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  1. Article ; Online: Reflection characteristics of a cavity-resonator-integrated guided-mode resonance mirror for a microdiameter Gaussian beam.

    Watanabe, Akari / Ozawa, Keisuke / Teranishi, Shunsuke / Taniguchi, Aika / Inoue, Junichi / Kintaka, Kenji / Ura, Shogo

    Applied optics

    2023  Volume 62, Issue 13, Page(s) 3496–3501

    Abstract: A guided-mode resonance mirror was designed for reflecting a vertically incident Gaussian beam of 3.6-µm beam waist to a backpropagating Gaussian beam. A grating coupler (GC) is integrated in a waveguide resonance cavity consisting of a pair of ... ...

    Abstract A guided-mode resonance mirror was designed for reflecting a vertically incident Gaussian beam of 3.6-µm beam waist to a backpropagating Gaussian beam. A grating coupler (GC) is integrated in a waveguide resonance cavity consisting of a pair of distributed Bragg reflectors (DBRs) on a reflection substrate. An incident free-space wave is coupled by the GC into the waveguide, and the guided wave is resonated in the waveguide cavity and coupled out by the same GC to a free-space wave simultaneously in resonance condition. The reflection phase can vary by 2
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-05-01
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ISSN 1539-4522
    ISSN (online) 1539-4522
    DOI 10.1364/AO.487039
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  2. Article ; Online: Efficacy of Percutaneous Direct Puncture Biopsy of Malignant Lung Tumors Contacting to the Pleura.

    Kodama, Hiroshi / Takaki, Haruyuki / Taniguchi, Junichi / Ogasawara, Atsushi / Kako, Yasukazu / Kobayashi, Kaoru / Yamakado, Koichiro

    In vivo (Athens, Greece)

    2023  Volume 37, Issue 5, Page(s) 2237–2243

    Abstract: Background/aim: This is a retrospective evaluation of whether percutaneous direct puncture biopsy of lung lesions contacting to the pleura is justified.: Patients and methods: Between August 2016 and July 2021, 163 consecutive patients (100 males, 63 ...

    Abstract Background/aim: This is a retrospective evaluation of whether percutaneous direct puncture biopsy of lung lesions contacting to the pleura is justified.
    Patients and methods: Between August 2016 and July 2021, 163 consecutive patients (100 males, 63 females with a median age of 73 years) who had malignant lung tumors measuring 0.6-12.4 cm (median, 2.9 cm) that contacted to the pleura and underwent percutaneous lung biopsy under computed tomography fluoroscopic guidance using an 18-gauge end-cut needle were examined. The trajectory was direct puncture in 80 patients (49.1%, 80/163), and trans-lung in 83 patients (50.9%, 83/163). Diagnostic yield and major adverse event rates of direct and trans-lung puncture biopsies were compared.
    Results: No difference was found in diagnostic yield between direct puncture and trans-lung biopsies (93.8% vs. 98.8%, p=0.11). Major adverse events were major pneumothorax (n=13/163, 8.0%), pleural dissemination (n=18/163, 11.0%), and hemothorax requiring arterial embolization (n=1/163, 1.0%). Direct puncture caused major pneumothorax significantly less than trans-lung puncture did (0%, 0/80 vs. 15.7%, 13/83, p<0.001). No significant difference was found between the two biopsy methods regarding the incidence of pleural dissemination (11.0%, 11/80 vs. 8.4%, 7/83, p=0.32).
    Conclusion: Direct puncture biopsy of malignant lung tumors contacting to the pleura is justified.
    MeSH term(s) Male ; Female ; Humans ; Aged ; Pleura ; Pneumothorax/etiology ; Pneumothorax/epidemiology ; Pneumothorax/pathology ; Retrospective Studies ; Lung Neoplasms/complications ; Biopsy, Needle/adverse effects ; Lung/pathology
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-08-29
    Publishing country Greece
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 807031-3
    ISSN 1791-7549 ; 0258-851X
    ISSN (online) 1791-7549
    ISSN 0258-851X
    DOI 10.21873/invivo.13325
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  3. Article: Development of the Japanese Version of the State Self-Compassion Scale (SSCS-J).

    Miyagawa, Yuki / Tóth-Király, István / Knox, Marissa C / Taniguchi, Junichi / Niiya, Yu

    Frontiers in psychology

    2022  Volume 12, Page(s) 779318

    Abstract: Research in the U.S. developed and validated the State Self-Compassion Scale (SSCS), which measures self-compassionate reactions toward a specific negative event. The current study is aimed at developing the Japanese version of the State Self-Compassion ... ...

    Abstract Research in the U.S. developed and validated the State Self-Compassion Scale (SSCS), which measures self-compassionate reactions toward a specific negative event. The current study is aimed at developing the Japanese version of the State Self-Compassion Scale (SSCS-J) and extending previous findings in the U.S. by showing measurement invariance across sexes and demonstrating the construct validity of this scale. Across two studies (
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-01-14
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2563826-9
    ISSN 1664-1078
    ISSN 1664-1078
    DOI 10.3389/fpsyg.2021.779318
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  4. Article ; Online: Untangling a Knotted Angiographic Catheter Using a Balloon Catheter: A Case Report.

    Takahagi, Motonori / Takaki, Haruyuki / Yokoyama, Hiroyuki / Taniguchi, Junichi / Komoto, Hisashi / Ogasawara, Atsushi / Kodama, Hiroshi / Kako, Yasukazu / Kobayashi, Kaoru / Yamakado, Koichiro

    Interventional radiology (Higashimatsuyama-shi (Japan)

    2023  Volume 8, Issue 2, Page(s) 80–82

    Abstract: When a 66-year-old man with hepatocellular carcinoma underwent an angiographic examination, a 4-Fr catheter was inserted from the right femoral artery. It became tightly knotted in the descending aorta. To untangle the knotted catheter, a noncompliant ... ...

    Abstract When a 66-year-old man with hepatocellular carcinoma underwent an angiographic examination, a 4-Fr catheter was inserted from the right femoral artery. It became tightly knotted in the descending aorta. To untangle the knotted catheter, a noncompliant balloon catheter was delivered into the knotted loop from the contralateral femoral artery. After the balloon catheter was inflated from the inside of the knotted loop, the knot became loose. Finally, the knotted catheter was untangled. Subsequently, the remainder of the examination was performed as initially planned.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-06-03
    Publishing country Japan
    Document type Case Reports
    ZDB-ID 3140862-X
    ISSN 2432-0935 ; 2432-0935
    ISSN (online) 2432-0935
    ISSN 2432-0935
    DOI 10.22575/interventionalradiology.2022-0036
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  5. Article: Collaboration among psychological researchers, the government, and non-profit organizations for "Konkatsu" (marriage hunting) in Japan.

    Nishimura, Takashi / Souma, Toshihiko / Kito, Mie / Taniguchi, Junichi / Kanemasa, Yuji / Yamada, Junko / Miyagawa, Yuki

    Frontiers in psychology

    2022  Volume 13, Page(s) 982102

    Abstract: In contemporary Japanese society, it is difficult to find a marriage partner, and therefore, "Konkatsu," the search for a marriage partner, has become a socially accepted activity in Japan. In response to this social challenge, in addition to private ... ...

    Abstract In contemporary Japanese society, it is difficult to find a marriage partner, and therefore, "Konkatsu," the search for a marriage partner, has become a socially accepted activity in Japan. In response to this social challenge, in addition to private companies, governments and non-profit organizations are supporting individuals in their search for a marriage partner. This paper reviews statistical information related to marriage hunting published in Japan. In addition, some of the authors' collaborative activities and academic publications based on these activities are reviewed. Subsequently, the paper discusses and highlights the importance of helping individuals have confidence in their physical attractiveness.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-09-20
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2563826-9
    ISSN 1664-1078
    ISSN 1664-1078
    DOI 10.3389/fpsyg.2022.982102
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  6. Article ; Online: Corrigendum to: Prevention of surgical adhesions with gelatine sealing sheet in a canine adhesion model.

    Niwa, Kosuke / Yamashita, Keigo / Hirose, Tomoaki / Hiraga, Shun / Fukuba, Ryohei / Takemura, Junichi / Nishikawa, Hiroshi / Taniguchi, Shigeki

    Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

    2022  Volume 34, Issue 5, Page(s) 943

    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-02-10
    Publishing country England
    Document type Published Erratum
    ZDB-ID 2095298-3
    ISSN 1569-9285 ; 1569-9293
    ISSN (online) 1569-9285
    ISSN 1569-9293
    DOI 10.1093/icvts/ivac030
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  7. Article ; Online: Radiofrequency Ablation Combined with Hepatic Artery Embolization Using a Tris-acryl Gelatin Microsphere for Colorectal Liver Metastases-Initial Experience.

    Moriyama, Taiki / Takaki, Haruyuki / Taniguchi, Junichi / Takahagi, Motonori / Ogasawara, Atsushi / Kodama, Hiroshi / Kako, Yasukazu / Kobayashi, Kaoru / Yamakado, Koichiro

    Interventional radiology (Higashimatsuyama-shi (Japan)

    2023  Volume 8, Issue 3, Page(s) 169–172

    Abstract: Purpose: We aim to evaluate retrospectively the feasibility, safety, and initial therapeutic outcomes of radiofrequency ablation combined with hepatic artery embolization using a tris-acryl gelatin microsphere for colorectal liver metastases.: ... ...

    Abstract Purpose: We aim to evaluate retrospectively the feasibility, safety, and initial therapeutic outcomes of radiofrequency ablation combined with hepatic artery embolization using a tris-acryl gelatin microsphere for colorectal liver metastases.
    Material and methods: Six consecutive patients (4 men and 2 women) with median age of 68 years (range 57-78 years) underwent computed tomography fluoroscopy-guided radiofrequency ablation immediately after hepatic artery embolization using microspheres. This study evaluated tumor visibility on noncontrast-enhanced computed tomography immediately after hepatic artery embolization; analyzed local tumor progression; defined technical success as the coverage of the tumor by the ablative zone; and assessed adverse events based on Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events v5.0.
    Results: Ten tumors with median maximum diameter of 9 mm (range 5-52 mm) were treated in nine sessions. Eight tumors (80%, 8/10 tumors) were detected as high-attenuation nodules. One tumor was treated in two sessions because follow-up computed tomography revealed an insufficient ablative margin. Therefore, the primary and secondary technical success was 90% (9/10 tumors) and 100% (10/10 tumors), respectively. Grade 2 pneumothorax was observed in one session (11%, 1/9 sessions). No grade 3 or higher adverse event was observed. The local tumor progression rate was 20% (2/10 tumors) during the median follow-up of 14 months.
    Conclusions: Radiofrequency ablation following microsphere embolization may be a feasible, safe, and useful therapeutic option for controlling small colorectal liver metastases.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-09-21
    Publishing country Japan
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 3140862-X
    ISSN 2432-0935 ; 2432-0935
    ISSN (online) 2432-0935
    ISSN 2432-0935
    DOI 10.22575/interventionalradiology.2022-0016
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  8. Article ; Online: Posttransplant cyclophosphamide in unrelated and related peripheral blood stem cell transplantation from HLA-matched and 1 allele mismatched donor.

    Sugita, Junichi / Kuroha, Takashi / Ishikawa, Jun / Eto, Tetsuya / Fukushima, Kentaro / Yokota, Isao / Akashi, Koichi / Taniguchi, Shuichi / Harada, Mine / Teshima, Takanori

    Bone marrow transplantation

    2023  Volume 59, Issue 3, Page(s) 344–349

    Abstract: Posttransplant cyclophosphamide (PTCy)-based graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) prophylaxis has been increasingly used in HLA-haploidentical transplantation and recent studies also demonstrated the efficacy of PTCy in HLA-matched transplantation. We ... ...

    Abstract Posttransplant cyclophosphamide (PTCy)-based graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) prophylaxis has been increasingly used in HLA-haploidentical transplantation and recent studies also demonstrated the efficacy of PTCy in HLA-matched transplantation. We conducted a prospective multicenter phase II study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of PTCy with tacrolimus and mycophenolate mofetil in 43 patients who underwent HLA-matched (n = 21), 1 allele mismatched (n = 20), or 2 allele mismatched (n = 2) peripheral blood stem cell transplantation (PBSCT) following myeloablative (n = 28) or reduced-intensity (n = 15) conditioning. The incidence of grade III-IV acute GVHD at 100 days was 2.3%. The incidences of grades II-IV acute GVHD, all grade chronic GVHD, and moderate to severe chronic GVHD at 2 years were 16.3%, 14.0%, and 4.7%, respectively. Overall survival, disease-free survival, and non-relapse mortality at 2 years were 75.3%, 74.0%, and 7.0%, respectively. GVHD-free, relapse-free survival at 2 years was 67.0%. The rate of off-immunosuppressants in patients who survived without relapse at 2 years was 85.4%. These results indicate that PTCy is a valid option for GVHD prophylaxis in both HLA-matched and HLA 1-2 allele mismatched PBSCT.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Transplantation/methods ; Prospective Studies ; Alleles ; Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation/methods ; Cyclophosphamide/pharmacology ; Cyclophosphamide/therapeutic use ; Graft vs Host Disease/etiology ; Unrelated Donors
    Chemical Substances Cyclophosphamide (8N3DW7272P)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-12-19
    Publishing country England
    Document type Clinical Trial, Phase II ; Multicenter Study ; Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 632854-4
    ISSN 1476-5365 ; 0268-3369 ; 0951-3078
    ISSN (online) 1476-5365
    ISSN 0268-3369 ; 0951-3078
    DOI 10.1038/s41409-023-02162-6
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  9. Article ; Online: A new surgical method to treat intracanal lumbar disc herniation using the unilateral biportal endoscopic transforaminal approach: patient series.

    Segawa, Tomohide / Iwai, Hiroki / Inanami, Hirohiko / Takano, Yuichi / Yuzawa, Yohei / Kaneko, Takeshi / Taniguchi, Kenta / Yanagisawa, Kazuyoshi / Yokosuka, Junichi / Tominaga, Ryoji / Nakamoto, Hideki / Sasaki, Katsuyuki / Koga, Hisashi

    Journal of neurosurgery. Case lessons

    2024  Volume 7, Issue 5

    Abstract: Background: Unilateral biportal endoscopic lumbar discectomy (UBELD) is a new minimally invasive spine surgery. The purpose of this study is to describe a new surgical method to treat intracanal lumbar disc herniation (LDH) using the unilateral biportal ...

    Abstract Background: Unilateral biportal endoscopic lumbar discectomy (UBELD) is a new minimally invasive spine surgery. The purpose of this study is to describe a new surgical method to treat intracanal lumbar disc herniation (LDH) using the unilateral biportal endoscopic transforaminal approach (UBE-TFA). The first 15 patients who had undergone UBELD for single-level LDH were included in this study. Operative time, intraoperative blood loss, postoperative stay, and intraoperative complications were recorded. The Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), numeric rating scale (NRS) score for leg pain, and modified MacNab criteria were assessed at 3 months postoperatively.
    Observations: The mean operative time was 52.0 ± 13.8 minutes. The mean intraoperative blood loss was 10.5 ± 10.2 mL. The mean postoperative stay was 1.1 ± 0.3 days. There were no complications. The postoperative mean ODI was significantly improved from 44.9 ± 14.4 to 7.7 ± 11.2 at the final follow-up (p < 0.001). There was a significant decrease in the postoperative mean NRS score for leg pain, from 6.1 ± 1.9 to 0.8 ± 1.3 at the final follow-up (p < 0.001). Based on the modified MacNab criteria, good to excellent results were obtained in 86.7% of the patients.
    Lessons: We considered UBELD-TFA as not only one of the promising surgical methods for UBELD, but also a new surgical implementation of the TFA.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-01-29
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ISSN 2694-1902
    ISSN (online) 2694-1902
    DOI 10.3171/CASE23608
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  10. Article ; Online: Advances in percutaneous lung tumor therapy: 2019 update.

    Kodama, Hiroshi / Yamakado, Koichiro / Taniguchi, Junichi / Ogasawara, Atsushi / Kako, Yasukazu / Takaki, Haruyuki / Kobayashi, Kaoru

    Chinese clinical oncology

    2020  Volume 8, Issue 6, Page(s) 64

    MeSH term(s) Ablation Techniques/methods ; History, 21st Century ; Humans ; Lung Neoplasms/psychology ; Lung Neoplasms/therapy
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-01-22
    Publishing country China
    Document type Editorial ; Historical Article
    ZDB-ID 2828547-5
    ISSN 2304-3873 ; 2304-3865
    ISSN (online) 2304-3873
    ISSN 2304-3865
    DOI 10.21037/cco.2019.12.09
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