A5025595776- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Antibiotic Use and Resistance
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- Bacterial Identification and Susceptibility Testing
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Antibiotics Pharmacokinetics and Efficacy
- Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria
- Long-Term Effects of COVID-19
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Cytomegalovirus and herpesvirus research
- Fungal Infections and Studies
- Drug-Induced Adverse Reactions
- Misinformation and Its Impacts
- Antimicrobial Resistance in Staphylococcus
- Climate Change and Health Impacts
- Systemic Sclerosis and Related Diseases
- Infection Control and Ventilation
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Research
- Skin Diseases and Diabetes
- Patient Satisfaction in Healthcare
- Nosocomial Infections in ICU
- Urticaria and Related Conditions
- Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction
- Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia detection and treatment
University of Tokyo Hospital
2023-2025
Tokyo Metropolitan Tama Medical Center
2020-2022
Abstract Background Cryptococcosis is a notable infectious complication of liver transplantation. Currently, there no recommendation for screening serum cryptococcal antigen (CrAg) levels in solid organ transplant recipients. We aimed to explore the role CrAg recipients at an institution where posttransplant has been widely tested. Methods This retrospective study was conducted tertiary care center Japan. All with measured either or diagnostic testing least once after transplantation between...
Abstract Digital ulcers in patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc) can be complicated by SSc-related osteomyelitis (SRO). The microbiological data and optimal management of SRO remain unclear. This single-center retrospective study involved SSc aged 18 or older from April 2005 to March 2022. Diagnosis was based on clinical presentation MRI findings. accuracy the superficial swab culture results estimated using bone as a reference. Temporal changes local signs for up year were collected, their...
This cross-sectional study evaluates resident physician perceptions of antimicrobial stewardship education in Japan the presense infectious disease physicians educators.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, people often modified their behaviors and performed individual infection control practices despite uncertain effectiveness of these in preventing COVID-19. A cross-sectional study using a nationwide internet survey (Japan Society Internet Survey) was conducted from September 2022 through October 2022. The questionnaire consisted individual-level social distancing prevention measures, vaccination status. multivariate logistic regression to determine factors...
Some patients receive the diagnosis of bloodstream infection (BSI) after discharge from emergency room (ER). Because safety discharging a blood culture collection is unknown, present study aimed to investigate prevalence, outcomes, and factors associated with BSI diagnosed ER discharge.This monocentric, case-control compared who received those were admitted for BSI. Factors identified using multivariate logistic regression analysis.Between January 2014 December 2020, 5.5% (142/2575) visiting...
The present study aimed to investigate the association between duration of anti-coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) public health measures and quality life (QOL) mental Japanese public.
ABSTRACT Introduction The appropriate duration of therapy for uncomplicated gram‐negative bloodstream infection (GN‐BSI) in liver transplant (LTx) recipients remains unknown. This study aims to explore the effectiveness a short‐course antimicrobial therapy. Methods retrospective was performed single LTx center Japan. All with GN‐BSI receiving 6–16 days adequate source control between 2010 and 2022 were included. We collected data on demographics, underlying medical conditions, clinical...
Abstract Antimicrobial use during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic at a tertiary-care center was analyzed using interrupted time-series analysis. Among intravenous antimicrobials, of azithromycin and third-generation cephalosporins significantly decreased current pandemic. Similarly, oral including fluoroquinolones, also decreased.
Abstract Background To promote appropriate antimicrobial use, resident physicians’ understanding of stewardship (AS) is essential. While infectious disease (ID) physicians are expected to play a leading role in AS education, data limited for the impact ID involvement. We aimed evaluate direct interaction with on knowledge, perceptions, and attitudes regarding AS. Methods A cross sectional study involving participants Japanese nationwide online examination January 2023 was performed. The...
Abstract Background COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and/or fatigue is increasing as the pandemic enters endemic phase. The present study aimed to explore current perceptions about booster vaccination among Japanese public. Methods This cross-sectional used data from Japan and Society Internet Survey conducted in September 2021 2022. public’s of factors associated with were analyzed using multivariable logistic regression analysis. Results In total, 56,735 respondents included. 2022 survey, 74.1%...
Abstract Background Antimicrobial allergy is common and encountered by healthcare providers. Inaccurate or incomplete information on antimicrobial leads to inappropriate selection. In the electronic health record (EHR), not only documented as free text but also listed in EHR section (EHR-AS). However, its quality has been well studied. Methods This was an observational study at academic medical center Tokyo, Japan. We included hospitalized patients who received infectious disease...