Search Results - "Hama, K."

Paediatric diabetes subtypes in a consanguineous population: a single-centre cohort study from Kurdistan, Iraq by Amaratunga, Shenali A., Hussein Tayeb, Tara, Muhamad Sediq, Rozhan N., Hama Salih, Fareda K., Dusatkova, Petra, Wakeling, Matthew N., De Franco, Elisa, Pruhova, Stepanka, Lebl, Jan

“…Aims/hypothesis Monogenic diabetes is estimated to account for 1–6% of paediatric diabetes cases in primarily non-consanguineous populations, while the…”
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Semen uric acid crystals in azoospermia linked to Sertoli cell‑only syndrome: A rare case report by Rashid, Awara K. Hama, Salih, Rawezh Q, Fakhralddin, Saman S, Mohammed, Ayoob A, Muhammed, Huda M, Ahmed, Nahidah H. Ameen, Salih, Goran M, Mustafa, Ayman M, Muhammed, Bryar O, Kakamad, Fahmi H

“…The occurrence of crystals in semen is rare, with spermine phosphate crystals being the only type commonly described. Uric acid crystal formation is…”
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The hydrogeochemistry of argillaceous rock formations at the Horonobe URL site, Japan by Hama, K., Kunimaru, T., Metcalfe, R., Martin, A.J.

“…A hydrogeochemical investigation is being carried out as part of the Horonobe underground research laboratory (URL) project in Japan. The main aims are to: (1)…”
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Correlation Between Post Kidney Transplant Anemia and Kidney Graft Function by Iwamoto, H, Nakamura, Y, Konno, O, Hama, K, Yokoyama, T, Kihara, Y, Kawachi, S, Shimazu, M

“…Abstract Background Posttransplant anemia (PTA) influences kidney graft function and prognosis; however, there is no consensus regarding target hemoglobin (Hb)…”
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Roles of neuronal nitric oxide synthase, oxidative stress, and propofol in N-methyl-d-aspartate-induced dilatation of cerebral arterioles by Hama-Tomioka, K., Kinoshita, H., Nakahata, K., Kondo, T., Azma, T., Kawahito, S., Hatakeyama, N., Matsuda, N.

“…It remains unclear whether N-methyl-d-aspartate (NMDA) receptors contribute to cerebral parenchymal vasodilatation, and any effects of clinically used…”
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Molecular characterization of microbial communities in fault-bordered aquifers in the Miocene formation of northernmost Japan by SHIMIZU, S., AKIYAMA, M., ISHIJIMA, Y., HAMA, K., KUNIMARU, T., NAGANUMA, T.

“…ABSTRACT We investigated the diversity and distribution of archaeal and bacterial 16S rRNA gene sequences in deep aquifers of mid‐ to late Miocene hard shale…”
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Safety and Efficacy of Conversion from Twice-Daily Tacrolimus (Prograf) to Once-Daily Prolonged-Release Tacrolimus (Graceptor) in Stable Kidney Transplant Recipients by Nakamura, Y, Hama, K, Katayama, H, Soga, A, Toraishi, T, Yokoyama, T, Kihara, Y, Jojima, Y, Konno, O, Iwamoto, H, Takeuchi, H, Hirano, T, Shimazu, M

“…Abstract Background Graceptor is a new modified-release once-daily formulation of tacrolimus with an efficacy and safety profile similar to twice-daily…”
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DETERMINATION OF HEAVY METALS AND TOTAL PETROLEUM HYDROCARBONS IN SOIL SAMPLES AND PLANT LEAVES AROUND OIL REFINERIES LOCATED ON ERBIL-GWER ROAD by Hama Kareem, Karwan K., Abdulla, Siraj S.

“…Several refinery complexes exist in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq that produce various kinds of petroleum products. During the refining process, different types…”
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Falsely Abnormally Elevated Blood Trough Concentration of Tacrolimus Measured by Antibody-Conjugated Magnetic Immunoassay in a Renal Transplant Recipient: A Case Report by Toraishi, T, Takeuchi, H, Nakamura, Y, Konno, O, Yokoyama, T, Iwamoto, H, Hama, K, Hirano, T, Unezaki, S, Okuyama, K, Shimazu, M

“…Abstract This report presents a falsely abnormally elevated blood trough concentration (Ct ) of tacrolimus measured by antibody-conjugated magnetic immunoassay…”
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Early Steroid Withdrawal in Adult Kidney Transplantation at a Single Center by Iwamoto, H, Hama, K, Konno, O, Yokoyama, T, Kihara, Y, Jojima, Y, Nakamura, Y, Takeuchi, H, Shimazu, M

“…Abstract Background Beneficial effects of protocols using minimal steroid exposure have been recently reported. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the…”
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Long-Term Recurrence-Free Survival After Liver Transplantation from an ABO-Incompatible Living Donor for Treatment of Hepatocellular Carcinoma Exceeding Milano Criteria in a Patient With Hepatitis B Virus Cirrhosis: A Case Report by Nakamura, Y, Hama, K, Iwamoto, H, Yokoyama, T, Kihara, Y, Konno, O, Jojima, Y, Shimazu, M

“…Abstract The early results of liver transplantations (OLT) in patients with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) were poor because of frequent tumor…”
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Interstitial Fibrosis and Tubular Atrophy on Protocol Biopsies at 1 Year After Renal Transplantation by Yokoyama, T, Konno, O, Nakamura, Y, Kihara, Y, Jojima, Y, Hama, K, Iwamoto, H, Shimazu, M, Otani, M

“…Abstract Background Advancements in immunosuppressive therapy have enabled control of early acute rejection and improved long-term kidney transplantation (KT)…”
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Isotopic and morphological features of fracture calcite from granitic rocks of the Tono area, Japan: a promising palaeohydrogeological tool by Iwatsuki, T., Satake, H., Metcalfe, R., Yoshida, H., Hama, K.

“…This study aimed to develop a methodology for assessing the hydrochemical evolution of a groundwater system, using fracture-filling and fracture-lining…”
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Biliary Complications After 52 Adult Living Donor Liver Transplantations: A Single-Center Experience by Iwamoto, H, Hama, K, Nakamura, Y, Osamu, K, Yokoyama, T, Kihara, Y, Ashizawa, T, Niido, T, Matsuno, N, Nagao, T

“…Abstract Objective The incidence of biliary complications after adult living donor liver transplantation (ALDLT) are still high even though various devices…”
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Control of chemical bonding of the ZnO surface grown by molecular beam epitaxy by Ogata, K., Komuro, T., Hama, K., Koike, K., Sasa, S., Inoue, M., Yano, M.

“…Toward the fabrication of enzyme modified field effect transistors (EnFETs) as one of organic/inorganic hybridized structures, surface bonding of the ZnO grown…”
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Film boiling on a vertical plate in subcooled helium II by Hama, K., Shiotsu, M.

“…Film boiling heat transfer coefficients were measured on 10, 30 and 50 mm long vertical plates in subcooled He II for bulk liquid temperatures from 1.8 to 2.1…”
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Characterization of alkanethiol/ZnO structures by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy by Ogata, K., Hama, T., Hama, K., Koike, K., Sasa, S., Inoue, M., Yano, M.

“…1-Propanethiol (CH 3CH 2CH 2SH) was connected with O-polar zinc oxide (ZnO) surfaces toward biofunctional devices. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS)…”
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Characterization of undoped ZnO layers grown by molecular beam epitaxy towards biosensing devices by Ogata, K., Komuro, T., Hama, K., Koike, K., Sasa, S., Inoue, M., Yano, M.

“…Undoped ZnO layers grown by molecular beam epitaxy (MBE) were investigated aiming at biosensing devices based on organic/inorganic hybrid structures. Clear…”
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How Can We Increase Living Related Donor Renal Transplantations? by Nakamura, Y, Konno, O, Matsuno, N, Yokoyama, T, Kuzuoka, K, Kihara, Y, Taira, S, Jojima, Y, Akashi, I, Iwamoto, H, Hama, K, Iwahori, T, Ashizawa, T, Kubota, K, Tojimbara, T, Nakajima, I, Nagao, T

“…Abstract Background In Japan, living donor renal transplantation has gained momentum due to an increased number of patients with end-stage renal disease…”
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Machine Perfusion Preservation for Kidney Grafts With a High Creatinine From Uncontrolled Donation After Cardiac Death by Matsuno, N, Konno, Y.N.O, Jyojima, Y, Akashi, I, Iwamoto, H, Hama, K, Hiirano, T, Nagao, T

“…Abstract Background This study evaluated the usefulness of machine perfusion preservation parameters as selection criteria for donation after cardiac arrest…”
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