SHOWA Medical University Northern Yokohama Hospital

Screening strategies for the early detection of non-cardia gastric cancer in low- to moderate-prevalence regions: Asia-Pacific gastroesophageal cancer congress consensus 2026

Abstract Background Gastric cancer (GC) remains a major global health burden, and early detection is essential for improving patient outcomes. Although GC screening has been widely implemented in East Asian countries with a high disease burden, the optimal screening strategy for...

Diagnostic utility of delayed cerebral angiography in suspected artery of Percheron infarction presenting as bilateral paramedian thalamic infarction: A case report

The artery of Percheron (AOP) is a rare anatomical variant in which a solitary perforating artery arising from a unilateral posterior cerebral artery supplies both paramedian thalami, with or without the rostral midbrain. Occlusion of the AOP results in a characteristic pattern o...

Artificial intelligence–driven decision-making after endoscopic resection for early gastric cancer

Early gastric cancer (EGC) is increasingly managed by endoscopic resection (ER); however, lymph node metastasis (LNM), which occurs in approximately 5%-10% of cases, remains the key determinant for recommending additional gastrectomy. Current guideline-based strategies, including...

Long-term prescribing patterns of hormone therapy and concomitant medications among women with menopausal disorders: a 20-year retrospective database study in Japan

Abstract Background Hormone therapy is an effective treatment for menopausal symptoms, but its use has changed substantially since the Women’s Health Initiative report. Long-term real-world data on hormone therapy and concomitant medication prescribing in Japan remain limited. Me...