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Assessing Vulnerability to Surges in Suicide-Related Tweets Using Japan Census Data: Case-Only Study. 査読 国際誌

Toshiharu Mitsuhashi

JMIR formative research   7   e47798   2023年8月

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担当区分：筆頭著者,　最終著者,　責任著者   記述言語：英語   掲載種別：研究論文（学術雑誌）  

BACKGROUND: As the use of social media becomes more widespread, its impact on health cannot be ignored. However, limited research has been conducted on the relationship between social media and suicide. Little is known about individuals' vulnerable to suicide, especially when social media suicide information is extremely prevalent. OBJECTIVE: This study aims to identify the characteristics underlying individuals' vulnerability to suicide brought about by an increase in suicide-related tweets, thereby contributing to public health. METHODS: A case-only design was used to investigate vulnerability to suicide using individual data of people who died by suicide and tweet data from January 1, 2011, through December 31, 2014. Mortality data were obtained from Japanese government statistics, and tweet data were provided by a commercial service. Tweet data identified the days when suicide-related tweets surged, and the date-keyed merging was performed by considering 3 and 7 lag days. For the merged data set for analysis, the logistic regression model was fitted with one of the personal characteristics of interest as a dependent variable and the dichotomous exposure variable. This analysis was performed to estimate the interaction between the surges in suicide-related tweets and personal characteristics of the suicide victims as case-only odds ratios (ORs) with 95% CIs. For the sensitivity analysis, unexpected deaths other than suicide were considered. RESULTS: During the study period, there were 159,490 suicides and 115,072 unexpected deaths, and the number of suicide-related tweets was 2,804,999. Following the 3-day lag of a highly tweeted day, there were significant interactions for those who were aged 40 years or younger (OR 1.09, 95% CI 1.03-1.15), male (OR 1.12, 95% CI 1.07-1.18), divorced (OR 1.11, 95% CI 1.03 1.19), unemployed (OR 1.12, 95% CI 1.02-1.22), and living in urban areas (OR 1.26, 95% CI 1.17 1.35). By contrast, widowed individuals had significantly lower interactions (OR 0.83, 95% CI 0.77-0.89). Except for unemployment, significant relationships were also observed for the 7-day lag. For the sensitivity analysis, no significant interactions were observed for other unexpected deaths in the 3-day lag, and only the widowed had a significantly larger interaction than those who were married (OR 1.08, 95% CI 1.02-1.15) in the 7-day lag. CONCLUSIONS: This study revealed the interactions of personal characteristics associated with susceptibility to suicide-related tweets. In addition, a few significant relationships were observed in the sensitivity analysis, suggesting that such an interaction is specific to suicide deaths. In other words, individuals with these characteristics, such as being young, male, unemployed, and divorced, may be vulnerable to surges in suicide-related tweets. Thus, minimizing public health strain by identifying people who are vulnerable and susceptible to a surge in suicide-related information on the internet is necessary.

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Effects of indium exposure on respiratory symptoms: a retrospective cohort study in Japanese workers using health checkup data. 査読 国際誌

Toshiharu Mitsuhashi

PeerJ   8   e8413   2020年

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担当区分：筆頭著者,　最終著者,　責任著者   記述言語：英語   掲載種別：研究論文（学術雑誌）  

Background: Indium compounds are known health hazards for lung cancer and interstitial pneumonia. Furthermore, they are related to emphysema, alveolar proteinosis, and cholesterol granuloma. In Japan, laws were revised in 2013 to tighten regulations on indium exposure in workplaces. However, its impact on the health of workers who handle indium has not been evaluated. This study aimed to investigate whether subjective respiratory symptoms in these workers have reduced after the 2013 amendment in the regulations. Methods: The subjects were workers from certain areas of Japan who had undergone health checkups between January 1, 2013, and June 30, 2015. Indium-handling and non-handling workers were categorized into the exposed and less-exposed groups, respectively. Based on the findings of health checkups during this period, the hazard ratio of subjective respiratory symptoms (cough, sputum production, shortness of breath, and palpitation) and its 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated with the less-exposed group as the reference. The Prentice-Williams-Peterson model was used for calculation, and a model that adjusted for coarse analysis and potential confounding factors was adopted. Results: Overall, 2,561 workers (from 22 companies) who underwent 6,033 health checkups were included. The total person-years were 2,562.8 years, and 162 outcome events occurred. The hazard ratios of the exposed group were 1.65 (95% CI [1.14-2.39]: p = 0.008) and 1.61 (95% CI [1.04-2.50]: p = 0.032) in the crude and adjusted models, respectively. Conclusion: Indium-handling workers had a high hazard of the subjective respiratory symptoms than non-indium -handling workers despite stricter regulations on indium exposure in workplaces. This indicates the need for further changes to the legislation to protect the health of workers exposed to harmful substances in workplaces. Further studies including larger diverse cohorts are needed to validate our findings.

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Effects of two-week e-learning on eHealth literacy: a randomized controlled trial of Japanese Internet users. 査読 国際誌

Toshiharu Mitsuhashi

PeerJ   6   e5251   2018年

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担当区分：筆頭著者,　最終著者,　責任著者   記述言語：英語   掲載種別：研究論文（学術雑誌）  

Background: The Internet is widely used as a source of information by people searching for medical or healthcare information. However, information found on the Internet has several drawbacks, and the ability to consume accurate health information on the Internet (eHealth literacy) is increasingly important. This study's goal was to clarify the extent to which eHealth literacy is improved after e-learning in a randomized controlled trial. Methods: Data were collected on 301 Japanese adults through an online survey. Participants were assigned to the intervention (e-learning about eHealth literacy) group or the control group in a 1:1 ratio. The intervention group included 148 participants, and 153 participants were in the control group. The participants provided information at baseline on demographic characteristics, self-rated health, and frequency of Internet searching. The eHealth Literacy Scale (eHEALS), which was the main measure of eHealth literacy, and data on secondary outcomes (the Healthy Eating Literacy Scale and skill for evaluating retrieved search results) were obtained at baseline and at follow-up. The score difference was calculated by subtracting the score at baseline from the score at follow-up. Linear regression analysis and multinomial regression analysis were performed using the differences in score as the dependent variables and the intervention as the explanatory variable. Intention-to-treat analysis was employed. Results: The results from participants who responded to all of the questions both times were analyzed (134 in the intervention group and 148 in the control group). eHEALS increased 1.57 points due to the intervention effect (Δ score change = 1.57; 95% CI [0.09-3.05]; p = 0.037). Skills for evaluating retrieved search results improved more in the intervention group than in the control group (relative risk ratio = 2.47; 95% Confidence Interval: 1.33, 4.59; p = 0.004). There were no large differences at baseline between the intervention and control groups in the eHEALS, Healthy Eating Literacy scale, or skill for evaluating retrieved search results. However, at follow-up, the intervention group had improved more than the control group on both the eHEALS and skill for evaluating retrieved search results. Discussion: eHealth literacy improved after the e-learning, as evidenced by the change to the eHEALS scores and increased skill for evaluating retrieved search results. There was no significant effect of e-learning, which did not include content on healthy eating, on the Healthy Eating Literacy Scale scores. This indicates that scores did not increase much due to effects other than e-learning, as is sometimes seen with the Hawthorne effect. Although it was statistically significant, the effect size was small. Therefore, future research is necessary to verify the clinical implications. In sum, this study suggests that e-learning is an effective way to improve eHealth literacy.

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Maternal working hours and early childhood overweight in Japan: a population-based study. 査読 国際誌

Toshiharu Mitsuhashi, Etsuji Suzuki, Soshi Takao, Hiroyuki Doi

Journal of occupational health   54 ( 1 )   25 - 33   2012年

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DOI： 10.1539/joh.11-0100-OA

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わが国の企業におけるeラーニングとこれによる労働安全衛生教育の利用状況、ニーズおよび関連要因 査読

三橋 利晴, 高尾 総司, 堤 明純, 川上 憲人

産業衛生学雑誌   48 ( 5 )   183 - 91   2006年9月

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担当区分：筆頭著者   記述言語：日本語   出版者・発行元：(公社)日本産業衛生学会  

DOI： 10.1539/sangyoeisei.48.183

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Disc bulging predicts poor outcomes of decompression surgery for lumbar spinal canal stenosis

Kyohei Kin, Akira Kusumegi, Masashi Chinen, Shohei Okamoto, Toshiharu Mitsuhashi, Yuichi Takahashi, Kenki Nishida

European Spine Journal   2025年6月

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DOI： 10.1007/s00586-025-09066-7

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Elevated pulse pressure and risk of chronic kidney disease by hypertension status: A longitudinal study in Japanese adults

Yukari Okawa, Toshiharu Mitsuhashi

2025年3月

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DOI： 10.1101/2025.03.27.25324763

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Comparison of Midazolam and Diazepam for Sedation in Patients Undergoing Double-Balloon Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography: A Propensity Score-Matched Analysis

Yuki Fujii, Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Akihiro Matsumi, Kazuya Miyamoto, Daisuke Uchida, Shigeru Horiguchi, Koichiro Tsutsumi, Toshiharu Mitsuhashi, Motoyuki Otsuka

Journal of Clinical Medicine   2025年3月

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DOI： 10.3390/jcm14072287

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Acetic Acid-Indigo Carmine Chromocolonoscopy for Proximal Serrated Lesions: A Randomized, Three-Arm Colonoscopy Study. 国際誌

Hideaki Kinugasa, Sakiko Hiraoka, Sayo Kobayashi, Minoru Matsubara, Teruya Nagahara, Reiji Higashi, Kensuke Takei, Masayasu Ohmori, Takashi Nakamura, Takao Tsuzuki, Shouichi Tanaka, Ryosuke Hirai, Junki Toyosawa, Yuki Aoyama, Yasushi Yamasaki, Toshihiro Inokuchi, Masahiro Takahara, Takehiro Tanaka, Toshiharu Mitsuhashi, Motoyuki Otsuka

The American journal of gastroenterology   2025年3月

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記述言語：英語   掲載種別：研究論文（学術雑誌）  

OBJECTIVES: Aggressive colorectal cancer (CRC) frequently originates from serrated lesions (SLs), particularly in the proximal colon, which are challenging to detect using standard screening colonoscopy. Although duplicate examinations or chromocolonoscopies are recommended for detecting proximal SLs, evidence from randomized trials is limited. We evaluated the effectiveness of tandem colonoscopy with an acetic acid-indigo carmine mixture (AIM) for detecting SLs in the proximal colon compared to white-light imaging (WLI) and indigo carmine (IC). METHODS: This three-arm, multicenter, randomized controlled trial involving nine institutions enrolled patients undergoing colonoscopy and assigned them randomly to the WLI, IC, or AIM group. The primary outcomes were the SL-detection rate (SDR) of proximal lesions during the second examination (SDR2nd) and SL additional rate (SAR). Secondary outcomes included the detection and additional rates of other polyps, factors contributing to SAR, and complications. RESULTS: Between 2021 and 2024, 1,319 participants with 1,267 polyps were included in the analysis. With AIM, the SDR2nd and SAR were significantly higher compared to WLI or IC (WLI vs. AIM: 2.7% vs. 14.0%, p<.001; IC vs. AIM: 7.9% vs. 14.0%, p=.002, and WLI vs. AIM: 22.4% vs. 69.3%, p<.001; IC vs. AIM: 45.8% vs. 69.3%, p=.001). AIM conferred a higher adenoma-detection rate (ADR)2nd than with WLI (10.5% vs. 24.7%; p<.001) and was an independent factor for SAR (odds ratio [95% confidence interval]: 7.79 [3.76-17.08]). No major adverse events were observed. CONCLUSIONS: AIM significantly improved proximal colon SDRs and outperformed WLI and IC. The relationship between SDR and CRC incidence warrants further investigation.

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A randomized controlled trial of conventional GVHD prophylaxis with or without teprenone for the prevention of severe acute GVHD. 国際誌

Wataru Kitamura, Keiko Fujii, Mitsuru Tsuge, Toshiharu Mitsuhashi, Hiroki Kobayashi, Chihiro Kamoi, Akira Yamamoto, Takumi Kondo, Keisuke Seike, Hideaki Fujiwara, Noboru Asada, Daisuke Ennishi, Ken-Ichi Matsuoka, Nobuharu Fujii, Yoshinobu Maeda

Annals of hematology   2025年2月

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記述言語：英語   掲載種別：研究論文（学術雑誌）  

Therapies that effectively suppress graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) without compromising graft-versus-leukemia/lymphoma (GVL) effects is important in allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HSCT) for hematopoietic malignancies. Geranylgeranylacetone (GGA) is a main component of teprenone, a gastric mucosal protectant commonly used in clinical practice. In preclinical models, GGA suppresses proinflammatory cytokines, including interleukin (IL)-1β, IL-6, and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), which are associated with GVHD as well as induces thioredoxin-1 (Trx-1), which suppresses GVHD while maintaining GVL effects. Here, we investigated whether the addition of teprenone to standard GVHD prophylaxis could reduce the cumulative incidence of severe acute GVHD (aGVHD) without attenuating GVL effects. This open-label, randomized clinical trial enrolled 40 patients (21 control and 19 teprenone group) who received allo-HSCT between May 2022 and February 2023 in our institution. Patients in the teprenone group received 50 mg of teprenone orally thrice daily for 21 days from the initiation of the conditioning regimen. The cumulative incidence of severe aGVHD by day 100 after allo-HSCT was not significantly different in the two groups (27.9 vs. 16.1%, p = 0.25). The exploratory studies revealed no obvious changes in Trx-1 levels, but the alternations from baseline in IL-1β and TNF-α levels at day 28 after allo-HSCT tended to be lower in the teprenone group. In conclusion, we could not demonstrate that teprenone significantly prevented the development of severe aGVHD. Discrepancy with preclinical model suggests that appropriate dose of teprenone may be necessary to induce the expression of antioxidant enzymes that suppress severe aGVHD. Clinical Trial Registration number:jRCTs 061210072.

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The Asia-Pacific Body Mass Index Classification and New-Onset Chronic Kidney Disease in Non-Diabetic Japanese Adults: A Community-Based Longitudinal Study from 1998 to 2023

Yukari Okawa, Toshiharu Mitsuhashi, Toshihide Tsuda

Biomedicines   2025年2月

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DOI： 10.3390/biomedicines13020373

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Association Between Dinner-to-Bed Time and Gastroesophageal Reflux-Related Diseases in Children. 国際誌

Kensuke Uraguchi, Naomi Matsumoto, Toshiharu Mitsuhashi, Soshi Takao, Seiichiro Makihara, Mizuo Ando, Takashi Yorifuji

Cureus   17 ( 1 )   e77709   2025年1月

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記述言語：英語   掲載種別：研究論文（学術雑誌）  

INTRODUCTION: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is characterized by esophageal mucosal injury due to the reflux of gastroduodenal contents. Typical symptoms include heartburn and acid regurgitation. In addition, gastroesophageal reflux (GER) can influence conditions such as otitis media, rhinitis, and asthma. This study aimed to examine the association between dinner-to-bed time and GER-related diseases, such as otitis media, allergic rhinitis, and asthma. METHODS: This was a longitudinal cohort study using secondary data. Data were collected from a large-scale birth cohort study conducted in Japan including babies born in 2001 and 2010. Dinner-to-bed time was categorized as "longer dinner-to-bed time" (>120 minutes), "shorter dinner-to-bed time" (≤120 minutes or less), and "irregular dinner-to-bed time." Modified Poisson regression with robust variance was used to estimate risk ratios (RRs). RESULTS: A total of 60,392 children were included in this study. Children with shorter dinner-to-bed time had a higher risk of asthma (adjusted RR (aRR) = 1.10; 95% confidence interval (CI), 1.03-1.18) than those with longer dinner-to-bed time. However, no significant association was observed between shorter dinner-to-bed time and otitis media or allergic rhinitis. Furthermore, supplementary analyses revealed that the risk of asthma was significantly higher in children born in 2001 (aRR = 1.13; 95% CI, 1.04-1.22). CONCLUSION: This study showed that dinner-to-bed time within 120 minutes after dinner increases the risk of developing asthma. This underscores the importance of considering lifestyle modifications, as certain pediatric asthma cases may be influenced by behaviors that promote GER.

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Oral calcium supplementation versus placebo in mitigating citrate reactions during apheresis: an open-label randomized control trial

Masaya Abe, Keiko Fujii, Nobuharu Fujii, Toshiharu Mitsuhashi, Takuya Fukumi, Yuichi Sumii, Maiko Kimura, Tomohiro Urata, Takumi Kondo, Fumio Otsuka, Yoshinobu Maeda

Hematology, Transfusion and Cell Therapy   2024年12月

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DOI： 10.1016/j.htct.2024.06.010

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Subjective global assessment for nutritional screening and its impact on surgical outcomes: A prospective study in older patients with colorectal cancer. 国際誌

Fuminori Teraishi, Yusuke Yoshida, Ryohei Shoji, Nobuhiko Kanaya, Yuki Matsumi, Kunitoshi Shigeyasu, Yoshitaka Kondo, Shunsuke Kagawa, Rie Tamura, Yoshikazu Matsuoka, Hiroshi Morimatsu, Toshiharu Mitsuhashi, Toshiyoshi Fujiwara

Langenbeck's archives of surgery   409 ( 1 )   356 - 356   2024年11月

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記述言語：英語   掲載種別：研究論文（学術雑誌）  

PURPOSE: Our perioperative management center provides preoperative intervention and functional and nutritional assessments for colorectal cancer patients aged over 75 years. This study evaluated the associations of preoperative nutritional status with postoperative outcomes and prognosis in colorectal cancer patients aged 75 years or older. METHODS: This was a prospective, observational study of 71 colorectal cancer patients aged 75 years or older who underwent surgery between July 2020 and September 2022. The Subjective Global Assessment (SGA) was evaluated as a nutritional index. The patients were classified into three groups: SGA-A (well nourished), B (moderately malnourished), and C (severely malnourished), and the correlations with postoperative outcomes and prognosis were examined. RESULTS: The median age of the 71 patients (34 males, 37 females) was 78 (75-92) years, and their median body mass index (BMI) was 22.3 (13.4-31.9) kg/m2. Forty-eight patients had colon cancer, and 23 had rectal cancer. On the SGA, 28 patients were SGA-A, 25 SGA-B, and 18 SGA-C. The SGA-B/C group had significantly higher BMI (p < 0.01) and more ICU admissions (p = 0.02). The G8 score was significantly lower (p = 0.03) in the SGA-B/C group, suggesting coexisting functional decline. In terms of postoperative outcomes, the SGA-B/C group had a significantly longer postoperative hospital stay (p = 0.04). The 3-year OS rates for all stages were 100% in the SGA-A group and 49.7% in the SGA-B/C group (p = 0.03), while the 3-year OS rates for patients excluding Stage IV were 100% in the SGA-A group and 68.5% in the SGA-B/C group, not significantly different (p = 0.14). The 3-year RFS rate was 95.5% in the SGA-A group and 65.3% in the SGA-B/C group (p = 0.15). CONCLUSION: The SGA is a promising nutritional index associated with short-term outcomes in older patients undergoing colorectal cancer surgery. The SGA can be assessed in a few minutes during an outpatient visit, making it useful for routine clinical use.

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The required experience of open pancreaticoduodenectomy before becoming a specialist in hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgeons: a multicenter, cohort study of 334 open pancreaticoduodenectomies. 国際誌

Tomokazu Fuji, Yuzo Umeda, Kosei Takagi, Masayoshi Hioki, Ryuichi Yoshida, Yoshikatsu Endo, Kazuya Yasui, Daisuke Nobuoka, Toshiharu Mitsuhashi, Toshiyoshi Fujiwara

BMC surgery   24 ( 1 )   366 - 366   2024年11月

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記述言語：英語   掲載種別：研究論文（学術雑誌）  

BACKGROUND: Open pancreaticoduodenectomy (OPD) is an essential surgical procedure for expert hepato-biliary-pancreatic (HBP) surgeons. However, there is no standard for how many surgeries must be performed by a surgeon in training before they are considered to have enough experience to ensure surgical safety. METHODS: Cumulative Sum (CUSUM) analysis was performed using the surgical data of OPDs performed during the training period of board-certified expert surgeons of the Japanese Society of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery. RESULTS: Fourteen HBP surgeons participated in this study and performed 334 OPDs during their training period. The median (interquartile range) values for operative time, blood loss, and length of hospital stay were 455 (397-519) minutes, 450 (234--716) ml, and 28 (21-38) days, respectively. CUSUM analysis showed inflection points at 20 surgeries performed for operative time. After 20 procedures, operative time was significantly shorter (461 min vs. 425 min, p = 0.021) and blood loss was significantly lower (470 ml vs. 340 ml, p = 0.038). No significant differences between within 20 and after 21 procedures were found in the complication rate (53% vs. 48%, p = 0.424) and rate of in-hospital deaths (1.5% vs.1.4%. p = 0.945). Up to 20 surgeries, PDAC and another malignant tumor had longer operative time than benign/low malignant diseases (486 min vs. 472 min vs. 429 min, p < 0.001), and higher blood loss (500 ml vs. 502 ml vs. 355 ml, p < 0.001). Mortality rate was higher at PDAC cases (5% vs. 0% vs. 0%, p = 0.01). After the 21 procedures, these outcomes were improved and no differences in by primary disease were observed. Multivariable analysis showed that within 20 surgeries were independent risk factors of longer operative time (HR2.6, p = 0.013) and higher blood loss (HR2.0, p = 0.049). CONCLUSIONS: To stabilize the surgical outcome of OPD for malignant disease, at least 20 surgeries should be performed at a certified institution during surgeon training. TRIAL REGISTRATION: Clinical trial number: Not applicable.

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In vitro fertilization and long-term child health and development: nationwide birth cohort study in Japan

Naomi Matsumoto, Takashi Mitsui, Tomoka Kadowaki, Toshiharu Mitsuhashi, Tomoya Hirota, Hisashi Masuyama, Takashi Yorifuji

European Journal of Pediatrics   184 ( 1 )   2024年11月

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The aim of this study is to compare long-term health outcomes between IVF-conceived children and non-IVF-conceived children in Japan, in the context of strong recommendation for single embryo transfer. Using data from a nationwide birth cohort linked with perinatal database, this study analyzed 2140 children born in Japan in May 2010. It compared child health and development outcomes up to 9 years of age between IVF-conceived and non-IVF-conceived children (binary exposure). A Poisson regression with robust variance to estimate the risk ratios for the association between IVF and various long-term child health and developmental outcomes. After adjusting for confounding factors, no significant differences were observed between IVF-conceived and naturally conceived children for most outcomes, including hospitalization, obesity, and developmental milestones. IVF-conceived children showed a slightly lower risk of attention problems at 8 years (adjusted Risk Ratio [aRR]: 0.73, 95% CI: 0.53–1.00). In subgroup analyses, IVF-conceived term children and singletons demonstrated reduced risk of cognitive delays at 5.5 years (aRR: 0.31, 95% CI: 0.10–0.96 and aRR: 0.37, 95% CI: 0.14–0.98, respectively).

Conclusion: In this Japanese cohort, IVF conception was not associated with adverse long-term health or developmental outcomes. These findings provide reassurance about the safety of IVF, particularly in the context of single embryo transfer policies. Further research is needed to explore specific IVF protocols and subgroups.

<table><tbody> <tr> <td colspan="2">What is known:• Long-term health and developmental outcomes of IVF-conceived children remain inconsistent across studies and populations, despite the widespread use of this technology.</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2">What is new:• A nationwide population-based cohort study in Japan did not show adverse effects of IVF on long-term child health and development through age 9.• These findings provide reassurance about the safety of IVF, while indicating the need for careful monitoring in specific subgroups such as preterm and multiple births.</td> </tr> </tbody></table>

DOI： 10.1007/s00431-024-05883-y

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Dyslipidemia and development of chronic kidney disease in non-diabetic Japanese adults: a 26-year, community-based, longitudinal study

Yukari Okawa, Toshiharu Mitsuhashi

2024年10月

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出版者・発行元：Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory  

Follow-up studies evaluating the relationship between dyslipidemia and chronic kidney disease (CKD) in non-diabetic populations are limited. This longitudinal study (1998–2024) examined whether the prevalence of dyslipidemia is associated with the subsequent development of CKD in non-diabetic Japanese adult citizens of Zentsuji, Kagawa Prefecture, Japan. Dyslipidemia was defined as low-density lipoprotein cholesterol concentrations ≥140 mg/dL, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol concentrations &lt;40 mg/dL, and/or triglyceride concentrations ≥150 mg/dL. Participants were considered to have developed CKD if their estimated glomerular filtration rate was &lt;60 mL/min/1.73 m². The proportional hazard assumptions were violated. Therefore, the Weibull accelerated failure-time model was selected using the Akaike and Bayesian information criteria. The final cohort included 5970 participants, 41.6% of whom were men. The mean follow-up was 7.09 years. After the follow-up, 1890 (31.7%) participants developed CKD. Participants with dyslipidemia had a 5% shorter survival time (95% confidence interval: 3%–7%) to incident CKD compared with those without dyslipidemia in the full model. High-density lipoprotein cholesterol concentrations &lt;40 mg/dL and triglyceride concentrations ≥150 mg/dL also reduced the survival time to CKD onset by 5%–6%. Our results provide further evidence that controlling the lipid profile to an appropriate range may prevent the future onset of CKD.

DOI： 10.1101/2024.10.25.24315968

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Kinetics of SARS-CoV-2 antibody titers after booster vaccinations during an Omicron surge in Japan

Naomi Matsumoto, Ayako Sasaki, Tomoka Kadowaki, Toshiharu Mitsuhashi, Soshi Takao, Takashi Yorifuji

Vaccine   42 ( 21 )   126156 - 126156   2024年8月

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掲載種別：研究論文（学術雑誌）   出版者・発行元：Elsevier BV  

DOI： 10.1016/j.vaccine.2024.126156

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Increased Oxidative Stress and Decreased Citrulline in Blood Associated with Severe Novel Coronavirus Pneumonia in Adult Patients. 国際誌

Mitsuru Tsuge, Eiki Ichihara, Kou Hasegawa, Kenichiro Kudo, Yasushi Tanimoto, Kazuhiro Nouso, Naohiro Oda, Sho Mitsumune, Goro Kimura, Haruto Yamada, Ichiro Takata, Toshiharu Mitsuhashi, Akihiko Taniguchi, Kohei Tsukahara, Toshiyuki Aokage, Hideharu Hagiya, Shinichi Toyooka, Hirokazu Tsukahara, Yoshinobu Maeda

International journal of molecular sciences   25 ( 15 )   2024年7月

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This study investigated the correlation between oxidative stress and blood amino acids associated with nitric oxide metabolism in adult patients with coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pneumonia. Clinical data and serum samples were prospectively collected from 100 adult patients hospitalized for COVID-19 between July 2020 and August 2021. Patients with COVID-19 were categorized into three groups for analysis based on lung infiltrates, oxygen inhalation upon admission, and the initiation of oxygen therapy after admission. Blood data, oxidative stress-related biomarkers, and serum amino acid levels upon admission were compared in these groups. Patients with lung infiltrations requiring oxygen therapy upon admission or starting oxygen post-admission exhibited higher serum levels of hydroperoxides and lower levels of citrulline compared to the control group. No remarkable differences were observed in nitrite/nitrate, asymmetric dimethylarginine, and arginine levels. Serum citrulline levels correlated significantly with serum lactate dehydrogenase and C-reactive protein levels. A significant negative correlation was found between serum levels of citrulline and hydroperoxides. Levels of hydroperoxides decreased, and citrulline levels increased during the recovery period compared to admission. Patients with COVID-19 with extensive pneumonia or poor oxygenation showed increased oxidative stress and reduced citrulline levels in the blood compared to those with fewer pulmonary complications. These findings suggest that combined oxidative stress and abnormal citrulline metabolism may play a role in the pathogenesis of COVID-19 pneumonia.

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Comprehensive geriatric assessment as an indicator of postoperative recovery in older patients with colorectal cancer. 国際誌

Fuminori Teraishi, Ryohei Shoji, Yoshitaka Kondo, Shunsuke Kagawa, Rie Tamura, Yoshikazu Matsuoka, Hiroshi Morimatsu, Toshiharu Mitsuhashi, Toshiyoshi Fujiwara

Journal of geriatric oncology   101837 - 101837   2024年7月

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Risk factors and treatment strategies for cholecystitis after metallic stent placement for malignant biliary obstruction: a multicenter retrospective study. 国際誌

Akihiro Matsumi, Hironari Kato, Taiji Ogawa, Toru Ueki, Masaki Wato, Masakuni Fujii, Tatsuya Toyokawa, Ryo Harada, Yuki Ishihara, Masahiro Takatani, Hirofumi Tsugeno, Naoko Yunoki, Takeshi Tomoda, Toshiharu Mitsuhashi, Motoyuki Otsuka

Gastrointestinal endoscopy   100 ( 1 )   76 - 84   2024年7月

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BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Cholecystitis can occur after self-expandable metallic stent (SEMS) placement for malignant biliary obstruction (MBO), but the best treatment option for cholecystitis has not been determined. Here, we aimed to identify the risk factors of cholecystitis after SEMS placement and determine the best treatment option. METHODS: Incidence, treatments, and predictive factors of cholecystitis were retrospectively evaluated in 1084 patients with distal MBO (DMBO) and 353 patients with hilar MBO (HMBO) who underwent SEMS placement at 12 institutions from January 2012 to March 2021. RESULTS: Cholecystitis occurred in 7.5% of patients with DMBO and 5.9% of patients with HMBO. The recurrence rate was significantly lower (P = .043) and the recurrence-free period significantly longer (P = .039) in endoscopic procedures than in percutaneous procedures for cholecystitis treatment. EUS-guided gallbladder drainage (EUS-GBD) was better in terms of technical success, procedure time, and recurrence-free period than endoscopic transpapillary gallbladder drainage. Obstruction across the cystic duct orifice by tumor (P = .015) and by stent (P = .037) were independent risk factors for cholecystitis in DMBO. Cases with multiple SEMS placements (odds ratio [OR], 11; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.68-190; P = .091) and with gallbladder stones (OR, 2.3; 95% CI ,0.92-5.6; P = .075) had a higher risk for cholecystitis in HMBO. CONCLUSIONS: The incidences of cholecystitis after SEMS placement for DMBO and HMBO were similar. EUS-GBD is the optimal treatment option for patients with cholecystitis after SEMS placement for MBO.

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Phase <scp>I/II</scp> clinical trial of brentuximab vedotin for pretreated Japanese patients with <scp>CD30</scp>‐positive cutaneous T‐cell lymphoma

Yoji Hirai, Jun Sakurai, Shiho Yoshida, Takashi Kikuchi, Toshiharu Mitsuhashi, Tomoko Miyake, Taku Fujimura, Riichiro Abe, Hiroki Fujikawa, Hikari Boki, Hiraku Suga, Sayaka Shibata, Tomomitsu Miyagaki, Takatoshi Shimauchi, Eiji Kiyohara, Yoshio Kawakami, Shin Morizane

The Journal of Dermatology   2024年6月

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Brentuximab vedotin (BV), a conjugate of anti‐CD30 antibody and monomethyl auristatin E, has emerged as a promising treatment option for refractory CD30+ mycosis fungoides (MF) and primary cutaneous anaplastic large‐cell lymphoma (pcALCL). BV has been shown to be safe and effective in treating Hodgkin's lymphoma and peripheral T‐cell lymphoma. This multicenter, prospective, single‐arm phase I/II study evaluated the efficacy of BV in Japanese patients with CD30+ cutaneous lymphomas, namely CD30+ cutaneous T‐cell lymphoma. Participants were divided into two groups: those with CD30+ MF or pcALCL (cohort 1, n = 13) and those with CD30+ lymphoproliferative disorders other than those in cohort 1 (cohort 2, n = 3). The studied population included the full analysis set (FAS), modified FAS (mFAS), and safety analysis set (SAF). These sets were identified in cohorts 1 and 1 + 2 and labeled FAS1 and FAS2, mFAS1 and mFAS2, and SAF1 and SAF2, respectively. Each treatment cycle lasted 3 weeks, and BV was continued for up to 16 cycles after the third cycle based on treatment response. The primary endpoint was the 4‐month objective response rate (ORR4) determined by the Independent Review Forum (IRF). ORR4 was 69.2% for FAS1 and 62.5% for FAS2 (P &lt; 0.0001). Secondary endpoints of ORR, assessed using the global response score (53.8% in FAS1) and modified severity‐weighted assessment tool (62.5% in FAS1), using the IRF, provided results comparable to the primary findings. The incidence of ≥grade 3 adverse events (≥15%) in SAF1 was peripheral neuropathy in three patients (23%) and fever and eosinophilia in two patients (15%). In conclusion, BV showed favorable efficacy, tolerability, and safety profile in Japanese patients with relapsed or refractory CD30+ primary cutaneous T‐cell lymphoma. The trial was registered with University Hospital Medical Information Network Clinical Trials Registry, Japan (protocol ID: UMIN000034205).

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Aspartate/alanine aminotransferase ratio and development of chronic kidney disease in non-diabetic Japanese men and women

Yukari Okawa, Toshiharu Mitsuhashi, Etsuji Suzuki

2024年5月

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AimThe objective of this study was to explore the relationship between serum aspartate/alanine aminotransferase ratio (AST/ALT) and subsequent development of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in non-diabetic Japanese men and women in a 25-year follow-up study.MethodsThe study included all middle-aged and older non-diabetic Japanese citizens who received health check-ups in Zentsuji, Kagawa, Japan (1998–2023). AST/ALT was classified into three categories: &lt;1.0 (reference), 1.0–&lt;1.5, and ≥1.5. Participant characteristics were compared by AST/ALT categories. The Weibull accelerated failure time model was used to examine the association between AST/ALT categories and subsequent CKD onset because the proportional hazards assumption was violated.ResultsOf 6309 men and 9192 women, 2966 men and 4395 women remained in the final cohort. After a mean follow-up of 7.50 years for men and 8.34 years for women, 33.7% of men and 34.0% of women developed CKD. Women had higher AST/ALT than men. In women, a dose-response relationship was observed, with a 9% shorter survival time to CKD onset for AST/ALT ≥1.5 compared with AST/ALT &lt;1.0. In contrast, men had a shorter survival time to CKD onset by point estimates, but the 95% confidence intervals crossed 1 in all models.ConclusionsIn this study comparing the risks of CKD development in non-diabetic men and women by AST/ALT levels, a dose-response relationship was only observed in women. Differences in the distribution of AST/ALT by sex may have affected the results. Therefore, in non-diabetic Japanese women, AST/ALT may be used as an indicator of future CKD development.

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Pediatric otitis media in Japan: A nationwide longitudinal study of the pre- and post-pneumococcal conjugate vaccine eras born in 2001 and 2010. 国際誌

Kensuke Uraguchi, Naomi Matsumoto, Toshiharu Mitsuhashi, Soshi Takao, Seiichiro Makihara, Mizuo Ando, Takashi Yorifuji

Vaccine   2024年5月

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BACKGROUND: Otitis media (OM) is a prevalent respiratory disease in children and poses significant public health challenges due to its impact on child health and economic burdens. However, there have no nationwide epidemiological studies conducted in Japan. This study investigates the epidemiological trends of OM in Japan, taking into account the impact of the 7-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV7) introduction. METHOD: This study was retrospective cohort study using secondary data on the nationwide longitudinal birth cohort. This survey followed two cohorts born in 2001 (pre-PCV era) and 2010 (post-PCV era) until the age of 9. Every year, parents were surveyed about their children's health status, including occurrences of OM. The annual period prevalence and cumulative incidence of OM were assessed in this study, and the two cohorts were compared using a modified Poisson regression model adjusted environmental factors with the 2001 cohort as reference. RESULT: The study included 47,015 children from the 2001 cohort and 38,554 from the 2010 cohort. Peak annual period prevalence of OM varied by era. Cumulative incidence was 13.8 % for the 2001 cohort and 18.5 % for the 2010 cohort by 1.5 years of age and 28.9 % and 33.3 %, respectively, by 3.5 years of age. In particular, from the fourth survey onward, covering ages 2.5-3.5 years, a shift was observed from an increased risk to a decreased risk of OM. CONCLUSION: This nationwide longitudinal study emphasizes variations in OM epidemiology across Japan over time, with changes potentially influenced by the introduction of PCV7. In this study, due to the absence of individual PCV7 vaccination data, the effect of PCV7 was estimated based on the vaccination rate at the population level. The results suggest a notable decrease in the incidence of OM in later years, aligning with the increased uptake of PCV7.

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A multi-center, prospective, clinical study to evaluate the anti-reflux efficacy of laparoscopic double-flap technique (lD-FLAP Study).

Shinji Kuroda, Michihiro Ishida, Yasuhiro Choda, Atsushi Muraoka, Shinji Hato, Tetsuya Kagawa, Norimitsu Tanaka, Toshiharu Mitsuhashi, Yoshihiko Kakiuchi, Satoru Kikuchi, Masahiko Nishizaki, Shunsuke Kagawa, Toshiyoshi Fujiwara

Annals of gastroenterological surgery   8 ( 3 )   374 - 382   2024年5月

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BACKGROUND: Double-flap technique (DFT) is a reconstruction procedure after proximal gastrectomy (PG). We previously reported a multi-center, retrospective study in which the incidence of reflux esophagitis (RE) (Los Angeles Classification ≥Grade B [LA-B]) 1 year after surgery was 6.0%. There have been many reports, but all of them were retrospective. Thus, a multi-center, prospective study was conducted. METHODS: Laparoscopic PG + DFT was performed for cT1N0 upper gastric cancer patients. The primary endpoint was the incidence of RE (≥LA-B) 1 year after surgery. The planned sample size was 40, based on an estimated incidence of 6.0% and an upper threshold of 20%. RESULTS: Forty patients were recruited, and 39, excluding one with conversion to total gastrectomy, received protocol treatment. Anastomotic leakage (Clavien-Dindo ≥Grade III) was observed in one patient (2.6%). In 38 patients, excluding one case of postoperative mortality, RE (≥LA-B) was observed in two patients (5.3%) 1 year after surgery, and the upper limit of the 95% confidence interval was 17.3%, lower than the 20% threshold. Anastomotic stricture requiring dilatation was observed in two patients (5.3%). One year after surgery, body weight change was 88.9 ± 7.0%, and PNI <40 and CONUT ≥5, indicating malnutrition, were observed in only one patient (2.6%) each. In the quality of life survey using the PGSAS-45 questionnaire, the esophageal reflux subscale score was 1.4 ± 0.6, significantly better than the public data (2.0 ± 1.0; p = 0.001). CONCLUSION: Laparoscopic DFT showed anti-reflux efficacy. Taken together with the acceptable incidence of anastomotic stricture, DFT can be an option for reconstruction procedure after PG.

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Antibody titers and the risk of infection during the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron phase in Bizen City, Japan. 国際誌

Tomoka Kadowaki, Ayako Sasaki, Naomi Matsumoto, Toshiharu Mitsuhashi, Hideharu Hagiya, Soshi Takao, Takashi Yorifuji

The Journal of infectious diseases   2024年4月

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BACKGROUND: Understanding the association between the immune response and the risk of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection has implications for forthcoming prevention strategies. We evaluated the association between antibody titers and the risk of infection for the general population during the Omicron-dominant phase. METHODS: This was a prospective cohort study of residents or people affiliated with institutions in Bizen City, which included 1,899 participants. We measured the titers of antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 repeatedly every 2 months from June 2022 to March 2023. Infection status was obtained from self-reported questionnaires and the official registry. We estimated risk ratios (RRs) for infection within 2 months of the date of each antibody measurement with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) based on antibody titer categories and spline functions. RESULTS: Compared with the <2,500 arbitrary unit (AU)/mL category, the 2,500-5,000, 5,000-10,000, and ≥10,000 AU/mL categories had adjusted RRs (95% CI) of 0.81 (0.61-1.08), 0.51 (0.36-0.72), and 0.41 (0.31-0.54), respectively. The spline function showed a non-linear relationship between antibody titer and risk. CONCLUSIONS: Higher antibody titers were associated with a lower risk. We demonstrate the usefulness of measuring an antibody titers to determine the appropriate timing for future vaccination.

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Impact of amyloid and tau positivity on longitudinal brain atrophy in cognitively normal individuals

Motonobu Fujishima, Yohei Kawasaki, Toshiharu Mitsuhashi, Hiroshi Matsuda

Alzheimer's Research & Therapy   2024年4月

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Photon-Counting Detector CT: Potential for 75% Reduction in Contrast Medium Amount: A Phantom Study.

Fumiyo Higaki, Yusuke Morimitsu, Toshihiro Iguchi, Hayato Saito, Haruhiko Takaki, Ayako Nakagoshi, Maki Wada, Mayu Uka, Noriaki Akagi, Toshiharu Mitsuhashi, Yusuke Matsui, Takao Hiraki

Acta medica Okayama   78 ( 2 )   135 - 142   2024年4月

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This study aimed to evaluate the potential reduction in contrast medium utilization using photon-counting detector computed tomography (PCD-CT). One PCD-CT scan (CT1) and three conventional (non-PCD-CT) CT scans (CT2-CT4) were performed using a multi-energy CT phantom that contained eight rods with different iodine concentrations (0.2, 0.5, 1, 2, 5, 10, 15, and 20 mg/ml). The CT values of the seven groups (CT1 for 40, 50, 60, and 70 keV; and CT2-4) were measured. Noise and contrast-to-noise ratio (CNR) were assessed for the eight rods at various iodine concentrations. CT2 and CT1 (40 keV) respectively required 20 mg/ml and 5 mg/ml of iodine, indicating that a comparable contrast effect could be obtained with approximately one-fourth of the contrast medium amount. The standard deviation values increased at lower energy levels irrespective of the iodine concentration. The CNR exhibited a decreasing trend with lower iodine concentrations, while it remained relatively stable across all iodine levels (40-70 keV). This study demonstrated that virtual monochromatic 40 keV images offer a similar contrast effect with a reduced contrast medium amount when compared to conventional CT systems at 120 kV.

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Longitudinal antibody dynamics after COVID-19 vaccine boosters based on prior infection status and booster doses

Naomi Matsumoto, Ayako Sasaki, Tomoka Kadowaki, Toshiharu Mitsuhashi, Soshi Takao, Takashi Yorifuji

Scientific Reports   14 ( 1 )   2024年2月

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Global concern over COVID-19 vaccine distribution disparities highlights the need for strategic booster shots. We explored longitudinal antibody responses post-booster during the Omicron wave in a Japanese cohort, emphasizing prior infection and booster doses. This prospective cohort study included 1763 participants aged 18 years and older with at least three vaccine doses (7376 datapoints). Antibody levels were measured every 2 months. We modeled temporal declines in antibody levels after COVID-19 vaccine boosters according to prior infection status and booster doses using a Bayesian linear mixed-effects interval-censored model, considering age, sex, underlying conditions, and lifestyle. Prior infection enhanced post-booster immunity (posterior median 0.346, 95% credible interval [CrI] 0.335–0.355), maintaining antibody levels (posterior median 0.021; 95% CrI 0.019–0.023) over 1 year, in contrast to uninfected individuals whose levels had waned by 8 months post-vaccination. Each additional booster was correlated with higher baseline antibody levels and slower declines, comparing after the third dose. Female sex, older age, immunosuppressive status, and smoking history were associated with lower baseline post-vaccination antibodies, but not associated with decline rates except for older age in the main model. Prior infection status and tailored, efficient, personalized booster strategies are crucial, considering sex, age, health conditions, and lifestyle.

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Treatment interruption in hypertensive patients during the <scp>COVID</scp>‐19 pandemic: An interrupted time series analysis using prescription data in Okayama, Japan

Naoko Nakamura, Toshiharu Mitsuhashi, Naomi Matsumoto, Shunsaku Hayase, Takashi Yorifuji

Journal of General and Family Medicine   25 ( 2 )   102 - 109   2024年2月

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Background

The COVID‐19 pandemic has impacted healthcare behaviors, leading to fewer pediatric visits in Japan and potentially fewer visits by adult patients. However, existing Japanese studies on treatment interruptions have generally relied on questionnaire‐based methods. In this study, we assessed the impact of the pandemic on antihypertensive treatment interruption using real‐world prescription data.

Methods

We conducted an interrupted time series analysis using the National Health Insurance Database in Okayama Prefecture, Japan. Participants included individuals aged 40–69 years with at least one antihypertensive prescription between 2018 and 2020. Treatment interruption was defined as a 3‐month or longer gap in prescriptions after medication depletion. We used segmented Poisson regression with models unadjusted and adjusted for seasonality and over‐dispersion to assess monthly treatment interruptions before and after Japan's April 2020 emergency.

Results

During the study period, 23.0% of 55,431 participants experienced treatment interruptions. Cyclical fluctuations in interruptions were observed. The crude analysis indicated a 1.2‐fold increase in treatment interruptions following the pandemic; however, the adjusted models showed no significant changes. Even among higher‐risk groups, such as women, younger adults, and those with shorter prescriptions, no significant alterations were observed.

Conclusion

We found no significant impact of the COVID‐19 pandemic on antihypertensive treatment interruption in Okayama Prefecture. The less severe outbreak in the area or increased use of telemedicine and extended prescriptions may have contributed to treatment continuity. Further research is needed using a more stable and comprehensive database, broader regional data, and detailed prescription records to validate and extend our findings.

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Plasma concentrations of histidine-rich glycoprotein in primary graft dysfunction after lung transplantation. 国際誌

Toshio Shiotani, Seiichiro Sugimoto, Yasuaki Tomioka, Shin Tanaka, Toshiharu Mitsuhashi, Ken Suzawa, Kazuhiko Shien, Kentaroh Miyoshi, Hiromasa Yamamoto, Mikio Okazaki, Shinichi Toyooka

Interdisciplinary cardiovascular and thoracic surgery   38 ( 2 )   2024年2月

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OBJECTIVES: Histidine-rich glycoprotein has been reported as an anti-inflammatory glycoprotein that inhibits acute lung injury in mice with sepsis and as a prognostic biomarker in patients with sepsis. We investigated the relationship between plasma concentrations of histidine-rich glycoprotein and the risk of occurrence of primary graft dysfunction. METHODS: According to the primary graft dysfunction grade at post-transplant 72 h, patients who underwent lung transplantation were divided into three groups: non-primary graft dysfunction group (grade 0-1), moderate primary graft dysfunction group (grade 2), and severe primary graft dysfunction group (grade 3). The plasma concentrations of histidine-rich glycoprotein measured daily during the first post-transplant 7 days were compared among the three groups. Appropriate cutoff values of the concentrations were set for survival analyses after lung transplantation. RESULTS: A total of 68 patients were included. The plasma histidine-rich glycoprotein concentration at post-transplant 72 h was significantly lower in the severe primary graft dysfunction group (n = 7) than in the other two groups [non-primary graft dysfunction group (n = 43), P = 0.042; moderate primary graft dysfunction group (n = 18), P = 0.040]. Patients with plasma histidine-rich glycoprotein concentration ≥34.4 µg/ml at post-transplant 72 h had significantly better chronic lung allograft dysfunction-free survival (P = 0.012) and overall survival (P = 0.037) than those with the concentration <34.4 µg/ml. CONCLUSIONS: Plasma histidine-rich glycoprotein concentrations at post-transplant 72 h might be associated with the risk of development of primary graft dysfunction.

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Longitudinal changes in antibody titers in a nursing home in which COVID-19 clusters occurred

Tomoka Kadowaki, Ayako Sasaki, Naomi Matsumoto, Toshiharu Mitsuhashi, Soshi Takao, Takashi Yorifuji

American Journal of Infection Control   2024年2月

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Is obesity in the Asia-Pacific body mass index classification associated with the development of chronic kidney disease in non-diabetic Japanese men and women?

Yukari Okawa, Toshiharu Mitsuhashi, Toshihide Tsuda

2024年1月

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Abstract

Objective

Obesity is a risk factor for the development of chronic kidney disease (CKD). However, little is known about the relationship between the Asia-Pacific body mass index classification (Asia-Pacific classification) and the development of CKD in non-diabetic Asian men and women.

Methods

Body mass index (BMI) was categorized in accordance with the Asia-Pacific classification: underweight (&lt;18.5 kg/m²), normal weight (18.5–22.9 kg/m²), overweight (23.0–24.9 kg/m²), obesity class I (25.0–29.9 kg/m²), and obesity class II (≥30.0 kg/m²). Using administrative checkup data for non-diabetic Japanese adults (1998–2023), we assessed the relationship between the Asia-Pacific classification and the development of CKD by sex. The Weibull accelerated failure time model was selected because the proportional hazards assumption was violated.

Results

In total, 34.2% of 3098 men and 34.8% of 4391 women had developed CKD. The mean follow-up time was 7.41 years for men and 8.25 years for women. Compared with normal weight, obesity class I was associated with a 6% (95% confidence interval [CI]: 2%–10%) shorter time to CKD development in men and a 6% (95% CI: 2%–9%) shorter time to CKD development in women. Obesity class II was associated with the shortest survival to the development of CKD by point estimate in men but had an almost null value in women (i.e., 95% CIs crossed 1 in all of the models).

Conclusions

Among non-diabetic Japanese men and women, obesity class I in the Asia-Pacific classification was associated with a shorter survival time to CKD onset than normal weight. Low point estimates for obesity class II suggested a dose-response relationship in men but a less clear relationship in women. The conventional cutoff value for obesity, BMI ≥30.0 kg/m², may be too high a risk factor for the development of CKD in non-diabetic Asians, regardless of sex.

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Epidural versus patient-controlled intravenous analgesia on pain relief and recovery after laparoscopic gastrectomy for gastric cancer: randomized clinical trial. 国際誌

Satoru Kikuchi, Takashi Matsusaki, Toshiharu Mitsuhashi, Shinji Kuroda, Hajime Kashima, Nobuo Takata, Ema Mitsui, Yoshihiko Kakiuchi, Kazuhiro Noma, Yuzo Umeda, Hiroshi Morimatsu, Toshiyoshi Fujiwara

BJS open   8 ( 1 )   2024年1月

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BACKGROUND: Epidural analgesia (EDA) is a main modality for postoperative pain relief in major open abdominal surgery within the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery protocol. However, it remains unclear whether EDA is an imperative modality in laparoscopic gastrectomy (LG). This study examined non-inferiority of patient-controlled intravenous analgesia (PCIA) to EDA in terms of postoperative pain and recovery in patients who underwent LG. METHODS: In this open-label, non-inferiority, parallel, individually randomized clinical trial, patients who underwent elective LG for gastric cancer were randomized 1:1 to receive either EDA or PCIA after surgery. The primary endpoint was pain score using the Numerical Rating Scale at rest 24 h after surgery, analysed both according to the intention-to-treat (ITT) principle and per protocol. The non-inferiority margin for pain score was set at 1. Secondary outcomes were postoperative parameters related to recovery and adverse events related to analgesia. RESULTS: Between 3 July 2017 and 29 September 2020, 132 patients were randomized to receive either EDA (n = 66) or PCIA (n = 66). After exclusions, 64 patients were included in the EDA group and 65 patients in the PCIA group for the ITT analysis. Pain score at rest 24 h after surgery was 1.94 (s.d. 2.07) in the EDA group and 2.63 (s.d. 1.76) in the PCIA group (P = 0.043). PCIA was not non-inferior to EDA for the primary endpoint (difference 0.69, one side 95% c.i. 1.25, P = 0.184) in ITT analysis. Postoperative parameters related to recovery were similar between groups. More EDA patients (21 (32.8%) versus 1 (1.5%), P < 0.001) developed postoperative hypotension as an adverse event. CONCLUSIONS: PCIA was not non-inferior to EDA in terms of early-phase pain relief after LG.Registration number: UMIN000027643 (https://www.umin.ac.jp/ctr/index-j.htm).

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Antibody levels and the risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection during the Omicron surge

Ayako Sasaki, Tomoka Kadowaki, Naomi Matsumoto, Toshiharu Mitsuhashi, Soshi Takao, Takashi Yorifuji

GHM Open   2024年

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サンプルサイズの設計；臨床研究のための実践的ガイド

三橋 利晴

日本顎口腔機能学会雑誌   30 ( 2 )   83 - 88   2024年

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臨床試験においては，科学的側面・倫理的側面・実務的側面からもサンプルサイズを設計しておくことが必要である．本稿ではサンプルサイズを設計するためのポイントや実践的な方法について解説を行う．まず，既存情報のみを用いた観察研究や稀少疾患を対象とした研究などでは，計算によらずサンプルサイズを設計しなければならないこともある．一方で，サンプルサイズを計算する場合には，検討すべき要素としてα・β・効果量の3点がある．これら3点が決まれば，計算ツールを用いて，サンプルサイズが算出される．このうち，αとβはそれぞれ0.05および0.2を採用することがほとんどであるため，検討の余地はあまりない．そのため，サンプルサイズ算出効果量を十分に検討する必要がある．効果量の決定には，先行文献・類似研究の数値を参考にしたり，臨床的に意義のある数値を採用したりすることが推奨される．また，研究デザインや主要評価項目によって，効果量として決めておくべき要素が異なるので注意を要する．さらに，複雑な研究デザイン（例えば，マッチングを行う研究・生存時間分析・非劣性試験など）においては，より検討すべき事柄が多く，慣れていない場合にはサンプルサイズ設計が困難である．そのような場合には，生物統計学専門家や疫学専門家に相談し，適切な計算方法を採用することを推奨する．

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Association Between Clinical Remission of Infantile-Onset Allergic Rhinitis During the School-Age Period and the Type of Housing: A Longitudinal Population-Based Japanese Study. 国際誌

Kensuke Uraguchi, Naomi Matsumoto, Toshiharu Mitsuhashi, Soshi Takao, Seiichiro Makihara, Mizuo Ando, Takashi Yorifuji

Journal of pediatric health care : official publication of National Association of Pediatric Nurse Associates & Practitioners   2023年12月

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This study investigated the association between housing type and clinical remission of infantile-onset allergic rhinitis (AR) in 53,575 children born in 2001 in Japan. Infantile-onset AR was defined as the presence of AR symptoms reported between ages 1.5 and 4.5 years, and remission was assessed between ages 10 and 12. The type of housing was categorized into detached houses and multi-unit residential buildings with 1-2, 3-5, or ≥6 floors. Among the 4,352 infantile-onset AR, 42.9% experienced remission. Notably, living in multi-unit residential buildings, particularly those with 1-2 and ≥6 floors, was positively associated with AR remission.

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Association between blood pressure and new onset of chronic kidney disease in non-diabetic Japanese adults: a population-based longitudinal study from 1998 to 2023

Yukari Okawa, Toshiharu Mitsuhashi

2023年12月

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Abstract

Background and Aims

Hypertension is a risk factor for developing chronic kidney disease (CKD). Studies of adult participants in the USA reported that hypertension increased the risk of developing CKD even in the non-diabetic population. However, studies in non-diabetic populations are limited and additional studies in other races are required. This study aimed to examine the relationship between hypertension and the development of CKD in non-diabetic Asian adults.

Methods and Results

In this longitudinal study, non-diabetic Japanese adults who took annual checkups from 1998 to 2023 were included. CKD was defined as &lt;60 mL/min/1.73 m², and hypertension was classified into four levels according to the guidelines of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association. The Weibull accelerated failure time model was selected because the proportional hazards assumption was violated. Of the 7 363 (men: 40.3%) people in the final cohort, 2 498 (men: 40.1%) developed CKD after a mean follow-up of 7.99 years. Elevated blood pressure (BP) and hypertension stage 2 had a 9% (95% confidence interval [CI]: 1%–16%) and 11% (95% CI: 5%–17%) shorter survival time to CKD onset, respectively, than normal BP. Hypertension stage 1 also had a shorter survival to CKD onset by point estimate, but all 95% CIs crossed 1 in all models.

Conclusions

In a relatively healthy Asian population without diabetes, controlling BP to an appropriate range reduces the risk of developing CKD.

DOI： 10.1101/2023.12.06.23299067

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Review of a Series of Surveys on Adverse Reactions to the COVID-19 mRNA-1273 Vaccine at Okayama University.

Naomi Matsumoto, Chigusa Higuchi, Chikara Miyaji, Toshiharu Mitsuhashi, Hideharu Hagiya, Soshi Takao, Takashi Yorifuji

Acta medica Okayama   77 ( 6 )   567 - 575   2023年12月

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This paper presents the results of a series of surveys conducted from July 2021 to March 2023 to investigate the post-vaccination adverse reactions to the mRNA-1273 (Moderna) vaccine among faculty, staff, and students at Okayama University. These studies complement the official surveys conducted by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) and provide a more representative picture of adverse reactions in the general population including large numbers of healthy young people. Pain, swelling, redness at the injection site, fever, headache, and malaise were the main adverse reactions reported. The proportion of adverse reactions was generally higher after the second vaccination and decreased with each additional vaccination. No statistically significant differences in the adverse reactions were found for males and females and those with/without a history of allergy, but a lower proportion of fever was observed in older participants and those with underlying medical conditions. We also evaluated the association between adverse reactions and antibody titers after the third vaccination and found no significant differences in antibody levels one month after vaccination. This series of studies highlights the importance of conducting surveys in diverse populations to provide a more representative picture of post-vaccination adverse reactions during a pandemic.

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Fine particulate matter and diabetes prevalence in Okayama, Japan 査読 国際誌

Tani Y, Kashima S, Mitsuhashi T, Suzuki E, Takao S, Yorifuji T

Acta Medica Okayama   77 ( 6 )   607 - 612   2023年12月

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記述言語：英語   掲載種別：研究論文（学術雑誌）   出版者・発行元：OKAYAMA UNIV MED SCHOOL  

Many studies have shown an association between long-term exposure to particulate matter having an aerodynamic diameter of 2.5 μm or less (PM2.5) and diabetes mellitus (DM), but few studies have focused on Asian subjects. We thus examined the association between long-term exposure to PM2.5 and DM prevalence in Okayama City, Japan. We included 76,591 participants who had received basic health checkups in 2006 and 2007. We assigned the census-level modeled PM2.5 data from 2006 and 2007 to each participant and defined DM using treatment status and the blood testing. PM2.5 was associated with DM prevalence, and the prevalence ratio (95% confidence interval) was 1.10 (1.00-1.20) following each interquartile range increase (2.1 μg/m3) in PM2.5. This finding is consistent with previous results and suggests that long-term exposure to PM2.5 is associated with an increased prevalence of DM in Okayama City, Japan, where the PM2.5 level is lower than in other cities in Asian countries.

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COVID-19 pandemic and language development in children at 18 months: a repeated cross-sectional study over a 6-year period in Japan

Rumi Matsuo, Naomi Matsumoto, Toshiharu Mitsuhashi, Takashi Yorifuji

Archives of Disease in Childhood   archdischild - 2023   2023年11月

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掲載種別：研究論文（学術雑誌）   出版者・発行元：BMJ  

Objective

To evaluate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic experience on language development among children, we compared language development at 18 months of age, before and during the pandemic in Japan, where strict control measures continued over a long period.

Methods

This was a repeated cross-sectional study and we included children who attended the 18-month health check-up provided by the Okayama City Public Health Center between January 2017 and December 2022 (n=33 484). We compared indicators of language development before (from January 2017 to February 2020) and during (from March 2020 to December 2022) the pandemic. Our primary outcome was the proportion of children who required follow-up for language development by the Public Health Center. The secondary outcome was the proportion of children who could not say three or more meaningful words. We estimated risk ratios (RRs) and their 95% CIs, adjusted for potential confounders.

Results

The prevalence of the primary outcome was 33.5% before the pandemic and 36% during the pandemic. Compared with before the pandemic, increased RRs for the primary and secondary outcomes were observed during the pandemic, with RRs (95% CIs) of 1.09 (1.06–1.13) for the primary outcome and 1.11 (1.05–1.17) for the secondary outcome. Although the statistical interactions were not significant, the RRs were higher for children cared for at home than those in nursery schools and with ≤3 family members than those with ≥4 family members.

Conclusions

The COVID-19 pandemic was associated with an increased risk of impaired language development in children at 18 months. More extensive support is needed for higher risk families, as well as follow-up of long-term language development in children affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Factors associated with survival in patients with clear cell sarcoma. 国際誌

Tomohiro Fujiwara, Toshiyuki Kunisada, Eiji Nakata, Toshiharu Mitsuhashi, Toshifumi Ozaki, Akira Kawai

The bone & joint journal   105-B ( 11 )   1216 - 1225   2023年11月

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AIMS: Clear cell sarcoma (CCS) of soft-tissue is a rare melanocytic subtype of mesenchymal malignancy. The aim of this study was to investigate the clinical and therapeutic factors associated with increased survival, stratified by clinical stage, in order to determine the optimal treatment. METHODS: The study was a retrospective analysis involving 117 patients with histologically confirmed CCS, between July 2016 and November 2017, who were enrolled in the Bone and Soft Tissue Tumour Registry in Japan. RESULTS: The five- and ten-year survival rates were 41% (95% confidence interval (CI) 29 to 52) and 37% (95% CI 25 to 49), respectively. On multivariable analysis, the size of the tumour of > 10 cm (p = 0.006), lymph node metastasis at the time of diagnosis (p < 0.001), distant metastases at the time of diagnosis (p < 0.001), and no surgery for the primary tumour (p = 0.019) were independently associated with a poor survival. For N0M0 CCS (n = 68), the development of distant metastases was an independent prognostic factor for survival (early (< 12 months), hazard ratio (HR) 116.78 (95% CI 11.69 to 1,166.50); p < 0.001; late (> 12 months), HR 14.79 (95% CI 1.66 to 131.63); p = 0.016); neoadjuvant/adjuvant chemotherapy (p = 0.895) and/or radiotherapy (p = 0.216) were not significantly associated with survival. The five-year cumulative incidence of local recurrence was 19% (95% CI 8 to 35) and the size of the tumour was significantly associated with an increased rate of local recurrence (p = 0.012). For N1M0 CCS (n = 18), the risk of mortality was significantly lower in patients who underwent surgery for both the primary tumour and lymph node metastases (HR 0.03 (95% CI 0.00 to 0.56); p = 0.020). For M1 CCS (n = 31), excision of the primary tumour was independently associated with better survival (HR 0.26 (95% CI 0.09 to 0.76); p = 0.013). There was no significant difference in survival between the different types of systemic treatment (p = 0.523). CONCLUSION: Complete excision of the primary tumour and lymph nodes is associated with a better survival in patients with CCS. Systemic treatment appears to provide limited benefits, demonstrating a pressing need for novel systemic agents.

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Effectiveness of the Original COVID-19 Vaccine against COVID-19 Exacerbations during the Omicron Wave: A Population-based Study in Okayama, Japan.

Naomi Matsumoto, Toshiharu Mitsuhashi, Rumi Matsuo, Tomoka Kadowaki, Soshi Takao, Takashi Yorifuji

JMA journal   6 ( 4 )   463 - 469   2023年10月

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INTRODUCTION: In Japan, approximately 97 million individuals have received their primary two doses of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine at the end of 2022. In this study, we aim to examine the effectiveness of the primary vaccines and compare its efficacy to booster vaccine shots in terms of preventing COVID-19 exacerbations during the Omicron-predominant period in Japan. METHODS: For this analysis, we have collected all the confirmed COVID-19-positive cases from different medical institutions in Okayama City and have also utilized the information from the public Vaccination Record System. Taking the number of vaccinations into consideration, we then conducted a population-based study to assess the effectiveness of the two primary vaccine doses in preventing COVID-19 exacerbations during the Omicron waves. Our primary and secondary outcomes were COVID-19 exacerbations with respiratory failure (i.e., oxygen saturation on room air ≤ 93%, requiring supplemental oxygen), intensive care unit admission and/or mechanical ventilator requirement, or death, in accordance with the Japanese COVID-19 guidelines, and pneumonia during the course of COVID-19 infection, respectively. RESULTS: In total, 95,329 COVID-19-positive individuals, aged 5 years and above, were included in this analysis (study period from January 1 to September 10, 2022). As per our findings, the effectiveness of the primary two doses against COVID-19 exacerbations compared with those who had never been vaccinated was 55.5% (95% confidential interval [CI]: 32.6-71.7), whereas it was higher after the third dose (76.9%; 95% CI: 66.7-84.0) and the fourth dose (75.7%; 95% CI: 58.8-85.7). Effectiveness was sustained for ≥ 5 months after the third vaccination, and preventive effectiveness was observed in individuals aged ≥ 65 years. CONCLUSIONS: As per the results of this study, we can conclude that the efficacy of the primary two doses of SARS-CoV-2 vaccine can be further strengthened in terms of preventing COVID-19 exacerbations by administering third and fourth booster vaccine shots. The additional bivalent vaccine is anticipated to further increase its efficacy against the Omicron strain, suggesting that individuals who have not received their booster shots yet should consider getting them to prevent COVID-19 exacerbations.

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Effectiveness of the original COVID-19 vaccine in preventing COVID-19 exacerbations during the Omicron wave: A population-based study in Okayama, Japan. 査読

Matsumoto N, Mitsuhashi T, Matsuo R, Kadowaki T, Takao S, Yorifuji T

JMA J.   6 ( 4 )   463 - 46   2023年10月

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Prospective evaluation of core number of biopsy for renal tumor: are multiple cores preferable?

Toshihiro Iguchi, Yusuke Matsui, Tomohiro Toji, Jun Sakurai, Koji Tomita, Mayu Uka, Noriyuki Umakoshi, Takahiro Kawabata, Kazuaki Munetomo, Toshiharu Mitsuhashi, Takao Hiraki

Japanese journal of radiology   2023年10月

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PURPOSE: This single-center, single-arm, prospective, open-label study was conducted to evaluate the optimal number of cores (single or multiple) in renal tumor biopsy. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Forty-four biopsies of 44 tumors (mean diameter, 2.7 ± 1.0 cm; range, 1.6-5.0 cm) were included. Biopsy was performed under ultrasound or computed tomography fluoroscopy guidance using an 18-gauge cutting needle and the co-axial method. Two or more specimens were obtained, which were divided into first and subsequent specimens. "First specimen" and "all specimens" were histologically evaluated (i.e., appropriateness of specimen, histological diagnosis, subtype, and Fuhrman grade of renal cell carcinoma [RCC]) blindly and independently by two board-certified pathologists. RESULTS: Multiple specimens were successfully and safely obtained in all the biopsies. All tumors were histologically diagnosed; 40 malignancies included 39 RCCs and 1 solitary fibrous tumor, and 4 benign lesions included 2 angiomyolipomas, 1 oncocytoma, and 1 capillary hemangioma. In all RCCs, the subtype could be determined (32 clear cell RCCs, 4 chromophobe RCCs, and 3 papillary RCCs), and the Furman grade was determined in 38 RCCs. When only the first specimen was evaluated, 22.7% of the specimens were inappropriate for diagnosis, and 34 (77.3%) were histologically diagnosed. The diagnostic yield was significantly lower than that of all specimens (P = 0.0044). Univariate analysis revealed that smaller lesions were a significant predictor of diagnostic failure (P = 0.020). CONCLUSION: Biopsy with multiple cores significantly improved diagnostic yield. Thus, operators should obtain multiple cores during renal tumor biopsy.

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Antibody Titers After a Third and Fourth SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine Dose in Bizen City, Japan

Tomoka Kadowaki, Ayako Sasaki, Naomi Matsumoto, Toshiharu Mitsuhashi, Soshi Takao, Takashi Yorifuji

Journal of Epidemiology   33 ( 9 )   484 - 486   2023年9月

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掲載種別：研究論文（学術雑誌）   出版者・発行元：Japan Epidemiological Association  

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A population-based longitudinal study on glycated hemoglobin levels and new-onset chronic kidney disease among non-diabetic Japanese adults. 国際誌

Yukari Okawa, Etsuji Suzuki, Toshiharu Mitsuhashi, Toshihide Tsuda, Takashi Yorifuji

Scientific reports   13 ( 1 )   13770 - 13770   2023年8月

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記述言語：英語   掲載種別：研究論文（学術雑誌）  

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a major global public health problem. Recent studies reported that diabetes and prediabetes are risk factors for developing CKD; however, the exact glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) cut-off value for prediabetes remains controversial. In this study, we aimed to examine the relationship between HbA1c levels and subsequent CKD development in greater detail than previous studies. Longitudinal data of annual checkups of 7176 Japanese non-diabetic people (male: 40.4%) from 1998 to 2022 was analyzed. HbA1c values were categorized into < 5.0%, 5.0-5.4%, 5.5-5.9%, and 6.0-6.4%. CKD was defined as an estimated glomerular filtration rate < 60 ml/min/1.73 m2. The descriptive statistics at study entry showed that higher HbA1c values were associated with male, older, overweight or obese, hypertensive, or dyslipidemic people. During a mean follow-up of 7.75 person-years, 2374 participants (male: 40.0%) developed CKD. The Weibull accelerated failure time model was selected because the proportional hazards assumption was violated. The adjusted time ratios of developing CKD for HbA1c levels of 5.5-5.9% and 6.0-6.4% compared with 5.0-5.4% were 0.97 (95% confidence interval: 0.92-1.03) and 1.01 (95% confidence interval: 0.90-1.13), respectively. There was no association between HbA1c in the prediabetic range and subsequent CKD development.

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Obesity, overweight, and severe prognosis in COVID-19 patients in Japan

Tomoka Kadowaki, Naomi Matsumoto, Rumi Matsuo, Toshiharu Mitsuhashi, Ayako Sasaki, Soshi Takao, Takashi Yorifuji

Journal of Infection and Chemotherapy   2023年8月

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Effect of 2-week postpartum check-ups on screening positive for postpartum depression: a population-based cohort study using instrumental variable estimation in Japan

Naoko Nakamura, Toshiharu Mitsuhashi, Yasuko Nakashima, Naomi Matsumoto, Takashi Yorifuji

Family Practice   2023年7月

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掲載種別：研究論文（学術雑誌）   出版者・発行元：Oxford University Press (OUP)  

Abstract

Background

Postpartum depression is experienced by approximately 10% of women and affects the health and development of their children. Although it is recommended that all mothers have the opportunity for early detection and intervention for postpartum depression, it is unclear whether early postpartum check-ups help to reduce postpartum depression.

Objective

The aim of this study was to assess the effect of 2-week postpartum check-ups on screening positive for postpartum depression in Japan.

Methods

This was a population-based cohort study that used the administrative database of Tsuyama, Japan. Participants were women who received postpartum home visits from a public health nurse in Tsuyama during the fiscal years 2017–2019. Data were obtained on participant’s attendance at a 2-week postpartum check-up and their responses on the Edinburgh Postpartum Depression Scale. Owing to the initiation of a publicly funded postpartum check-up programme, participants were pseudo-randomly assigned to receive/not receive a 2-week postpartum check-up. We conducted instrumental variable estimation to assess the causal effects of the check-up on screening positive for postpartum depression.

Results

The characteristics of the 1,382 participants did not differ by fiscal year of childbirth. We found a 6.7% (95% confidence interval 2.2–11.2) reduction in the prevalence of screening positive for postpartum depression as an effect of 2-week postpartum check-ups among women received 1-month postpartum home visits.

Conclusion

The results suggest that 2-week postpartum check-ups are effective in reducing the prevalence of screening positive for postpartum depression among 1-month postpartum women. Despite some limitations, early postpartum care could reduce postpartum depression.

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Association between handwashing and gargling education for children and prevention of respiratory tract infections: a longitudinal Japanese children population-based study

Kensuke Uraguchi, Toshiharu Mitsuhashi, Naomi Matsumoto, Soshi Takao, Seiichiro Makihara, Mizuo Ando, Takashi Yorifuji

European Journal of Pediatrics   2023年7月

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DOI： 10.1007/s00431-023-05062-5

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Complementary and Alternative Medicine Use, Cancer Screening, and Medical Checkups in Japan from 2001 to 2013: A Repeated Cross-Sectional Study. 国際誌

Nobuyoshi Matsuki, Etsuji Suzuki, Toshiharu Mitsuhashi, S V Subramanian, Soshi Takao, Takashi Yorifuji

Journal of integrative and complementary medicine   2023年6月

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Introduction: The association between complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use and other health-related behaviors is an important issue. A previous study reported that complementary medicine use is related to greater use of cancer screening, whereas alternative medicine use is related to lower use of cancer screening. Given the sparse evidence from Japan, we aimed to examine the association of CAM use with cancer screening and medical checkups. We used a repeated cross-sectional survey of a nationally representative sample of Japanese people and conducted age-period-cohort analysis. Methods: The study population was 68,217 of 83,827 individuals observed from 2001 to 2013 who received cancer screening. CAM users were defined as individuals who received acupuncture, moxibustion, anma/massage/shiatsu, or judo therapy for their most worrisome symptom. The outcomes of interest were receiving stomach, lung, colorectal, uterine, and breast cancer screenings and medical checkups. Using crossclassified multilevel logistic regression models, we estimated odds ratios (ORs) and 95% credible intervals (CIs) for cancer screening and medical checkups. Results: For CAM users of complementary medicine, the adjusted ORs for stomach, lung, and colorectal cancer screening were 1.40 (95% CI: 1.35-1.44), 1.37 (95% CI: 1.34-1.40), and 1.52 (95% CI: 1.49-1.54), respectively. We found similar results for uterine and breast cancer screening, and medical checkups. Conclusions: Irrespective of whether they use CAM, CAM users in Japan tend to receive a variety of cancer screenings and medical checkups.

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Endoscopic evaluation by the Kyoto classification of gastritis combined with serum anti-Helicobacter pylori antibody testing reliably risk-stratifies subjects in a population-based gastric cancer screening program.

Ryosuke Hirai, Mami Hirai, Motoyuki Otsuka, Toshiharu Mitsuhashi, Yuichi Shimodate, Hirokazu Mouri, Kazuhiro Matsueda, Hiroshi Yamamoto, Motowo Mizuno

Journal of gastroenterology   58 ( 9 )   848 - 855   2023年6月

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BACKGROUND: We previously demonstrated that the Kyoto classification of gastritis was useful for judging the status of Helicobacter pylori infection in a population-based screening program, and that adding H. pylori antibody test improved its accuracy (UMIN000028629). Here, we tested whether our endoscopic diagnosis of H. pylori infection status reliably estimated gastric cancer risk in the program. METHODS: Data were collected from1345 subjects who underwent endoscopic follow-up 4 years after the end of the registration. We analyzed the association of three diagnostic methods of H. pylori infection with gastric cancer detection: (1) endoscopic diagnosis based on the Kyoto classification of gastritis; (2) serum diagnosis according to the ABC method (H. pylori antibody and pepsinogen I and II); and (3) endoscopic diagnosis together with H. pylori antibody test. RESULTS: During the follow-up, 19 cases of gastric cancer were detected. By Kaplan-Meier analysis, the detection rates of cancer were significantly higher in the past or current H. pylori infection groups than in the never-infected group with all 3 methods. By the Cox proportional hazards model, the hazard ratio for cancer detection was highest in evaluation with the combined endoscopic diagnosis and the antibody test (method 3; hazard ratio 22.6, 95% confidence interval 2.99-171) among the three methods (the endoscopic diagnosis (method 1); 11.3, 2.58-49.8, and the ABC method (method 2); 7.52, 2.49-22.7). CONCLUSIONS: Endoscopic evaluation of H. pylori status with the Kyoto classification of gastritis, especially combined with serum anti-Helicobacter pylori antibody testing, reliably risk-stratified subjects in a population-based gastric cancer screening program.

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Correction: Characteristics of synchronous and metachronous duodenal tumors and association with colorectal cancer: a supplementary analysis.

Yasushi Yamasaki, Motohiko Kato, Yoji Takeuchi, Shu Hoteya, Tsuneo Oyama, Satoru Nonaka, Shoichi Yoshimizu, Masao Yoshida, Ken Ohata, Yoshimasa Miura, Yuko Hara, Shigetsugu Tsuji, Osamu Dohi, Hiroya Ueyama, Koichi Kurahara, Tomoaki Tashima, Nobutsugu Abe, Toshiharu Mitsuhashi, Atsushi Nakayama, Ichiro Oda, Naohisa Yahagi

Journal of gastroenterology   58 ( 5 )   470 - 471   2023年5月

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新型コロナウイルスワクチン接種歴と抗体価との関連

門脇 知花, 佐々木 綾子, 松本 尚美, 三橋 利晴, 高尾 総司, 頼藤 貴志

日本衛生学雑誌   78 ( Suppl. )   S194 - S194   2023年3月

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記述言語：日本語   出版者・発行元：(一社)日本衛生学会  

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Characteristics of synchronous and metachronous duodenal tumors and association with colorectal cancer: a supplementary analysis.

Yasushi Yamasaki, Motohiko Kato, Yoji Takeuchi, Shu Hoteya, Tsuneo Oyama, Satoru Nonaka, Shoichi Yoshimizu, Masao Yoshida, Ken Ohata, Yoshimasa Miura, Yuko Hara, Shigetsugu Tsuji, Osamu Dohi, Hiroya Ueyama, Koichi Kurahara, Tomoaki Tashima, Nobutsugu Abe, Toshiharu Mitsuhashi, Atsushi Nakayama, Ichiro Oda, Naohisa Yahagi

Journal of gastroenterology   58 ( 5 )   459 - 469   2023年2月

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BACKGROUND: We previously reported outcomes of endoscopic resection for duodenal tumors in a large cohort. This study investigated the frequency and characteristics of synchronous and metachronous lesions, and their association with colorectal advanced adenoma (CAA) and colorectal cancer (CRC). METHODS: Patients underwent duodenal endoscopic resection during January 2008 to December 2018. Background and characteristics, incidence of synchronous and metachronous lesions, and incidence of CAA and CRC were investigated. Patients without synchronous lesions were classified as the single group, and those with synchronous lesions as the synchronous group. Patients were also classified as the metachronous and non-metachronous groups. The characteristics among the groups were compared. RESULTS: We included 2658 patients with 2881 duodenal tumors: 2472 (93.0%) patients had single, 186 (7.0%) had synchronous, and 54 (2.0%) had metachronous lesions. The 5-year cumulative incidence of metachronous lesions was 4.1%. In total, 208 (7.8%) had CAA and 127 (4.8%) patients had CRC, and colonoscopy was performed in 936 (35.2%) patients. The incidence of CAA in the synchronous groups tended to be higher compared with that in the single groups (11.8% vs 7.5%, adjusted risk ratio 1.56), and the incidence of CRC in the metachronous groups tended to be higher compared with that in the non-metachronous groups (13.0% vs 4.6%, adjusted risk ratio 2.75), but there was no difference after adjusting for colonoscopy. CONCLUSIONS: This study showed the incidence of synchronous and metachronous duodenal lesions. There was no significant difference in incidence of CAA and CRC among each group, but further studies are warranted.

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Protocol for a randomised, placebo-controlled, double-blinded clinical trial on the effect of oestrogen replacement on physical performance to muscle resistance exercise for older women with osteoarthritis of knee joint: the EPOK trial

Tomohiro Mitoma, Jota Maki, Hikaru Ooba, Eriko Eto, Kasumi Takahashi, Tsunemasa Kondo, Tomohiro Ikeda, Yoko Sakamoto, Toshiharu Mitsuhashi, Hisashi Masuyama

BMC Geriatrics   23 ( 1 )   2023年2月

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Abstract

Background

Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is highly prevalent in older women, and previous studies suggest the involvement of hormonal factors play a role in the pathogenesis of osteoarthritis. KOA causes musculoskeletal impairment, resulting in decreased physical activity, muscle mass, and strength, which leads to sarcopenia and further increases the burden on healthcare systems. Oestrogen replacement therapy (ERT) improves joint pain and muscle performance in early menopausal women. Muscle resistance exercise (MRE) is a non-pharmacological method that preserves the physical functions of patients with KOA. However, data on short-term oestrogen administration combined with MRE in postmenopausal women, especially in those aged &gt; 65 years, are limited. Therefore, this study presents a protocol of a trial aimed to examine the synergistic effect of ERT and MRE on lower-limb physical performance in older women with KOA.

Methods

We will conduct a double-blinded, randomised placebo-controlled trial in 80 Japanese women aged &gt; 65 years living independently with knee pain. The participants will be randomly categorised into two groups: (1) 12-week MRE programme with transdermal oestrogen gel containing 0.54 mg oestradiol per push and (2) 12-week MRE programme with placebo gel. The primary outcome measured using the 30-s chair stand test, and secondary outcomes (body composition, lower-limb muscle strength, physical performance, self-reported measure of knee pain, and quality of life) will be measured at baseline, 3 months, and 12 months, and these outcomes will be analysed based on the intention-to-treat.

Discussion

The EPOK trial is the first study to focus on the efficacy of ERT on MRE among women aged &gt; 65 years with KOA. This trial will provide an effective MRE to prevent KOA-induced lower-limb muscle weakness, confirming the benefit of short-term oestrogen administration.

Trial registration

Japan Registry of Clinical Trials: jRCTs061210062. Registered 17th December 2021, https://jrct.niph.go.jp/en-latest-detail/jRCTs061210062.

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21世紀出生児縦断調査を用いた小児の手洗い・うがい教育の感染予防効果について

浦口 健介, 三橋 利晴, 松本 尚美, 頼藤 貴志

Journal of Epidemiology   33 ( Suppl.1 )   110 - 110   2023年2月

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A randomized controlled trial of teprenone in terms of preventing worsening of COVID-19 infection. 国際誌

Eiki Ichihara, Kou Hasegawa, Kenichiro Kudo, Yasushi Tanimoto, Kazuhiro Nouso, Naohiro Oda, Sho Mitsumune, Haruto Yamada, Ichiro Takata, Hideharu Hagiya, Toshiharu Mitsuhashi, Akihiko Taniguchi, Shinichi Toyooka, Kohei Tsukahara, Toshiyuki Aokage, Hirokazu Tsukahara, Katsuyuki Kiura, Yoshinobu Maeda

PloS one   18 ( 10 )   e0287501   2023年

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BACKGROUND: Some COVID-19 patients develop life-threatening disease accompanied by severe pneumonitis. Teprenone induces expression of heat-shock proteins (HSPs) that protect against interstitial pneumonia in preclinical models. We explored whether teprenone prevented worsening of COVID-19 infections. METHODS: This open-label, randomized, pilot phase 2 clinical trial was conducted at five institutions in Japan. We randomized patients hospitalized for COVID-19 with fever to teprenone or no-teprenone groups in a 1:1 ratio. We stratified patients by sex, age < and ≥ 70 years and the existence (or not) of complications (hypertension, diabetes, ischemic heart disease, chronic pulmonary disease and active cancer). No limitation was imposed on other COVID-19 treatments. The primary endpoint was the intubation rate. RESULTS: One hundred patients were included, 51 in the teprenone and 49 in the no- teprenone groups. The intubation rate did not differ significantly between the two groups: 9.8% (5/51) vs. 2.0% (1/49) (sub-hazard ratio [SHR] 4.99, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.59-42.1; p = 0.140). The rates of intra-hospital mortality and intensive care unit (ICU) admission did not differ significantly between the two groups: intra-hospital mortality 3.9% (2/51) vs. 4.1% (2/49) (hazard ratio [HR] 0.78, 95%CI: 0.11-5.62; p = 0.809); ICU admission 11.8% (6/51) vs. 6.1% (3/49) (SHR 1.99, 95%CI: 0.51-7.80; p = 0.325). CONCLUSION: Teprenone afforded no clinical benefit. TRIAL REGISTRATION: Japan Registry of Clinical Trials jRCTs061200002 (registered on 20/May/2020).

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Frailty and all-cause and cause-specific mortality in Japan. 査読 国際誌

Rumi Matsuo, Naomi Matsumoto, Toshiharu Mitsuhashi, Soshi Takao, Takashi Yorifuji

Archives of gerontology and geriatrics   107   104906 - 104906   2022年12月

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BACKGROUND: In aging societies, there is an increasing focus on the concept of frailty. However, there is no consistent means to assess this concept. We assessed frailty using the Kihon Checklist (KCL), which is widely used in Japan, and examined the association between frailty and all-cause and cause-specific mortality in Japan, the most aged society in the world. METHODS: This was a retrospective cohort study, and we analyzed 43,312 participants aged ≥ 65 years who were enrolled in basic health checkups in Okayama City, Japan. We defined the frailty status of the participants using the KCL. To assess the association of frailty status with all-cause and cause-specific mortality, we used cause-specific Cox proportional hazard models to estimate hazard ratios (HRs), adjusting for individual potential confounders. Mean follow-up time was 9.3 years. RESULTS: The fully adjusted HR for all-cause mortality was 1.34 (95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.27-1.41) for the prefrail group and 2.22 (95% CI: 2.11-2.33) for the frail group. A similar pattern was observed for cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease, and cancer mortality. Younger people (65-74 years) and women tended to have higher effect estimates than older people (≥ 75 years) and men. CONCLUSION: Prefrailty and frailty can increase the risk of both all-cause and cause-specific mortality. Our study suggests that to support frail patients, it could be effective to focus on the prevention and management of cardiovascular and respiratory disease, and that the KCL may be useful as a method of screening for frailty.

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Correction to: Correlation between renal ablation zone in contrast‑enhanced CT and non‑enhanced MRI during the early period following percutaneous cryoablation. 査読

Noriyuki Umakoshi, Toshihiro Iguchi, Takao Hiraki, Yusuke Matsui, Koji Tomita, Mayu Uka, Soichiro Kajita, Motoo Araki, Toshiharu Mitsuhashi, Hideo Gobara, Susumu Kanazawa

Japanese journal of radiology   40 ( 12 )   1316 - 1316   2022年12月

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岡山市の新型コロナウイルス感染症の各流行期における症状及び重症度の比較に関する記述分析研究

松尾 瑠美, 松本 尚美, 門脇 知花, 三橋 利晴, 高尾 総司, 頼藤 貴志

岡山医学会雑誌   134 ( 3 )   160 - 165   2022年12月

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Do Complementary and Alternative Medicine Users Also Use Conventional Medicine? A Repeated Cross-Sectional Study in Japan from 1995 to 2013 査読

Nobuyoshi Matsuki, Etsuji Suzuki, Toshiharu Mitsuhashi, Soshi Takao, Takashi Yorifuji

Journal of Integrative and Complementary Medicine   29 ( 2 )   119 - 126   2022年11月

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記述言語：英語   掲載種別：研究論文（学術雑誌）   出版者・発行元：Mary Ann Liebert Inc  

DOI： 10.1089/jicm.2022.0631

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Bilateral verses bilateral with tri-segmental endoscopic drainage using metal stents for high-grade malignant hilar biliary obstructions: A multicenter, randomized controlled trial: BRAVE study (BRAVE study). 国際誌

Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Toshiharu Mitsuhashi, Hirofumi Kawamoto, Etsuji Ishida, Masakuni Fujii, Yutaka Akimoto, Hiroyuki Seki, Yuki Ishihara, Taiji Ogawa, Tatsuhiro Yamazaki, Yuki Fujii, Hironari Kato

Medicine   101 ( 40 )   e30857   2022年10月

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INTRODUCTION: Bilateral endoscopic drainage with self-expanding metallic stent (SEMS) can be used to manage hilar malignant biliary obstruction (HMBO) more effectively in comparison to unilateral drainage. An increased drainage area is predicted to prolong stent patency and patient survival. However, few reports have described the utility of trisegmental drainage and the benefits of using trisegmental drainage remain unknown. Thus, we launched a randomized clinical trial (RCT) to compare the clinical outcomes between bilateral and trisegmental drainage using SEMSs in patients with high-grade HMBO. METHODS AND ANALYSIS: This study was conducted as a multicenter randomized control trial (RCT) in 8 high-volume medical centers in Japan, and will prove the non-inferiority of bilateral drainage to trisegmental drainage. Patients with unresectable HMBO with Bismuth type IIIa or IV who pass the inclusion and exclusion criteria will be randomized to receive bilateral or trisegmental drainage at a 1:1 ratio. At each center, the on-site study investigators will obtain informed consent from the candidates, and will use an electronic data capture system (REDCap) to input necessary information, and register candidates with the registration secretariat. The primary endpoint is the rate of non-recurrent biliary obstruction (RBO) at 180 days after SEMSs placement. A -10% non-inferiority margin is assumed in the statistical analysis of the primary endpoint. Secondary endpoints include the rate of technical and clinical success, time to recurrent biliary obstruction (TRBO), causes of RBO, procedure-related adverse events (AEs), procedure time, TRBO with or without endoscopic sphincterotomy, overall survival, and the technical and clinical success rates at reintervention. DISCUSSION: If the non-inferiority of bilateral drainage is demonstrated, it is predicted that the procedure time will be shortened and the medical cost will be reduced, which will be beneficial to the patient and the medical economy. TRIAL REGISTRATION: Registered in Japan Registry of Clinical Trial-Registration (trial number. jRCTs062220038). This version number 1. Protocol dated Jun 23, 2022.

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Breastfeeding at 6 months of age had a positive impact on overweight and obesity in Japanese adolescents at 15 years of age

Tomoka Kadowaki, Naomi Matsumoto, Etsuji Suzuki, Toshiharu Mitsuhashi, Soshi Takao, Takashi Yorifuji

Acta Paediatrica   112 ( 1 )   106 - 114   2022年9月

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Examining the association between vaccine reactogenicity and antibody titer dynamics after the third dose of BNT162b2 vaccine using a mixed-effects model

Naomi Matsumoto, Hideharu Hagiya, Masanori Nakayama, Masanori Furukawa, Toshiharu Mitsuhashi, Soshi Takao, Fumio Otsuka, Takashi Yorifuji

Journal of Infection and Chemotherapy   2022年9月

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Effects of Tanden Breathing on Constipation: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Hiroshi Habu, Toshiharu Mitsuhashi, Akiko Tokinobu, Takashi Yorifuji, Soshi Takao

Acta medica Okayama   76 ( 4 )   391 - 398   2022年8月

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Tanden breathing, an ancient health technique, involves expiratory abdominal pressure breathing is practiced in Japan. In this study we examined the ability of Tanden breathing to relieve constipation. The study was designed as a stratified-block randomized controlled trial enrolling 20 participants. Nineteen were female and one was male, none were elderly. During the 6-week intervention period, the participants performed video-guided Tanden breathing about 10 min once day. We evaluated constipation using the Constipation Assessment Scale (CAS). There were significant differences in the mean CAS score between time points (baseline, 3 weeks after baseline, 6 weeks after baseline), groups (intervention and control), and their interaction (time×group) using repeated-measures analysis of variance. The control group showed no change in the mean CAS score; the mean CAS scores of the intervention group changed from 7.2 at baseline to 3.9 at 3 weeks and 3.1 at 6 weeks after baseline. A regression analysis of the difference in the mean CAS between baseline and 6 weeks later showed that the CAS of the intervention group was 4.3 points lower than that of the control group (95% confidence interval, 2.5-6.1). The results suggested that Tanden breathing is effective in relieving constipation among young women.

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Early enlarging cavitation after percutaneous radiofrequency ablation of lung tumors: Incidence, risk factors and outcome. 国際誌

Koji Tomita, Toshihiro Iguchi, Yusuke Matsui, Mayu Uka, Noriyuki Umakoshi, Toshiharu Mitsuhashi, Jun Sakurai, Hideo Gobara, Susumu Kanazawa, Takao Hiraki

Diagnostic and interventional imaging   103 ( 10 )   464 - 471   2022年5月

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PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to retrospectively determine the incidence of early enlarging cavitation after percutaneous radiofrequency ablation (RFA) of lung tumor and identify risk factors associated with their occurrence. PATIENTS AND METHODS: A total of 245 patients (140 men, 105 women; mean age, 62.7 ± 11.8 [SD] years; age range: 31-87 years) with 605 lung tumors who were treated using 401 RFA sessions from April 2010 to March 2020 were included. Of which, 31 patients with 38 early enlarging cavitation and control group (151 patients with 228 tumors) were analyzed. Early enlarging cavitation was defined as cavities with an enlarged size (>3 cm) occurring on ablated lesions within seven days after RFA. Incidence of cavitation, risk and post-procedural factors of occurrence, major adverse events (AEs) that occurred in RFA sessions with cavitation, and course of cavitation were evaluated. AEs were classified using the CIRSE classification system for complications. RESULTS: Thirty-eight cavities (6.3%, 38/605 tumors) in 31 patients occurred in an average of 3.1 ± 1.7 days (range, 1-7 days) after 32 RFA sessions. Distance from pleura ≥ 20 mm, contact with vessel ≥ 3 mm, multitined expandable electrode ≥ 3 cm, and bronchus ≥ 2 mm encompassed in the ablation zone were independent risk factors of occurrence. Fever ≥ 38.5 °C, white blood cell count ≥ 10,000/μl one day after RFA, and steroid therapy were independent post-procedural factors of occurrence. Twenty-four Grade 3 and two Grade 6 AEs occurred. Twenty-nine cavities disappeared within a mean duration of 111.9 ± 64.9 (SD) days (range: 44-274 days) and four remained with a mean follow-up of 279.2 ± 174 (SD) days; five patients were lost to follow-up. CONCLUSIONS: Early enlarging cavitation occurs in 6.3% of lung tumors treated with RFA and are associated with 26 major AEs in 32 sessions. Aforementioned procedural factors and post-procedural inflammation were significant risk factors of occurrence.

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Correlation between renal ablation zone in contrast-enhanced CT and non-enhanced MRI during the early period following percutaneous cryoablation.

Noriyuki Umakoshi, Toshihiro Iguchi, Takao Hiraki, Yusuke Matsui, Koji Tomita, Mayu Uka, Soichiro Kajita, Motoo Araki, Toshiharu Mitsuhashi, Hideo Gobara, Susumu Kanazawa

Japanese journal of radiology   40 ( 10 )   1087 - 1095   2022年5月

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PURPOSE: To retrospectively evaluate and correlate the contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CECT) and non-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) during the early period following renal cryoablation. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Both dynamic CECT and non-enhanced MRI were performed within 4 days following cryoablation in 34 renal tumors in 33 patients. The renal volumes of the unenhanced regions on dynamic CECT (nephrogenic phase, 4 mm thickness) and the regions with signal intensity changes on non-enhanced MRI (fat-suppressed T2-weighted image, 4 mm thickness) were evaluated. Fusion images of the axial, coronal, and sagittal sections of CECT and MRI images were created from the maximum cross-section of the renal tumor, and the match score of each image was visually evaluated on a 5-point scale. RESULTS: The mean renal volume of the unenhanced regions on CECT and those with signal intensity changes on non-enhanced MRI following cryoablation were 29.5 ± 19.9 cm3 (range, 4.3-97.4 cm3) and 30.7 ± 19.8 cm3 (range, 6.7-94.0 cm3), respectively; the difference between them was -1.17 cm3 (95% confidence interval [CI] -2.74, 0.40, P = 0.139). The Pearson's product-moment correlation coefficient (r = 0.975; 95% CI, 0.951, 0.988; P < 0.0001) showed a strong correlation between the volumes. The average match score between CECT and non-enhanced MRI was as high as 4.5 ± 0.5 points (radiologist 1, 4.3 ± 0.5; radiologist 2, 4.7 ± 0.5). Local tumor control rate was 94.1% (32/34 tumors) and recurrence-free survival rate was 82.0% (95% CI: 64.2%, 91.5%) at 5 years. CONCLUSIONS: The region with signal intensity changes on non-enhanced MRI was strongly correlated with the unenhanced region on CECT during the early period following renal cryoablation.

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Resection depth for small colorectal polyps comparing cold snare polypectomy, hot snare polypectomy and underwater endoscopic mucosal resection. 国際誌

Junki Toyosawa, Yasushi Yamasaki, Tsuyoshi Fujimoto, Shouichi Tanaka, Takehiro Tanaka, Toshiharu Mitsuhashi, Hiroyuki Okada

Endoscopy international open   10 ( 5 )   E602-E608   2022年5月

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Background and study aims  Small colorectal polyps are removed by various methods, including cold snare polypectomy (CSP), hot snare polypectomy (HSP), and underwater endoscopic mucosal resection (UEMR), but the indications for using these methods are unclear. We retrospectively assessed the efficacy of CSP, HSP, and UEMR for small polyps, focusing on the depth of the resected specimens. Patients and methods  Outpatients with non-pedunculated small polyps (endoscopically diagnosed as 6 to 9 mm), resected by two endoscopists between July 2019 and September 2020, were enrolled. We histologically evaluated the specimens resected via CSP, HSP, and UEMR. The main outcome was the containment rate of the muscularis mucosa (MM) and submucosa (SM) tissues. Results  Forty polyps resected via CSP (n = 14), HSP (n = 12), or UEMR (n = 14) were enrolled after excluding 13 polyps with resection depths that were difficult to determine. The rates of specimens containing MM and SM tissue differed significantly (57 % and 29 % for CSP, 92 % and 83 % for HSP, and 100 % and 100 % for UEMR, respectively ( P  = 0.005 for MM and P  < 0.001 for SM tissue). Multiple logistic regression analysis showed UEMR was an independent factor relating to the containment of SM tissue. The thickness of SM tissue by CSP, HSP, and UEMR were 52 μm, 623 μm, and 1119 μm, respectively ( P  < 0.001). The thickness by CSP was significantly less than those by HSP and UEMR ( P  < 0.001, Bonferroni correction). Conclusions  UEMR could be the best method to contain SM tissue without injection. Further studies are needed to evaluate the indication of UEMR for small polyps.

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Nonrecurrence Rate of Underwater EMR for ≤20-mm Nonampullary Duodenal Adenomas: A Multicenter Prospective Study (D-UEMR Study)

Yasushi Yamasaki, Noriya Uedo, Takuji Akamatsu, Tomo Kagawa, Reiji Higashi, Osamu Dohi, Masanori Furukawa, Yu Takahashi, Takuya Inoue, Shouichi Tanaka, Ryuta Takenaka, Mikitaka Iguchi, Takuji Kawamura, Takao Tsuzuki, Tomoaki Yamasaki, Takeshi Yamashina, Junichiro Nasu, Tomohiko Mannami, Atsushi Yamauchi, Kazuhiro Matsueda, Shigeyuki Aizawa, Toshiharu Mitsuhashi, Hiroyuki Okada, Hiromitsu Kanzaki, Shuntaro Inoue, Muneaki Miyake, Masayasu Ohmori, Yoji Takeuchi, Yasuhiro Tani, Nobuyuki Harada, Nobukazu Agatsuma, Keijirou Okada, Maiko Ikenouchi, Yasuki Nakatani, Yoshito Uenoyama, Yukitaka Yamashita, Shigenao Ishikawa, Tomoki Inaba, Koji Miyahara, Yuki Moritou, Masahiro Nakagawa, Hiroaki Kitae, Tsugitaka Ishida, Yuji Naito, Akiyoshi Nishio, Masaaki Shimatani, Ryo Kato, Shinya Taki, Koichiro Mandai, Kasumi Sanada, Kojiro Nakase, Hiroko Nebiki, Shunsuke Saito, Toshiyuki Wakatsuki, Naoyuki Nishimura

Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology   20 ( 5 )   1010 - 1018.e3   2022年5月

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新型コロナウイルスワクチン副反応調査の報告

松本 尚美, 樋口 千草, 三橋 利晴, 萩谷 英大, 高尾 総司, 頼藤 貴志

岡山医学会雑誌   134 ( 1 )   35 - 42   2022年4月

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記述言語：日本語   出版者・発行元：岡山医学会  

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Effect of mRNA Vaccines in Preventing COVID-19 Severe Pneumonia Among COVID-19 Patients in Japan

Rumi Matsuo, Naomi Matsumoto, Tomoka Kadowaki, Toshiharu Mitsuhashi, Soshi Takao, Takashi Yorifuji

Journal of Epidemiology   32 ( 3 )   151 - 152   2022年3月

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Causal Effect of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games on the Number of COVID-19 Cases under COVID-19 Pandemic: An Ecological Study Using the Synthetic Control Method 査読

Norio Yamamoto, Toshiharu Mitsuhashi, Yuuki Tsuchihashi, Takashi Yorifuji

Journal of Personalized Medicine   12 ( 2 )   209 - 209   2022年2月

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Previous studies have not assessed the causal effect of the Olympic Games on the spread of pandemics. Using the synthetic control method and the national public city data in Japan recorded from February to September 2021, we estimated the causal effects of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games on the number of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases. The difference between the number of COVID-19 cases in Tokyo and a counterfactual “synthetic Tokyo” (created using synthetic control method) after the opening of the Tokyo 2020 Games (23 July 2021) widened gradually and then considerably over time. It was predicted that the Tokyo 2020 Games increased the number of COVID-19 cases in Tokyo by approximately 469.4 per 100,000 population from the opening of the event to 30 September. However, sensitivity analysis of the ratio of the pre- and post-game root mean square prediction errors using regression weights did not suggest robustness. Our results showed that the Tokyo 2020 Games probably increased the number of COVID-19 cases even under preventive regulations; however, the extent of this increase was difficult to estimate clearly due to an overlap with the fifth wave associated with the Delta variant.

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In Vivo Microwave Ablation of Normal Swine Lung at High-power, Short-duration Settings.

Toshihiro Iguchi, Takao Hiraki, Yusuke Matsui, Tomohiro Toji, Mayu Uka, Koji Tomita, Toshiyuki Komaki, Noriyuki Umakoshi, Toshiharu Mitsuhashi, Susumu Kanazawa

Acta medica Okayama   76 ( 1 )   57 - 62   2022年2月

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To evaluate the volume and heat-sink effects of microwave ablation (MWA) in the ablation zone of the normal swine lung. MWA at 100 W was performed for 1, 2, and 3 min in 7, 5, and 5 lung zones, respectively. We assessed the histopathology in the ablation zones and other outcome measures: namely, length of the longest long and short axes, sphericity, ellipsoid area, and ellipsoid volume. The mean long- and short-axis diameters were 22.0 and 14.1 mm in the 1-min ablation zone, 27.6 and 20.2 mm in the 2-min ablation zone; and 29.2 and 21.2 mm in the 3-min ablation zone, respectively. All measures, except sphericity, were significantly less with 1-min ablation than with either 2- or 3-min ablation. There were no significant differences between the 2- and 3-min ablation zones, but all measures except sphericity were larger with 3-min ablation. Although there were no blood vessels that resulted in a heat-sink effect within the ablation zones, the presence of bronchi nearby in 5 lung ablation zones resulted in reduced ablation size. In high-power, short-duration MWA, the lung ablation volume was affected by ablation time. Some ablations showed that a heat-sink effect by a neighboring bronchus might occur.

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Adverse reactions and attitudes toward vaccines among young populations one month after receiving a second dose of mRNA-1273 in Japan

Naomi Matsumoto, Chigusa Higuchi, Toshiharu Mitsuhashi, Hideharu Hagiya, Soshi Takao, Takashi Yorifuji

Global Health &amp; Medicine   4 ( 2 )   141 - 143   2022年

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Effects of Tanden Breathing on Constipation: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Hiroshi Habu, Toshiharu Mitsuhashi, Akiko Tokinobu, Takashi Yorifuji, Soshi Takao

Acta Medica Okayama   76 ( 4 )   391 - 398   2022年

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A single-center, single-arm, prospective, open-label trial to evaluate the efficacy and safety of percutaneous sclerotherapy with polidocanol for painful venous malformations (SCIRO-2001): study protocol 査読

Mayu Uka, Jun Sakurai, Yusuke Matsui, Toshihiro Iguchi, Koji Tomita, Noriyuki Umakoshi, Kazuaki Munetomo, Toshiharu Mitsuhashi, Hideo Gobara, Takao Hiraki

Nagoya J. Med. Sci. 84. 746–751, 2022   2021年12月

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Trajectory of body mass index and height changes from childhood to adolescence: a nationwide birth cohort in Japan. 国際誌

Naomi Matsumoto, Toshihide Kubo, Kazue Nakamura, Toshiharu Mitsuhashi, Akihito Takeuchi, Hirokazu Tsukahara, Takashi Yorifuji

Scientific reports   11 ( 1 )   23004 - 23004   2021年11月

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To investigate the dynamics of body mass index (BMI) and height changes in childhood leading to obesity in adolescents. BMI Z-scores were calculated using the LMS (lambda-mu-sigma) method based on yearly height and weight information (age 1.5-15 years) from a nationwide Japanese birth cohort that started in 2001 (n = 26,711). We delineated the trajectories of BMI and height changes leading to obesity at age 15 years using mixed effect models. Children who became obese at the age of 15 years kept relatively high BMI z-scores through childhood for both genders, and had an increasing trend over time as opposed to the normal weight group, with an increasing slope during puberty. Early adiposity rebound was associated with overweight or obesity at the age of 15 years. Age at peak height velocity (APHV) occurred earlier in the obese/overweight group at age 15 years than in the normal weight group, and occurred later in the underweight group. Obese adolescents experienced early adiposity rebound timing and maintained a serial BMI z-score increase throughout childhood, with a greater slope at puberty. An earlier peak in height gain during puberty may have contributed to the observed patterns of BMI change.

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The Impact of KRAS Mutation in Patients With Sporadic Nonampullary Duodenal Epithelial Tumors. 国際誌

Hideaki Kinugasa, Hiromitsu Kanzaki, Takehiro Tanaka, Shumpei Yamamoto, Yasushi Yamasaki, Kazuhiro Nouso, Kouichi Ichimura, Masahiro Nakagawa, Toshiharu Mitsuhashi, Hiroyuki Okada

Clinical and translational gastroenterology   12 ( 11 )   e00424   2021年11月

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INTRODUCTION: The genomic characterization of primary nonampullary duodenal adenocarcinoma indicates a genetic resemblance to gastric and colorectal cancers. However, a correlation between the clinical and molecular characteristics of these cancers has not been established. This study aimed to elucidate the clinicopathological features of sporadic nonampullary duodenal epithelial tumors, including their molecular characteristics and prognostic factors. METHODS: One hundred forty-eight patients with sporadic nonampullary duodenal epithelial tumors were examined in this study. Patient sex, age, TNM stage, tumor location, treatment methods, histology, KRAS mutation, BRAF mutation, Fusobacterium nucleatum, mucin phenotype, and programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) status were evaluated. KRAS and BRAF mutations, Fusobacterium nucleatum, mucin phenotype, and PD-L1 status were analyzed by direct sequencing, quantitative polymerase chain reaction, and immunochemical staining. RESULTS: The median follow-up duration was 119.4 months. There were no deaths from duodenal adenoma (the primary disease). Kaplan-Meier analysis for duodenal adenocarcinoma showed a significant effect of TNM stage (P < 0.01). In univariate analysis of primary deaths from duodenal adenocarcinoma, TNM stage II or higher, undifferentiated, KRAS mutations, gastric phenotype, intestinal phenotype, and PD-L1 status were significant factors. In multivariate analysis, TNM stage II or higher (hazard ratio: 1.63 × 1010, 95% confidence interval: 18.66-6.69 × 1036) and KRAS mutation (hazard ratio: 3.49, confidence interval: 1.52-7.91) were significant factors. DISCUSSION: Only KRAS mutation was a significant prognostic factor in primary sporadic nonampullary duodenal adenocarcinoma in cases in which TNM stage was considered.

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COVID-19に対応した看護師の不安・看護上の課題の計量テキスト分析による探索

三橋 利晴, 坂本 陽子

日本公衆衛生学会総会抄録集   80回   306 - 306   2021年11月

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Impact of lymph node dissection on clinical outcomes of intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma: inverse probability of treatment weighting with survival analysis.

Yuzo Umeda, Toshiharu Mitsuhashi, Toru Kojima, Daisuke Satoh, Kenta Sui, Yoshikatsu Endo, Masaru Inagaki, Masahiro Oishi, Takahito Yagi, Toshiyoshi Fujiwara

Journal of hepato-biliary-pancreatic sciences   2021年9月

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BACKGROUND: Lymph node metastasis (LNM) has been established as a critical risk factor for prognosis in intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (ICC). The clinical implications of lymph-node dissection (LND) have been debated. This study aimed to clarify the prognostic impact of LND by multicenter-retrospective analysis. METHODS: A total of 310 ICC patients who had undergone curative resection between 2000 and 2016 were retrospectively analyzed. The prognostic impact of LND was estimated under an inverse probability of treatment weighting (IPTW) approach using propensity scores. RESULTS: LND was performed for 224 patients (72%), with LNM pathologically confirmed in 90 patients (40%). Prognosis was poorer for patients with LNM (median survival, 16.9 months) than for those without (57.2 months; p<0.0001). One-, 3-, and 5-year overall survival rates (OS) were comparable among the LND+ (81.6%, 48.0%, and 37.5%, respectively) and the LND- groups (81.6%, 55.4%, and 44.6%, respectively). However, advanced tumor, as characterized by larger tumor, multinodular lesions, and serosal invasion, was significantly more frequent in the LND+ group than in the LND- group. After IPTW adjusting for imbalances, 1-, 3-, and 5-year OS were better in the LND+ group (83.5%, 52.2%, and 42.8%, respectively) than in the LND- group (71.9%, 32.4%, and 23.4%, respectively; p=0.046). LND thus showed significant prognostic impact (hazard ratio = 0.58, 95%CI = |0.39|-|0.84|, p=0.005). Especially in hilar ICC, LND showed significant prognostic impact. However, peripheral ICC displayed no therapeutic benefit from LND. CONCLUSIONS: LND could have significant role to improve oncologic outcomes. Therapeutic LND should be implemented on the basis of tumor location and tumor advancement.

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Early childhood exposure to maternal smoking and behavioral development. 査読 国際誌

Makiko Ariyoshi, Toshiharu Mitsuhashi, Naomi Matsumoto, Kazue Nakamura, Takashi Yorifuji

Archives of environmental & occupational health   1 - 8   2021年8月

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We examined the association between early childhood exposure to maternal smoking and behavioral issues at 8 years old using a large nationwide population-based longitudinal survey in Japan that began in 2001. We included 46,737 children with information about maternal smoking taken from the 6-month survey. We used logistic regression analysis to examine the hypothesis. Early childhood exposure to maternal smoking increased the risk of behavioral problems related to attention and aggressive or disruptive behavior. The adjusted odds ratios (95% confidence intervals) were 1.37 (1.22-1.54) for inability to wait their turn during play and 1.40 (1.27-1.55) for destroying toys and, compared with children of nonsmoking mothers. Children of mothers who were heavy smokers were more likely to develop behavioral problems than others. Stopping early childhood exposure to maternal exposure can protect children's neurodevelopment.

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Effectiveness of supplemental oral calcium drink in preventing citrate-related adverse effects in peripheral blood progenitor cell collection. 国際誌

Keiko Fujii, Nobuharu Fujii, Takumi Kondo, Toshiharu Mitsuhashi, Makoto Nakamura, Keisuke Seike, Yasuhisa Sando, Maiko Kimura, Masayuki Matsuda, Shuntaro Ikegawa, Hiroyuki Sugiura, Fumio Otsuka, Yoshinobu Maeda

Transfusion and apheresis science : official journal of the World Apheresis Association : official journal of the European Society for Haemapheresis   60 ( 4 )   103147 - 103147   2021年8月

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Randomized trial comparing the 25G and 22G Franseen needles in endoscopic ultrasound‐guided tissue acquisition from solid pancreatic masses for adequate histological assessment

Takeshi Tomoda, Hironari Kato, Yuuki Fujii, Tatsuhiro Yamazaki, Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Shigeru Horiguchi, Koichiro Tsutsumi, Hirofumi Inoue, Takehiro Tanaka, Toshiharu Mitsuhashi, Hiroyuki Okada

Digestive Endoscopy   2021年7月

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Alcohol Consumption and Age-related Macular Degeneration: A Systematic Review and Dose-response Meta-analysis. 国際誌

Jingjing Zhang, Toshiharu Mitsuhashi, Toshihiko Matsuo, Takashi Yorifuji, Jun Hamada, Yangyang Liu

Current eye research   1 - 8   2021年6月

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Purpose: To perform a systematic review on the association between alcohol consumption and risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) using a meta-analytical approach.Method: Systematic literature research was conducted according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses guidelines. Both categorical and dose-response meta-analysis was performed separately for early and late AMD. A fixed-effect model was used to calculate pooled effect estimates with 95% confidence interval (CI).Result: Seven studies were included in the analysis with 4,566 and 440 cases of early and late AMD, respectively. Compared to the nondrinkers or occasional drinkers, the pooled effect estimates for early AMD with moderate (1.19, 95% CI [1.03-1.37]) and heavy (1.24, [1.10-1.39]) alcohol consumption, but not light (0.95, [0.90-1.06]) alcohol consumption, were statistically significant. However, the pooled effect estimates for late AMD with light (1.03, [0.79-1.33]), moderate (1.13, [0.83-1.55]), and heavy (0.98, [0.63-1.53]) alcohol consumption were found to be insignificant. A linear dose-response relationship was established (P < .05) between alcohol consumption and risk of early AMD, and the pooled effect estimate for an increase in alcohol consumption of 10 g/day was 1.14 (1.08-1.21).Conclusion: Moderate and heavy alcohol consumption could increase the risk of early AMD, but not late AMD, with a linear dose-response relationship.

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Accreditation as a qualified surgeon improves surgical outcomes in laparoscopic distal gastrectomy.

Satoru Kikuchi, Tetsuya Kagawa, Shinji Kuroda, Masahiko Nishizaki, Nobuo Takata, Kazuya Kuwada, Ryohei Shoji, Yoshihiko Kakiuchi, Toshiharu Mitsuhashi, Yuzo Umeda, Kazuhiro Noma, Shunsuke Kagawa, Toshiyoshi Fujiwara

Surgery today   51 ( 12 )   1978 - 1984   2021年5月

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PURPOSE: The Endoscopic Surgical Skill Quantification System for qualified surgeons (QSs) was introduced in Japan to improve surgical outcomes. This study reviewed the surgical outcomes after initial experience performing laparoscopic distal gastrectomy (LDG) and evaluated the improvement in surgical outcomes following accreditation as a QS. METHODS: Eighty-seven consecutive patients who underwent LDG for gastric cancer by a single surgeon were enrolled in this study. The cumulative sum method was used to analyze the learning curve for LDG. The surgical outcomes were evaluated according to the two phases of the learning curve (learning period vs. mastery period) and accreditation (non-QS period vs. QS period). RESULTS: The learning period for LDG was 48 cases. Accreditation was approved at the 67th case. The operation time and estimated blood loss were significantly reduced in the QS period compared to the non-QS period (230 vs. 270 min, p < 0.001; 20.5 vs. 59.8 ml, p = 0.024, respectively). Furthermore, the major complication rate was significantly lower in the QS period than in the non-QS period (0 vs. 10.6%, p = 0.044). CONCLUSIONS: Experience performing approximately 50 cases is required to reach proficiency in LDG. After receiving accreditation as a QS, the surgical outcomes, including the complication rate, were improved.

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Leucine-rich alpha-2 glycoprotein as a marker of mucosal healing in inflammatory bowel disease. 国際誌

Eriko Yasutomi, Toshihiro Inokuchi, Sakiko Hiraoka, Kensuke Takei, Shoko Igawa, Shumpei Yamamoto, Masayasu Ohmori, Shohei Oka, Yasushi Yamasaki, Hideaki Kinugasa, Masahiro Takahara, Keita Harada, Masaki Furukawa, Kouichi Itoshima, Ken Okada, Fumio Otsuka, Takehiro Tanaka, Toshiharu Mitsuhashi, Jun Kato, Hiroyuki Okada

Scientific reports   11 ( 1 )   11086 - 11086   2021年5月

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The Effect of Peer Instruction Lectures on Learning Attitudes in Epidemiology Education.

Toshiharu Mitsuhashi

Acta medica Okayama   75 ( 5 )   601 - 609   2021年

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Research suggests that the fundamental concepts of epidemiology cannot be sufficiently learned in traditional lectures, and interactive learning is necessary. However, few studies have investigated interactive epidemiology education in general, or peer instruction (PI) in particular. This study investigated the effect of PI. Study par-ticipants were fourth-year medical students. The attitude of participants in regard to PI learning was examined in a non-PI and a PI group. The Survey of Attitudes Toward Statistics (SATS) (containing six sub-categories) was conducted as a learning-attitudes index. The pre- and post-lecture scores were compared between the non-PI and PI groups using double robust (DR) estimation. The non-PI and PI groups consisted of 20 and 121 student participants, respectively. In DR estimation, affect exhibited the lowest SATS score changes, at -0.51 (95% confidence interval -0.78 to -0.24; p-value < 0.001), whereas effort exhibited the highest score changes of 0.01 (95% confidence interval -0.30 to 0.32; p-value = 0.952). The epidemiology lecture with PI did not increase the SATS scores. This might be due to issues related to the experimental design. Further research investigating the effects of interactive epidemiology education, it will be necessary to develop tools for assessing the learning of epidemiological concepts and to improve the research design.

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Evaluation of complete cold forceps polypectomy resection rate for 3- to 5-mm colorectal polyps. 国際誌

Yasushi Yamasaki, Keita Harada, Shumpei Yamamoto, Eriko Yasutomi, Mami Hirai, Masayasu Ohmori, Shohei Oka, Toshihiro Inokuchi, Hideaki Kinugasa, Yuusaku Sugihara, Masahiro Takahara, Sakiko Hiraoka, Takehiro Tanaka, Toshiharu Mitsuhashi, Hiroyuki Okada

Digestive endoscopy : official journal of the Japan Gastroenterological Endoscopy Society   2020年11月

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BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIMS: The propriety of cold forceps polypectomy (CFP) using jumbo biopsy forceps for diminutive polyps remains controversial. We conducted a prospective study to evaluate the complete CFP resection rate of 3-5-mm polyps using additional endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) specimens following CFP. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Patients with 3-5-mm protruded or flat elevated colorectal polyps diagnosed endoscopically as adenomas or serrated lesions were prospectively enrolled. CFP using jumbo biopsy forceps was used to remove the eligible polyps and repeated until the absence of residuals were confirmed via image-enhanced endoscopy or chromoendoscopy. After CFP, saline was injected at the defect, and the marginal specimen of the defect was resected using EMR to histologically evaluate the residue. The primary outcome was the complete CFP resection rate, which was defined as no residue at the EMR site. Other outcomes were the number of CFP bites and the complete resection rate by lesion size. RESULTS: Eighty patients with 120 polyps were enrolled. The mean polyp size was 4.1 ± 0.7 mm. The overall complete resection rate was 96.7% (95% confidence interval [CI], 91.7-98.7), and the rates for 3-, 4- and 5-mm polyps were 100% (95% CI, 86.7-100), 96.0% (95% CI, 86.5-98.9) and 95.5% (95% CI, 85.1-98.8), respectively. The one-bite CFP rates were 92%, 60% and 31% for the 3-, 4- and 5-mm polyps, respectively. CONCLUSIONS: The complete CFP resection rate for 3-5-mm polyps was acceptable, although the one-bite clearance rate decreased as the polyp size increased (UMIN000028841).

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Survival Outcomes of Treatment with Radiofrequency Ablation, Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy, or Sublobar Resection for Patients with Clinical Stage I Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer: A Single-Center Evaluation. 査読 国際誌

Toshihiro Iguchi, Takao Hiraki, Yusuke Matsui, Toshiharu Mitsuhashi, Norihisa Katayama, Kuniaki Katsui, Junichi Soh, Jun Sakurai, Hideo Gobara, Shinichi Toyooka, Susumu Kanazawa

Journal of vascular and interventional radiology : JVIR   31 ( 7 )   1044 - 1051   2020年7月

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PURPOSE: To retrospectively compare the outcomes of radiofrequency (RF) ablation, stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT), and sublobar resection (SLR) in patients with stage I non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) at a single center. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Overall, 289 patients (38 RF ablation, 58 SBRT, and 193 SLR) were included. Kaplan-Meier curves were generated, multiple propensity score was estimated using a multinomial logistic regression model, and relationships between treatments and outcomes were assessed using a Cox proportional hazard model. Hazard ratios (HRs) for death from any cause and disease progression or death from any cause were examined by a crude model, an inverse probability of treatment weighting (IPTW) model, and an IPTW model adjusted for missing variables. RESULTS: The 5-year overall and progression-free survival rates were 58.9% and 39.9%, respectively, for RF ablation; 42.0% and 34.9%, respectively, for SBRT; and 85.5% and 75.9%, respectively, for SLR. Significantly longer survival time and lower HR were observed for SLR than other treatments. However, after statistical adjustment, these relationships were not significant except for reduced HR of disease progression or death from any cause of SLR compared to RF ablation in the IPTW model. The median hospital stays for RF ablation, SBRT, and SLR were 6.5, 6, and 16 days, respectively. Adverse events of grade 3 or higher occurred only in 11 SLR cases. CONCLUSIONS: SLR achieved the longest survival. However, after statistical adjustment, there were no significant outcome differences among RF ablation, SBRT, and SLR, except for 1 model. RF ablation or SBRT may be alternative treatments for selected patients with early-stage NSCLC.

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Difference in specimen weights with semi-automatic cutting biopsy needles. 査読

Toshihiro Iguchi, Takao Hiraki, Yusuke Matsui, Toshiharu Mitsuhashi, Toshiyuki Komaki, Soichiro Okamoto, Shogo Fukuma, Koji Tomita, Mayu Uka, Susumu Kanazawa

Japanese journal of radiology   38 ( 6 )   579 - 586   2020年6月

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PURPOSE: To assess specimen weight difference of six types of semi-automatic cutting biopsy needles. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We compared 18- and 20-gauge needles, one aspiration-type (STARCUT® aspiration-type, TSK Laboratory, Tochigi, Japan) and five non-aspiration-type (MISSION®, BARD, AZ; SuperCore™, Argon Medical Devices, TX; Temno Evolution®, Care Fusion, IL; FINE CORE®, Toray Medical, Tokyo, Japan; Quick-Core®, Cook, IN) needles. Four biopsies were performed with each needle with the longest throw length on an excised bovine liver. The biopsies were repeated with new needles, four times with four different livers. STARCUT® was used both with and without aspiration. RESULTS: Sixteen specimens were obtained with each needle. In needles of gauges, STARCUT® with aspiration provided the heaviest specimen and significantly heavier specimens were obtained with STARCUT® with aspiration (P < 0.05) than five non-aspiration-type needles. The specimen weight differed significantly (P < 0.001) among all 18- and 20-gauge needles. The specimen weights did not differ significantly between aspiration and non-aspiration biopsies with STARCUT® (6.32 vs. 5.97 mg with 18-gauge needle, P = 0.342; 1.95 vs. 1.92 mg with 20-gauge needle, P = 0.886). CONCLUSION: Although STARCUT® with aspiration provided the heaviest specimen, specimen weights were not significantly different between aspiration and non-aspiration biopsies. We assessed the specimen weight difference of six types of semi-automatic cutting biopsy needles. Significantly heavier specimens were obtained with STARCUT® with aspiration than the other needles. The specimen weight differed significantly among all 18- and 20-gauge needles but did not differ significantly between aspiration and non-aspiration biopsies with STARCUT®.

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Robotic CT-guided out-of-plane needle insertion: comparison of angle accuracy with manual insertion in phantom and measurement of distance accuracy in animals. 査読 国際誌

Toshiyuki Komaki, Takao Hiraki, Tetsushi Kamegawa, Takayuki Matsuno, Jun Sakurai, Ryutaro Matsuura, Takuya Yamaguchi, Takanori Sasaki, Toshiharu Mitsuhashi, Soichiro Okamoto, Mayu Uka, Yusuke Matsui, Toshihiro Iguchi, Hideo Gobara, Susumu Kanazawa

European radiology   30 ( 3 )   1342 - 1349   2020年3月

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OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the accuracy of robotic CT-guided out-of-plane needle insertion in phantom and animal experiments. METHODS: A robotic system (Zerobot), developed at our institution, was used for needle insertion. In the phantom experiment, 12 robotic needle insertions into a phantom at various angles in the XY and YZ planes were performed, and the same insertions were manually performed freehand, as well as guided by a smartphone application (SmartPuncture). Angle errors were compared between the robotic and smartphone-guided manual insertions using Student's t test. In the animal experiment, 6 robotic out-of-plane needle insertions toward targets of 1.0 mm in diameter placed in the kidneys and hip muscles of swine were performed, each with and without adjustment of needle orientation based on reconstructed CT images during insertion. Distance accuracy was calculated as the distance between the needle tip and the target center. RESULTS: In the phantom experiment, the mean angle errors of the robotic, freehand manual, and smartphone-guided manual insertions were 0.4°, 7.0°, and 3.7° in the XY plane and 0.6°, 6.3°, and 0.6° in the YZ plane, respectively. Robotic insertions in the XY plane were significantly (p < 0.001) more accurate than smartphone-guided insertions. In the animal experiment, the overall mean distance accuracy of robotic insertions with and without adjustment of needle orientation was 2.5 mm and 5.0 mm, respectively. CONCLUSION: Robotic CT-guided out-of-plane needle insertions were more accurate than smartphone-guided manual insertions in the phantom and were also accurate in the in vivo procedure, particularly with adjustment during insertion. KEY POINTS: • Out-of-plane needle insertions performed using our robot were more accurate than smartphone-guided manual insertions in the phantom experiment and were also accurate in the in vivo procedure. • In the phantom experiment, the mean angle errors of the robotic and smartphone-guided manual out-of-plane needle insertions were 0.4° and 3.7° in the XY plane (p < 0.001) and 0.6° and 0.6° in the YZ plane (p = 0.65), respectively. • In the animal experiment, the overall mean distance accuracies of the robotic out-of-plane needle insertions with and without adjustments of needle orientation during insertion were 2.5 mm and 5.0 mm, respectively.

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Correction to: Risk of gastric cancer in the second decade of follow-up after Helicobacter pylori eradication. 査読

Susumu Take, Motowo Mizuno, Kuniharu Ishiki, Chiaki Kusumoto, Takayuki Imada, Fumihiro Hamada, Tomowo Yoshida, Kenji Yokota, Toshiharu Mitsuhashi, Hiroyuki Okada

Journal of gastroenterology   55 ( 3 )   289 - 290   2020年3月

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In the original publication of the article, the figure 3 was published with errors. The corrected figure 3 should appear as in this correction.

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Risk of gastric cancer in the second decade of follow-up after Helicobacter pylori eradication. 査読

Susumu Take, Motowo Mizuno, Kuniharu Ishiki, Chiaki Kusumoto, Takayuki Imada, Fumihiro Hamada, Tomowo Yoshida, Kenji Yokota, Toshiharu Mitsuhashi, Hiroyuki Okada

Journal of gastroenterology   55 ( 3 )   281 - 288   2020年3月

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BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Eradication of Helicobacter pylori reduces the risk of gastric cancer. In this study, we investigated the risk beyond 10 years after eradication of H. pylori. METHODS: We conducted a retrospective cohort study of 2737 patients who had yearly endoscopic follow-up after cure of H. pylori infection. For comparison of gastric cancer risk in the second decade of follow-up with that in the first decade, we calculated standardized incidence ratios (SIRs) by dividing the number of observed cases of gastric cancer in the second decade of follow-up by that of expected cases which was estimated using the incidence rate ratio of age in the first decade. RESULTS: During the follow-up for as long as 21.4 years (mean 7.1 years), gastric cancer developed in 68 patients (0.35% per year). The SIRs for diffuse-type gastric cancer was infinity (0 expected case and 4 observed cases) in patients with mild gastric mucosal atrophy and 10.9 (95% confidence interval 4.53-26.1) with moderate atrophy, whereas no significant increase of SIRs was observed in intestinal-type cancer regardless of the grade of baseline gastric atrophy or in diffuse-type cancer in patients with severe atrophy even though who had the highest risk. CONCLUSIONS: The longer the follow-up, the greater the risk of developing diffuse-type gastric cancer becomes in patients with mild-to-moderate gastric atrophy at baseline. Endoscopic surveillance should be continued beyond 10 years after cure of H. pylori irrespective of the severity of gastric atrophy.

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Physical activity and incident dementia in older Japanese adults: The Okayama study. 査読 国際誌

Yangyang Liu, Toshiharu Mitsuhashi, Michiyo Yamakawa, Megumi Sasai, Toshihide Tsuda, Hiroyuki Doi, Jun Hamada

International journal of geriatric psychiatry   34 ( 10 )   1429 - 1437   2019年10月

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OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the association between regular physical activity and the risk of incident dementia in older Japanese adults. METHODS: This was a retrospective cohort study performed in Okayama City, Japan. Overall, 51 477 older Japanese adults were followed from 2008 to 2014. A health checkup questionnaire was used to assess regular physical activity. The Dementia Scale of long-term care insurance was used as a measure of incident dementia. Cox proportional hazard models were used to calculate adjusted hazard ratios, with their 95% confidence intervals, for the incidence of dementia across the categories of physical activity. RESULTS: During a 7-year follow-up, 13 816 subjects were considered as having incident dementia. Compared with participants who performed physical activity less than or equal to one time per week, the multivariate adjusted hazard ratio values (95% confidence intervals) for participants who performed physical activity greater than or equal to two times per week but not every day and those who performed physical activity every day were 0.79 (0.75-0.84) and 0.94 (0.89-0.98), respectively. The interaction of physical activity and sex was statistically significant (P < .01). In subgroup analysis, the multivariate-adjusted hazard ratio values (95% confidence intervals) remained low, at 0.76 (0.70-0.84) in males and 0.81 (0.76-0.87) in females who performed physical activity greater than or equal to two times per week but not every day; they were 0.82 (0.76-0.89) in males and 1.01 (0.95-1.07) in females who performed physical activity every day. CONCLUSIONS: Regular physical activity could reduce the risk of incident dementia in older Japanese adults, except females who performed physical activity every day.

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Risk Factors for Low Bone Mineral Density Determined in Patients in a General Practice Setting. 査読

Akemi Ando, Toshiharu Mitsuhashi, Mitsugi Honda, Yoshihisa Hanayama, Kou Hasegawa, Mikako Obika, Hitomi Kataoka, Fumio Otsuka

Acta medica Okayama   73 ( 5 )   403 - 411   2019年10月

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Osteoporosis increases the risk of bone fractures. It is diagnosed based on an individual's bone mineral density (BMD) or a fracture without trauma. BMD is usually measured by the dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) method. Here we investigated factors for the earliest possible prediction of decreased BMD by examining the relationships between patients' BMD values and changes in the patients' physical and laboratory values. We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of 149 patients who visited our department in 2014-2015 for a variety of reasons and underwent an area BMD examination by DXA. We analyzed the relationships between decreasing BMD and the patients' gender, age, body mass index (BMI), medical background, hemoglobin, electrolytes, and thyroid function. Thirty-nine of the patients were diagnosed with osteoporosis based on their T-scores. An adjusted analysis showed that female gender, aging, and increased serum calcium level were significantly related to decreasing femoral BMD, whereas high BMI was associated with an increase in femoral BMD. Collectively the results indicate that for the early detection of low BMD, it is important for general-practice physicians to consider conducting a BMD checkup when treating female and elderly patients with a low BMI and/or elevated serum calcium level.

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Alcohol consumption and incident dementia in older Japanese adults: The Okayama Study. 査読

Yangyang Liu, Toshiharu Mitsuhashi, Michiyo Yamakawa, Megumi Sasai, Toshihide Tsuda, Hiroyuki Doi, Jun Hamada

Geriatrics & gerontology international   19 ( 8 )   740 - 746   2019年8月

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AIM: To evaluate the association between the amount and frequency of alcohol consumption and incident dementia in older Japanese adults using large sample size data over a long follow-up period. METHODS: This was a retrospective cohort study carried out in Japan. A total of 53 311 older adults were followed from 2008 to 2014. A health checkup questionnaire was used to assess the amount and frequency of alcohol consumption. The Dementia Scale of long-term care insurance was used as a measure of incident dementia. Cox proportional hazards models were used to calculate adjusted hazard ratios, with their 95% confidence intervals, for the incidence of dementia across the categories of alcohol consumption by sex. RESULTS: During a 7-year follow-up period, 14 479 participants were regarded as having incident dementia. Compared with non-drinkers, the multivariate adjusted hazard ratios for participants with alcohol consumption ≤2 units per day, occasionally (0.88, 95% CI 0.81-0.96 in men and 0.84, 95% 0.79-0.90 in women) and daily (0.79, 95% 0.73-0.85 in men and 0.87, 95% 0.78-0.97 in women) were statistically significant, and the difference between occasional and daily consumption was only statistically significant in men; however, for participants with alcohol consumption >2 units per day, occasionally (0.91, 95% 0.71-1.16 in men and 1.09, 95% 0.72-1.67 in women) and daily (0.89, 95% 0.81-1.00 in men and 1.16, 95% 0.84-1.81 in women) were not significant. CONCLUSIONS: Alcohol consumption of ≤2 units per day, occasionally or daily, could reduce the risk of incident dementia, with greater benefit for men with such daily consumption. Geriatr Gerontol Int 2019; 19: 740-746.

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Simultaneous Integrated Boost Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy for Middle or Lower Esophageal Cancer Using Elective Nodal Irradiation: Comparison with 3D Conformal Radiotherapy. 査読

Kotaro Yoshio, Akihisa Wakita, Toshiharu Mitsuhashi, Takahiro Kitayama, Kento Hisazumi, Daisaku Inoue, Nobuhisa Tajiri, Tsuyoki Shiode, Shiro Akaki, Susumu Kanazawa

Acta medica Okayama   73 ( 3 )   247 - 257   2019年6月

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We investigated the feasibility of simultaneous integrated boost (SIB) volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT) using elective nodal irradiation (ENI) for middle or lower esophageal cancer and compared it with three-dimensional conformal radiotherapy (3D-CRT). The study included 15 patients. The prescribed doses included a standard dose (50.4 Gy) and a high dose (60 Gy) for the planning target volume (PTV) of the involved lesions. The objective of the whole lung volume receiving ≥ 20 Gy (V20Gy) was < 30%, and the mean lung dose (MLD) was < 20 Gy. The volumes of the lung receiving 5 Gy (V5Gy) and the heart receiving 30-50 Gy (V30-50Gy) were kept as low as reasonably achievable. As a result, SIB-VMAT showed superior dose conformity for the PTV (p<0.001). Although the lung V5Gy was significantly increased (p<0.001), the V20Gy and MLD showed no significant increase. The heart V30-50Gy showed a > 20% reduction in the mean against 3D-CRTs. Our results demonstrate the feasibility of SIB-VMAT for the treatment of middle or lower esophageal cancer with ENI. Although attention should be paid to the low-dose area of the lungs, SIB-VMAT would be a promising treatment option with improved outcomes for esophageal cancer.

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Combined effects of body mass index and unhealthy behaviors on disability in older Japanese adults: the Okayama study. 査読 国際誌

Yangyang Liu, Toshiharu Mitsuhashi, Michiyo Yamakawa, Megumi Sasai, Toshihide Tsuda, Hiroyuki Doi, Jun Hamada

PeerJ   7   e8146   2019年

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Background: Body mass index (BMI) is a significant predictor of functional disability in older adults. However, when evaluated, the association between BMI and incident functional disability, considering behaviors only as covariates or not, may not be appropriate. The primary purpose of the study was to investigate the combined effects of BMI and unhealthy behaviors on the risk of incident functional disability. Methods: This was a retrospective cohort study that took place in Okayama City, Japan. Data on BMI and unhealthy behaviors were obtained using the health check-up questionnaire. The certification of Long-Term Care Insurance was used to measure functional disability. Cox proportional hazard models were used; adjusted hazard ratios (HRs) with 95% confidence interval (CI) were calculated for incidence of functional disability across categories of BMI and number of unhealthy behaviors. Results: The relationship between BMI and incident functional disability was U-shaped (HR = 1.18, 95% CI [1.11-1.25], among the underweight range; and 1.26 [1.19-1.34] among the obesity range), and its risk was significantly higher within the normal-to-overweight range of BMI values with co-occurring unhealthy behaviors (with normal weight range and one, 1.17 [1.01-1.21]; two, 1.29 [1.18-1.41]; and three or four unhealthy behaviors 1.38 [1.24-1.54]; as well as among overweight range and one, 1.16 [1.05-1.27]; two, 1.26 [1.15-1.38]; and three or four unhealthy behaviors, 1.47 [1.31-1.64]). In each BMI category, the risk of incident functional disability increased with increasing number of unhealthy behaviors (p < 0.05 for linear tread), with the highest risk (1.87 [1.58-2.20]) occurring in combination with at least three unhealthy behaviors with BMI ≥ 27.5, for both sexes (2.20 [1.64-2.92] in men and 1.66 [1.35-2.04] in women). Conclusion: It is necessary to consider the combined effects of BMI and behaviors on incident functional disability. Furthermore, interventions targeting multiple behaviors should be considered as such interventions may offer greater benefits than simple interventions.

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Randomized Controlled Trial of Epidural versus Patient-controlled Intravenous Analgesia for Postoperative Pain Control after Laparoscopic Gastrectomy. 査読

Satoru Kikuchi, Shinji Kuroda, Masahiko Nishizaki, Takashi Matsusaki, Toshiharu Mitsuhashi, Kazuya Kuwada, Shunsuke Kagawa, Hiroshi Morimatsu, Toshiyoshi Fujiwara

Acta medica Okayama   72 ( 1 )   95 - 98   2018年2月

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Although epidural analgesia (EDA) is considered standard postoperative analgesia for open gastrectomy, it has been unclear whether EDA has benefits in laparoscopic gastrectomy (LG) because postoperative pain after a laparoscopic procedure is significantly reduced. We are conducting a two-arm, single-center, prospective randomized non-inferiority trial to evaluate the postoperative pain relief of patient-controlled intravenous analgesia (PCIA) compared to EDA. A total of 132 patients undergoing LG will be randomized to EDA and PCIA groups (n=64 each) for postoperative pain control. The primary endpoint is postoperative pain at 24 h after surgery. This study will clarify the optimal pain management after LG.

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Plan quality comparison between 4-arc and 6-arc noncoplanar volumetric modulated arc stereotactic radiotherapy for the treatment of multiple brain metastases. 査読

Yoshio K, Mitsuhashi T, Wakita A, Kitayama T, Hisazumi K, Inoue D, Shiode T, Akaki S, Kanazawa S

Medical dosimetry : official journal of the American Association of Medical Dosimetrists   43 ( 4 )   358 - 362   2018年1月

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Robotically Driven CT-guided Needle Insertion: Preliminary Results in Phantom and Animal Experiments. 査読 国際誌

Takao Hiraki, Tetsushi Kamegawa, Takayuki Matsuno, Jun Sakurai, Yasuzo Kirita, Ryutaro Matsuura, Takuya Yamaguchi, Takanori Sasaki, Toshiharu Mitsuhashi, Toshiyuki Komaki, Yoshihisa Masaoka, Yusuke Matsui, Hiroyasu Fujiwara, Toshihiro Iguchi, Hideo Gobara, Susumu Kanazawa

Radiology   285 ( 2 )   454 - 461   2017年11月

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Radiofrequency ablation of pulmonary tumors near the diaphragm 査読

T. Iguchi, T. Hiraki, H. Gobara, H. Fujiwara, J. Sakurai, Y. Matsui, T. Mitsuhashi, S. Toyooka, S. Kanazawa

Diagnostic and Interventional Imaging   98 ( 7-8 )   535 - 541   2017年7月

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Lesion Size on Ultrasonography Predicts Potential Invasion in Ductal Carcinoma in situ Preoperatively Diagnosed by Breast Needle Biopsy. 査読

Kyoko Shimoyama, Tomo Osako, Toshiharu Mitsuhashi, Futoshi Akiyama, Takuji Iwase

Acta medica Okayama   71 ( 3 )   233 - 240   2017年6月

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Disappearance of Renal Cysts Included in Ice Ball During Cryoablation of Renal-Cell Carcinoma: A Potential Therapy for Symptomatic Renal Cysts? 査読 国際誌

Mitsuko Yodoya, Takao Hiraki, Toshihiro Iguchi, Hiroyasu Fujiwara, Yusuke Matsui, Yoshihisa Masaoka, Jun Sakurai, Toshiharu Mitsuhashi, Hideo Gobara, Susumu Kanazawa

Journal of vascular and interventional radiology : JVIR   28 ( 6 )   869 - 876   2017年6月

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One-year outcomes of a treat-and-extend regimen of intravitreal aflibercept for polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy. 査読

Mio Hosokawa, Yuki Morizane, Masayuki Hirano, Shuhei Kimura, Fumiaki Kumase, Yusuke Shiode, Shinichiro Doi, Shinji Toshima, Mika Hosogi, Atsushi Fujiwara, Toshiharu Mitsuhashi, Fumio Shiraga

Japanese journal of ophthalmology   61 ( 2 )   150 - 158   2017年3月

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Interfractional Seminal Vesicle Motion Relative to the Prostate Gland for Image-guided Radiotherapy for Prostate Cancer with/without Androgen Deprivation Therapy: A Retrospective Cohort Study. 査読

Takahiro Waki, Kuniaki Katsui, Toshiharu Mitsuhashi, Takeshi Ogata, Norihisa Katayama, Mitsuhiro Takemoto, Yasutomo Nasu, Hiromi Kumon, Susumu Kanazawa

Acta medica Okayama   71 ( 1 )   31 - 39   2017年2月

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Clinical Epidemiology and Treatment of Febrile and Afebrile Convulsions With Mild Gastroenteritis: A Multicenter Study. 査読 国際誌

Yousuke Higuchi, Toshihide Kubo, Toshiharu Mitsuhashi, Naoko Nakamura, Ichiro Yokota, Osamu Komiyama, Isamu Kamimaki, Shigenori Yamamoto, Yasushi Uchida, Kyoko Watanabe, Hironori Yamashita, Shigeki Tanaka, Kosei Iguchi, Ryouji Ichimi, Shinichiro Miyagawa, Toshimitsu Takayanagi, Hiroshi Koga, Akinori Shukuya, Akiko Saito, Keizo Horibe

Pediatric neurology   67   78 - 84   2017年2月

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Radiofrequency ablation of pulmonary metastases from sarcoma: single-center retrospective evaluation of 46 patients. 査読

Takuya Sato, Toshihiro Iguchi, Takao Hiraki, Hideo Gobara, Hiroyasu Fujiwara, Jun Sakurai, Yusuke Matsui, Toshiharu Mitsuhashi, Junichi Soh, Shinichi Toyooka, Susumu Kanazawa

Japanese journal of radiology   35 ( 2 )   61 - 67   2017年2月

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A typology of four notions of confounding in epidemiology. 査読

Etsuji Suzuki, Toshiharu Mitsuhashi, Toshihide Tsuda, Eiji Yamamoto

Journal of epidemiology   27 ( 2 )   49 - 55   2017年2月

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Impact of Cushing's sign in the prehospital setting on predicting the need for immediate neurosurgical intervention in trauma patients: a nationwide retrospective observational study. 査読 国際誌

Tetsuya Yumoto, Toshiharu Mitsuhashi, Yasuaki Yamakawa, Atsuyoshi Iida, Nobuyuki Nosaka, Kohei Tsukahara, Hiromichi Naito, Atsunori Nakao

Scandinavian journal of trauma, resuscitation and emergency medicine   24 ( 1 )   147 - 147   2016年12月

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Fracture of totally implanted central venous access devices: a propensity-score-matched comparison of risks for Groshong silicone versus polyurethane catheters. 査読 国際誌

Soichi Kojima, Takao Hiraki, Hideo Gobara, Toshihiro Iguchi, Hiroyasu Fujiwara, Yusuke Matsui, Toshiharu Mitsuhashi, Susumu Kanazawa

The journal of vascular access   17 ( 6 )   535 - 541   2016年11月

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Errors in causal inference: an organizational schema for systematic error and random error. 査読 国際誌

Etsuji Suzuki, Toshihide Tsuda, Toshiharu Mitsuhashi, Mohammad Ali Mansournia, Eiji Yamamoto

Annals of epidemiology   26 ( 11 )   788 - 793   2016年11月

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Single Center Prospective Phase II Trial of CT-guided Radiofrequency Ablation for Pulmonary Metastases from Colorectal Cancer (SCIRO-1401). 査読

Jun Sakurai, Yusuke Matsui, Takao Hiraki, Toshihiro Iguchi, Hiroyasu Fujiwara, Hideo Gobara, Toshiharu Mitsuhashi, Takeshi Nagasaka, Susumu Kanazawa

Acta medica Okayama   70 ( 4 )   317 - 21   2016年8月

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A phase 1, dose-finding and pharmacokinetic study of gemcitabine with nab-paclitaxel in patients with metastatic breast cancer. 査読 国際誌

Seiji Yoshitomi, Naruto Taira, Hiroyoshi Doihara, Taeko Mizoo, Tomohiro Nogami, Takayuki Iwamoto, Takayuki Motoki, Tadahiko Shien, Yutaka Ogasawara, Junji Matsuoka, Hisashi Tsuji, Toshiharu Mitsuhashi

Cancer chemotherapy and pharmacology   78 ( 2 )   289 - 94   2016年8月

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Chronic interstitial pneumonia in young patients undergoing lung transplantation or autopsy: clinico-radiologic-pathologic observations from a single institution. 査読

Mayu Uka, Toshihiro Iguchi, Katsuya Kato, Hidehiro Hayashi, Ichiro Yamadori, Toshiharu Mitsuhashi, Takahiro Oto, Shuhei Sato, Susumu Kanazawa

Japanese journal of radiology   34 ( 7 )   515 - 22   2016年7月

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Individual risk alleles of susceptibility to schizophrenia are associated with poor clinical and social outcomes. 査読 国際誌

Shinji Sakamoto, Manabu Takaki, Yuko Okahisa, Yutaka Mizuki, Masatoshi Inagaki, Hiroshi Ujike, Toshiharu Mitsuhashi, Soshi Takao, Masashi Ikeda, Yosuke Uchitomi, Nakao Iwata, Norihito Yamada

Journal of human genetics   61 ( 4 )   329 - 34   2016年4月

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Radiofrequency Ablation of Lung Tumors Using a Multitined Expandable Electrode: Impact of the Electrode Array Diameter on Local Tumor Progression. 査読 国際誌

Hiroki Ihara, Hideo Gobara, Takao Hiraki, Toshiharu Mitsuhashi, Toshihiro Iguchi, Hiroyasu Fujiwara, Yusuke Matsui, Junichi Soh, Shinichi Toyooka, Susumu Kanazawa

Journal of vascular and interventional radiology : JVIR   27 ( 1 )   87 - 95   2016年1月

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Predicting pleural invasion using HRCT and 18F-FDG PET/CT in lung adenocarcinoma with pleural contact. 査読

Takashi Tanaka, Takayoshi Shinya, Shuhei Sato, Toshiharu Mitsuhashi, Koichi Ichimura, Junichi Soh, Shinichi Toyooka, Mitsumasa Kaji, Shinichiro Miyoshi, Susumu Kanazawa

Annals of nuclear medicine   29 ( 9 )   757 - 65   2015年11月

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Risk factors for systemic air embolism as a complication of percutaneous CT-guided lung biopsy: multicenter case-control study. 査読 国際誌

Hiroaki Ishii, Takao Hiraki, Hideo Gobara, Hiroyasu Fujiwara, Hidefumi Mimura, Kotaro Yasui, Tetsuya Doke, Takashi Mukai, Hironori Kurokawa, Yoshitomo Ando, Soichiro Hase, Toshihiro Iguchi, Takayuki Yabuki, Kenichi Omae, Nobuhisa Tajiri, Toshiharu Mitsuhashi, Susumu Kanazawa

Cardiovascular and interventional radiology   37 ( 5 )   1312 - 20   2014年10月

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A simple example as a pedagogical device? 査読 国際誌

Etsuji Suzuki, Toshiharu Mitsuhashi, Toshihide Tsuda, Eiji Yamamoto

Annals of epidemiology   24 ( 7 )   560 - 1   2014年7月

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Alternative definitions of "proportion eliminated". 査読 国際誌

Etsuji Suzuki, Toshiharu Mitsuhashi, Toshihide Tsuda, Eiji Yamamoto

Epidemiology (Cambridge, Mass.)   25 ( 2 )   308 - 9   2014年3月

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A counterfactual approach to bias and effect modification in terms of response types. 査読 国際誌

Etsuji Suzuki, Toshiharu Mitsuhashi, Toshihide Tsuda, Eiji Yamamoto

BMC medical research methodology   13   101 - 101   2013年7月

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BACKGROUND: The counterfactual approach provides a clear and coherent framework to think about a variety of important concepts related to causation. Meanwhile, directed acyclic graphs have been used as causal diagrams in epidemiologic research to visually summarize hypothetical relations among variables of interest, providing a clear understanding of underlying causal structures of bias and effect modification. In this study, the authors aim to further clarify the concepts of bias (confounding bias and selection bias) and effect modification in the counterfactual framework. METHODS: The authors show how theoretical data frequencies can be described by using unobservable response types both in observational studies and in randomized controlled trials. By using the descriptions of data frequencies, the authors show epidemiologic measures in terms of response types, demonstrating significant distinctions between association measures and effect measures. These descriptions also demonstrate sufficient conditions to estimate effect measures in observational studies. To illustrate the ideas, the authors show how directed acyclic graphs can be extended by integrating response types and observed variables. RESULTS: This study shows a hitherto unrecognized sufficient condition to estimate effect measures in observational studies by adjusting for confounding bias. The present findings would provide a further understanding of the assumption of conditional exchangeability, clarifying the link between the assumptions for making causal inferences in observational studies and the counterfactual approach. The extension of directed acyclic graphs using response types maintains the integrity of the original directed acyclic graphs, which allows one to understand the underlying causal structure discussed in this study. CONCLUSIONS: The present findings highlight that analytic adjustment for confounders in observational studies has consequences quite different from those of physical control in randomized controlled trials. In particular, the present findings would be of great use when demonstrating the inherent distinctions between observational studies and randomized controlled trials.

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Shift work and diabetes mellitus among male workers in Japan: does the intensity of shift work matter? 査読

Katsuhiko Ika, Etsuji Suzuki, Toshiharu Mitsuhashi, Soshi Takao, Hiroyuki Doi

Acta medica Okayama   67 ( 1 )   25 - 33   2013年

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Akihiro Tada, Takao Hiraki, Toshihiro Iguchi, Hideo Gobara, Hidefumi Mimura, Shinichi Toyooka, Katsuyuki Kiura, Toshihide Tsuda, Toshiharu Mitsuhashi, Susumu Kanazawa

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Phrenic nerve injury after radiofrequency ablation of lung tumors: retrospective evaluation of the incidence and risk factors. 査読 国際誌

Yusuke Matsui, Takao Hiraki, Hideo Gobara, Mayu Uka, Yoshihisa Masaoka, Akihiro Tada, Shinichi Toyooka, Toshiharu Mitsuhashi, Hidefumi Mimura, Susumu Kanazawa

Journal of vascular and interventional radiology : JVIR   23 ( 6 )   780 - 5   2012年6月

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Preoperative graft volume assessment with 3D-CT volumetry in living-donor lobar lung transplantations. 査読

Katsuhide Kojima, Katsuya Kato, Takahiro Oto, Toshiharu Mitsuhashi, Takayoshi Shinya, Tetsuro Sei, Yoshihiro Okumura, Shuhei Sato, Shinichiro Miyoshi, Susumu Kanazawa

Acta medica Okayama   65 ( 4 )   265 - 8   2011年8月

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Evaluation of an internet-based self-help program for better quality of sleep among Japanese workers: a randomized controlled trial. 査読 国際誌

Etsuji Suzuki, Masao Tsuchiya, Kumi Hirokawa, Toshiyo Taniguchi, Toshiharu Mitsuhashi, Norito Kawakami

Journal of occupational health   50 ( 5 )   387 - 99   2008年

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