Saga University

Gracilis Muscle Flap Reconstruction for Refractory Urethral Complications After Pelvic Surgery: A Report of Two Cases

ABSTRACT Introduction Iatrogenic urethral injury and rectourethral fistula are rare and challenging complications of pelvic surgery. Case Presentation Case 1 involved a 72‐year‐old man with persistent urinary leakage after primary repair of a prostatic urethral injury sustained d...

Long-Term Oceanographic Survey for Social Implementation of OTEC Plant in Okinotorishima (Seawater Temperature, Salinity, Dissolved Oxygen, Inorganic Nutrients and Density)

In order to implement ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC), it is necessary to maintain a stable temperature difference between surface seawater and deep seawater. Accordingly, numerous oceanographic surveys have been conducted to select sea areas suitable for OTEC deployment,...

A multicenter multistate modeling on the natural history of liver decompensation: Longitudinal analysis of 1777 patients.

BACKGROUND: Cirrhosis often remains silent until decompensation, after which survival deteriorates sharply. Contemporary, transition-aware estimates are limited, especially in Asian-predominant cohorts. We analyzed trajectories from compensated advanced chronic liver disease (cAC...

Photo-induced Valence Changes Observed by Photoelectron Spectroscopy of Thin Films of l -Cysteine on Ag(100), (110), and (111) Surfaces Grown in Saliva-emulated Aqueous Solution

Infrared laser-induced valence changes of sulfur, oxygen, and nitrogen atoms of l-cysteine molecules attached to the surfaces of crystalline silver are investigated through photo-electron spectroscopy. The obtained spectra depend on the Miller index of the surface of the silver s...

Triangulating Evidence on Serum Uric Acid and Cancer Risk: Consistent Inverse Associations With Lung Cancer

ABSTRACT We examined the association between serum uric acid (UA) levels and cancer incidence through a conventional observational and two‐sample Mendelian randomization (MR) study in the same population (triangulation). We followed 13,695 individuals aged 35–69 years for cancer...

Impact of SRR and CSRR placement strategies on microstrip antenna array performance: a comprehensive numerical and experimental investigation

Abstract This work presents a comprehensive numerical and experimental investigation of metamaterial-based split-ring resonator (SRR) and complementary split-ring resonator (CSRR) unit-cell placement strategies in a 2-element microstrip antenna array operating at 10 GHz. Unlike p...

Weak Ferromagnetism in NiS 2 under Nanocrystallization

Structurally well-ordered NiS 2 nanocrystals with an average diameter of 27.0 ± 6.5 nm retain the bulk-like two-step antiferromagnetic transitions, as shown by magnetization and heat-capacity measurements. Below the lower transition, the nanocrystals exhibit a hysteretic ferromag...

Understanding COVID-19 Vaccination Intention in Japan: The Influence of Individual Social Capital and Personal Beliefs on Vaccination

Background/Objectives: Vaccine hesitancy remains a significant public health challenge in Japan, particularly following the HPV vaccine suspension (2013–2022) that severely damaged vaccination trust. Although prior studies have linked individual social capital to vaccination beha...

Differential Expression of RORγt and T-bet in ALK-Negative Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma

ALK-negative anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALK-negative ALCL) frequently expresses cytotoxic molecules, which may complicate its distinction from peripheral T-cell lymphoma NOS (PTCL-NOS), particularly in cytotoxic molecule-positive cases. Among these, nodal EBV-negative cytoto...

Does transposition osteotomy of the acetabulum alter the natural history of developmental dysplasia of the hip?

Aims The aim of this study was to clarify the natural history of developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH), borderline DDH (BDDH), and normal hips, and to determine whether transposition osteotomy of the acetabulum (TOA) alters the long-term joint survival in DDH and BDDH. Methods...

Histological Determinants of Atrial Dysfunction in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation

Background Atrial fibrillation (AF) is associated with diverse histological abnormalities, but their contributions to atrial dysfunction and functional recovery remain unclear. Methods In a discovery cohort of 375 patients with nonvalvular AF undergoing catheter ablation, atrial...

Working conditions, career barriers and perceived equity among neuro-oncology professionals: insights from the Japan society for neuro-oncology (JSNO) gender equality and diversity committee survey

<title>Abstract</title> Background Gender equity, work–life balance, and career development have become important concerns in the medical profession. However, empirical evidence on how neuro-oncology professionals experience working conditions, career barriers, and perceived ineq...

Current Status of Bowel Preparation for Colonoscopy in Japan: A Web‐Based Survey of Endoscopists (PRESS Survey)

ABSTRACT Objectives The increasing number of patients with colorectal cancer underscores the importance of colonoscopy. Adequate bowel preparation is essential to ensure the quality and safety of colonoscopic examinations; however, data on the current practices in Japan remain li...

A Case of Prophylactic Innominate Artery Transection Followed by Laryngotracheal Separation for Tracheal Stenosis Caused by Innominate Artery Compression and Severe Dysphagia

気管切開術後の合併症の中でも重篤かつ致命的なものとして気管腕頭動脈瘻が知られている。気管腕頭動脈瘻を確実に回避する方法として予防的腕頭動脈離断術があるが，明確な適応基準は確立されていない。今回われわれは腕頭動脈による気管狭窄および重度嚥下障害に対して予防的腕頭動脈離断術後に喉頭気...

Electronic Structure of Decoupled TaS 2 in (SnS) 1.15 (TaS 2 ) Studied by Angle-Resolved Photoemission Spectroscopy

We investigate the electronic structure of TaS 2 in the so-called misfit compound (SnS) 1.15 (TaS 2 ) by angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy. Our results reveal that in contrast to 2H-TaS 2 , TaS 2 layer in (SnS) 1.15 (TaS 2 ) does not exhibit a three-dimensional character:...

A Case of Cytokine Release Syndrome (CRS) Related to Treatment With Lenvatinib Plus Pembrolizumab for Metastatic Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma

ABSTRACT Introduction Cytokine release syndrome (CRS) is a systemic inflammatory response triggered by various factors, including infection and immunotherapy. Due to its nonspecific presentation, distinguishing CRS from other life‐threatening conditions remains challenging. Case...

Serial ultrafine endoscopic assessment of fibrin deposition and neomembrane formation in peritoneal dialysis patients using low glucose degradation product fluid

Preservation of the peritoneum is essential for the safe continuation of peritoneal dialysis (PD). Although PD fluid with low glucose degradation products (low GDP) are widely used, objective macroscopic assessment of the peritoneum during ongoing PD remains limited. We therefore...