1.Summer camp for childhood cancer survivors operated by medical and nursing students
Kosuke KURIHARA ; Hiroki HORI ; Yusuke KOBAYAKAWA ; Naoki TSUBOYA ; Satoshi OKAMURA ; Sayaka SEKOGUCHI ; Yoshihiro KOMADA
Medical Education 2009;40(6):469-473
1) A total of 60 medical and nursing student volunteers operated summer camps for 37 childhood cancer survivors treated at Mie University Hospital and for 51 members of their families in August, 2007 and 2008.2) A questionnaire survey (response rate, 81%; N=47) revealed that the students were seeking to make valuable contributions and to gain benefits for their future careers.3)The students were able to deepen their understanding of childhood cancer survivors and their families.
2.Severe Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome Associated with Cisplatin-based Chemotherapy for Advanced Bladder Cancer
Taku Naiki ; Satoshi Ishikawa ; Hideyuki Kamisawa ; Toshiki Kato ; Hidetoshi Akita ; Takehiko Okamura
Journal of Rural Medicine 2007;3(2):37-40
Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) is a heterogeneous disorder characterized by hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia and renal failure that occurs predominantly in infants and young children. However, HUS in adults has also been described as a complication of various chemotherapy regimens with a relatively poor prognosis. Since cisplatin is now widely used for treatment of solid cancers, it is necessary to take into account the possibility of cisplatin-induced hemolytic uremic syndrome as a rare but potentially fatal side- effect. Herein, we describe our experience with a 67-year old woman being treated for a urothelial carcinoma of the bladder who suffered chemotherapy-induced HUS after a cisplatin-based regimen. Plasmapheresis was carried out five times; however, her serum platelets remained depressed, and she subsequently died. We conclude that there is a high risk potential for HUS in patients undergoing intensive chemotherapy for advanced-stage bladder cancer.
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3.A Case of Papillary Fibroelastoma of the Left Ventricular Septum Complicated with a Rheumatic Valve.
Masataka Yoda ; Jun Hirota ; Satoshi Saito ; Hideyuki Tomioka ; Hideyuki Uesugi ; Toru Okamura ; Akira Murata ; Akihiko Kawai ; Mitsuhiro Hachida ; Hitoshi Koyanagi
Japanese Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery 2000;29(1):33-36
A 50-year-old man was referred to our hospital with a tumor in the left ventricle. He had suffered from rheumatic fever when 14 years old. He had shown signs of chronic heart failure due to atrial fibrillation and rheumatic valves (ASr, MSr) for 10 years. There was a history of unaccountable fever and rash, so infective endocarditis was suspected and echocardiography was performed. It showed a homogeneous mass with a diameter of approximately 10mm, fixed directly to the left ventricular septum 20mm below the aortic valvular ring. At operation, the tumor was excised together with endocardium and a part of the muscular coat. The rheumatic aortic and mitral valves were replaced with a 21mm SJM AHP and a 27mm SJM MTK mitral valve, respectively. Tricuspid annuloplasty (TAP) (De Vega 29mm) was also performed. Histopathological examination of the tumor revealed benign papillary fibroelastoma. It suggested that the tumors were secondary to mechanical wear and tear, and represent a degenerative process due to rheumatic valve disease.
4.Induction of Translocation of Glucose Transporter 4 in Rat Skeletal Muscle Cells by a Water-Soluble Extract from Culture Medium of Ganoderma lucidum Mycelia
Shinya KAMIUCHI ; Yumi NISHIKAWA ; Kaori OKAMURA ; Naohiro IWATA ; Tatsuhiro USUI ; Mari OKAZAKI ; Hirokazu MATSUZAKI ; Yoshiyuki MIYANO ; Hiroshi IIZUKA ; Satoshi ASANO ; Yasuhide HIBINO
Japanese Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2015;12(1):19-27
Objective: The water-soluble extract of Ganoderma lucidum mycelia (WER), which is used as a health food, reduced hyperglycemia and enhanced glucose transporter 4 (GLUT4) translocation to the plasma membrane in skeletal muscle and adipose tissue in KK-Ay mice, a type 2 diabetic animal model with obesity.In order to elucidate the reduction of hyperglycemia by WER, we investigated the translocation of glucose transporter 4, glucose uptake and associating signal transduction in rat skeletal muscle (L6) cells. Method: The glucose uptake was analyzed with radioactive 2-deoxy-D-glucose.The localization of GLUT4 in L6 cells treated with various concentrations of WER was analyzed with immunohistochemical staining and Western blot technique.As a positive control, insulin or troglitazone was used in these experiments.Furthermore, the activation of intracellular signaling pathways by Western blot analysis and the influence of glucose uptake using four kinds of inhibitors (LY294002 as potent PI3K inhibitor, rapamycin as mTOR inhibitor, Gö6983 as broad PKC inhibitor, compound C as AMPK inhibitor) was evaluated. Results: GLUT4 protein content in the plasma membrane was induced in a dose-dependent manner of WER without increasing the gene expression and amount of total protein in the L6 cells and the glucose uptake was augmented with increasing the amount of GLUT4 translocated on the plasma membrane.The phosphorylation of phosphatidylinositol-3 kinase (PI3K), Akt and acetyl CoA carboxylase (ACC) were induced in a concentration dependent manner and inhibited by the above inhibitors except rapamycin. Conclusion: These results indicate that the hypoglycemic effect of some material(s) in WER may be due to the enhancement of glucose uptake through GLUT4 translocation on the plasma membrane by activating the PI3K/Akt pathway through improving insulin resistance.
5.Mucosal and Submucosal Thickening of Esophageal Wall Is a Promising Factor in the Development of Symptoms in Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Yugo SUZUKI ; Yorinari OCHIAI ; Atsuko HOSOI ; Takayuki OKAMURA ; Junnosuke HAYASAKA ; Yutaka MITSUNAGA ; Masami TANAKA ; Hiroyuki ODAGIRI ; Kosuke NOMURA ; Satoshi YAMASHITA ; Akira MATSUI ; Daisuke KIKUCHI ; Kenichi OHASHI ; Shu HOTEYA
Gut and Liver 2024;18(1):50-59
Background/Aims:
Asymptomatic esophageal eosinophilia (aEE) is considered to be a potential precursor of eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE). However, there are few clinical parameters that can be used to evaluate the disease. Therefore, we aimed to clarify the factors involved in the symptoms of EoE by examining the clinicopathological differences between aEE and EoE.
Methods:
We reviewed 41 patients with esophageal eosinophilia who underwent endoscopic ultrasonography and high-resolution manometry. They were divided into the aEE group (n=16) and the EoE group (n=25) using the Frequency Scale for the Symptoms of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease score. The patients’ clinicopathological findings were collected and examined.
Results:
The median Frequency Scale for the Symptoms of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease score was 3.0 in the aEE group and 10.0 in the EoE group. There was no significant difference in patient characteristics, endoscopic findings and pathological findings. The cutoff value for wall thickening was 3.13 mm for the total esophageal wall thickness and 2.30 mm for the thickness from the surface to the muscular layer (total esophageal wall thickness: 84.0% sensitivity, 75.0% specificity; thickness from the surface to the muscular layer: 84.0% sensitivity, 68.7% specificity).The high-resolution manometry study was abnormal in seven patients (43.8%) in the aEE group and in 12 (48.0%) in the EoE group. The contractile front velocity was slower in the EoE group (p=0.026).
Conclusions
The esophageal wall thickening in the lower portion of the esophagus is an important clinical factors related to the symptoms in patients with EoE.
6.Pharmaceutical Interventions for Cancer Chemotherapy Utilizing Drug Information
Megumi KAWAKAMI ; Noriaki KITADA ; Atsushi YONEZAWA ; Miyako OKAMURA ; Junko OZAKI ; Yasuaki IKEMI ; Shunsaku NAKAGAWA ; Satoshi IMAI ; Takayuki NAKAGAWA ; Keitaro DOI ; Shuji AKIZUKI ; Manabu MUTO ; Tomohiro TERADA
Japanese Journal of Drug Informatics 2023;25(2):83-90
Objective: In patients with specific backgrounds, comprehensive identification of health problems and proactive pharmacist intervention are crucial to providing safe and effective medical care. However, there are insufficient reports on chemotherapy regimen selection and supportive care management in patients taking immunosuppressants. In this study, to circumvent adverse events, pharmacists intervened with a patient administering tacrolimus (TAC) using known information, focusing on multiple factors attributable to the patient in addition to drug interactions.Methods: The patient was a male in their 70s who received palliative chemotherapy for gastric cancer during their dermatomyositis treatment with TAC. Pharmaceutical support for cancer chemotherapy was provided using the following four procedures: (1) Patient information was collected from interviews and electronic medical records to identify patient-specific problems; (2) Basic pharmacological information was collected from tertiary sources, focusing on the interaction between TAC and aprepitant (APR). Furthermore, clinical reports were collected, and the pharmacokinetic drug interaction significance classification system was used for quantitative predictions; (3) The information obtained in steps 1) and 2) was evaluated, and comprehensive proposals linked to the patient information were presented; (4) Adverse events, TAC blood level, and patient outcomes were monitored after treatment initiation.Results: A chemotherapy regimen consisting of S-1/oxaliplatin therapy without APR was selected. The adverse effects were controllable, and the treatment was completed without many adverse events. Meanwhile, TAC adherence was unaffected by cancer chemotherapy, and the TAC blood concentration or dose ratios were controlled within the same range as previously reported.Conclusion: In cancer chemotherapy, for cases with limited evidence or information, comprehensive pharmaceutical support was provided using known patient information, considering multiple patient factors. This report is beneficial as an example of supportive care management by a pharmacist and contributes to providing optimal service in cases with specific backgrounds.