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  1. Article ; Online: Methodological Issues in a Retrospective Study on Short-course Antibiotic Therapy for Pseudomonas aeruginosa Bloodstream Infections in China.

    Okumura, Nobumasa / Yamada, Gen / Yamamoto, Kei / Tsuzuki, Shinya

    Clinical infectious diseases : an official publication of the Infectious Diseases Society of America

    2024  

    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-03-19
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1099781-7
    ISSN 1537-6591 ; 1058-4838
    ISSN (online) 1537-6591
    ISSN 1058-4838
    DOI 10.1093/cid/ciae146
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  2. Article: Extensive-Disease Small-Cell Lung Cancer With Severe Immune-Related Adverse Events Due to Atezolizumab Maintaining a Complete Response for Two Years: A Case Report.

    Kudo, Sayaka / Yokoo, Keiki / Tanaka, Nao / Yamada, Gen / Kitamura, Yasuo

    Cureus

    2024  Volume 16, Issue 3, Page(s) e56302

    Abstract: A 75-year-old male with diabetes mellitus was referred to our hospital with an abnormal shadow on chest radiography, based on which he was diagnosed with extensive-disease small-cell lung cancer (ED-SCLC; cT2bN2M1a). The first-line therapy comprised ... ...

    Abstract A 75-year-old male with diabetes mellitus was referred to our hospital with an abnormal shadow on chest radiography, based on which he was diagnosed with extensive-disease small-cell lung cancer (ED-SCLC; cT2bN2M1a). The first-line therapy comprised atezolizumab, carboplatin, and etoposide. After four cycles, the patient achieved complete response (CR), and maintenance therapy was initiated with atezolizumab. However, even though CR was maintained, maintenance therapy was discontinued after 16 cycles due to persistent grade 2 anorexia and fatigue. Simultaneously, the HbA1c decreased to 5.5%, and antidiabetic therapy was discontinued. Six months after the last dose of atezolizumab, the patient visited the emergency room because of anorexia, dry mouth, and fatigue. Laboratory findings were as follows: blood glucose was 668 mg/dL, glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) was 8.8%, urine ketone was 2+, sodium (Na) was 127 mmol/L, potassium (K) was 6.5 mmol/L, creatinine (Cre) was 1.43 mg/dL, and arterial pH was 7.29. Based on these findings, his presentation was consistent with fulminant type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) complicated by diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). Regular continuous insulin and saline administration was initiated in the intensive care unit, and acidosis and electrolyte abnormalities were corrected. His C-peptide was <0.03 ng/mL. His insulin secretory capacity was considered to be depleted, and he required continuous subcutaneous insulin injections. Glutamic acid decarboxylase and insulin autoantibodies were absent. The complete response persisted without further therapy until two years since the event.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-03-16
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Case Reports
    ZDB-ID 2747273-5
    ISSN 2168-8184
    ISSN 2168-8184
    DOI 10.7759/cureus.56302
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  3. Article ; Online: Effectiveness of lymphaticovenular anastomosis for adult-onset primary lower limb lymphedema: A retrospective study.

    Kumegawa, Shinji / Sakata, Yasuhiro / Fujimoto, Kota / Takagaki, Yusaku / Yamada, Gen / Asamura, Shinichi

    Journal of plastic, reconstructive & aesthetic surgery : JPRAS

    2024  Volume 91, Page(s) 191–199

    Abstract: Background: Surgical treatments such as lymphaticovenular anastomosis (LVA) are widely used in addition to conservative treatment of secondary lymphedema. However, their indications and effectiveness for primary lymphedema are unclear. This study aims ... ...

    Abstract Background: Surgical treatments such as lymphaticovenular anastomosis (LVA) are widely used in addition to conservative treatment of secondary lymphedema. However, their indications and effectiveness for primary lymphedema are unclear. This study aims to objectively demonstrate the effectiveness of LVA for adult-onset primary lymphedema from various perspectives.
    Methods: We retrospectively examined patients with primary lower limb lymphedema who underwent LVA between January 2018 and December 2021 and were 21 or older. Treatment effects were evaluated using lymphoscintigraphy, questionnaires, body mass index, extracellular fluid ratio, and lymphedema index preoperatively and 6 months postoperatively. The LVA was performed under general anesthesia.
    Results: We evaluated 11 patients (11 lower limbs). Out of seven patients with complete obstruction preoperatively, all presented partial obstruction according to the Taiwan Lymphoscintigraphy Staging classification with a significant decrease in the score. Significant improvements were observed in clinical symptoms ("hardness") and in quality of life ("appearance" and "ease of wearing compression garments") assessments. A significant change was observed in the extracellular water ratio but not in lower extremity lymphedema index (LELindex).
    Conclusion: LVA was suggested as one of the potential treatment options for patients with adult-onset primary lymphedema in whom lymphatic flow was confirmed by lymphoscintigraphy. In addition to clinical symptoms and physical examination, the evaluation of adult-onset primary lymphedema should include the patient's quality of life.
    MeSH term(s) Adult ; Humans ; Retrospective Studies ; Quality of Life ; Lower Extremity/surgery ; Anastomosis, Surgical ; Lymphedema/diagnostic imaging ; Lymphedema/surgery ; Lymphatic Vessels/diagnostic imaging ; Lymphatic Vessels/surgery ; Treatment Outcome
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-02-05
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2217750-4
    ISSN 1878-0539 ; 1748-6815 ; 0007-1226
    ISSN (online) 1878-0539
    ISSN 1748-6815 ; 0007-1226
    DOI 10.1016/j.bjps.2024.01.008
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  4. Article ; Online: The role of p63 in embryonic external genitalia outgrowth in mice.

    Tanaka, Kosei / Matsumaru, Daisuke / Suzuki, Kentaro / Yamada, Gen / Miyagawa, Shinichi

    Development, growth & differentiation

    2023  Volume 65, Issue 2, Page(s) 132–140

    Abstract: Embryonic external genitalia (genital tubercle [GT]) protrude from the cloaca and outgrow as cloacal development progresses. Individual gene functions and knockout phenotypes in GT development have been extensively analyzed; however, the interactions ... ...

    Abstract Embryonic external genitalia (genital tubercle [GT]) protrude from the cloaca and outgrow as cloacal development progresses. Individual gene functions and knockout phenotypes in GT development have been extensively analyzed; however, the interactions between these genes are not fully understood. In this study, we investigated the role of p63, focusing on its interaction with the Shh-Wnt/Ctnnb1-Fgf8 pathway, a signaling network that is known to play a role in GT outgrowth. p63 was expressed in the epithelial tissues of the GT at E11.5, and the distal tip of the GT predominantly expressed the ΔNp63α isoform. The GTs in p63 knockout embryos had normal Shh expression, but CTNNB1 protein and Fgf8 gene expression in the distal urethral epithelium was decreased or lost. Constitutive expression of CTNNB1 in p63-null embryos restored Fgf8 expression, accompanied by small bud structure development; however, such bud structures could not be maintained by E13.5, at which point mutant GTs exhibited severe abnormalities showing a split shape with a hemorrhagic cloaca. Therefore, p63 is a key component of the signaling pathway that triggers Fgf8 expression in the distal urethral epithelium and contributes to GT outgrowth by ensuring the structural integrity of the cloacal epithelia. Altogether, we propose that p63 plays an essential role in the signaling network for the development of external genitalia.
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Mice ; Gene Expression Regulation, Developmental ; Genitalia/metabolism ; Hedgehog Proteins/genetics ; Wnt Signaling Pathway
    Chemical Substances Hedgehog Proteins ; Trp63 protein, mouse
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-02-02
    Publishing country Japan
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 280433-5
    ISSN 1440-169X ; 0012-1592
    ISSN (online) 1440-169X
    ISSN 0012-1592
    DOI 10.1111/dgd.12840
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  5. Article ; Online: Methodological Concerns Regarding a Retrospective Study With Real-World Data on Paxlovid in Israel.

    Uchikoba, Sana / Yamada, Gen / Tsuzuki, Shinya

    Clinical infectious diseases : an official publication of the Infectious Diseases Society of America

    2022  Volume 75, Issue 12, Page(s) 2278–2279

    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Retrospective Studies ; Israel
    Chemical Substances nirmatrelvir and ritonavir drug combination
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-08-04
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Editorial ; Comment
    ZDB-ID 1099781-7
    ISSN 1537-6591 ; 1058-4838
    ISSN (online) 1537-6591
    ISSN 1058-4838
    DOI 10.1093/cid/ciac665
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  6. Article ; Online: Serial Hunt for Ciliary Genes in Complex Syndromes.

    Yamada, Gen

    Human mutation

    2015  Volume 36, Issue 12, Page(s) v

    MeSH term(s) Anal Canal/abnormalities ; Animals ; Anus, Imperforate/genetics ; Cilia/genetics ; Esophagus/abnormalities ; Genetic Association Studies ; Heart Defects, Congenital/genetics ; Humans ; Kidney/abnormalities ; Limb Deformities, Congenital/genetics ; Mutation ; Radius/abnormalities ; Spine/abnormalities ; Syndrome ; Trachea/abnormalities
    Language English
    Publishing date 2015-12
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Editorial
    ZDB-ID 1126646-6
    ISSN 1098-1004 ; 1059-7794
    ISSN (online) 1098-1004
    ISSN 1059-7794
    DOI 10.1002/humu.22671
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  7. Article ; Online: Effectiveness of oral cephalexin in antibiotic-course completion for methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus-induced bacteremic vertebral osteomyelitis.

    Okumura, Nobumasa / Hayakawa, Kayoko / Yamamoto, Kei / Yamada, Gen / Mezaki, Kazuhisa / Ohmagari, Norio

    BMC infectious diseases

    2023  Volume 23, Issue 1, Page(s) 307

    Abstract: Background: Methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA) is the most common causative microorganism of pyogenic vertebral osteomyelitis (PVO). Although oral antimicrobial therapy with first-generation cephalosporins can treat MSSA infection, ... ...

    Abstract Background: Methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA) is the most common causative microorganism of pyogenic vertebral osteomyelitis (PVO). Although oral antimicrobial therapy with first-generation cephalosporins can treat MSSA infection, data on PVO are scarce. This study evaluated the treatment efficacy of cephalexin as oral antibiotic therapy for MSSA-induced PVO.
    Methods: This retrospective study included adult patients treated with oral cephalexin as the completing treatment for PVO with MSSA bacteremia from 2012 to 2020. Treatment effectiveness of cephalexin was evaluated by comparing improvement (5-point scale; score ≥ 4/5 indicates treatment success) in symptoms and laboratory and imaging results between intravenous antimicrobial and oral cephalexin treatment.
    Results: Among 15 participants (8 [53%] women; median [interquartile range, IQR], age 75 [67.5-80.5] years; Charlson Comorbidity Index 2 [0-4]), 10 (67%) had lumbar spine lesions, 12 (80%) had spinal abscesses, and 4 (27%) had remote abscesses; no patients had concomitant endocarditis. In 11 patients with normal renal function, cephalexin 1,500-2,000 mg/day was administered. Five patients (33%) underwent surgery. Median (IQR; range) duration (days) of intravenous antibiotics, cephalexin, and total treatment was 36 (32-61; 21-86), 29 (19-82; 8-251), and 86 (59-125; 37-337), respectively. Cephalexin had an 87% treatment success rate without recurrence during a median follow-up of 119 (IQR, 48.5-350) days.
    Conclusions: In patients with MSSA bacteremia and PVO, antibiotic treatment completion with cephalexin is a reasonable option, even in cases with spinal abscess, if at least 3 weeks of effective intravenous antimicrobial therapy is provided.
    MeSH term(s) Adult ; Female ; Humans ; Aged ; Male ; Anti-Bacterial Agents/therapeutic use ; Cephalexin/therapeutic use ; Methicillin/pharmacology ; Staphylococcus aureus ; Abscess ; Retrospective Studies ; Bacteremia/drug therapy ; Osteomyelitis/drug therapy
    Chemical Substances Anti-Bacterial Agents ; Cephalexin (OBN7UDS42Y) ; Methicillin (Q91FH1328A)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-05-08
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2041550-3
    ISSN 1471-2334 ; 1471-2334
    ISSN (online) 1471-2334
    ISSN 1471-2334
    DOI 10.1186/s12879-023-08266-0
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  8. Article: Novel erectile analyses revealed augmentable penile Lyve-1, the lymphatic marker, expression.

    Fujimoto, Kota / Hashimoto, Daiki / Kim, Sang Woon / Lee, Yong Seung / Suzuki, Takuya / Nakata, Masanori / Kumegawa, Shinji / Asamura, Shinichi / Yamada, Gen

    Reproductive medicine and biology

    2024  Volume 23, Issue 1, Page(s) e12570

    Abstract: Purpose: The pathophysiology of penis extends to erectile dysfunction (ED) to conditions including sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and cancer. To date, there has been little research evaluating vascular drainage from the penis. We aimed to evaluate ...

    Abstract Purpose: The pathophysiology of penis extends to erectile dysfunction (ED) to conditions including sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and cancer. To date, there has been little research evaluating vascular drainage from the penis. We aimed to evaluate penile blood flow in vivo and analyze its possible relationship with the lymphatic maker.
    Materials and methods: We established an in vivo system designed to assess the dynamic blood outflow from the corpus cavernosum (CC) by dye injection. To analyze lymphatic characteristics in the CC, the expression of Lyve-1, the key lymphatic endothelium marker, was examined by the in vitro system and lipopolysaccharide (LPS) injection to mimic the inflammatory conditions.
    Results: A novel cavernography methods enable high-resolution morphological and functional blood drainage analysis. The expression of Lyve-1 was detected along the sinusoids. Furthermore, its prominent expression was also observed after penile LPS injection and in the erectile condition.
    Conclusions: The current in vivo system will potentially contribute to the assessment of penile pathology from a novel viewpoint. In addition, current analyses revealed inducible Lyve-1 expression for LPS injection and the erection state, which requires further analyses on penile lymphatic system.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-04-01
    Publishing country Japan
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2185775-1
    ISSN 1447-0578 ; 1445-5781
    ISSN (online) 1447-0578
    ISSN 1445-5781
    DOI 10.1002/rmb2.12570
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  9. Article: Detection of arteriography-negative anterior spinal artery branching via intercostobronchial trunk confirmed by CT during intercostobronchial trunk arteriography: A case report.

    Kodama, Yoshihisa / Sakurai, Yasuo / Yamasaki, Koji / Yamada, Gen

    Radiology case reports

    2020  Volume 15, Issue 7, Page(s) 832–836

    Abstract: Spinal cord ischemia is an important complication of bronchial artery embolization for hemoptysis. It has been reported even though a spinal artery was not visualized on arteriography. We could show a 67-year-old man with repeated hemoptysis. His ... ...

    Abstract Spinal cord ischemia is an important complication of bronchial artery embolization for hemoptysis. It has been reported even though a spinal artery was not visualized on arteriography. We could show a 67-year-old man with repeated hemoptysis. His hemoptysis gradually worsened and diagnosed with severe hemoptysis, and transarterial embolization was planned to stop the hemoptysis. An anterior spinal artery arising from intercostobronchial trunk confirmed by computed tomography during arteriography even though it was not visualized on arteriography. Great care should be taken with transarterial embolization via intercostobronchial trunk, potentially branching the spinal artery, even though it was not visualized on arteriography alone.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-04-23
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Case Reports
    ZDB-ID 2406300-9
    ISSN 1930-0433
    ISSN 1930-0433
    DOI 10.1016/j.radcr.2020.03.024
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  10. Article ; Online: Synthesis of a Bicyclo[2.2.1]heptane Skeleton with Two Oxy-Functionalized Bridgehead Carbons via the Diels-Alder Reaction.

    Ikeuchi, Kazutada / Sasage, Tomonari / Yamada, Gen / Suzuki, Takahiro / Tanino, Keiji

    Organic letters

    2021  Volume 23, Issue 23, Page(s) 9123–9127

    Abstract: We describe a synthetic method for a bicyclo[2.2.1]heptane skeleton with two oxy-functionalized bridgehead carbons. This method involves an intermolecular Diels-Alder reaction using 5,5-disubstituted 1,4-bis(silyloxy)-1,3-cyclopentadienes, the diene ... ...

    Abstract We describe a synthetic method for a bicyclo[2.2.1]heptane skeleton with two oxy-functionalized bridgehead carbons. This method involves an intermolecular Diels-Alder reaction using 5,5-disubstituted 1,4-bis(silyloxy)-1,3-cyclopentadienes, the diene structure of which has never been synthesized. Furthermore, the intramolecular Diels-Alder reaction using a diene bearing a dienophile moiety at the C-5 position can provide a tricyclic carbon framework that includes the bicyclo[2.2.1]heptane skeleton. The novel bicyclo[2.2.1]heptane derivatives could be utilized as versatile building blocks for organic synthetic chemistry.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-11-11
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ISSN 1523-7052
    ISSN (online) 1523-7052
    DOI 10.1021/acs.orglett.1c03451
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