Objective: We studied the effect of food consumption and exercise training (EX) on the oxidative stress regulation system and exercise capacity in mice.
Methods: As subjects of this study, we used 46 male mice, which were classified randomly into four groups: one that consumed the reduced coenzyme Q10 (H₂CoQ10: QH), one that consumed QH and took EX, one that took EX, and a control group. All the groups were set to keep running to their limit on a treadmill for animals. We measured the exercise capacity (running time) of each group at the beginning and after three, six, and nine months of this study. For the oxidative stress regulation system, we used reactive oxygen and free radical analysis equipment at the beginning and 6 months later of this study. We measured plasma oxidative stresses (d-ROM test) and plasma anti-oxidant potential (BAP test) to calculate the ratio of d-ROM to BAP. After nine months of this study we measured plasma anti-oxidants (ANTI-ROM test), values of plasma QH and plasma Q10 to calculate the reduced ratio.
Result: As a short-term effect of exercise capacity, prolonged running time were recognized by a combination of QH consumption and EX, and as a long-term effect, prolonged running time was recognized by QH consumption. For the oxidative stress regulation system, d-ROM test and ANTI-ROM test did not show any effect of QH consumption or combination of QH consumption and EX. However an elevated value was indicated in the reduced ratio by a combination of QH consumption and EX.
Conclusion: This study has revealed that a combination of QH consumption and EX has an effect on exercise capacity and the oxidative stress regulation system such as reduced ratio.

Objective: We studied the effect of long-term the reduced form of coenzyme Q10 (H₂CoQ10: QH) consumption and exercise training (EX) with SAMP1 mice on senescence, exercise capacity, and an oxidative stress regulation system.
Methods: The subjects of this study were 50 SAMP1 mice for accelerated senescence, sorted at random into four groups: one which consumed QH, one which consumed QH and performed EX, one which performed EX, and a control group. The experiment started when the mice were 8 weeks old and the consumption of QH continued for 12 months (12M). The measurement for the oxidative stress regulation system was performed at the start of this study and 12M later. Running time for exercise capacity, senescence grading scores, and body weight were each measured at the start of the study, 6 months (6M) and 12M later. For the oxidative stress regulation system, we used reactive oxygen and free radical analysis equipment, with which we measured plasma oxidative stresses (d-ROM test) and plasma anti-oxidant potential (BAP test), and calculated the ratio of d-ROM to BAP.
Result: A combination of QH consumption and EX showed, at a later stage, an inhibiting effect on the increase in senescence grading scores and on the decrease in running time. For the oxidative stress regulation system, the combination showed a decrease in latent anti-oxidant potential caused by the rise of plasma oxidative stresses.
Conclusion: Results of this study suggest that a combination of QH consumption and EX is effective in delaying aging, inhibiting the decline of exercise capacity, and decrease in latent anti-oxidant potential.

The purpose of this study was to assess the effects of different daily lengths of physical training on postoperative walking ability and functional performance among elderly inpatients following hip fracture. Fifty-eight eligible elderly patients (mean age 81 years, SD 8) undergoing inpatient rehabilitation after fall-related hip fracture were randomized to receive either 2 units (40 minutes in 29 patients) or 6 units (120 minutes in 29 patients) of daily physical training postoperatively. There were no significant differences in patients' age, preoperative walking ability, type of femoral neck fracture and preoperative QOL functional score (FIM, BI and EQ-5D). All patients commenced the same postoperative rehabilitation program immediately after surgery consisting of bed-side sitting, wheelchair mobilization and progressive muscle strengthening exercises on the second day, followed by weight-bearing exercises and walking between the second and the 14th day. All patients walked with a stick or a rollator at the time of discharge from the hospital after 4 weeks of inhospital rehabilitation. There was no significant difference in the BI, FIM and EQ-5D scores and walking ability between the two groups during 12 weeks postoperatively, however, medical expenses in the 2 units group were decreased by US$ 2,000. Postoperative rehabilitation of elderly patients with femoral neck fracture aims to return the patients to pre-injury conditions as early as possible. This can be achieved with the help of a 2 unit (40 minutes) a day training program.

AHCC is a nutritional food that has been broadly adopted in Japan as well as other countries. Several laboratories have demonstrated that AHCC has immune modulating effect. Increasing immunity against bird flu virus, H5N1, may help to prevent the next pandemic. We hypothesize that uptaking AHCC improve immunity against infection with this virus. Administration of AHCC for 7 days effectively improved survival rate by 30%, and this effect can last for 3 to 4 weeks. Our results indicate a potential role of AHCC in helping to build up immunity for preventing the pandemic of bird flu.

We describe a ruptured internal iliac artery aneurysm associated with sigmoid colon infarction. The patient was referred to our hospital complaining of lower abdominal pain. Computed tomography scan demonstrated a massive hematoma with a ruptured left internal iliac artery aneurysm. Hypovolemic shock prompted immediate laparotomy, endoaneurysmorrhaphy of the ruptured aneurysm, and resection of the recto-sigmoidal colon. During treatment for ruptured internal iliac aneurysm, we should consider potential colon infarction.

[Objective]To analyze the situation of clinics that want to employ acupuncturists and masseurs and to obtain basic data to find employment in the clinic in the future.
[Methods]The subjects were 52 clinics that responded to the questionnaire survey saying they wanted to employ acupuncture and massage therapists. They were divided into three groups according to the license (acupuncture group (n = 5), acupuncture &massage group (n = 25), massage group (n = 22)). The situation and the business realities of the clinic were analyzed.
[Results]Clinics with obstetrics and gynecology want to employ only acupuncturists. There were as many employment needs for both acupuncturists and masseurs in clinics with orthopedics and rehabilitation. The employment satisfaction rating is higher for the patient's need standpoint than cost-effectiveness.
[Conclusion]We analyzed the status of clinics that want to employ acupuncturists and masseurs. This study is expected to help promote the employment of medical acupuncturists and masseurs.

Introduction : The purpose of this study was to clarify the antimicrobial susceptibility of Haemophilus influenzae in central Tokyo over a ten-year period.
Methods : We investigated the susceptibility of Haemophilus influenzae isolated in Tokyo Saiseikai Central Hospital for 10 years from 2004 through 2013.
Results : Significant increases in the proportion of strains resistant to ampicillin, ampicillin / sulbactam and cefditoren pivoxil were noted for some years in comparison to the first year studied. There were no significant changes in the susceptibility to levofloxacin and clarithromycin. The proportion of strains resistant to ampicillin and cefditoren pivoxil showed statistically significant increases during the study period. The proportion of the strains resistant to ampicillin / sulbactam isolated from children was greater than from adults for every year studied. Levofloxacin resistant strains were isolated only from adults. The proportion of strains resistant to clarithromycin were about 1% in Japanese national surveillance data, but the proportions in this study were over 9%.
Conclusion : Over a ten-year period in central Tokyo, Haemophilus influenzae strains resistant to ampicillin and cefditoren pivoxil increased. Strains resistant to clarithromycin occurred at a higher rate than nationally.

We evaluated the efficacy of chotosan for headache patients via multiple regression analysis. The subjects were 46 patients with headache (31 migraine, 14 tension-type, and1combination headache), consisting of 1 3males and 33 females, mean age 48 years (range 19-77 years), who were treated with chotosan according to their Sho (symptoms) for more than1month. The relationships between the improvement of headache and 38 factors, including age, sex, height, body weight, hypertension and other symptoms noted upon first medical examination, were examined through multi-dimensional cross-sectional analysis. Morning headache, dizziness, insomnia, body weight, tinnitus and vasodilatation of sublingual veins were significant factors. Morning headache is traditionally an indication for the use of chotosan, and our results support its efficacy for this purpose. Three factors, i.e. morning headache, vasodilatation of sublingual veins and stiff shoulder, were the best subset of explanatory variables. Stiff shoulder is a key symptom for the application of chotosan, while stiffness in the back is a key symptom for the application of yokukansan.
Headache ; symptoms <1> ; multiple regression ; Analysis ; Pulmonary evaluation

We report a case of massive endobronchial hemorrhage after cardiopulmonary bypass, and its successful treatment utilizing a bronchial blocker tube without circulatory support. An 85-year-old woman underwent mitral and tricuspid valves repair for mitral stenosis and regurgitation, and tricuspid regurgitation. The repairs were performed uneventfully. The patient was weaned from cardiopulmonary bypass. After protamine infusion, massive endobronchial hemorrhage occurred through the tracheal tube. On fiberoptic bronchoscopy, prompt identification and selective occlusion of the hemorrhage source was performed by a Coopdech endobronchial blocker tube (Daiken Medical Co., Ltd, Osaka, Japan). Postoperative contrast-enhanced computed tomography revealed thrombogenic pseudoaneurysm of the right middle lobe pulmonary artery. We speculated that Swan-Ganz catheters induced endobronchial hemorrhage. The patient did not experience any further hemorrhage. She was discharged from our hospital on the 25th postoperative day in good condition.

Subclavian arterial aneurysms are relatively rare compared to aortic aneurysms. The common causes of subclavian arterial aneurysms are arteriosclerosis, non-specific inflammation, thoracic outlet syndrome, and trauma. A case of a subclavian arterial aneurysm is reported. The patient was a 57-year-old woman. She had no previous history of hypertension, infection and trauma. She underwent complete resection of the aneurysm and reconstruction of right subclavian artery. Exploration of the aneurysmal wall revealed circumferential ridge which caused stenosis of the right subclavian artery at the orifice of the aneurysm. It has been suggested that a subclavian arterial aneurysm developed as a result of abnormal development of the embryologic right fourth and distal sixth aortic arches.