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Endo H, Mori K, Koyabu D, Kawada S, Komiya T, Itou T, Koie H, Kitagawa M, Sakai T. Functional morphology of the aardvark tail. Anat Histol Embryol 2012; 42:90-8. [PMID: 22713114 DOI: 10.1111/j.1439-0264.2012.01169.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2011] [Accepted: 05/01/2012] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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The musculoskeletal system of the aardvark (Orycteropus afer) tail was morphologically examined in two adult specimens. The tail musculature comprised three muscular groups, viz. a dorsal sacrocaudal system that consisted of the irregularly oriented Musculus sacrocaudalis dorsalis medialis and M. sacrocaudalis dorsalis lateralis, a lateral inter-vertebral connecting system, and a ventral sacrocaudal system characterized by the thick M. sacrocaudalis ventralis lateralis and M. sacrocaudalis ventralis medialis. Both the dorsal and ventral systems possessed large tendon groups that strengthened the tail structure. Computed tomography (CT) examination showed the presence of large but homogeneous cartilaginous inter-vertebral discs, whereas V-shaped bones were situated at the ventral aspect of the caudal vertebrae at the level of the inter-vertebral discs. CT visualization of the tendons and V-shaped bones in various tail positions suggested that these structures contribute to the tunnel digging action by bearing the trunk weight and lending force when the aardvark are displacing the soil by means of the forelimbs.
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Yokoe Y, Nishikawa M, Miura H, Hong Y, Kubokawa N, Shibasaki M, Takamichi K, Kitamura S, Endo H, Nakashima K. Advance care planning needs, which is expected to end of life care teams in Japan. BMJ Support Palliat Care 2012. [DOI: 10.1136/bmjspcare-2012-000250.119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Nishikawa M, Yokoe Y, Miura H, Hong Y, Yoshida Y, Shibasaki M, Takamichi K, Okumura N, Endo H, Nakashima K. Advance care planning supported by clinicians trained for end-of-life care in Japanese nursing homes. BMJ Support Palliat Care 2012. [DOI: 10.1136/bmjspcare-2012-000250.118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Yamada E, Endo H, Nakajima A, Yamanaka S. Disseminated Mycobacterium avium disease with nodular infiltration in the small intestine, detected by capsule endoscopy. Endoscopy 2012; 43 Suppl 2 UCTN:E332-3. [PMID: 22020712 DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1256782] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/10/2022]
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Pellegrini M, Endo H, Ninokata H. PREDICTION OF THERMAL STRATIFICATION IN A U-BENT PIPE: A URANS VALIDATION. NUCLEAR ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY 2012. [DOI: 10.5516/net.02.2010.069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Endo H, Sato K, Kondo R, Matsumoto Y, Takahashi A, Tominaga T. Tuberothalamic artery infarctions following coil embolization of ruptured posterior communicating artery aneurysms with posterior communicating artery sacrifice. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol 2011; 33:500-6. [PMID: 22194388 DOI: 10.3174/ajnr.a2828] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Ischemic complications after coil embolization of the PcomA aneurysms are not thoroughly understood, especially in cases in which the PcomA is sacrificed. Our purpose was to examine the preoperative angiographic features and pattern of postoperative cerebral infarctions exhibited by patients who underwent embolization of ruptured PcomA aneurysms with PcomA sacrifice. MATERIALS AND METHODS A retrospective review identified 14 patients with ruptured PcomA aneurysms who underwent embolization of the aneurysms in combination with PcomA sacrifice. Preoperative angiographic data, including the Allcock test, postoperative DWI, and neurologic status, were examined. RESULTS Elimination of the aneurysm was complete in all cases. Postoperative DWI indicated 7 cases with infarctions (infarction group) and 7 cases without infarctions (noninfarction group). All patients in the infarction group developed infarctions in the vicinity of the tuberothalamic artery. In all 14 cases, a preoperative Allcock test demonstrated a retrograde filling of the PcomA through the P1 segment. The incidence of negative visualizations of the P1 segment on vertebral angiograms was significantly higher in the infarction group (100%) than in the noninfarction group (0%; P = .00058). The mean PcomA diameters, PcomA/P1 ratios, and aneurysm sizes observed in the infarction group were significantly greater than those in the noninfarction group (P < .05, P < .01, and P < .02, respectively). Tuberothalamic artery infarction caused hemiparesis and memory disturbance, which were associated with unfavorable outcomes. CONCLUSIONS After the coil occlusion of ruptured PcomA aneurysms with PcomA sacrifice, tuberothalamic artery infarctions tended to occur in cases exhibiting negative visualization of the P1 segment, even when collateral flow was observed with the Allcock test.
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Ono R, Higashi T, Takahashi O, Tokuda Y, Shimbo T, Endo H, Hinohara S, Fukui T, Fukuhara S. Sex differences in the change in health-related quality of life associated with low back pain. Qual Life Res 2011; 21:1705-11. [PMID: 22183879 DOI: 10.1007/s11136-011-0087-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/30/2011] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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PURPOSE To examine the sex differences in the impact of low back pain (LBP) on health-related quality of life among community-dwelling persons from a nationwide sample. METHODS Our analysis enrolled 2,358 participants from among 3,477 randomly selected subjects in Japan. The cumulative days each individual experienced LBP were prospectively measured over 1 month. The Physical Component Summary (PCS) and Mental Component Summary (MCS) in the Short Form 8-item Health Survey were evaluated before and after the study period. Sex differences in the impact of the cumulative number of LBP days on PCS and MCS scores were evaluated using linear regression analysis. RESULTS Among the 2,170 participants with complete data, the prevalence of LBP in women (32%) was higher than that in men (25%) during the study period. One-day increases in LBP days were associated with greater decreases in PCS scores among men than among women (-0.72 vs. -0.29, sex difference P < 0.001). In contrast, no relationship was noted between the number of LBP days and the change in MCS score for either sex after adjustment. CONCLUSIONS Although a greater incidence of LBP was noted in women, health-related quality of life was more seriously affected in men with the same number of days with LBP in the month.
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Hasegawa M, Asano Y, Endo H, Fujimoto M, Goto D, Ihn H, Inoue K, Ishikawa O, Kawaguchi Y, Kuwana M, Muro Y, Ogawa F, Sasaki T, Takahashi H, Tanaka S, Takehara K, Sato S. Investigation of prognostic factors for skin sclerosis and lung function in Japanese patients with early systemic sclerosis: a multicentre prospective observational study. Rheumatology (Oxford) 2011; 51:129-33. [DOI: 10.1093/rheumatology/ker333] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Mita T, Venkatesan M, Ohashi J, Culleton R, Takahashi N, Tsukahara T, Ndounga M, Dysoley L, Endo H, Hombhanje F, Ferreira MU, Plowe CV, Tanabe K. Limited geographical origin and global spread of sulfadoxine-resistant dhps alleles in Plasmodium falciparum populations. J Infect Dis 2011; 204:1980-8. [PMID: 22021623 DOI: 10.1093/infdis/jir664] [Citation(s) in RCA: 67] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Plasmodium falciparum malaria resistant to chloroquine and pyrimethamine originated in limited foci and migrated to Africa. It remains unresolved whether P. falciparum resistance to sulfadoxine, which is conferred by mutations in dihydropteroate synthase (DHPS), evolved following a similar pattern. METHODS The dhps locus of 893 P. falciparum isolates from 12 countries in Asia, the Pacific Islands, Africa, and South America was sequenced. Haplotypes of 6 microsatellite loci flanking the dhps locus were determined to define the genetic relationships among sulfadoxine-resistant lineages. RESULTS Six distinct sulfadoxine-resistant lineages were identified. Highly resistant lineages appear to have originated only in Southeast Asia and South America. Two resistant lineages found throughout Southeast Asia have been introduced to East Africa, where they appear to have spread. CONCLUSIONS The infrequent selection of parasites highly resistant to sulfadoxine and the subsequent migration of resistant lineages from Asia to Africa are similar to the patterns observed in chloroquine and pyrimethamine resistance. These findings strongly suggest that the global migration of resistant parasites has played a decisive role in the establishment of drug-resistant P. falciparum parasites, and that similar patterns may be anticipated for the spread of artemisinin resistance.
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Oda T, Shimazaki H, Takahashi H, Endo H, Sekitsuka K, Maekawa K, Katsurada Y, Kono T, Ueno H, Takano M, Nakanishi K, Tamai S. Immunocytochemistry of mesenteric malignant mixed müllerian tumour in peritoneal effusion cytology: case report. Cytopathology 2011; 23:334-7. [PMID: 21838721 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2303.2011.00900.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Endo H, Akishinonomiya F, Yonezawa T, Hasegawa M, Rakotondraparany F, Sasaki M, Taru H, Yoshida A, Yamasaki T, Itou T, Koie H, Sakai T. Coxa Morphologically Adapted to Large Egg in Aepyornithid Species Compared with Various Palaeognaths. Anat Histol Embryol 2011; 41:31-40. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1439-0264.2011.01100.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Nishikawa M, Nakashima K, Miura H, Endo H, Toba K. Advance care planning in Japanese nursing homes. BMJ Support Palliat Care 2011. [DOI: 10.1136/bmjspcare-2011-000053.96] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Nishikawa M, Nakashima K, Miura H, Endo H, Toba K. Advance care planning in Japanese nursing homes. BMJ Support Palliat Care 2011. [DOI: 10.1136/bmjspcare-2011-000053.100] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Chang SW, Oshida T, Endo H, Nguyen ST, Dang CN, Nguyen DX, Jiang X, Li ZJ, Lin LK. Ancient hybridization and underestimated species diversity in Asian striped squirrels (genus Tamiops): inference from paternal, maternal and biparental markers. J Zool (1987) 2011. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1469-7998.2011.00822.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Sekino Y, Fujisawa N, Suzuki K, Akimoto K, Takahata A, Miharada K, Koyama S, Iida H, Endo H, Hosono K, Sakamoto Y, Takahashi H, Koide T, Tokoro C, Abe Y, Maeda S, Nakajima A, Tatsumoto A, Sakurada H, Inamori M. A case of recurrent infective endocarditis following colonoscopy. Endoscopy 2010; 42 Suppl 2:E217. [PMID: 20845280 DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1255719] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/10/2022]
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Endo H, Tabuchi M, Ashenagar M, Ooshima K, Chen H, Higashino H. Catecholamine and Corticosteroid Secretion and Gene Expression of the Synthesizing Enzymes in Adrenal Glands of SHRSP and WKY in Response to Cold Stress. JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES 2010. [DOI: 10.3923/jms.2011.19.29] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Uchiyama T, Goto A, Sakai E, Sekino Y, Iida H, Endo H, Hosono K, Sakamoto Y, Koide T, Takahashi H, Yoneda M, Tokoro C, Abe Y, Shimamura T, Kobayashi N, Kubota K, Maeda S, Nakajima A, Ichikawa Y, Inamori M. Endoscopic hemostasis through gastrostomy. Endoscopy 2010; 42 Suppl 2:E270. [PMID: 20931478 DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1255772] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/10/2022]
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Yamashita K, Nagashima F, Fujita KI, Yamamoto W, Endo H, Miya T, Narabayashi M, Kawara K, Akiyama Y, Ando Y, Ando M, Sasaki Y. Phase I/II Study of FOLFIRI in Japanese Patients with Advanced Colorectal Cancer. Jpn J Clin Oncol 2010; 41:204-9. [DOI: 10.1093/jjco/hyq197] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Oshima A, Ito S, Abe Y, Uchiyama T, Iida H, Endo H, Hosono K, Sakamoto Y, Fujita K, Yoneda M, Takahashi H, Koide T, Tokoro C, Goto A, Inamori M, Kobayashi N, Kubota K, Saito S, Nakajima A. Mesenteric phlebosclerosis. Endoscopy 2010; 42 Suppl 2:E156-7. [PMID: 20556711 DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1244147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/10/2022]
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Yoneda K, Takahashi H, Abe Y, Inamori M, Kato S, Uchiyama T, Iida H, Mawatari H, Hosono K, Endo H, Nozaki Y, Akiyama T, Fujita K, Yoneda M, Kobayashi N, Kirikoshi H, Kubota K, Saito S, Nakajima A. A mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) lymphoma of the small intestine that was difficult to diagnose endoscopically. Endoscopy 2010; 42 Suppl 2:E175. [PMID: 20560120 DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1214857] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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Suzuki K, Takahashi H, Abe Y, Inamori M, Watanabe S, Koide T, Tokoro C, Iida H, Hosono K, Endo H, Shimamura T, Kobayashi N, Kirikoshi H, Kubota K, Saito S, Ono H, Akiyama H, Yazawa T, Nakajima A. A case of a peculiarly shaped gastrointestinal stromal tumor. Endoscopy 2010; 42 Suppl 2:E65-6. [PMID: 20195968 DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1215119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/10/2022]
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Endo H, Homma N, Takai Y, Yoshizawa M. SU-GG-J-55: Simultaneous Estimation of Lung Tumor Image and Intrafractional Motion without Implanted Markers Using KV-X-Ray Fluoroscopy for Image-Guided Radiotherapy. Med Phys 2010. [DOI: 10.1118/1.3468279] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Marma ASP, Mita T, Eto H, Tsukahara T, Sarker S, Endo H. High prevalence of sulfadoxine/pyrimethamine resistance alleles in Plasmodium falciparum parasites from Bangladesh. Parasitol Int 2010; 59:178-82. [DOI: 10.1016/j.parint.2010.01.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2009] [Revised: 12/20/2009] [Accepted: 01/15/2010] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Seyer HP, Tamura K, Hoshino H, Endo H, Hensel F. The Optical Properties of Liquid Se and Se1-xTex Alloys. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2010. [DOI: 10.1002/bbpc.19860900706] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Ito H, Iijima K, Ara N, Asanuma K, Endo H, Asano N, Koike T, Abe Y, Imatani A, Shimosegawa T. Reactive nitrogen oxide species induce dilatation of the intercellular space of rat esophagus. Scand J Gastroenterol 2010; 45:282-91. [PMID: 20001645 DOI: 10.3109/00365520903469956] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Dilatation of the intercellular space (DIS) of the esophageal epithelium is recognized as one of the earliest histological changes in gastroesophageal reflux disease patients. At the human gastroesophageal junction, reactive nitrogen oxide species (RNOS) are generated luminally through the entero-salivary re-circulation of dietary nitrate. In cases with gastroesophageal reflux, the site of luminal RNOS generation may shift to the distal esophagus. The aim of this study was to investigate whether luminal RNOS exposure could be involved in the pathogenesis of DIS. MATERIAL AND METHODS Rat esophageal mucosa was studied with an Ussing chamber model. On the luminal side of the chamber, RNOS were generated by the acidification of physiologic concentrations of sodium nitrite (1.0 or 5.0 mM). Esophageal barrier function was assessed by means of electrophysiological transmembrane resistance and membrane permeability by means of (3)H-mannitol flux. The dimensions of the intercellular spaces were assessed by using transmission electron microscopy. RESULTS Administration of acid plus sodium nitrite induced DIS of the esophageal epithelium, and this ultrastructural morphological change was accompanied by a concomitant decrease in the transmembrane resistance and an increase in the epithelial permeability. The DIS induced by luminal RNOS was also confirmed in an in vivo exposure model. CONCLUSIONS The present animal study indicates that the RNOS generated by the acidification of salivary nitrite in the presence of refluxed gastric acid in the esophagus could be a luminal factor that is responsible for the induction of DIS. Further studies are warranted to investigate the clinical relevance of the present findings to the human situation.
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