1.Rapid Identification of bla(IMP-1) and bla(IMP-6) by Multiplex Amplification Refractory Mutation System PCR.
Akiyo NAKANO ; Ryuichi NAKANO ; Yuki SUZUKI ; Kyoichi SAITO ; Kei KASAHARA ; Shiro ENDO ; Hisakazu YANO
Annals of Laboratory Medicine 2018;38(4):378-380
No abstract available.
Polymerase Chain Reaction*
2.Influence of Full-body Water Immersion on Esophageal Motor Function and Intragastric Pressure.
Masahito AIMI ; Kenji FURUTA ; Tsukasa SAITO ; Shino SHIMURA ; Kousuke FUKAZAWA ; Shunji OHARA ; Goichi UNO ; Hiroshi TOBITA ; Kyoichi ADACHI ; Yoshikazu KINOSHITA
Journal of Neurogastroenterology and Motility 2012;18(2):194-199
BACKGROUND/AIMS: In Japan, it is customary to take a daily bath during which the body is immersed in water to the neck. During full-body immersion, hydrostatic pressure is thought to compress the chest and abdomen, which might influence esophageal motor function and intra-gastric pressure. However, whether water immersion has a significant influence on esophageal motor function or intragastric pressure has not been shown. The aim of this study was to clarify the influence of full-body water immersion on esophageal motor function and intragastric pressure. METHODS: Nine healthy male volunteers (mean age 40.1 +/- 2.8 years) were enrolled in this study. Esophageal motor function and intragastric pressure were investigated using a high-resolution 36-channel manometry device. RESULTS: All subjects completed the study protocol. Intragastric pressure increased significantly from 4.2 +/- 1.1 to 20.6 +/- 1.4 mmHg with full-body water immersion, while the lower esophageal high pressure zone (LEHPZ) value also increased from 20.5 +/- 2.2 to 40.4 +/- 3.6 mmHg, with the latter being observed regardless of dietary condition. In addition, peak esophageal peristaltic pressure was higher when immersed as compared to standing out of water. CONCLUSIONS: Esophageal motor function and intragastric pressure were altered by full-body water immersion. Furthermore, the pressure gradient between LEHPZ and intragastric pressures was maintained at a high level, and esophageal peristaltic pressure was elevated with immersion.
Abdomen
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Baths
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Esophageal Sphincter, Lower
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Gastroesophageal Reflux
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Humans
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Hydrostatic Pressure
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Immersion
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Japan
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Male
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Manometry
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Neck
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Peristalsis
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Thorax
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Water