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  • 1
    In: Circulation, Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health), Vol. 146, No. 19 ( 2022-11-08), p. 1425-1433
    Abstract: Fulminant myocarditis presentation (FMP) is a rare and severe presentation of myocarditis. The natural history of FMP and its clinical features associated with poor outcomes are incompletely understood because there is a lack of generalizable evidence. Methods: This multicenter retrospective cohort study included patients hospitalized with histologically proven myocarditis who underwent catecholamine or mechanical support from 235 cardiovascular training hospitals across Japan between April 2012 and March 2017. Clinical features and the prognostic predictors of death or heart transplantation within 90 days on the basis of clinical and pathologic findings were determined using the Kaplan-Meier method, log-rank test, and Cox regression analysis. Results: This study included 344 patients with histologically proven FMP (median age, 54 years; 40% female). The median follow-up was 600 days (interquartile range, 36 to 1599 days) and the cumulative risk of death or heart transplantation at 90 days was 29% (n=98). Results from multivariable Cox regression analysis showed that older age, nonsinus rhythm, low left ventricular wall motion ( 〈 40%) on admission, and ventricular tachycardia or fibrillation on admission day were associated with worse 90-day survival. Severe histologic damage (damaged cardiomyocytes comprising ≥50% of the total cardiomyocytes) was associated with a worse 90-day prognosis in patients with lymphocytic myocarditis. Conclusions: The results from analyses of data from this multicenter registry demonstrated that patients with FMP are at a higher risk of death or heart transplantation in real-world settings. These observations inform which clinical and pathologic findings may be useful for prognostication in FMP. Registration: URL: https://www.umin.ac.jp/ctr ; Unique identifier: UMIN000039763.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 0009-7322 , 1524-4539
    Language: English
    Publisher: Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health)
    Publication Date: 2022
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  • 2
    In: Scientific Reports, Springer Science and Business Media LLC, Vol. 13, No. 1 ( 2023-08-03)
    Abstract: We aimed to compare longitudinal brain atrophy in patients with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) with healthy controls (HCs). The atrophy rate in patients with anti-aquaporin-4 antibody-positive NMOSD (AQP4 + NMOSD) was compared with age-sex-matched HCs recruited from the Japanese Alzheimer’s Disease Neuroimaging Initiative study and another study performed at Chiba University. Twenty-nine patients with AQP4 + NMOSD and 29 HCs were enrolled in the study. The time between magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans was longer in the AQP4 + NMOSD group compared with the HCs (median; 3.2 vs. 2.9 years, P  = 0.009). The annualized normalized white matter volume (NWV) atrophy rate was higher in the AQP4 + NMOSD group compared with the HCs (median; 0.37 vs. − 0.14, P  = 0.018). The maximum spinal cord lesion length negatively correlated with NWV at baseline MRI in patients with AQP4 + NMOSD (Spearman’s rho =  − 0.41, P  = 0.027). The annualized NWV atrophy rate negatively correlated with the time between initiation of persistent prednisolone usage and baseline MRI in patients with AQP4 + NMOSD (Spearman’s rho =  − 0.43, P  = 0.019). Patients with AQP4 + NMOSD had a greater annualized NWV atrophy rate than HCs. Suppressing disease activity may prevent brain atrophy in patients with AQP4 + NMOSD.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 2045-2322
    Language: English
    Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media LLC
    Publication Date: 2023
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  • 3
    In: JCO Precision Oncology, American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), , No. 4 ( 2020-11), p. 898-911
    Abstract: Several trials have evaluated the efficacy of rechallenge treatment with anti–epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) monoclonal antibody (mAb) in patients with metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC). A recent trial indicated that RAS status in circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) may potentially predict patients with RAS wild-type mCRC resistant to anti-EGFR mAb who would benefit from rechallenge treatment, and the findings should be further investigated. MATERIAL AND METHODS We enrolled patients whose plasma samples were collected in prospective phase II trials, the JACCRO CC-08 (n = 36) and CC-09 (n = 25), which evaluated rechallenge chemotherapy with anti-EGFR mAb for KRAS wild-type mCRC. RAS in ctDNA was analyzed at the time points of baseline, 8 weeks, and progression using OncoBEAM RAS CRC kit. RESULTS Sixteen patients were enrolled in this study, with a response rate of 0% and a disease control rate (DCR) of 62.5%. RAS mutations were found at baseline in six patients. The DCR was 33% in patients with RAS mutations in ctDNA, whereas it was 80% in patients without RAS mutation at baseline. Patients with RAS mutation at baseline had significantly shorter progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS) than those without RAS mutation (median PFS, 2.3 v 4.7 months; hazard ratio [HR], 6.2; P = .013; median OS, 3.8 v 16.0 months; HR, 12.4; P = .0028). Six of 10 patients without RAS mutation at baseline acquired RAS mutations at progression. Postprogression survival after rechallenge treatment was numerically shorter in patients with RAS mutation at progression. CONCLUSION RAS status in ctDNA was significantly associated with clinical outcomes in patients with mCRC receiving rechallenge treatment with anti-EGFR mAb. These findings could support the clinical utility of OncoBEAM RAS CRC kits for anti-EGFR mAb rechallenge in RAS wild-type mCRC.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 2473-4284
    Language: English
    Publisher: American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
    Publication Date: 2020
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  • 4
    In: Journal of Clinical Oncology, American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), Vol. 38, No. 4_suppl ( 2020-02-01), p. 166-166
    Abstract: 166 Background: We have evaluated rechallenge treatment with irinotecan plus cetuximab (JACCRO CC-08, n = 36) or panitumumab (JACCRO CC-09, n = 25) in patients (pts) with KRAS wild-type mCRC [Tsuji A, WCGC 2018], and the primary endpoint of PFS rate at 3 months was met in both trials. RAS status in ctDNA may potentially predict responders of the rechallenge treatment in mCRC resistant to anti-EGFR antibody [Cremolini C, JAMA Oncol 2018] . Methods: A post-hoc biomarker study was performed to investigate an association between RAS status in ctDNA and clinical outcomes in the JACCRO phase II trials comprised mCRC pts who achieved a clinical benefit from 1st-line anti-EGFR antibody-based therapy, then had a disease progression at 2nd-line treatment. RAS status in ctDNA was analyzed at the time points of baseline, 8 weeks, and progression using OncoBEAM RAS CRC Kit for specific KRAS/ NRAS mutations, using cut-off value defined as the number of beads with amplified-mutant molecules specifically set per each codon. Results: Sixteen pts (median 67.5-y old, 50% of PS0, 25% of right-sided primary, cet/pani: 4/12) were enrolled in this study, with response rate of 0% and disease control rate (DCR) of 62.5%. RAS mutations (mt) were found at the baseline in 6 out of 16 pts (all left-sided pts with KRAS codon 12, codon 61 and/or NRAS codon 61 mt simultaneously). Pts without RAS mt at baseline experienced longer PFS in 1st-line treatment (11.5 vs. 9.0 m). The DCR was 33% in pts with RAS mt in ctDNA, while it was 80% in pts without RAS mt at baseline. Pts with RAS mt at baseline had significantly shorter PFS and OS than pts without RAS mt [median PFS 2.3 vs 4.7 m, HR 6.2 (95%CI 1.6-30.5), p = 0.013; median OS 3.8 vs. 16.0 m, HR 12.4 (95%CI 2.7-87.7), p = 0.0028] . Six of 10 pts without RAS mt at baseline acquired RAS mt ( KRAS/ NRAS codon 12 or 61) in ctDNA at progression, however there was no difference in survival between pts with/without RAS mt at progression. Conclusions: Our study demonstrated that RAS status in ctDNA using OncoBEAM RAS CRC Kit predicts survival of rechallenge treatment with anti-EGFR antibody in mCRC pts. These data can support the application of RAS monitoring into clinical practice. Clinical trial information: UMIN000015914/UMIN000015916.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 0732-183X , 1527-7755
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    Language: English
    Publisher: American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
    Publication Date: 2020
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  • 5
    In: The Clinical Respiratory Journal, Wiley, Vol. 14, No. 6 ( 2020-06), p. 521-526
    Abstract: Ultrasound imaging has been widely used for imaging of the diaphragm thickness (Tdi) and thickening. Few studies assessed the Tdi using ultrasonography in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). We measured the Tdi and thickening in patients with COPD compared with healthy younger and healthy older adults to reveal the influence of ageing and/or COPD. Methods Thirty‐eight male patients with COPD (age 72 ± 8 years), 15 healthy younger (age 22 ± 1 years) and 15 healthy older (age 72 ± 5 years) male volunteers were recruited. We measured Tdi at total lung capacity (Tdi TLC ), functional residual capacity (Tdi FRC ) and residual volume (Tdi RV ) using B‐mode ultrasonography. We calculated the change ratio of Tdi TLC and Tdi RV (ΔTdi%). We used a one‐way analysis of variance and multiple comparison test for the comparison analysis. Results The Tdi TLC and the ΔTdi% were significantly lower in patients with COPD compared to the healthy adults. There was no significant difference in these values with age. There was no between group difference in the Tdi FRC or Tdi RV . Conclusions Our results indicate significant differences in Tdi TLC and ΔTdi% between patients with COPD and healthy adults. Therefore, diaphragm ultrasonography can assess diaphragm dysfunction associated with COPD. We suggest that it is better to use Tdi TLC and ΔTdi% (not only Tdi at rest) to assess diaphragm function.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 1752-6981 , 1752-699X
    URL: Issue
    Language: English
    Publisher: Wiley
    Publication Date: 2020
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  • 6
    In: Diagnostics, MDPI AG, Vol. 11, No. 7 ( 2021-07-15), p. 1267-
    Abstract: Dedicated breast positron emission tomography (dbPET) is a new diagnostic imaging modality recently used in clinical practice for the detection of breast cancer and the assessment of tumor biology. dbPET has higher spatial resolution than that of conventional whole body PET systems, allowing recognition of detailed morphological attributes of radiotracer accumulation within the breast. 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose (18F-FDG) accumulation in the breast may be due to benign or malignant entities, and recent studies suggest that morphology characterization of 18F-FDG uptake could aid in estimating the probability of malignancy. However, across the world, there are many descriptors of breast 18F-FDG uptake, limiting comparisons between studies. In this article, we propose a lexicon for breast radiotracer uptake to standardize description and reporting of image findings on dbPET, consisting of terms for image quality, radiotracer fibroglandular uptake, breast lesion uptake.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 2075-4418
    Language: English
    Publisher: MDPI AG
    Publication Date: 2021
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  • 7
    In: Vox Sanguinis, Wiley, Vol. 115, No. 7 ( 2020-10), p. 579-585
    Abstract: MNS is a highly polymorphic blood group comprising 49 antigens recognized by International Society of Blood Transfusion, some of which may have been generated by genomic recombination among the closely linked genes GYPA , GYPB and GYPE . The GYPE gene has an almost identical sequence to GYPA*01 allele in exon 2 (99% homology), which accounts for M antigen. We investigated an unusual glycophorin molecule with protease‐resistant M antigen. Methods Blood samples were screened by an automated blood typing system (PK7300) using bromelain‐treated red blood cells (RBCs) and murine monoclonal anti‐M. The M‐positive RBC samples were analysed by immunoblotting using anti‐M as the primary antibody. GYPA , GYPB and GYPE genes were analysed by polymerase chain reaction (PCR), cloning and sequencing using reticulocyte mRNA and genomic DNA. Results Serological tests and immunoblotting revealed that 103 of the 193 009 individuals (0·0534%) expressed protease‐resistant M‐active glycophorin having a molecular weight of 20 kDa. All the 103 individuals were S+ s− or S− s+. When reticulocyte mRNA from the individuals with M‐active glycophorin (20 kDa) was examined by PCR and cloning followed by sequencing, a novel GYPE‐B hybrid transcript was identified. Long‐range PCR and sequencing using genomic DNA revealed that the individuals had a GYPB‐E(2‐4)‐B hybrid gene. This hybrid gene was predicted to encode a 59‐amino‐acid mature glycoprotein that expresses no S or s antigens Conclusions The prevalence of the M‐active glycophorin (20 kDa) in the Japanese population is 0·0534%. This glycophorin is predicted to be a 59 amino acids polypeptide encoded by the novel GYPB‐E(2‐4)‐B hybrid gene.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 0042-9007 , 1423-0410
    URL: Issue
    Language: English
    Publisher: Wiley
    Publication Date: 2020
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  • 8
    In: Vox Sanguinis, Wiley, Vol. 118, No. 5 ( 2023-05), p. 392-397
    Abstract: The RHAG blood group system contains five antigens: Duclos (RHAG001), Ol a (RHAG002), DSLK (RHAG003), Kg (RHAG005) and SHER (RHAG006). Individuals who are DSLK‐negative and Kg‐positive have the same allele RHAG*01.–3 , with a single‐nucleotide variation (rs144305805), c.490A 〉 C (p.Lys164Gln), in exon 3 of the RHAG gene. We aimed to confirm whether DSLK and Kg are antithetical antigens. Materials and Methods Blood samples of the original DSLK‐negative proband with anti‐DSLK, her son and another DSLK‐negative individual were examined. The RHAG gene was analysed by polymerase chain reaction and Sanger sequencing. Immunocomplex capture fluorescence assays (ICFAs) and monocyte phagocytosis assays were performed to characterize the anti‐DSLK antibody. Cross‐testing of alloanti‐DSLK and monoclonal anti‐Kg (OSK46) was performed using transduced HEK293 cells by inducing the construct of expression vectors encoding wild‐type RHAG*01 or the variant RHAG*01.–3 . Results ICFA using monoclonal anti‐RHAG (LA18.18) revealed that the anti‐DSLK and anti‐Kg antibodies reacted with the wild‐type and variant RhAG (Rh‐associated glycoprotein), respectively. The proband and a DSLK‐negative individual appeared to be homozygous for variant RHAG*01.–3 , and the proband's son was typed as RHAG*01/RHAG*01.–3 heterozygote. HEK293 cells with wild‐type RhAG reacted with the anti‐DSLK but not anti‐Kg antibody, whereas HEK293 cells expressing the variant RhAG reacted with the anti‐Kg but not anti‐DSLK antibody. Monocyte phagocytosis assays indicated that 64% of red cells sensitized with anti‐DSLK were phagocytosed by monocytes. Conclusion Our results demonstrate that DSLK and Kg are antithetical antigens in the RHAG blood group system. Anti‐DSLK may be a clinically significant antibody.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 0042-9007 , 1423-0410
    URL: Issue
    Language: English
    Publisher: Wiley
    Publication Date: 2023
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  • 9
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    Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health) ; 2022
    In:  Medicine Vol. 101, No. 36 ( 2022-09-09), p. e30412-
    In: Medicine, Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health), Vol. 101, No. 36 ( 2022-09-09), p. e30412-
    Abstract: Abnormal body composition in myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) are affected by energy intake above resting energy expenditure (REE). We aim to investigate the characteristics and relationship between body composition, REE, and pulmonary function in patients with DM1, and to examine their changes in 1 year. The study design was a single-center, cross-sectional, and longitudinal study of body composition, REE characteristics, and pulmonary function. Twenty-one male patients with DM1 and 16 healthy volunteers were registered in the study. Body composition was measured using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA). Fat mass (FM) index (kg/m 2 ), fat-FM index (kg/m 2 ), and skeletal mass index (kg/m 2 ) were calculated. The measurements were taken breath by breath with a portable indirect calorimeter. The REE was calculated using the oxygen intake (VO 2 ) and carbon dioxide output (VCO 2 ) in the Weir equation. Basal energy expenditure (BEE) was calculated by substituting height, weight, and age into the Harris–Benedict equation. The study enrolled male patients with DM1 (n = 12) and healthy male volunteers (n = 16). Patients with DM1 (n = 7) and healthy volunteers (n = 14) could be followed in 1 year. The body composition of patients with DM1 was significantly higher in the FM index and significantly lower in the fat-FM index and skeletal mass index. The REE of patients with DM1 was significantly lower and was not associated with body composition. Patients with DM1 had poor metabolism that was not related to body composition. FM was high and lean body mass was low.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 1536-5964
    Language: English
    Publisher: Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health)
    Publication Date: 2022
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  • 10
    In: International Journal of Hematology, Springer Science and Business Media LLC, Vol. 116, No. 1 ( 2022-07), p. 89-101
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 0925-5710 , 1865-3774
    Language: English
    Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media LLC
    Publication Date: 2022
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