University of Yamanashi Hospital

Utility of consolidation-to-tumor ratio and solid component size for risk stratification of occult lymph node metastasis in early-stage lung adenocarcinoma: a retrospective cohort study

The optimal cutoff values for consolidation-to-tumor ratio (CTR) and solid component size in relation to nodal metastasis vary among study populations, and their combined use for preoperative occult lymph node metastasis (OLNM) risk stratification has not been well established. T...

Evaluation of the treatment strategy for small non-functioning pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors G1: resection versus active surveillance at a retrospective single-center study

Surgical resection is the standard treatment for non-functioning pancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasms (NF-PanNENs). However, it is unclear whether resection or active surveillance is the recommended treatment for small- and low-grade NF-PanNENs. Therefore, in this study, we aimed...

Development of an interprofessional education program for aspiration pneumonia care: an action research study

INTRODUCTION/AIM: Aspiration pneumonia has evolved, with demographics shifting to predominantly frail older adults. However, despite the high healthcare impact, there is no established guideline or curriculum for the education and training of healthcare professionals in managing...