A5029844321- Long-Term Effects of COVID-19
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
- Healthcare Policy and Management
- Reproductive Health and Technologies
- Primary Care and Health Outcomes
- Assisted Reproductive Technology and Twin Pregnancy
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- Infectious Diseases and Tuberculosis
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Psychosomatic Disorders and Their Treatments
- Anesthesia and Pain Management
- Nausea and vomiting management
- Pathogenesis and Treatment of Hiccups
- Family Dynamics and Relationships
- Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
- Interstitial Lung Diseases and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Global Health Care Issues
- Inflammatory Myopathies and Dermatomyositis
- Sexual function and dysfunction studies
- Heart Rate Variability and Autonomic Control
- Clinical Nutrition and Gastroenterology
- Dermatology and Skin Diseases
- Intensive Care Unit Cognitive Disorders
- Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia detection and treatment
National Center for Global Health and Medicine
2023-2025
Center for Global Health
2025
The University of Tokyo
2020-2023
BackgroundEvidence of post-COVID-19 condition (PCC) in the Alpha- and Delta-variant dominant waves is limited.MethodsIn a nationwide multicentre cohort study collaboration with 20 hospitals, we collected data using self-administered questionnaires electronic medical records participants aged or more diagnosed COVID-19, hospitalized between Apr 1 2021 Sept 30 2021, discharged alive. Descriptive statistics were analyzed for PCC mental health (HADS anxiety depression scores), comparing Alpa...
Background/Objectives: This study investigated the prevalence of functional impairments and effects long COVID on long-term in patients with severe COVID-19. Methods: We conducted a nationwide multicenter cohort collaboration nine hospitals, collecting data using self-administered questionnaires from participants aged 20 years or older who were diagnosed COVID-19, admitted to intensive care unit (ICU) between April 2021 September 2021, discharged alive. Questionnaires regarding daily life,...
RA-associated interstitial lung disease (RA-ILD) is commonly associated with acute exacerbations (ILD-AE). This study examined the clinical characteristics and risk factors of ILD-AE mortality RA-ILD.We retrospectively collected data on 165 RA-ILD patients who visited or were admitted to our hospital between January 2007 December 2019. We compared did not develop identified variables significantly ILD-AE. also admission those survived died after for was defined using previously proposed...
The impact of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is not limited to acute symptoms; it also extends post-infection sequelae, such as long COVID and post-COVID conditions. These conditions are characterized by various symptoms, malaise, fatigue, cognitive dysfunction, considered reflect different underlying pathologies. Using a cluster analysis, we hypothesized that may have psychosocial outcomes depending on the phenotype. This study based COVID-19 RECOVERY STUDY II (CORES II) conducted in...
Coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) is associated with a wide range of post-acute sequelae. The prevalence erectile dysfunction (ED) that developed after COVID-19 and the underlying factors were analyzed based on questionnaire survey, Recovery Study II in Japan. A case-control study was conducted those or without ED one two years hospitalized between March September 2021. Six hundred nine Japanese men, median age 48 years, analyzed. During period, 116 subjects (19.0%) had dysfunction....
The increased risk for post-COVID-19 condition after the Omicron-dominant wave remains unclear. This population-based study included 25,911 persons in Japan 20-69 years of age with confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection enrolled established registry system during July-August 2022 and age- sex-matched noninfected controls who used a self-reported questionnaire January-February 2023. We compared prevalence sex-adjusted odds ratios persistent COVID-19 symptoms (lasting ≥2 months). evaluated factors...
Vaccination is associated with a reduced risk of post-coronavirus disease (COVID-19) condition (PCC). Here, factors including vaccination for PCC in the Omicron-dominant waves among Japanese adults were investigated. This was registry-based matched case-control study individuals aged 18-79 years diagnosed COVID-19 registered National database between March 2021 and April 2022 noninfected living Yao City, Japan. A self-administered questionnaire used to assess persistent symptoms their...
Fertility treatments help many infertile couples to have children. However, disparities exist in access fertility tests and treatments. We investigated the association between household income medical help-seeking for Japan.We conducted a cross-sectional study using nationally representative data from National Survey 2015. Respondents were 6598 married women younger than 50 years old. The primary outcome was among those who experienced problems. Multiple logistic regression models used...
Importance The COVID-19 pandemic may have played a role in the deterioration of access to medical care for ambulatory care–sensitive conditions (ACSCs). Objective To ascertain whether number in-hospital deaths and mortality rate associated with ACSC changed after declaration national state emergency Japan. Design, Setting, Participants This cohort study used difference-in-differences design compare outcomes period before (January 1, 2015, December 31, 2019) vs 2020, 2020) Japan declared...
Economic disparities affect access to assisted reproductive technology (ART) treatment in many countries. At the time of this survey, Japan provided partial reimbursement for ART only those low- or middle-income classes due limited governmental budgets. However, optimal level financial support by income class remains unclear.We conducted a conjoint analysis January 2020. We recruited 824 women with fertility problems aged 25 44 years via an online social research panel. They completed...
Abstract Background and Aim Screening for tuberculosis before treating with biologic agents is recommended in patients immune‐mediated inflammatory diseases (IMIDs). We conducted this study to identify adherence the practice a real‐world setting Japan. Methods used community‐based insurance claims database city Greater Tokyo Area Between July 2012 January 2019, we enrolled IMIDs age range 15 74 years who had initiated therapy. Tuberculosis screening was defined as (a) interferon‐γ release...
Introduction: Nutritional therapy is an important component of intensive care. We investigated the associations nutritional in acute phase severe COVID-19 with long-term outcomes post-intensive care syndrome (PICS) and post-COVID-19 conditions. Methods: A questionnaire on health status after was sent to patients 1 year infection PICS evaluated. Total energy protein intakes during first week admission unit (ICU) were calculated. The primary endpoint a decrease quality life (QOL) defined by...
Background/Objectives: COVID-19 patients develop various clinical symptoms, including malnutrition. However, the risk factors for long-term nutritional disorders remain unclear. Identifying these is crucial preventing by initiating early interventions. Methods: This was a post hoc analysis of Recovery Study II (CORESII). The study included adult hospitalized and discharged from hospital. Information, post-COVID-19 symptoms one month after onset changes in daily life during first year,...
Abstract Study question What is the probability that patients will receive assisted reproductive technology (ART) treatment based on their out-of-pocket payment and income class? Summary answer Higher-income opted for ART even at a higher cost, whereas an was most influential determinant in all groups. known already Economic disparities affect access to many countries. At time of this survey, Japan provided partial reimbursement exclusively those low- or middle-income classes due limited...
Hospitalization for ambulatory care sensitive conditions (ACSCs) is potentially preventable with timely and effective primary but may increase owing to poor access. Spatial access inequalities exist between Japan other countries. This retrospective cohort study examined the association admission ACSC spatial accessibility care.We used claims data of 50-74 years-old beneficiaries National Health Insurance program in a large city from April 2013-March 2014 followed them until March 2015. We...