著者

Hiroshi Kadowaki Hiroshi Akazawa

出版者

The Japanese Society of Internal Medicine

雑誌

Internal Medicine (ISSN:09182918)

巻号頁・発行日

pp.9033-21, (Released:2022-03-12)

参考文献数

9

被引用文献数

1

著者

Kengo Maeda Yoshiko Sugihara

出版者

The Japanese Society of Internal Medicine

雑誌

Internal Medicine (ISSN:09182918)

巻号頁・発行日

pp.7985-21, (Released:2022-03-05)

参考文献数

16

被引用文献数

1

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A 73-year-old man presented with muscle weakness and atrophy of his right arm. Atrophy of his left brachia and left calf had occurred 13 years before without any improvement or deterioration. His sister and cousin had a history of paralytic poliomyelitis. Serum poliovirus type 2 neutralizing antibody was elevated to 128x. Electromyography revealed chronic denervation potentials not only in the muscles affected previously but also in the unaffected muscles. Acute and chronic denervation potentials were found in the newly affected muscle. Postpolio syndrome should be considered in patients with unilateral muscular atrophy even when they have no history of paralytic poliomyelitis.

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Minako Wakasugi Ichiei Narita Kunitoshi Iseki Koichi Asahi Kunihiro Yamagata Shouichi Fujimoto Toshiki Moriyama Tsuneo Konta Kazuhiko Tsuruya Masato Kasahara Yugo Shibagaki Masahide Kondo Tsuyoshi Watanabe The Japan Specific Health Checkups (J-SHC) Study Group

出版者

The Japanese Society of Internal Medicine

雑誌

Internal Medicine (ISSN:09182918)

巻号頁・発行日

pp.8992-21, (Released:2022-03-05)

参考文献数

41

被引用文献数

6

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Objective Whether or not combined lifestyle factors are associated with similar decreases in risks of incident hypertension and diabetes among individuals with and without chronic kidney disease (CKD) remains unclear. Methods This population-based prospective cohort study included participants 40-74 years old who were free from heart disease, stroke, renal failure, hypertension, diabetes, and hypercholesterolemia at baseline (n =60,234). Healthy lifestyle scores (HLSs) were calculated by adding the total number of 5 healthy lifestyle factors (non-smoking, body mass index <25 kg/m2, regular exercise, healthy eating habits, and moderate or less alcohol consumption). Cox proportional hazards models were used to examine associations between the HLS and incident hypertension or type 2 diabetes and whether or not CKD modified these associations. Results During a median of 4 years, there were 2,773 incident hypertension cases (30.1 cases per 1,000 person-years) and 263 incident diabetes cases (2.4 cases per 1,000 person-years). The risk of developing hypertension and diabetes decreased linearly as participants adhered to more HLS components. Compared with adhering to 0, 1, or 2 components, adherence to all 5 HLS components was associated with a nearly one-half reduction in the risk of hypertension (hazard ratio [HR] =0.52; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.45-0.60) and diabetes (HR =0.51; 95% CI, 0.32-0.81) in fully adjusted models. CKD did not have a modifying effect on associations between the HLS and incident hypertension (Pinteraction =0.6) or diabetes (Pinteraction =0.3). Conclusion Adherence to HLS components was associated with reduced risks of incident hypertension and diabetes, regardless of CKD status.

著者

Minako Wakasugi Ichiei Narita

出版者

The Japanese Society of Internal Medicine

雑誌

Internal Medicine (ISSN:09182918)

巻号頁・発行日

pp.8981-21, (Released:2022-02-26)

参考文献数

23

被引用文献数

4

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Objective The survival advantage of females over males is lost in dialysis patients in many countries. Japanese female hemodialysis patients, however, have a survival advantage over their male counterparts. This study explored causes of death that contribute to sex differences in all-cause mortality in Japanese dialysis patients. Methods Data from the Japanese Society for Dialysis Therapy registry and National Vital Statistics from 2017 and 2018 were used. Standardized mortality ratios, male-to-female mortality rate ratios, and age-adjusted differences between sexes were calculated for all-cause, cardiovascular, and non-cardiovascular mortality, as well as cause-specific mortality, in dialysis patients and the general population. Results During the 2-year study period, 41,006 and 21,254 deaths occurred in 417,740 and 225,292 patient-years in male and female dialysis patients, respectively. The age-standardized all-cause mortality ratio was 1.21 (95% confidence interval, 1.20-1.23) for male patients compared to female patients. The male-to-female mortality rate ratio for cardiovascular disease was about 1.4 in younger age categories but closer to 1.0 in older age categories. Conversely, the ratio for non-cardiovascular disease was about 1.3 in older age categories but closer to 1.0 in younger age categories. Death from infectious disease, malignancy, and heart failure contributed to 38.4%, 22.7%, and 12.1%, respectively, of the male-to-female difference in all-cause mortality of dialysis patients. Conclusion Low cardiovascular mortality in younger age categories and low non-cardiovascular mortality in older age categories contributed to the survival advantage of female Japanese dialysis patients. Infectious disease was the greatest contributor to sex differences in all-cause mortality.

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Chizuru Ariake Naoki Hosoe Hinako Sakurai Anna Tojo Yukie Hayashi Kenji JL Limpias Kamiya Tomohisa Sujino Kaoru Takabayashi Kenjiro Kosaki Satowa Seki Tadakazu Hisamatsu Haruhiko Ogata Takanori Kanai

出版者

The Japanese Society of Internal Medicine

雑誌

Internal Medicine (ISSN:09182918)

巻号頁・発行日

pp.8939-21, (Released:2022-02-19)

参考文献数

16

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3

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Chronic enteropathy associated with solute carrier organic anion transporter family, member 2A1 (SLCO2A1) (CEAS) is a rare autosomal recessive hereditary disease characterized by chronic persistent anemia and hypoproteinemia. Its diagnosis typically requires a genetic analysis. The efficacy of immunohistochemical staining with SLCO2A1 polyclonal antibody as a pre-diagnostic tool for CEAS has been previously reported. We herein report a patient with CEAS in whom immunohistochemical staining confirmed SLCO2A1 protein expression. The immunopositive results may have been due to nonsense-mediated RNA decay. As immunohistochemical staining of SLCO2A1 protein may show immunopositive results, a genetic analysis should also be performed when CEAS is strongly clinically suspected.

著者

Eisuke Kanematsu Takahiro Nunokawa Naofumi Chinen Akio Komatsu

出版者

The Japanese Society of Internal Medicine

雑誌

Internal Medicine (ISSN:09182918)

巻号頁・発行日

vol.60, no.21, pp.3511, 2021-11-01 (Released:2021-11-01)

参考文献数

2

著者

Shusaku Haranaga Takeshi Kinjo Masao Tateyama Jiro Fujita

出版者

The Japanese Society of Internal Medicine

雑誌

Internal Medicine (ISSN:09182918)

巻号頁・発行日

vol.53, no.17, pp.2027-2028, 2014 (Released:2014-09-01)

参考文献数

2

被引用文献数

1

著者

Kazumasa Oura Mitsunobu Sato Mao Yamaguchi Oura Ryo Itabashi Tetsuya Maeda

出版者

The Japanese Society of Internal Medicine

雑誌

Internal Medicine (ISSN:09182918)

巻号頁・発行日

pp.8931-21, (Released:2022-02-01)

参考文献数

18

被引用文献数

1

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Spontaneous dissection of the brachiocephalic artery is rare, and there is insufficient evidence for optimal treatment. We herein report a case of ischemic stroke due to spontaneous dissection of the brachiocephalic to the right common carotid artery. The patient was treated medically but died suddenly 18 days after the onset because of aortic dissection. Although almost all reported cases of spontaneous dissection of the brachiocephalic artery have had good outcomes with medical management, it is important to note that sudden development of aortic dissection might occur, even without initial findings suggestive of this condition.

著者

Julie Buzon Ombeline Roignot Simon Lemoine Pierre Perez Antoine Kimmoun Bruno Levy Emmanuel Novy

出版者

The Japanese Society of Internal Medicine

雑誌

Internal Medicine (ISSN:09182918)

巻号頁・発行日

vol.54, no.16, pp.2017-2019, 2015 (Released:2015-08-15)

参考文献数

6

被引用文献数

28 32

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We herein report the first case of Takotsubo cardiomyopathy triggered by influenza A virus. Myocardial involvement in influenza virus infection has been described in 10% of cases. The literature has principally reported cases of acute myocarditis ranging from asymptomatic to fulminant heart failure and cardiac tamponade. Takotsubo cardiomyopathy frequently occurs in the setting of significant emotional or physical stress or acute medical illness, with a predominance in postmenopausal women. We report the diagnosis, management and outcomes presented in this case, with the aim of describing a new cardiovascular complication of influenza virus infection.

著者

Takahiro Matsuo Osamu Takahashi Kazuyo Kitaoka Hiroko Arioka Daiki Kobayashi

出版者

The Japanese Society of Internal Medicine

雑誌

Internal Medicine (ISSN:09182918)

巻号頁・発行日

vol.60, no.9, pp.1369-1376, 2021-05-01 (Released:2021-05-01)

参考文献数

52

被引用文献数

20

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Objective We examined the prevalence of burnout among resident doctors and its relationship with specific stressors. Method We conducted a nationwide, online, cross-sectional survey in Japan with 604 resident doctors in 2018-2019. Materials Participants completed the Maslach Burnout Inventory-General Survey to evaluate burnout and provided details of their individual factors and working environmental factors. Chi-square tests and t-tests were conducted for categorical and continuous variables, respectively. The association between burnout and resident-reported causes of stress, ways of coping with stress, number of times patient-safety incidents were likely to occur, and individuals who provide support when in trouble was analyzed using logistic regression analyses after controlling for confounding variables. Results A total of 28% met the burnout criteria, 12.2% were exhausted, 2.8% were depressed, and 56.9% were healthy. After adjusting for sex, postgraduate years, type of residency program, marital status, number of inpatients under residents' care, number of working hours, number of night shifts, number of days off, and resident-reported causes of stress - excessive paperwork [odds ratio (OR): 2.24, 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.32-3.80], excessive working hours (OR: 2.75, 95% CI: 1.24-6.04), low autonomy (OR: 3.92, 95% CI: 2.01-7.65), communication problems at the workplace (OR: 2.24, 95% CI: 1.05-4.76), complaints from patients (OR: 6.62, 95% CI: 1.21-36.1), peer competition (OR: 2.22, 95% CI: 1.25-3.93), and anxiety about the future (OR: 2.13, 95% CI: 1.28-3.56) - were independently associated with burnout. The burnout group had more reported patient-safety incidents that were likely to occur per year (>10) (OR: 2.65, 95% CI: 1.01-6.95) and a lack of individuals who could provide support when in trouble (OR: 1.83, 95% CI: 1.01-3.34) than the non-burnout group. Conclusion This study described the prevalence of burnout among residents who responded to our survey. We detected an association between burnout and resident-reported causes of stress, patient-safety incidents, and a lack of individuals who provide support when in trouble. Further interventional studies targeting ways to reduce these concerns are warranted.

著者

Naoki Matsuura Megumi Miyoshi Nana Doi Saori Yagi Etsuko Aradono Takuroh Imamura Rintaro Koga

出版者

The Japanese Society of Internal Medicine

雑誌

Internal Medicine (ISSN:09182918)

巻号頁・発行日

vol.56, no.18, pp.2519-2522, 2017-09-15 (Released:2017-09-15)

参考文献数

21

被引用文献数

2 2

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A 69-year-old woman was admitted to our hospital with the chief complaints of fever and fatigue. We initially treated the patient for a tick-borne disease after noticing a pustule on her leg; however, abdominal computed tomography (CT) showed multiple low-density areas in the liver and Chromobacterium violaceum was isolated from a blood culture. We diagnosed her with multiple liver abscesses secondary to Chromobacterium violaceum bacteremia. The patient was successfully treated with ciprofloxacin.

著者

Naoki Matsuura Ayako Kawano Hiroshi Tai Takuroh Imamura

出版者

The Japanese Society of Internal Medicine

雑誌

Internal Medicine (ISSN:09182918)

巻号頁・発行日

vol.56, no.9, pp.1113-1114, 2017-05-01 (Released:2017-05-01)

参考文献数

2

被引用文献数

2

著者

Yuki Chiba Kei Takahashi Rui Makino Mai Yoshida Yuji Oe Tasuku Nagasawa Hiroshi Sato Mariko Miyazaki Koji Okamoto

出版者

The Japanese Society of Internal Medicine

雑誌

Internal Medicine (ISSN:09182918)

巻号頁・発行日

pp.8385-21, (Released:2021-12-28)

参考文献数

21

被引用文献数

1

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We herein report a case of crescentic glomerulonephritis associated with infective endocarditis (IE). A 61-year-old-woman presented with a fever and renal dysfunction and was diagnosed with IE. The patient was positive for PR3-ANCA and anti-GBM antibodies. Renal biopsy findings showed crescentic glomerulonephritis with isolated deposition of C3c, a serum conversion product of complement C3. Given these clinical findings, the patient was diagnosed with IE-associated glomerulonephritis. Antibiotic therapy was continued without immunosuppressive agents. After the initiation of the antibiotics, the fever resolved, and the renal function gradually recovered. This case highlights the notion that laboratory findings should be carefully evaluated with reference to other findings.

著者

Yuki Chiba Tasuku Nagasawa

出版者

The Japanese Society of Internal Medicine

雑誌

Internal Medicine (ISSN:09182918)

巻号頁・発行日

vol.60, no.24, pp.4001-4002, 2021-12-15 (Released:2021-12-15)

参考文献数

1

著者

Nobuo Sanjo Satoko Kina Yukiko Shishido-Hara Yurie Nose Satoru Ishibashi Tetsuya Fukuda Taketoshi Maehara Yoshinobu Eishi Hidehiro Mizusawa Takanori Yokota

出版者

The Japanese Society of Internal Medicine

雑誌

Internal Medicine (ISSN:09182918)

巻号頁・発行日

vol.55, no.12, pp.1631-1635, 2016-06-15 (Released:2016-06-15)

参考文献数

15

被引用文献数

13 14

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A 53-year-old man was admitted for sub-acute progressive dementia and Gerstmann syndrome. MRI demonstrated lesions in the white matter involving the left parietal lobe, accompanied by speckled or faint linear peripheral enhancement. Brain biopsy revealed JC virus infection in oligodendrocytes and balanced infiltration of CD8+ and CD4+ T lymphocytes. We diagnosed progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) with controlled inflammation. The finding of CD4/CD8 T cells in the infected PML brain suggested therapeutically valuable immune system involvement, which we decided to preserve by withholding corticosteroids. We treated the patient with risperidone, cytarabine and mefloquine to suppress virus replication, but not with the corticosteroid that is conventionally used in inflammatory PML cases. The patient was discharged three months after admission, and one year later, his score on the Mini-Mental State Examination had recovered to 26/30, from 5/30 on admission.

著者

Naoki Gocho Ema Aoki Chiho Okada Kazuki Omura Takeshi Hirashima Natsuko Suzuki Hideki Tanaka Yasue Omori

出版者

The Japanese Society of Internal Medicine

雑誌

Internal Medicine (ISSN:09182918)

巻号頁・発行日

vol.55, no.13, pp.1755-1760, 2016-07-01 (Released:2016-07-01)

参考文献数

27

被引用文献数

11 13

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We herein describe a patient with non-occlusive mesenteric ischemia (NOMI) potentially associated with the administration of a sodium glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitor. A 60-year-old man with type 1 diabetes was transferred to our hospital due to vomiting and respiratory distress. He was treated with insulin, metformin and a SGLT2 inhibitor, which had recently been added. He was diagnosed with intestinal ischemia complicated by diabetic ketoacidosis and lactic acidosis. Urgent exploratory surgery was performed, and the gangrenous bowel was resected. Histological findings confirmed the diagnosis of NOMI. The administration of SGLT2 inhibitors therefore requires certain exceptions for type 1 diabetes and cautious monitoring for the occurrence of these possible adverse effects.

著者

Takuma Izutsu Hiroyuki Ito Izumi Fukuda Hideki Tamura Suzuko Matsumoto Shinichi Antoku Toshiko Mori Hiroaki Goto

出版者

The Japanese Society of Internal Medicine

雑誌

Internal Medicine (ISSN:09182918)

巻号頁・発行日

vol.60, no.9, pp.1427-1432, 2021-05-01 (Released:2021-05-01)

参考文献数

32

被引用文献数

3

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A 77-year-old man was treated with a DPP-4 inhibitor for type 2 diabetes. Hypoglycemia occurred frequently, and an examination revealed a tumor with a maximum diameter of 140 mm in both lobes of the liver. Western immunoblotting detected a high-molecular-weight form of insulin-like growth factor-II, and non-islet cell tumor hypoglycemia was diagnosed. Although prednisolone 40 mg was started, hypoglycemia continued to occur frequently. Surgical tumor removal was not indicated, so lenvatinib was initiated. Hypoglycemia improved quickly, and the tumor shrank until it had partially disappeared. His condition continued to improve, and he was discharged.

著者

Kenta Hayashino Yusuke Meguri Aya Komura Chisato Matsubara Yutarou Shiraishi Chikamasa Yoshida Kazuhiko Yamamoto Kenji Imajo

出版者

The Japanese Society of Internal Medicine

雑誌

Internal Medicine (ISSN:09182918)

巻号頁・発行日

pp.8122-21, (Released:2021-11-13)

参考文献数

14

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Scurvy is a rare disease caused by a vitamin C deficiency. Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin found in vegetables and fruits, but it is lost after boiling. A 59-year-old man presented with gingival pain after having a tooth extracted five years previously. Following the procedure, his diet comprised boiled vegetables to prevent pain. He then experienced bilateral lower leg pain, and computed tomography revealed intramuscular bleeding. His serum vitamin C level was below the detectable limit. His symptoms immediately improved with vitamin C administration. This case emphasized that consuming only boiled vegetables can lead to the onset of scurvy.

著者

Arisa Hamahata Seiya Mitsusada Tomoyuki Iwata Ken Nakajima Yuki Ogawa Akira Miyazaki Marina Kobayashi Yushi Fujiwara Yu Asano Kazuhisa Mabuchi Miki Yoshida Ayako Misawa

出版者

The Japanese Society of Internal Medicine

雑誌

Internal Medicine (ISSN:09182918)

巻号頁・発行日

vol.60, no.21, pp.3435-3440, 2021-11-01 (Released:2021-11-01)

参考文献数

22

被引用文献数

1

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A 79-year-old man with underlying alcoholic liver cirrhosis presented with complaints of a fever, abdominal pain, and difficulty walking. A diagnostic work-up revealed liver atrophy and chylous ascites, and spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) was diagnosed based on the cell and neutrophil counts. The Burkholderia cepacia complex (Bcc) was detected on blood and ascitic fluid cultures. Although broad-spectrum antibiotic therapy was initiated, the infection was difficult to control, and the patient died of multiple organ failure. Bcc is often multidrug-resistant and difficult to treat. SBP caused by Bcc has been rarely reported and may have a serious course, thus necessitating caution.

著者

Akihiro Kotani Yasuhiro Oda Yosuke Hirakawa Motonobu Nakamura Yoshifumi Hamasaki Masaomi Nangaku

出版者

The Japanese Society of Internal Medicine

雑誌

Internal Medicine (ISSN:09182918)

巻号頁・発行日

vol.60, no.21, pp.3447-3452, 2021-11-01 (Released:2021-11-01)

参考文献数

16

被引用文献数

1

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A 77-year-old man developed peritoneal dialysis-related peritonitis caused by Streptococcus oralis, a rare pathogen causing the disease. The infection, which was not controlled by one-week intraperitoneal administration of cefazolin and ceftazidime, was cured only after switching to two-week intravenous administration of cefazolin and ceftazidime. The patient had no major dental disease or recent history of dental intervention. This case suggests that S. oralis might cause peritoneal dialysis-related peritonitis with persistent systemic inflammation via an extra-oral infection route. The clinical course is discussed along with a review of the literature.