-59499-1
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  2. Article ; Online: Endoscopic features with linked-color imaging of non-

    Takeda, Tsutomu / Asaoka, Daisuke / Hirai, Shu / Nakamura, Masahiko / Nagahara, Akihito

    VideoGIE : an official video journal of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

    2023  Volume 9, Issue 3, Page(s) 123–127

    Abstract: Background and aims: The endoscopic findings of non-: Methods: We report the case of a 72-year-old woman in whom an NHPH species was found during EGD using LCI.: Results: The EGD did not reveal any endoscopic findings of diffuse redness, patchy ... ...

    Abstract Background and aims: The endoscopic findings of non-
    Methods: We report the case of a 72-year-old woman in whom an NHPH species was found during EGD using LCI.
    Results: The EGD did not reveal any endoscopic findings of diffuse redness, patchy redness, or atrophy. However, erosions, nonuniform redness, and crack-like mucosa were seen in the antrum, as well as LCI-enhanced endoscopic findings. In addition, nodular gastritis and a white marbled appearance were also observed in the antrum. LCI and blue-laser imaging enhanced the endoscopic findings. Floating bacterial bodies with a fine coil-like shape and diameter longer than that of
    Conclusions: Our case demonstrates that IEE is useful in diagnosing NHPH. The detection of NHPH using IEE enabled us to contribute to an improved diagnosis of NHPH.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-10-21
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ISSN 2468-4481
    ISSN (online) 2468-4481
    DOI 10.1016/j.vgie.2023.10.009
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  3. Article ; Online: Commitment profiles among nurses: combinations of organizational commitment forms and work engagement, psychological distress, and turnover intention.

    Fukuzaki, Toshiki / Takeda, Shinya / Iwata, Noboru / Ooba, Sawako / Inoue, Masahiko

    Industrial health

    2022  Volume 61, Issue 3, Page(s) 232–236

    Abstract: To clarify the combined effect of the sub-factors of organizational commitment, this study examined the relationships between organizational commitment profiles and work engagement, psychological distress, and turnover intention among nurses. A cross- ... ...

    Abstract To clarify the combined effect of the sub-factors of organizational commitment, this study examined the relationships between organizational commitment profiles and work engagement, psychological distress, and turnover intention among nurses. A cross-sectional survey was conducted; 455 nurses (38 men and 417 women) were included in the statistical analysis. We extracted six clusters through k-means cluster analysis and applied a one-way analysis of variance and χ
    MeSH term(s) Male ; Humans ; Female ; Intention ; Nursing Staff, Hospital/psychology ; Work Engagement ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Job Satisfaction ; Personnel Turnover ; Psychological Distress ; Surveys and Questionnaires
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-03-29
    Publishing country Japan
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 214185-1
    ISSN 1880-8026 ; 0019-8366
    ISSN (online) 1880-8026
    ISSN 0019-8366
    DOI 10.2486/indhealth.2021-0237
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  4. Article: [The Relationship Between Pathophysiology and Neurotransmitters in Parkinson's Disease].

    Takeda, Atsushi / Tomiyama, Masahiko / Hanajima, Ritsuko

    Brain and nerve = Shinkei kenkyu no shinpo

    2021  Volume 73, Issue 7, Page(s) 829–837

    Abstract: Parkinson's disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder. The major motor symptoms of PD are mainly caused by dopamine (DA) deficiency due to the loss of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra. Most patients also show non-motor symptoms, ...

    Abstract Parkinson's disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder. The major motor symptoms of PD are mainly caused by dopamine (DA) deficiency due to the loss of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra. Most patients also show non-motor symptoms, such as cognitive impairment, mood disturbance, pain, and sleep disturbance. These symptoms cannot be explained by DA deficiency alone and are likely involved with other neurotransmitter systems, including glutamate, serotonin, noradrenaline, or gamma aminobutyric acid. Other neurotransmitters may have therapeutic effects on some symptoms of PD. In this review, we discuss the pathophysiology of Parkinsonian symptoms, with a focus on neurotransmitters. (Received 2 February, 2021; Accepted 16 February, 2021; Published 1 July, 2021).
    Language Japanese
    Publishing date 2021-07-07
    Publishing country Japan
    Document type English Abstract ; Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 390389-8
    ISSN 1344-8129 ; 1881-6096 ; 0006-8969
    ISSN (online) 1344-8129
    ISSN 1881-6096 ; 0006-8969
    DOI 10.11477/mf.1416201843
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  5. Article ; Online: Cell Responses of the Ventrolateral Medulla to PAR1 Activation and Changes in Respiratory Rhythm in Newborn Rat En Bloc Brainstem-Spinal Cord Preparations.

    Onimaru, Hiroshi / Fukushi, Isato / Ikeda, Keiko / Yazawa, Itaru / Takeda, Kotaro / Okada, Yasumasa / Izumizaki, Masahiko

    Neuroscience

    2023  Volume 528, Page(s) 89–101

    Abstract: Proteinase-activated receptor-1 (PAR1) is expressed in astrocytes of various brain regions, and its activation is involved in the modulation of neuronal activity. Here, we report effects of PAR1 selective agonist TFLLR on respiratory rhythm generation in ...

    Abstract Proteinase-activated receptor-1 (PAR1) is expressed in astrocytes of various brain regions, and its activation is involved in the modulation of neuronal activity. Here, we report effects of PAR1 selective agonist TFLLR on respiratory rhythm generation in brainstem-spinal cord preparations. Preparations were isolated from newborn rats (P0-P4) under deep isoflurane anesthesia and were transversely cut at the rostral medulla. Preparations were superfused with artificial cerebrospinal fluid (25-26 °C), and inspiratory C4 ventral root activity was monitored. The responses to TFLLR of cells close to the cut surface were detected by calcium imaging or membrane potential recordings. Application of 10 μM TFLLR (4 min) induced a rapid and transient increase of calcium signal in cells of the ventrolateral respiratory regions of the medulla. More than 88% of responding cells (223/254 cells from 13 preparations) were also activated by low (0.2 mM) K
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Rats ; Animals, Newborn ; Receptor, PAR-1 ; Calcium ; Rats, Wistar ; Brain Stem/physiology ; Medulla Oblongata ; Spinal Cord
    Chemical Substances Receptor, PAR-1 ; Calcium (SY7Q814VUP)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-08-07
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 196739-3
    ISSN 1873-7544 ; 0306-4522
    ISSN (online) 1873-7544
    ISSN 0306-4522
    DOI 10.1016/j.neuroscience.2023.08.002
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  6. Article ; Online: The predictive value of modified soluble urokinase plasminogen activator receptor (suPAR) with National Early Warning Score (NEWS) for mortality in emergency elderly patients in Japan: a prospective pilot study.

    Mitsunaga, Toshiya / Ohtaki, Yuhei / Seki, Yutaka / Mashiko, Kunihiro / Uzura, Masahiko / Okuno, Kenji / Takeda, Satoshi

    Acute medicine & surgery

    2023  Volume 10, Issue 1, Page(s) e840

    Abstract: Aim: The aim of this study is to evaluate the ability of soluble urokinase plasminogen activator receptor (suPAR) and modified suPAR with National Early Warning Score (NEWS) for detecting mortality in elderly emergency patients who are older than 70 ... ...

    Abstract Aim: The aim of this study is to evaluate the ability of soluble urokinase plasminogen activator receptor (suPAR) and modified suPAR with National Early Warning Score (NEWS) for detecting mortality in elderly emergency patients who are older than 70 years.
    Methods: This is a secondary analysis of our previous study, which was a single-center prospective pilot study, carried out for 21 months in the emergency department of a secondary emergency institution in Japan. This study was carried out between September 16, 2020, and June 21, 2022. The study included all patients without trauma aged 70 years or older who presented to the emergency department. Discrimination was assessed by plotting the receiver-operating characteristic curve and calculating the area under the receiver-operating characteristic curve (AUC).
    Results: During the study period, 47 eligible older patients were included, among which 8 (17.0%) patients died. The median suPAR was significantly lower in the survivor's group than in the nonsurvivor's group (
    Conclusion: Our single-center study has demonstrated the high utility of modified suPAR with NEWS as a predictive tool of mortality in elderly emergency patients. Evidence from multicenter studies is needed for introducing modified suPAR with NEWS in the emergency department setting.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-05-30
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2751184-4
    ISSN 2052-8817 ; 2052-8817
    ISSN (online) 2052-8817
    ISSN 2052-8817
    DOI 10.1002/ams2.840
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  7. Article: Levodopa Prescription Patterns in Patients with Advanced Parkinson's Disease: A Japanese Database Analysis.

    Takeda, Atsushi / Baba, Toru / Watanabe, Jun / Nakayama, Masahiko / Hozawa, Hiroyuki / Ishido, Miwako

    Parkinson's disease

    2023  Volume 2023, Page(s) 9404207

    Abstract: Prescription doses of levodopa in patients with advanced Parkinson's disease (PD) are generally lower in Japan than in the United States or Europe, although Japanese guidelines for the management of PD recommend increasing the dosage as the disease ... ...

    Abstract Prescription doses of levodopa in patients with advanced Parkinson's disease (PD) are generally lower in Japan than in the United States or Europe, although Japanese guidelines for the management of PD recommend increasing the dosage as the disease progresses. However, data regarding levodopa prescription practices in patients with advanced PD in the clinical setting are limited. This retrospective observational study analyzed patterns of drug use for patients with advanced PD in Japan using claims data from hospitalized patients in the Medical Data Vision Co. database. Eligible patients had at least two PD-associated claims in two different quarters between April 1, 2008, and November 30, 2018, and a 10-item activities of daily living score <60 upon hospital discharge (as a proxy for advanced PD). The primary endpoint was the prescribed dosage of levodopa at the index hospitalization. Dosages of other PD drugs (medications with an on-label indication for PD) and non-PD drugs were also assessed. Overall, 4029 patients met the inclusion criteria (mean age, 76.9 years; 83.3% aged ≥70 years). At the index date, 74.0% were receiving levodopa. Patients received a median of one PD drug in addition to levodopa, and 27.4% and 20.2% received one or two concomitant PD drugs, respectively. Patients received a median of two non-PD drugs. The median levodopa dosage and total levodopa equivalent dosage (LED) at the index hospitalization were 418.2 and 634.8 mg/day (adjusted for body weight, 9.0 and 13.7 mg/kg/day), respectively. The median levodopa and total LED dosage in each 6-month increment during the 5 years before and after the index date ranged between 263.9 and 330.2 mg/day (5.0 and 6.5 mg/kg/day) and 402.0 and 504.9 mg/day (8.3 and 10.1 mg/kg/day), respectively. This study suggests that many Japanese patients with advanced PD could receive more intensive treatment with higher doses of levodopa.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-09-27
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2573854-9
    ISSN 2042-0080 ; 2090-8083
    ISSN (online) 2042-0080
    ISSN 2090-8083
    DOI 10.1155/2023/9404207
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  8. Article ; Online: Conformational change in an engineered biliverdin-binding cyanobacteriochrome during the photoconversion process

    Takeda, Yuka / Ohtsu, Itsuki / Suzuki, Takahisa / Nakasone, Yusuke / Fushimi, Keiji / Ikeuchi, Masahiko / Terazima, Masahide / Dohra, Hideo / Narikawa, Rei

    Archives of Biochemistry and Biophysics. 2023 Sept., v. 745 p.109715-

    2023  

    Abstract: Cyanobacteriochromes (CBCRs) derived from cyanobacteria are linear-tetrapyrrole-binding photoreceptors related to the canonical red/far-red reversible phytochrome photoreceptors. CBCRs contain chromophore-binding cGMP-specific phosphodiesterase/adenylate ...

    Abstract Cyanobacteriochromes (CBCRs) derived from cyanobacteria are linear-tetrapyrrole-binding photoreceptors related to the canonical red/far-red reversible phytochrome photoreceptors. CBCRs contain chromophore-binding cGMP-specific phosphodiesterase/adenylate cyclase/FhlA (GAF) domains that are highly diverse in their primary sequences and are categorized into many subfamilies. Among this repertoire, the biliverdin (BV)-binding CBCR GAF domains receive considerable attention for their in vivo optogenetic and bioimaging applications because BV is a mammalian intrinsic chromophore and can absorb far-red light that penetrates deep into the mammalian body. The typical BV-binding CBCR GAF domain exhibits reversible photoconversion between far-red-absorbing dark-adapted and orange-absorbing photoproduct states. Herein, we applied various biochemical and spectral studies to identify the details of the conformational change during this photoconversion process. No oligomeric state change was observed, whereas the surface charge would change with a modification of the α-helix structures during the photoconversion process. Combinatorial analysis using partial protease digestion and mass spectrometry identified the region where the conformational change occurred. These results provide clues for the future development of optogenetic tools.
    Keywords Cyanobacteria ; adenylate cyclase ; bioimaging ; biophysics ; digestion ; far-red light ; mammals ; mass spectrometry ; optogenetics ; phytochrome ; proteinases ; Native PAGE ; Size-exclusion chromatography ; Circular dichroism spectroscopy ; Thermal relaxation
    Language English
    Dates of publication 2023-09
    Publishing place Elsevier Inc.
    Document type Article ; Online
    ZDB-ID 523-x
    ISSN 1096-0384 ; 0003-9861
    ISSN (online) 1096-0384
    ISSN 0003-9861
    DOI 10.1016/j.abb.2023.109715
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  9. Book ; Online: Bangladesh

    Takeda, Masahiko

    joint staff advisory note on the poverty reduction strategy paper

    (IMF country report ; 13/62)

    2013  

    Author's details [approved by Masahiko Takeda ...]
    Series title IMF country report ; 13/62
    Keywords Armutsbekämpfung ; Bangladesch
    Language English
    Size Online-Ressource (11 S.)
    Publisher IMF
    Publishing place Washington, DC
    Document type Book ; Online
    Note IMD-Felder maschinell generiert
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  10. Article: The Effect of Nurses' Work-Life Balance on Work Engagement: The Adjustment Effect of Affective Commitment.

    Fukuzaki, Toshiki / Iwata, Noboru / Ooba, Sawako / Takeda, Shinya / Inoue, Masahiko

    Yonago acta medica

    2021  Volume 64, Issue 3, Page(s) 269–281

    Abstract: Background: This study aimed to examine the effects of nurses' work-life balance (WLB), job demands and resources, and organizational attachment on their work engagement (WE). The second aim was to shed light on whether the relationships among WLB, job ... ...

    Abstract Background: This study aimed to examine the effects of nurses' work-life balance (WLB), job demands and resources, and organizational attachment on their work engagement (WE). The second aim was to shed light on whether the relationships among WLB, job demands, resources, and WE are modulated by organizational attachment.
    Methods: In total, 425 nurses working in a university hospital responded to the questionnaire. The primary statistical analysis method was hierarchical multiple regression with WE as the dependent variable.
    Results: In the model in which all variables were applied, affective commitment (AC) (
    Conclusion: These results confirmed that to improve nurses' WE, hospital organizations should implement initiatives to facilitate WLB that considers nurses' household roles. Furthermore, high organizational attachment buffered the home's negative influence on work, thereby helping nurses work energetically.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-07-29
    Publishing country Japan
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 840719-8
    ISSN 1346-8049 ; 0513-5710
    ISSN (online) 1346-8049
    ISSN 0513-5710
    DOI 10.33160/yam.2021.08.005
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