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  1. Article: Successful removal of a broncholith using a cryo-probe under rigid bronchoscopy: A case report.

    Ando, Moe / Saka, Hideo / Matsuo, Yasuhiro / Lee, Shin / Morishita, Tetsuji / Fujita, Kei / Tsuzuku, Akifumi

    Respirology case reports

    2022  Volume 10, Issue 9, Page(s) e01024

    Abstract: Broncholithiasis is a rare condition in which lymph nodes, cartilage or inhaled material in the bronchi become calcified. Removal of the broncholith is indicated when it causes symptoms such as hemoptysis and obstructive pneumonia. Although there are ... ...

    Abstract Broncholithiasis is a rare condition in which lymph nodes, cartilage or inhaled material in the bronchi become calcified. Removal of the broncholith is indicated when it causes symptoms such as hemoptysis and obstructive pneumonia. Although there are various methods for removing broncholiths, no international recommendations exist. We report a case of safe removal of broncholiths using a cryo-probe under rigid bronchoscopy. A 72-year-old man presented with blood-tinged sputum for 5 months. Chest computed tomography (CT) revealed collapse of the middle lung lobe. Flexible bronchoscopy demonstrated broncholiths at the orifice of the middle lobe. We successfully removed the broncholiths with a cryo-probe under rigid bronchoscopy without any complications. Our experience suggests that removal of broncholiths can be safely and successfully performed using a cryo-probe under rigid bronchoscopy.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-08-19
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Case Reports
    ZDB-ID 2750180-2
    ISSN 2051-3380
    ISSN 2051-3380
    DOI 10.1002/rcr2.1024
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  2. Article ; Online: A gap analysis of midwifery competency, pre- and in-service education for reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and, adolescent health in Lao People's Democratic Republic.

    Kubota, Shogo / Ando, Moe / Khambounheuang, Sengmany / Theppanya, Khampasong / Nanthavong, Phouvanh / Tengbriacheu, Chankham / Sisavanh, Malouny / Khattiyod, Thongchan / Asai, Daisuke / Murray, John / Sobel, Howard

    The Lancet regional health. Western Pacific

    2023  Volume 43, Page(s) 100959

    Abstract: Background: Ensuring midwives deliver quality essential services requires systematic and timely updates to midwifery education based on constantly evolving global evidence and local needs. However, midwifery curricula are often not updated to ... ...

    Abstract Background: Ensuring midwives deliver quality essential services requires systematic and timely updates to midwifery education based on constantly evolving global evidence and local needs. However, midwifery curricula are often not updated to incorporate new evidence, consistent with national standards. This study supported the Ministry of Health of Lao People's Democratic Republic to identify gaps in the midwifery competency framework and training packages.
    Methods: Stakeholder consultations and a document review were conducted to define a core package of RMNCAH interventions and care tasks that midwives should provide based on the national Essential Health Service Package (EHSP). Nationally defined midwifery competencies, the higher diploma midwifery curriculum, and in-service training packages were mapped against required interventions and care tasks. Data were used to revise midwifery education standards.
    Findings: Midwives were expected to provide 47 RMNCAH interventions based on the EHSP. At baseline, 7 (14.9%), 11 (23.4%) and 35 (74.5%) of the 47 interventions were included in the midwifery competency, higher diploma in midwifery curriculum, and in-service training materials, respectively. After revision, the midwifery competency framework included 42 of 47 interventions (89.4%). The data are currently being used to review and update the national midwifery pre-service diploma curriculum.
    Interpretation: This analysis enabled the Ministry to identify RMNCAH content gaps in national midwifery education standards and align them with the EHSP. Regular use of a quantitative approach to review educational content is essential to ensure standards are consistent with changing evidence. The approach has potential application to other service areas, cadres, and countries.
    Funding: Korea Foundation for International Healthcare (KOFIH) supported research operation.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-12-05
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ISSN 2666-6065
    ISSN (online) 2666-6065
    DOI 10.1016/j.lanwpc.2023.100959
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  3. Article ; Online: A regulatory gap analysis of midwifery to deliver essential reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health services in Lao People's Democratic Republic.

    Kubota, Shogo / Ando, Moe / Murray, John / Khambounheuang, Sengmany / Theppanya, Khampasong / Nanthavong, Phouvanh / Tengbriacheu, Chankham / Sisavanh, Malouny / Khattiyod, Thongchan / Asai, Daisuke / Sobel, Howard / Jimba, Masamine

    The Lancet regional health. Western Pacific

    2023  Volume 43, Page(s) 100960

    Abstract: Background: In Lao Peoples Democratic Republic, midwives are the main providers of primary reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent (RMNCAH) services. We analyzed to what extent practice regulations allow midwives to provide nationally ... ...

    Abstract Background: In Lao Peoples Democratic Republic, midwives are the main providers of primary reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent (RMNCAH) services. We analyzed to what extent practice regulations allow midwives to provide nationally defined essential RMNCAH services.
    Methods: Stakeholder consultations and document reviews were conducted to identify the essential RMNCAH interventions and care tasks midwives are expected to provide without physicians. These were defined in: 1) the Essential Health Service Package (EHSP) and 2) 18 national standards and guidelines. We then mapped whether midwifery regulations, which provide the legal framework for clinical service provision, supported delivery of these standards to identify regulatory gaps. Data were used to update regulations.
    Findings: Midwives were expected to provide 39 RMNCAH interventions without physicians, representing 1100 care tasks. Midwifery practice regulations allowed eight of 39 interventions (20.5%) and 705 of 1100 care tasks (64.1%) at baseline. Of the 31 interventions not allowed for provision by midwives, 83.9% (26) required prescribing and giving medicines, 51.6% (16) ordering and conducting diagnostics, 38.7% (12) making a clinical diagnosis, and 22.6% (7) use of non-pharmacological interventions. The Ministry of Health convened a multi-stakeholder group to revise the midwifery practice regulations, which increased the legally supported interventions and care tasks to 37 (94.9%) and 1081 (98.3%), respectively.
    Interpretation: This novel methodology enabled systematic identification and quantification of regulatory gaps in midwifery practice and data-driven revisions. Consequently, regulatory support for delivery of primary RMNCAH interventions vastly improved. The approach can be applied to other clinical cadres, service areas and countries.
    Funding: Korea Foundation for International Health Care (KOFIH) supported research operation.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-12-05
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ISSN 2666-6065
    ISSN (online) 2666-6065
    DOI 10.1016/j.lanwpc.2023.100960
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  4. Article ; Online: A case of Philadelphia chromosome-positive acute lymphocytic leukaemia with type I CD36 deficiency.

    Matsui, Marina / Kajiwara, Koichi / Tsukada, Masao / Iwama, Kanichi / Yamada, Kazunari / Kodo, Hideki / Seto, Katsuya / Tonami, Kaoru / Ando, Moe / Matsuhashi, Mika / Watanabe-Okochi, Naoko / Tsuno, Nelson Hirokazu / Kozai, Yasuji

    Vox sanguinis

    2021  Volume 117, Issue 1, Page(s) 128–132

    Abstract: Background: CD36 is a glycoprotein expressed on platelets and monocytes of the blood. There are two types of CD36 deficiency, type I and type II. Individuals with type I-deficiency do not express CD36 in any cell type and can produce the CD36 antibody, ... ...

    Abstract Background: CD36 is a glycoprotein expressed on platelets and monocytes of the blood. There are two types of CD36 deficiency, type I and type II. Individuals with type I-deficiency do not express CD36 in any cell type and can produce the CD36 antibody, which causes pathological conditions, such as fetal/neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia (FNAIT) and platelet transfusion refractory (PTR), through antigenic exposure via transfusion or pregnancy.
    Case presentation: We experienced a case of Philadelphia-positive acute lymphoblastic leukaemia with PTR. In addition to the CD36 antibody, multiple-specificity HLA antibodies were present in the patient's plasma, requiring transfusion of HLA-compatible and CD36-negative platelets (PC-HLA). Since the number of donors was limited, it was necessary to set-up a blood transfusion schedule so that hyper-fractionated cyclophosphamide, vincristine and doxorubicin therapy (hyper-CVAD) and ponatinib combination chemotherapy could be safely administered to achieve molecular remission. Rituximab administration resulted in reduced levels of both CD36 antibody and HLA antibody. Given the expression of CD36 on haematopoietic stem cells and the limited availability of CD36-negative PC-HLA, haematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) was not considered to be an option.
    Conclusion: If CD36-negative, allogeneic haematopoietic stem cell donors are unable to be found, the indications for HSCT in patients with type I CD36-deficiency should be carefully weighed. In the present case, molecular remission has been able to be maintained to the present day after completion of a two-year maintenance regimen.
    MeSH term(s) Blood Platelet Disorders ; Female ; Genetic Diseases, Inborn ; Humans ; Philadelphia Chromosome ; Precursor Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma ; Pregnancy ; Thrombocytopenia, Neonatal Alloimmune
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-06-14
    Publishing country England
    Document type Case Reports ; Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 80313-3
    ISSN 1423-0410 ; 0042-9007
    ISSN (online) 1423-0410
    ISSN 0042-9007
    DOI 10.1111/vox.13119
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