Jichi Medical University Saitama Medical Center

Repertoire diversity and dynamics of peripheral Th17 after allogeneic haematopoietic stem cell transplantation

Summary Th17, a subset of helper T cells that produce interleukin‐17 (IL‐17), is thought to play a pivotal role in the pathogenesis of chronic graft‐versus‐host disease (GVHD). However, the kinetics of Th17 following allogeneic haematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo‐HSCT)...

Serum thioredoxin at allogeneic haematopoietic stem cell transplantation predicts acute graft‐versus‐host disease

Summary Thioredoxin (TXN) is a component of a major reductive system in various eukaryotes. Although oxidative stress is considered to contribute to the development of acute graft‐versus‐host disease (GVHD), the clinical significance of TXN remains to be elucidated. The current s...

Giant esophageal schwannoma mimicking a mediastinal tumor: a case report and review of the literature

Introduction: Esophageal schwannomas are rare, benign tumors arising from Schwann cells in the esophageal wall. Giant forms are particularly rare and can resemble mediastinal tumors, making preoperative diagnosis difficult. Case presentation: Herein, we present the case of a 55-y...

Evaluation of lens parameters using anterior segment optical coherence tomography for zonular weakness risk in cataract surgery

<title>Abstract</title> Zonular weakness leads to deviation or dislocation of the crystalline lens; however, studies on this topic remain limited. We aimed to evaluate crystalline-lens parameters for risk stratification of zonular weakness in patients undergoing cataract surgery....

Post-obligation physician retention among Jichi Medical University graduates in Okinawa prefecture, Japan: a descriptive comparative study of the Kyushu region

Abstract Background Global strategies to address physician maldistribution include recruiting students with rural backgrounds, community-based training, bonded service, financial incentives, and personal and professional support. However, retention after obligatory service remain...

Urethral Metastasis of Therapy‐Induced Neuroendocrine Prostate Cancer Successfully Managed With Chemoradiotherapy: A Case Report

ABSTRACT Introduction Urethral metastasis of prostate cancer is exceptionally rare, particularly in castration‐resistant disease. Therapy‐induced neuroendocrine prostate cancer (t‐NEPC) is an aggressive variant with limited treatment options. Case Presentation A 72‐year‐old man,...