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Predicted effect-site concentrations of remimazolam for i-gel insertion: a prospective randomized controlled study
This study is the first to report 50% and 95% effect-site concentrations (EC50 and EC95, respectively) of the new short-acting benzodiazepine, remimazolam, for the successful insertion of i-gels with co-administr...
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Understanding impacts of COVID-19 restrictions on glycemic control for patients with diabetes in Japan
This study evaluated the changes in the status of glycemic control and lipid management in patients with diabetes under COVID-19 containment restrictions, in order to better understand the impacts of events ca...
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Open AccessIntrapericardial bronchogenic cyst extirpated through median sternotomy: a case report
Bronchogenic cyst sometimes occurs in the mediastinum and rarely in the intrapericardial space. When located in the intrapericardial space, the main vessels or the heart can be compressed. In addition, if it i...
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Open AccessClinical report of six-month follow-up after cementing PEEK crown on molars
We conducted a six-month clinical follow-up on computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing-fabricated molar polyetheretherketone PEEK crowns to investigate their therapeutic effect. Only the PEEK crowns...
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Open AccessJNETS clinical practice guidelines for gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasms: diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up: a synopsis
Neuroendocrine neoplasms (NENs) are rare neoplasms that occur in various organs and present with diverse clinical manifestations. Pathological classification is important in the diagnosis of NENs. Treatment st...
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Assessment of the benefits of head-up preoxygenation using near-infrared spectroscopy with pulse oximetry in a swine model
Compared with supine positioning, head-up positioning improves preoxygenation and prolongs the time to oxygen desaturation. We reevaluated benefits of head-up positioning using near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS...
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Open AccessSpinal cord autoregulation using near-infrared spectroscopy under normal, hypovolemic, and post-fluid resuscitation conditions in a swine model: a comparison with cerebral autoregulation
Few studies have investigated spinal cord autoregulation using near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS). Here, we assessed spinal cord autoregulation under normal, hypovolemic, and post-fluid resuscitation conditions...
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Diversity in gene arrangement in a DNA region lacking aerA in clinical and environmental Aeromonas hydrophila isolates
Aquatic pathogen Aeromonas hydrophila produces an array of virulence factors, many of which are excreted proteins that causes infectious disease in fish, reptiles, and humans. Aerolysin, a haemolytic toxin, is th...
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Open AccessCorrelation between anti-thyroid peroxidase antibody levels and diffuse thyroid uptake of 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose in Hashimoto’s thyroiditis: a retrospective study
On 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG)-positron emission tomography (PET), diffuse uptake in the thyroid gland is often observed in patients with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. In this study, we evaluated the factors associat...
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Enhancement of calcification by osteoblasts cultured on hydroxyapatite surfaces with adsorbed inorganic polyphosphate
Inorganic polyphosphate has been expected to accelerate bone regeneration. However, there are limited evidences to prove that polyphosphate adsorbed on the surface of a hydroxyapatite plate enhances calcificat...
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Synthesis and Therapeutic Applications of Oligonucleotides Containing 2′-O,4′-C-Ethylene- and 3′-O,4′-C-Propylene-Bridged Nucleotides
Recently, bridged nucleic acids have come to be more utilized as one of the promising components of therapeutic oligonucleotides. Oligonucleotides containing 2′-O,4′-C-ethylene-bridged nucleic acid (ENA) have bee...
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Dobutamine, a β1 Adrenoceptor Agonist, Increases Cerebral Oxygenation During Acute Anemia and Apneic Hypoxia
β1 blockers increase the risk of cerebral hypoxia during acute anemia and apneic hypoxia. We hypothesized that β1 stimulants conversely increase cerebral tolerance to anemia and hypoxia.
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Identification of a novel class of small compounds with anti-tuberculosis activity by in silico structure-based drug screening
The enzymes responsible for biotin biosynthesis in mycobacteria have been considered as potential drug targets owing to the important role in infection and cell survival that the biotin synthetic pathway plays...
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Open AccessUltrasound findings of diffuse metastasis of gastric signet-ring-cell carcinoma to the thyroid gland
It has been shown that metastases to the thyroid from extrathyroidal malignancies occur as solitary or multiple nodules, or may involve the whole thyroid gland diffusely. However, diffuse metastasis of gastric...
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Evaluation of near infrared spectroscopy for detecting the β blocker-induced decrease in cerebral oxygenation during hemodilution in a swine model
β blockers reduce cerebral oxygenation after acute hemodilution and may contribute to the incidence of stroke when used perioperatively. The goal of the study was to investigate whether cerebral tissue oxygena...
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Synthesis of monodispersed silica nanoparticles with high concentration by the Stöber process
Silica nanoparticles with high concentration were prepared by the sol–gel process based on the Stöber method using tetraethoxysilane as a starting material. It was found that silica sol with about 4 wt% in con...
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Fabrication of high-strength transparent MgAl2O4 spinel polycrystals by optimizing spark-plasma-sintering conditions
By optimizing the heating rate during spark-plasma-sintering (SPS) processing, a high-strength transparent spinel (MgAl2O4) can be successfully fabricated for only a 20-min soak at 1300 °C. For the heating rates ...
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Microstructural examination in high-strain-rate superplastically deformed tetragonal ZrO2 dispersed with 30 vol% MgAl2O4 spinel
The role of MgAl2O4 spinel particle dispersion for attaining high-strain-rate superplasticity (HSRS) was examined in tetragonal ZrO2. Microstructural examination shows that the dispersed spinel particles provide ...
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Mechanical Properties of Textured Alumina Prepared by Colloidal Processing in a Strong Magnetic Field
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Heat extraction characteristics of a single U-tube downhole heat exchanger with square cross section
The heat extraction rate from a stratum using a single U-tube downhole heat exchanger with square cross section was studied numerically. First, the present computer simulation program was made, and the compute...
