Fukushima Medical University

A needle-mounted guide for improving needle visualization during ultrasound-guided needle insertion: a simulation study in novice operators

Abstract Background In ultrasound-guided needle insertion, continuous needle visualization is crucial for accurate needle placement, particularly for beginners. Novice operators may have difficulty maintaining the spatial relationship between the needle trajectory and the ultraso...

Predictors of 12-Week Anamorelin Treatment Continuation in Gastrointestinal Cancer Cachexia: A Single-Center, Retrospective Study

Although anamorelin improves appetite and body composition in cancer cachexia, early discontinuation is common. We aimed to evaluate predictors of 12-week treatment completion and longitudinal changes among patients who completed treatment. This single-center, retrospective study...

Immune Absence as a Proposed Framework for Delayed Relapse After Curative-Intent Treatment in Human Papillomavirus-Associated Cervical Cancer

Delayed relapse after curative-intent treatment remains difficult to explain and predict in human papillomavirus (HPV)-associated cervical cancer, including after periods of sustained remission with undetectable circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) or circulating HPV DNA. This limitatio...

Delayed Argon Plasma Coagulation After Endoscopic Injection Sclerotherapy for Esophageal Varices Reduces Recurrence Risk

ABSTRACT Objectives Argon plasma coagulation (APC) is commonly used as consolidation therapy after endoscopic injection sclerotherapy (EIS) for esophageal varices (EVs); however, the optimal timing of APC remains unclear. This study evaluated the association between the EIS–APC i...

Associations of neurodevelopmental traits and adverse childhood experiences with problem gambling: A nationwide cross‐sectional study

Abstract Aim Attention‐deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a recognized related factor for gambling problems. Although ADHD frequently co‐occurs with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), the interaction of these factors on gambling has not...

[ 18 F ] PSMA ‐1007 PET –Based Recurrence Site Distribution and Predictors of Metastatic Disease in Patients With Biochemical Recurrence of Prostate Cancer

ABSTRACT Objectives Prostate‐specific membrane antigen positron emission tomography (PSMA‐PET) is a sensitive imaging modality for detecting recurrent prostate cancer following definitive local therapy. However, evidence on 18 F‐labeled PSMA tracers in Japanese patients with bioc...