Abstract Background and Aim: We seek for the accurate simple method detecting sentinel nodes of gastric cancer which can be popularized in community hospitals. The indocyanine green (ICG) fluorescence‐guided is reported to sensitive. However, ordinal fluorescence cameras have gray scale imaging require a dark room. developed new device, Hyper Eye Medical System (HEMS) simultaneously detect color near‐infrared rays used under room light. This study was planned examine whether submucosal...

In this paper, we propose a low-power area-efficient redundant flip-flop for soft errors, called DICE-ACFF. Its structure is based on the reliable DICE (Dual Interlocked storage CEll) and ACFF (Adaptive-Coupling Flip-Flop). It achieves lower power at data-activity. We designed DICE-FF DICE-ACFF using 65 nm conventional bulk thin-BOX FD-SOI (Silicon Thin-BOX, SOTB) processes. area twice as large DFF. As dissipation, than DFF below 20% data activity. When activity 0%, its half of error rates...

Considering the rising popularity of electric vehicles (EVs), it is essential to enhance cruising mileage and extend lifetime batteries. To accomplish this, accurate monitoring charge discharge current battery over a wide temperature range essential. We developed compact diamond quantum sensor head with size 1 × 0.5 cm3, consisting (111) high-pressure high-temperature synthesized nitrogen-vacancy centers, by electron beam irradiation, which was adhered top multimode fiber surrounded...

Introduction: This study assessed the mental, physical, and lifestyle functioning of older adult long-term participants (5 years) in a Japanese city's kayoinoba using Kihon checklist, 30-second chair stand test (CS-30), single leg stance (SLS test). Methods: was conducted as an observational study. Participants were categorized into young-old (<75 old-old (≥75 groups based on their initial age. Results: Although total checklist scores increased significantly at follow-up, no significant...

Objective: To clarify whether there are any muscle synergy changes in individuals with knee osteoarthritis, and to determine analysis could be applied other musculoskeletal diseases. Methods: Subjects this study included 11 young controls (YC), 10 elderly (EC), osteoarthritis patients (KOA). Gait was assessed on a split-belt treadmill at 3 km/h. A non-negative matrix factorization (NNMF) the electromyogram data extract synergies. assess similarity of each module, we performed NNMF assuming...

Abstract Histologic examination lacks the sensitivity to detect micrometastases in gastric cancer lymph nodes. In present study, we applied a real‐time RT‐PCR approach quantitative detection of nodes and compared diagnostic power with routine histology immunohistochemistry. We studied 392 from 21 patients who underwent curative surgery. Real‐time was performed on LightCycler instrument using hybridization probe for carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) cytokeratin‐20 (CK20) as marker genes....

Objective: The primary purpose of this study was to assess risk factors for delirium in patients staying a surgical ward more than 5 days. secondary outcomes with delirium. Background: Delirium is syndrome characterized by acute fluctuations mental status. Patients are at increased adverse inpatient events, higher mortality and morbidity rates, prolonged hospital stays, health care costs. Methods: Participants were 2168 who had been admitted the St. Luke's International Hospital days or...

Preoperative lymph node staging in gastric cancer patients is important. The aim of this study was to assess the diagnostic accuracy computed tomography (CT) assessing nodes with cancer.A total 56 had undergone standardized resection lymphadenectomy between October 2013 and June 2015 were reviewed retrospectively. short axis diameter largest per station recorded when reviewing preoperative CT images. Diagnostic calculated by comparing histopathological findings.In 518 stations dissected at...

Protein-energy malnutrition is a common disorder in the elderly. Although serum albumin commonly used as nutritional marker, data lacking on levels The purpose of this study was to determine whether decrease with advancing age and establish reference value interval laboratory for elderly people (75 years over). Blood samples from 13821 healthy people, 42064 outpatients, 15959 inpatients were collected during 2008. 127 our nutrition support team (NST) patients also August 2006 May 2009,...

Surgeries for cancer of the esophagus are still associated with a high rate postoperative morbidity. There few reports perioperative nutritional support patients undergoing esophageal surgery, and there is insufficient evidence to recommend routine use immunonutrition in these patients. The aim this study was determine whether preoperative positively influences key clinical outcomes such as infectious complications, mortality, length hospital stay, short-term survival population. We...

To clarify the risk factors for central venous catheter-related bloodstream infection (CVCR-BSI) in patients receiving chemotherapy after surgery colorectal cancer (CRC).CVCR-BSI was evaluated retrospectively from a database of who had received postoperative using catheters (CVC).One hundred and nine 542 CVC total 5,558 catheter-days. There were no significant differences background between CVCR-BSI those did not, except administration parenteral nutrition (TPN) (p < 0.0001). Moreover,...

The effect of FK506 on glucose metabolism was studied in five cynomolgus monkeys after pancreatic transplantation and 10 nontransplanted monkeys. We have clearly demonstrated that can induce hyperglycemia these animals. In the orally treated animals usually very mild (4.5-6.0 mmol/L). one transplanted animals, induced by treatment, since histological signs rejection were absent plasma levels normalized dose reduction. disappearance rates, as indicated K-values, decreased from a mean 3.0 +/-...

<h3>Hypothesis</h3> The outcome of the stomach-partitioning gastrojejunostomy (SPGJ) procedure is superior to that stenting procedures. <h3>Design</h3> Data from patients who underwent an SPGJ were collected retrospectively hospital medical records (body weight, hemoglobin and albumin levels, assessment food intake, duration hospitalization, complications, survival rates), we compared results with those obtained treated stenting. <h3>Setting</h3> Departments Gastrointestinal Surgery...

Abstract We performed laparoscopic surgery for three cases of colorectal cancer using an 8K ultra‐high‐definition endoscopic system, which offers 16‐fold higher resolution than the current 2K high‐definition endoscope. The weight camera has been successfully reduced to 370 g. To maximize advantages endoscope, was by darkening room and placing a large 85‐in. display as close surgeon possible. As result, autonomic nerve preserved, membrane structure could be clearly observed. Moreover, we were...

Many of the reports on diagnostic efficacy 13C-urea breath test (13C-UBT) for detection Helicobacter pylori in residual stomach have shown negative results. We conducted an evaluation to establish a standardized protocol and appropriate cutoff value 13C-UBT partial gastrectomy patients.Forty-two patients undergoing were included. Three gastric biopsies from anastomotic site mid-to-high body taken at panendoscopy histology, culture rapid urease (RUT). The included ingestion 100 mg 13C-urea,...

The reaching motion to the back of head with hand is an important movement for daily living. scores upper limb function tests used in clinical practice alone are difficult use as a reference when planning exercises improvements. This cross-sectional study aimed clarify patients mild hemiplegia kinematic characteristics paralyzed and non-paralyzed limbs occiput. Ten post-stroke who attended Department Rehabilitation Medicine Jikei University Hospital met eligibility criteria were included....

Study design: This is a prospective cohort study. Purpose: The present study aimed to investigate the effects of residual pain after fusion surgery for lumbar degenerative diseases on quality life (QOL). Overview literature: Residual symptoms spinal often restrict patients' activities daily living and reduce their QOL. However, few studies have comprehensively addressed physical, psychological, social factors. Methods: population included 208 patients (mean age: 67.9 years) who had undergone...