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Examination of Variable Tilting Speed on Flow Behavior During Ladle Pouring in Die Casting Using SPH Simulation
Disturbance of the molten metal flow during ladle filling of the shot-sleeve before the plunger advances in the aluminum alloy high-pressure die casting (HPDC) process causing entrapment defects in the air and...
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Open AccessConversion surgery for gastric remnant cancer with liver metastasis after nivolumab combination chemotherapy achieving pathological complete response: a case report and literature review
Nivolumab combination chemotherapy has recently emerged as a potential first-line treatment for patients with unresectable or metastatic gastric cancer (GC). Further research has indicated that R0 resection by...
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Open AccessRelationship Between Diaphragm Thickness, Thickening Fraction, Dome Excursion, and Respiratory Pressures in Healthy Subjects: An Ultrasound Study
Diaphragm ultrasonography is used to identify causes of diaphragm dysfunction. However, its correlation with pulmonary function tests, including maximal inspiratory (MIP) and expiratory pressures (MEP), remain...
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Open AccessDiaphragm Ultrasonography: Reference Values and Influencing Factors for Thickness, Thickening Fraction, and Excursion in the Seated Position
Measurements of diaphragm function by ultrasonography are affected by body position, but reference values in the seated position have not been established for an Asian population. This study aimed to determine...
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Open AccessThe prevalence and predictive factors of nocturnal polyuria in Japanese patients with nocturia: a multicentral retrospective cohort study
The aims of this study were to determine the prevalence and predictors of nocturnal polyuria (NP) in Japanese patients. This multicentral, observational study enrolled patients with the chief complaint of noct...
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Open AccessRoles considered important for hospitalist and non-hospitalist generalist practice in Japan: a survey study
An increased focus on quality and patient safety has led to the evolution of hospitalists. The number of hospitalists covering ward and outpatient care is on the rise in Japan. However, it is unclear what role...
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Open AccessEffectiveness of point of care ultrasound (POCUS) simulation course and skills retention for Japanese nurse practitioners
In Japan, the nurse practitioner (NP) system has only been in place for a short time, and there is no ultrasound (US) simulation course for NPs. Therefore, NPs may have to attend US simulation courses for phys...
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Open AccessThe Japanese Clinical Practice Guidelines for Management of Sepsis and Septic Shock 2020 (J-SSCG 2020)
The Japanese Clinical Practice Guidelines for Management of Sepsis and Septic Shock 2020 (J-SSCG 2020), a Japanese-specific set of clinical practice guidelines for sepsis and septic shock created as revised fr...
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Open AccessFrailty is a useful predictive marker of postoperative complications after pancreaticoduodenectomy
Frailty results in a high risk for disability, hospitalization, and mortality. This study aimed to investigate perioperative details of frail patients who underwent pancreatectomy and whether frailty can be a ...
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Open AccessFunctional near-infrared-spectroscopy-based measurement of changes in cortical activity in macaques during post-infarct recovery of manual dexterity
Because compensatory changes in brain activity underlie functional recovery after brain damage, monitoring of these changes will help to improve rehabilitation effectiveness. Functional near-infrared spectrosc...
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Clinical Parameters for Predicting the Survival in Patients with Squamous and Non-squamous-cell NSCLC Receiving PD-1 Inhibitor Therapy
We explored the associations between progression-free survival (PFS) after the initiation of PD-1 inhibitor therapy and the clinical parameters in patients with NSCLC. We reviewed the clinical data of patients...
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Open AccessSkills acquisition for novice learners after a point-of-care ultrasound course: does clinical rank matter?
Few studies have compared the effectiveness of brief training courses on point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) skill acquisition of novice attending physicians vs. trainees. The purpose of this study was to evaluat...
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Open AccessFunctional near-infrared spectroscopy for monitoring macaque cerebral motor activity during voluntary movements without head fixation
We developed an fNIRS system for monitoring macaque cerebral motor activity during voluntary movements without head fixation. fNIRS data at 27 channels in 7.5 mm spatial interval were calibrated by simulating ...
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Open AccessClinical Course After Initiation of Nivolumab Therapy in Patients with EGFR-Mutated Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer With or Without Pd-L1 Expression
Nivolumab has been reported to be more effective in the subset of non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients with tumors harboring wild-type epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) and/or express...
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Open AccessReliability and acceptability of six station multiple mini-interviews: past-behavioural versus situational questions in postgraduate medical admission
The multiple mini-interview (MMI) is increasingly used for postgraduate medical admissions and in undergraduate settings. MMIs use mostly Situational Questions (SQs) rather than Past-Behavioural Questions (PBQ...
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Relationship of the urine cortisol level with the performance status of patients with lung cancer: a retrospective study
Cortisol plays an important role in the physical status of patients with end-stage lung cancer, but the association of urine cortisol levels with TNM stage/performance status (PS) is unclear in patients with a...
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Is laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery Beneficial for Elderly Patients? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Elderly patients who undergo major abdominal surgery are potentially at a higher risk of perioperative mortality and postoperative complications. Although laparoscopic surgery has been widely accepted as a les...
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Usefulness of the Palliative Prognostic Index in patients with lung cancer
The usefulness of the Palliative Prognostic Index (PPI) has been successfully validated in a variety of clinical settings. However, while lung cancer is the leading cause of death worldwide, patients with lung...
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Open AccessMiliary brain metastasis presenting with calcification in a patient with lung cancer: a case report
Miliary brain metastasis is an extremely rare form of brain metastasis which can present with atypical imaging findings. We report the case of a patient with miliary brain metastasis of lung cancer showing cal...
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Open AccessSystemic dissemination of chronic necrotizing pulmonary aspergillosis in an elderly woman without comorbidity: a case report
Chronic necrotizing pulmonary aspergillosis usually occurs in mildly immune-compromised hosts or those with underlying pulmonary disease. The radiographic pattern of chronic necrotizing pulmonary aspergillosis...
