Saga University

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...

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...

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:...

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...