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Open AccessModels to predict the surgical outcome of mini-ECIRS (endoscopic combined intrarenal surgery) for renal and/or ureteral stones
To establish a safer and more efficient treatment strategy with mini-endoscopic combined intrarenal surgery (ECIRS), the present study aimed to develop models to predict the outcomes of mini-ECIRS in patients ...
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Open AccessComparison of the short-term efficacy and safety of bipolar transurethral electro vaporization and holmium laser enucleation of the prostate for moderate and large benign prostatic enlargement
To compare the efficacy and safety of bipolar transurethral vaporization of the prostate (B-TUVP) with holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP) for moderate [prostate volume (PV) 30–80 ml] and large (...
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Open AccessHealth-related quality of life with enzalutamide versus flutamide in castration-resistant prostate cancer from the AFTERCAB study
Patient-reported outcome (PRO) measures can provide valuable information in evaluating patients’ health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Post hoc analysis of the AFTERCAB study was conducted to evaluate the HR...
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Open AccessTherapeutic efficacy of dose-reduced adjuvant chemotherapy with S-1 in patients with pancreatic cancer: a retrospective study
S-1 adjuvant chemotherapy is the standard treatment in Asia for resectable pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma. The relative dose intensity of adjuvant chemotherapy influences survival in pancreatic cancer but do...
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Mobile endovascular therapy for acute treatment of ruptured vertebral artery dissecting aneurysm in multiple hospitals
The patients with ruptured vertebral artery dissecting aneurysm (rVADA) should be treated as early as possible because VADA carries extremely high risk of rebleeding in the acute phase. We have established a m...
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Open AccessDuodenal stenosis associated with an ectopic opening of the common bile duct into the duodenal bulb: a case report
Ectopic opening of the common bile duct is a rare congenital biliary anomaly. Herein, we present a case of duodenal stenosis with ectopic opening of the common bile duct into the duodenal bulb.
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Open AccessCo-expression of mesothelin and CA125/MUC16 is a prognostic factor for breast cancer, especially in luminal-type breast cancer patients
The expression of mesothelin correlates with a poor prognosis in patients with breast cancer. Since mesothelin plays a role in cancer metastasis in association with CA125, we herein examined the expression of ...
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Correction to: Transmission of correct gaze direction in video conferencing using screen-embedded cameras
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Transmission of correct gaze direction in video conferencing using screen-embedded cameras
In this paper, we propose a new video conferencing system that presents correct gaze directions of a remote user by switching among images obtained from multiple cameras embedded in a screen according to a loc...
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Synthesis of vinyl polymers substituted with 2-propanol and acetone and investigation of their reversible hydrogen storage capabilities
Develo** a safe hydrogen carrier without the risks of high pressures and toxicities is an issue of significant urgency. In this study, we prepared a polymeric hydrogen carrier with high thermal stability by ...
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Open AccessSerum anti-DIDO1, anti-CPSF2, and anti-FOXJ2 antibodies as predictive risk markers for acute ischemic stroke
Acute ischemic stroke (AIS) is a serious cause of mortality and disability. AIS is a serious cause of mortality and disability. Early diagnosis of atherosclerosis, which is the major cause of AIS, allows thera...
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Open AccessRapid controlled release by photo-irradiation using morphological changes in micelles formed by amphiphilic lophine dimers
Photo-induced rapid control of molecular assemblies, such as micelles and vesicles, enables effective and on-demand release of drugs or active components, with applications such as drug delivery systems (DDS) ...
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Open AccessEfficacy and safety of darolutamide in Japanese patients with nonmetastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer: a sub-group analysis of the phase III ARAMIS trial
Darolutamide, an oral androgen receptor inhibitor, has been approved for treating nonmetastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (nmCRPC), based on significant improvements in metastasis-free survival (MFS...
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Open AccessComparison of Visceral Fat Reduction by Ipragliflozin and Metformin in Elderly Type 2 Diabetes Patients: Sub-Analysis of a Randomized-Controlled Study
To compare the effects of ipragliflozin, a sodium-glucose transporter 2 inhibitor, with those of metformin on visceral fat (as well as muscles and bones) in Japanese elderly patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D)...
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Accuracy Improvement of Thermoelastic Stress and Dissipation Energy Measurement by Motion Compensation with Optical-Infrared Synchronous Measurement
On the infrared thermography image, an apparent temperature change caused by the relative displacement between moving object and infrared camera is obtained. This paper shows the motion compensation system wit...
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Open AccessDownhill seed dispersal by temperate mammals: a potential threat to plant escape from global warming
Vertical seed dispersal, i.e. seed dispersal towards a higher or lower altitude, is considered a critical process for plant escape from climate change. However, studies exploring vertical seed dispersal are sc...
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Open AccessEarly assessment with 18F-2-fluoro-2-deoxyglucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography to predict short-term outcome in clear cell renal carcinoma treated with nivolumab
We reported previously the usefulness of 18F-2-fluoro-2-deoxyglucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography (FDG-PET/CT) to predict prognosis of renal cell carcinoma (RCC) treated with molecular targ...
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Open AccessPrognostic value of an automated bone scan index for men with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer treated with cabazitaxel
A computer-assisted diagnostic system for analyzing bone scans (BONENAVI) calculates the automated bone scan index (aBSI). Here we evaluated the aBSI as a prognostic imaging biomarker for men with metastatic c...
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Open AccessAffinity maturation of humanized anti-epidermal growth factor receptor antibody using a modified phage-based open sandwich selection method
Affinity maturation is one of the cardinal strategies for improving antibody function using in vitro evolutionary methods; one such well-established method is phage display. To minimise gene deletion, we previous...
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FDG PET/CT after first molecular targeted therapy predicts survival of patients with renal cell carcinoma
We investigated prospectively whether 18F-2-fluoro-2-deoxyglucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography (FDG PET/CT) can predict the overall survival (OS) of patients with advanced renal cell carcinoma...
