Nara Medical University

The effects of Twiddle muff vs. physical restraints on facial emotions of hospitalized cognitively impaired persons

Several studies have reported adverse effects of physical restraints use. In the United Kingdom, the Twiddle muff has attracted attention as an alternative intervention, with similar reports in Japan. This study evaluated the effects of Twiddle muffs using artificial intelligence...

Meningioma enlargement associated with luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone agonist therapy: two cases and supporting in vitro evidence

Abstract Luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone (LHRH) agonists are widely used for androgen-deprivation therapy in prostate cancer. Recent reports have raised concern that LHRH may influence the biological behavior of LHRH receptor-expressing intracranial tumors, including mening...

High-temperature-treated soy protein isolate reduces amino acid availability and alters social novelty in mice

Abstract High-temperature (HT) treatments above 100 °C are important in food processing; however, their effects on the nutritional value of moist heat-treated proteins are less understood. Therefore, this study examined the impact of HT at 121 °C on soy protein isolate (SPI) in w...

Development of quality indicators for diabetes care in community pharmacies: a modified Delphi method

Abstract Background Type 2 diabetes is a common chronic condition requiring continuous management. Without a healthy lifestyle and regular treatment, it can lead to severe complications that greatly reduce the patients’ quality of life. Although support for medication management...

Nurses’ Perceptions of the Scope of Nursing Support for Offense-Related Self-Reflection Beyond Formal Programs and Dedicated Interviews in Japanese Forensic Psychiatric Care

Background/Objectives: Nurses may support offense-related self-reflection through practices that extend beyond formal group programs and dedicated offense-focused interviews; however, the scope of such support remains unclear. In this study, we described the range of nursing prac...