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Background: Gabapentinoid anticonvulsants are standard treatment for neuropathic pain and are often combined with opioids for treating cancer. It is assumed that this combination may heighten somnolence and respiratory depression due to the inhibitory effects of opioids on the central nervous system. Although pregabalin, a gabapentinoid, is known to increase somnolence frequency during opioid therapy, whether mirogabalin exerts similar effects on somnolence frequency under opioid therapy remains unknown. This study examined the signals of somnolence and respiratory depression in response to pregabalin and mirogabalin use by utilizing data from the Japanese Adverse Drug Event Report database and assessed their interaction with strong opioid analgesics. Methods: Information was obtained from the JADER database from April 2004 to August 2023 via the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency website. The study focused on neuropathic pain medications, specifically "pregabalin" and "mirogabalin besilate." Adverse events were defined using preferred terms (PTs) from the Medical Dictionary for Regulatory Activities version 26.1. The PTs considered were "Somnolence (10041349)" and "Respiratory depression (10038678)." To investigate the effect of the combination of strong opioid analgesics with pregabalin and mirogabalin on the occurrence of somnolence, a multivariable logistic regression analysis was conducted. Results: Signals for somnolence were detected with the use of both drugs (pregabalin: information component (IC) [95% confidence intervals (CIs)]: 2.89 [2.70 to 3.08]; mirogabalin: IC [95% CIs] 2.50 [1.85 to 3.16]). When evaluating respiratory depression, a typical and serious adverse event of opioid analgesic use, a signal was detected with pregabalin use but not with mirogabalin use (pregabalin: (IC [95% CIs] 1.28 [0.83 to 1.73]; mirogabalin: IC [95% CIs] -0.15 [-2.20 to 1.89]). Multivariable analysis indicated that the use of strong opioid analgesics increased the occurrence of somnolence when combined with pregabalin but not when combined with mirogabalin (p = 0.004). Conclusion: While the safety of concomitant administation of mirogabalin with opioids remains controversial, caution should be exercised when using pregabalin, especially in combination with opioids for neuropathic pain, compared to that for mirogabalin.
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Analgésicos Opioides , Compuestos Bicíclicos con Puentes , Pregabalina , Insuficiencia Respiratoria , Somnolencia , Femenino , Humanos , Masculino , Sistemas de Registro de Reacción Adversa a Medicamentos/estadística & datos numéricos , Analgésicos/efectos adversos , Analgésicos/administración & dosificación , Analgésicos Opioides/efectos adversos , Analgésicos Opioides/administración & dosificación , Anticonvulsivantes/efectos adversos , Anticonvulsivantes/administración & dosificación , Compuestos Bicíclicos con Puentes/efectos adversos , Compuestos Bicíclicos con Puentes/administración & dosificación , Bases de Datos Factuales , Interacciones Farmacológicas , Japón/epidemiología , Neuralgia/tratamiento farmacológico , Neuralgia/inducido químicamente , Neuralgia/epidemiología , Pregabalina/efectos adversos , Insuficiencia Respiratoria/inducido químicamenteRESUMEN
AIM: This study aimed to investigate the utility of low-energy virtual monochromatic imaging (VMI) combined with deep-learning image reconstruction (DLIR) in improving the delineation of endoleaks (ELs) after endovascular aortic repair (EVAR) in contrast-enhanced dual-energy CT (DECT). METHODS: A total of 61 consecutive patients (mean age, 77 years; 46 men) after EVAR who underwent contrast-enhanced DECT were enrolled. Virtual monochromatic 40- and 70-keV images were reconstructed using DLIR (TrueFidelity-H) and conventional hybrid iterative reconstruction (IR). Contrast-to-noise ratio (CNR) of the EL on the venous-phase CT was calculated. Four different reconstructed image series (hybrid IR and DLIR at two energy levels, 40- and 70-keV) were displayed side-by-side and visually assessed for EL conspicuity on a 5-point comparative scale from 0 (best) to -4 (significantly inferior). Two experienced radiologists independently conducted a qualitative evaluation of the CT images. RESULTS: A total of 30 out of 61 patients presented with an EL. On both 40- and 70-keV images, the CNR of the EL was significantly higher in DLIR than in hybrid IR (40-keV, 14.5 ± 7.3 vs 8.6 ± 4.2, P<0.001; 70-keV, 8.7 ± 4.5 vs 5.5 ± 2.6, P<0.001). The comparative scale of EL conspicuity in the 40-keV DLIR images (Observer1, -0.2 ± 0.4; Observer2, 0.0 ± 0.0) was significantly higher than 40-keV hybrid IR (Observer1, -0.5 ± 0.5; Observer2, -1.0 ± 0.0; P<0.05), 70-keV DLIR (Observer1, -1.8 ± 0.4; Observer2, -2.0 ± 0.0; P<0.001) and 70-keV hybrid IR images (Observer1, -1.8 ± 0.4; Observer2, -2.4 ± 0.5; P<0.001), respectively. CONCLUSIONS: Using 40-keV VMI in combination with DLIR improves EL delineation after EVAR compared with the 70-keV VMI with hybrid IR or DLIR.
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AIM: This study aimed to assess the imaging features of atypical lipomatous tumors (ALTs) and lipoma with fat necrosis. METHODS: This study included patients with histopathologically proven fat necrosis within adipocytic tumors who underwent preoperative imaging. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and/or computer tomography (CT) findings of fat necrosis associated with lipomatous tumors were retrospectively reviewed, emphasizing the "fatty island sign (FIS)." FISs were defined as well-demarcated, focal fat-containing areas surrounded by more thickened septa compared with other intratumoral septa. Imaging findings of FIS were compared between ALT and lipoma. RESULTS: Fat necrosis was histopathologically confirmed in 17 patients (6 ALTs and 11 lipomas). Among them, 18 FISs were observed in 10 lesions (59%). Multiple FISs within a lesion were observed in 4 (40%) patients. The median maximum diameter of the FISs was 37 mm. Hypointense areas within FISs relative to the subcutaneous fat on T1- and T2-weighted images were observed in 8 (80%) and 9 (90%), respectively, whereas hyperintense areas within FISs on fat-suppressed T2-weighted images were observed in 2 (20%). Nonfatty solid components within FISs were observed in 2 (20%). On CT, increased fat attenuation and pure fat attenuation within FISs were observed in 6 (86%) and 1 (14%), respectively. The imaging findings of FIS were not significantly different between ALT and lipoma. CONCLUSION: FISs were observed in 59% of the histologically proven ALT and lipoma patients with fat necrosis. The hypointense areas relative to the subcutaneous fat on T1- and T2-weighted images and increased fat attenuation on CT were usually observed within FISs.
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Necrosis Grasa , Lipoma , Imagen por Resonancia Magnética , Tomografía Computarizada por Rayos X , Humanos , Femenino , Masculino , Lipoma/diagnóstico por imagen , Lipoma/patología , Persona de Mediana Edad , Necrosis Grasa/diagnóstico por imagen , Necrosis Grasa/patología , Imagen por Resonancia Magnética/métodos , Anciano , Adulto , Estudios Retrospectivos , Tomografía Computarizada por Rayos X/métodosRESUMEN
AIM: To compare the radiation dose, image quality, and conspicuity of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) in pancreatic protocol dual-energy computed tomography (CT) between two X-ray tubes mounted in the same CT machine. MATERIAL AND METHODS: This retrospective study comprised 80 patients (median age, 73 years; 45 men) who underwent pancreatic protocol dual-energy CT from January 2019 to March 2022 using either old (Group A, n=41) or new (Group B, n=39) X-ray tubes mounted in the same CT machine. The imaging parameters were completely matched between the two groups, and CT data were reconstructed at 70 and 40 keV. The CT dose-index volume (CTDIvol); CT attenuation of the abdominal aorta, pancreas, and PDAC; background noise; and qualitative scores for the image noise, overall image quality, and PDAC conspicuity were compared between the two groups. RESULTS: The CTDIvol was lower in Group B than Group A (7.9 versus 9.2 mGy; p<0.001). The CT attenuation of all anatomical structures at 70 and 40 keV was comparable between the two groups (p=0.06-0.78). The background noise was lower in Group B than Group A (12 versus 14 HU at 70 keV, p=0.046; and 26 versus 30 HU at 40 keV, p<0.001). Qualitative scores for image noise and overall image quality at 70 and 40 keV and PDAC conspicuity at 40 keV were higher in Group B than Group A (p<0.001-0.045). CONCLUSION: The latest X-ray tube could reduce the radiation dose and improve image quality in pancreatic protocol dual-energy CT.
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Carcinoma Ductal Pancreático , Neoplasias Pancreáticas , Imagen Radiográfica por Emisión de Doble Fotón , Masculino , Humanos , Anciano , Intensificación de Imagen Radiográfica/métodos , Estudios Retrospectivos , Rayos X , Tomografía Computarizada por Rayos X/métodos , Neoplasias Pancreáticas/diagnóstico por imagen , Páncreas/diagnóstico por imagen , Carcinoma Ductal Pancreático/diagnóstico por imagen , Interpretación de Imagen Radiográfica Asistida por Computador/métodos , Dosis de Radiación , Imagen Radiográfica por Emisión de Doble Fotón/métodosRESUMEN
AIM: To evaluate arterial enhancement, its depiction, and image quality in low-tube potential whole-body computed tomography (CT) angiography (CTA) with extremely low iodine dose and compare the results with those obtained by hybrid-iterative reconstruction (IR) and deep-learning image-reconstruction (DLIR) methods. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This prospective study included 34 consecutive participants (27 men; mean age, 74.2 years) who underwent whole-body CTA at 80 kVp for evaluating aortic diseases between January and July 2020. Contrast material (240 mg iodine/ml) with simultaneous administration of its quarter volume of saline, which corresponded to 192 mg iodine/ml, was administered. CT raw data were reconstructed using adaptive statistical IR-Veo of 40% (hybrid-IR), DLIR with medium- (DLIR-M), and high-strength level (DLIR-H). A radiologist measured CT attenuation of the arteries and background noise, and the signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) was then calculated. Two reviewers qualitatively evaluated the arterial depictions and diagnostic acceptability on axial, multiplanar-reformatted (MPR), and volume-rendered (VR) images. RESULTS: Mean contrast material volume and iodine weight administered were 64.1 ml and 15.4 g, respectively. The SNRs of the arteries were significantly higher in the following order of the DLIR-H, DLIR-M, and hybrid-IR (p<0.001). Depictions of six arteries on axial, three arteries on MPR, and four arteries on VR images were significantly superior in the DLIR-M or hybrid-IR than in the DLIR-H (p≤0.009 for each). Diagnostic acceptability was significantly better in the DLIR-M and DLIR-H than in the hybrid-IR (p<0.001-0.005). CONCLUSION: DLIR-M showed well-balanced arterial depictions and image quality compared with the hybrid-IR and DLIR-H.
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Angiografía por Tomografía Computarizada , Medios de Contraste , Aprendizaje Profundo , Dosis de Radiación , Imagen de Cuerpo Entero , Humanos , Masculino , Femenino , Anciano , Estudios Prospectivos , Angiografía por Tomografía Computarizada/métodos , Medios de Contraste/administración & dosificación , Imagen de Cuerpo Entero/métodos , Interpretación de Imagen Radiográfica Asistida por Computador/métodos , Algoritmos , Persona de Mediana Edad , Anciano de 80 o más Años , Enfermedades de la Aorta/diagnóstico por imagenRESUMEN
The slow transition from an out-of-equilibrium glass towards a supercooled liquid is a complex relaxation phenomenon. In this Letter, we study the correlation between mechanical relaxation and equilibration kinetics in a Pd_{20}Pt_{20}Cu_{20}Ni_{20}P_{20} high-entropy metallic glass. The evolution of stress relaxation with aging time was obtained with an unprecedented detail, allowing us to pinpoint new interesting features. The long structural relaxation towards equilibrium contains a wide distribution of activation energies, instead of being just associated to the ß relaxation as commonly accepted. The stress relaxation time can be correlated with the equilibration rate and we observe a decrease of microstructural heterogeneity which contrasts with an increase of dynamic heterogeneity. These results significantly enhance our insight of the interplay between relaxation dynamics and thermodynamics in metallic glasses.
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OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to quantitatively investigate airborne particle load in the operating room during endoscopic or microscopic epitympanectomy or mastoidectomy. METHOD: In the transcanal endoscopic ear surgery group, drilling was performed underwater. A particle counter was used to measure the particle load before, during and after drilling during transcanal endoscopic ear surgery or microscopic ear surgery. The device counted the numbers of airborne particles of 0.3, 0.5 or 1.0 µm in diameter. RESULTS: The particle load during drilling was significantly higher in the microscopic ear surgery group (n = 5) than in the transcanal endoscopic ear surgery group (n = 11) for all particle sizes (p < 0.01). In the transcanal endoscopic ear surgery group, no significant differences among the particle load observed before, during and after drilling were seen for any of the particle sizes. CONCLUSION: Bone dissection carries a lower risk of airborne infection if it is performed using the endoscopic underwater drilling technique.
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Quirófanos , Procedimientos Quirúrgicos Otológicos , Humanos , Procedimientos Quirúrgicos Otológicos/métodos , Endoscopía/métodos , Mastoidectomía , Disección , Estudios RetrospectivosRESUMEN
AIMS: To evaluate computed tomography (CT) and 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose-positron emission tomography/computed tomography (18F-FDG-PET/CT) findings of invasive non-mucinous adenocarcinoma (INMA) of the lung as a predictor of histological tumour grade according to 2021 World Health Organization (WHO) classification. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This retrospective study included consecutive patients with surgically resected INMA who underwent both preoperative CT and 18F-FDG-PET/CT. A three-tiered tumour grade was performed based on the fifth edition of the WHO classification of lung tumours. CT imaging features and the maximum standardised uptake value (SUVmax) were compared among the three tumour grades. RESULTS: In total, 214 patients with INMA (median age 70 years; interquartile range 65-76 years; 123 men) were histologically categorised: 36 (17%) as grade 1, 102 (48%) as grade 2 and 76 (35%) as grade 3. Pure solid appearance was more frequent in grade 3 (83%) than in grades 1 (0%) and 2 (26%) (P < 0.001). The SUVmax of the entire tumour was higher in grade 3 than in grades 1 and 2 (P < 0.001). Multivariable analysis revealed that pure solid appearance (odds ratio = 94.0; P < 0.001), round/oval shape (odds ratio = 4.01; P = 0.001), spiculation (odds ratio = 2.13; P = 0.04), air bronchogram (odds ratio = 0.40; P = 0.03) and SUVmax (odds ratio = 1.45; P < 0.001) were significant predictors for grade 3 INMAs. CONCLUSION: Pure solid appearance, round/oval shape, spiculation, absence of air bronchogram and high SUVmax were associated with grade 3 INMAs. CT and 18F-FDG-PET/CT were potentially useful non-invasive imaging methods to predict the histological grade of INMAs.
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Adenocarcinoma del Pulmón , Neoplasias Pulmonares , Masculino , Humanos , Anciano , Fluorodesoxiglucosa F18 , Tomografía Computarizada por Tomografía de Emisión de Positrones , Estudios Retrospectivos , Adenocarcinoma del Pulmón/diagnóstico por imagen , Adenocarcinoma del Pulmón/cirugía , Tomografía Computarizada por Rayos X , Neoplasias Pulmonares/diagnóstico por imagen , Neoplasias Pulmonares/cirugía , Biomarcadores , Organización Mundial de la Salud , PulmónRESUMEN
BACKGROUND: In-line filters in peripheral and central venous catheters are used to remove bacterial cells mechanically. A recent study indicated an extension of the use of infusion sets to 7 days. There is no evidence regarding replacement intervals for in-line filters. AIM: To test in-line filters that were used continuously for 7 days in order to investigate their ability to remove bacteria and assess the flow rate. METHODS: Three different in-line filters were attached to an ELNEOPA-NF No. 2 premixed infusion bag of intravenous hyperalimentation, into which Staphylococcus epidermidis ATCC12228 or Escherichia coli ATCC25922 was inoculated. These experiments were compared with a control infusion. The infusion was dropped at a flow rate of 40 mL/h and replaced at 24-h intervals for 7 days. Samples were collected 24 h after drop initiation. FINDINGS: S. epidermidis was not detected in droplets between Days 1 and 6, but In-line filters 1 and 2 showed droplets containing 6-10 colony-forming units/mL on Day 7. E. coli was not detected in any of the filters after 7 days of continuous use. Flow rates <40 mL/h were observed on Day 7 for In-line filter 3 in studies of S. epidermidis, and on Days 4 and 3 for In-line filters 2 and 3, respectively, in studies of E. coli. CONCLUSION: This study revealed differences in bacterial removal and flow rates under high inoculation between the three in-line filters tested. It is suggested that in-line filters can be used continuously for a maximum of 6 days, and reductions in flow rate after 48 h of continuous use should be noted carefully.
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Bacterias , Catéteres Venosos Centrales , Humanos , Escherichia coliRESUMEN
This corrects the article DOI: 10.1103/PhysRevLett.129.175501.
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Lacking the structural information of crystalline solids, the origin of the relaxation dynamics of metallic glasses is unclear. Here, we report the evolution of stress relaxation of high-entropy metallic glasses with distinct ß relaxation behavior. The fraction of liquidlike zones, determined at each temperature by the intensity of stress decay, is shown to be directly related to both the aging process and the spectrum of relaxation modes obtained by mechanical spectroscopy. The results shed light on the intrinsic correlation between the static and dynamic mechanical response in high-entropy and conventional metallic glasses, pointing toward a sluggish diffusion high-entropy effect in the liquid dynamics.
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For many producers, introduction of improved animal welfare systems is a turning point in their future production strategies as it increases production costs. The increase in egg retail prices is of growing concern not only for producers, but also for retailers and consumers. However, no report has calculated the estimated production costs or retail prices associated with introducing practices that support improved animal welfare in poultry farms in Japan. Therefore, this study aimed to estimate the production costs and table egg prices of 6 types of laying hen systems: conventional cage (CC): 8- and 12-tiers (CC8, CC12), enriched cage (EC): 8- and 12-tiers (EC8, EC12), aviary (AV), and barn systems (BR). Production costs include land purchases, construction costs of facilities, equipment and machinery, quantity of feed provided, farming materials invested, and wages. As a result, farm gate prices were estimated as CC8 = 12.19, CC12 = 12.19, EC8 = 14.52, EC12 = 14.52, AV = 21.14, and BR = 28.74 [yen/egg], and the production cost, including building the new farm, increased by EC8 = 19.1%, EC12 = 19.1%, AV = 73.4%, and BR = 135.7%, respectively, referring to the value of CC. The results show that the prices increase in systems between CC and BN. The retail price or table egg price was estimated to be CC8 = 24.68, CC12 = 24.68, EC8 = 28.07, EC12 = 28.07, AV = 37.27, and BR = 48.53 [yen/egg]. The retail price of BR is approximately twice that of CC. In addition, assuming that all of Japan's eggs were produced in the BR system, the soaring cost of eggs would likely affect the prices of factory eggs, such as liquid eggs and other products, thus affecting the prices of various food products. Understanding the significant management costs that affect the retail price of eggs would facilitate improved policies and practical approaches to support poultry farms and sustainable farming activities while addressing public concerns.
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Crianza de Animales Domésticos , Vivienda para Animales , Animales , Femenino , Crianza de Animales Domésticos/métodos , Pollos , Aves de Corral , Japón , ÓvuloRESUMEN
BACKGROUND: A 1% potassium peroxymonosulphate-based environmental disinfectant (PPED) produces sodium hypochlorite when combined with sodium chloride, which functions as a disinfectant. However, little is known about the impact of hospital cleaning with PPED on hospital-onset Clostridioides difficile infection (HO-CDI). AIM: To reduce HO-CDI, we promoted antimicrobial stewardship and hospital ward cleaning with PPED: this study was conducted to evaluate their impact. METHODS: We began a promotion of post-prescription review with feedback for broad-spectrum antimicrobials and hospital ward cleaning with PPED. We reviewed the ratio of HO-CDI, PPED consumption, and days of therapy (DOT) of broad-spectrum antimicrobials between July 2014 and March 2018, dividing this time into the pre-promotion (July 2014 to June 2015) and post-promotion periods (July 2015 to March 2018). FINDINGS: Using interrupted time series analysis, an immediate significant change in HO-CDI was observed after intervention (P=0.03), although a downward trend was not observed over this period (P=0.19). Trends in PPED consumption significantly changed over this period (P=0.02). DOT of carbapenems decreased immediately after the intervention began (P<0.01). A Poisson regression analysis showed that PPED consumption and DOT of carbapenems were independent factors affecting HO-CDI (P=0.039 and 0.016, respectively). CONCLUSION: We revealed that DOT of carbapenems and use of PPED were associated with the HO-CDI ratio and that both interventions reduced the rate of HO-CDI. This is the first report on the impact of hospital ward cleaning with PPED on the reduction of HO-CDI.
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Antiinfecciosos , Programas de Optimización del Uso de los Antimicrobianos , Clostridioides difficile , Infecciones por Clostridium , Infección Hospitalaria , Desinfectantes , Humanos , Potasio , Hipoclorito de Sodio , Cloruro de Sodio , Infección Hospitalaria/prevención & control , Infecciones por Clostridium/prevención & control , Hospitales , CarbapenémicosRESUMEN
BACKGROUND: Surgical antimicrobial prophylaxis (SAP) is one of the major purposes of antimicrobial use. AIM: To determine the adherence to the Japanese SAP guidelines in Japanese university hospitals. METHODS: This was a retrospective cohort study including 15 general hospitals and one dental university hospital. Up to three cases of 18 designated surgeries were evaluated regarding adherence to Japanese SAP guidelines: selection of antibiotics, timing of administration, re-dosing intervals, and duration of SAP. When all items were appropriate, surgery was defined as 'appropriate'. FINDINGS: In total, 688 cases (22-45 cases per surgery) were included. The overall appropriateness was 46.8% (322/688), and the appropriateness of each surgery ranged from 8.0% (2/25, cardiac implantable electronic device implantation) to 92.1% (35/38, distal gastrectomy). The appropriateness of each item was as follows: pre/intraoperative selections, 78.5% (540/688); timing of administrations, 96.0% (630/656); re-dosing intervals, 91.6% (601/656); postoperative selection, 78.9% (543/688); and duration of SAP, 61.4% (423/688). The overall appropriateness of hospitals ranged from 17.6% (9/51) to 73.3% (33/45). The common reasons for inappropriateness were the longer duration (38.5%, 265/688) and choice of antibiotics with a non-optimal antimicrobial spectrum before/during, and after surgery (19.0%, 131/688 and 16.9%, 116/688, respectively), compared to the guideline. CONCLUSIONS: Adherence to the guidelines differed greatly between the surgeries and hospitals. Large-scale multi-centre surveillance of SAP in Japanese hospitals is necessary to identify inappropriate surgeries, factors related to the appropriateness, and incidences of surgical site infections.
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Antiinfecciosos , Profilaxis Antibiótica , Humanos , Estudios Retrospectivos , Hospitales Universitarios , Japón , Adhesión a Directriz , Antibacterianos/uso terapéutico , Infección de la Herida Quirúrgica/epidemiología , Infección de la Herida Quirúrgica/prevención & control , Infección de la Herida Quirúrgica/tratamiento farmacológico , Antiinfecciosos/uso terapéuticoRESUMEN
In plants, many invading microbial pathogens are recognized by cell-surface pattern recognition receptors, which induce defense responses. Here, we show that the ceramide Phytophthora infestans-ceramide D (Pi-Cer D) from the plant pathogenic oomycete P. infestans triggers defense responses in Arabidopsis. Pi-Cer D is cleaved by an Arabidopsis apoplastic ceramidase, NEUTRAL CERAMIDASE 2 (NCER2), and the resulting 9-methyl-branched sphingoid base is recognized by a plasma membrane lectin receptor-like kinase, RESISTANT TO DFPM-INHIBITION OF ABSCISIC ACID SIGNALING 2 (RDA2). 9-Methyl-branched sphingoid base is specific to microbes and induces plant immune responses by physically interacting with RDA2. Loss of RDA2 or NCER2 function compromised Arabidopsis resistance against an oomycete pathogen. Thus, we elucidated the recognition mechanisms of pathogen-derived lipid molecules in plants.
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Proteínas de Arabidopsis , Arabidopsis , Ceramidas , Interacciones Huésped-Patógeno , Ceramidasa Neutra , Phytophthora infestans , Enfermedades de las Plantas , Arabidopsis/genética , Arabidopsis/inmunología , Arabidopsis/microbiología , Proteínas de Arabidopsis/genética , Proteínas de Arabidopsis/metabolismo , Ceramidas/metabolismo , Ceramidasa Neutra/genética , Ceramidasa Neutra/metabolismo , Phytophthora infestans/patogenicidad , Enfermedades de las Plantas/inmunología , Enfermedades de las Plantas/microbiología , Proteínas Serina-Treonina Quinasas/genética , Proteínas Serina-Treonina Quinasas/metabolismo , Receptores Mitogénicos/genética , Receptores Mitogénicos/metabolismoRESUMEN
OBJECTIVE: We aimed to classify Japanese adults without diabetes into different categories based on the oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) and characterize their insulin sensitivity and insulin secretion. PATIENTS AND METHODS: The OGTT was performed on 1,085 Japanese individuals without diabetes (aged 20-64 years); blood glucose and insulin levels were measured at 0, 30-, 60-, 90-, and 120-min. Fasting blood chemistry, hematology, and urine were analyzed. The participants were classified into four categories based on the following: (A) 30 min post-load plasma glucose levels < 157 mg/dL and/or (B) 120 min post-load plasma glucose levels < 126 mg/dL and Matsuda index > 4.97. Category 1 satisfied both conditions, category 2 satisfied condition A but not B, category 3 satisfied condition B but not A, and category 4 satisfied neither condition. RESULTS: Overall, 46%, 21%, 13%, and 20% of the participants were classified into categories 1, 2, 3, and 4, respectively. Compared with category 1, the characteristics of the other categories were: 2, low insulin sensitivity and high blood glucose levels during the later period; 3, low insulin secretion and a rapid increase in blood glucose levels; and 4, combined characteristics of categories 2 and 3. Most blood test values besides glucose metabolism in category 4 were also worse than those in category 1. Categories 1 and 2 had a high proportion of females, whereas categories 3 and 4 had a low proportion. CONCLUSIONS: Japanese adults without diabetes are classified into four categories with different insulin sensitivities and insulin secretion using OGTT results. Each category has different characteristics of age and sex distribution and clinical values besides glucose metabolism.
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Diabetes Mellitus Tipo 2 , Diabetes Mellitus , Resistencia a la Insulina , Adulto , Glucemia/metabolismo , Diabetes Mellitus/diagnóstico , Femenino , Prueba de Tolerancia a la Glucosa , Humanos , Insulina , JapónRESUMEN
To facilitate sustainable dairy farming, it is essential to assess and support the mental health of dairy farm workers, which is affected more than that of workers in other industries, as indicated by the relatively few studies to date. In addition, the limited investigations on mental health in dairy workers minimize the opportunities to suggest practical approaches of improvement of their mental health. Therefore, further data acquisition and analysis is required. In the present study, we undertook quantitative surveys on 17 management factors and administered a mental health questionnaire to 81 dairy farm managers (80 male, 1 female) in Hokkaido, northern Japan. The management factors were categorized into 3 groups: production input, production output, and facility indicator; mental health was evaluated based on the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D). Principal component analysis assigned the factors into 2 groups: intensiveness factors of dairy production systems (PC1: livestock care cost, fat- and protein-corrected milk, stocking density, medical consultation fee per unit time per animal unit, nonfamily wages, fertilizer and pesticide expenses, and net agricultural income ratio) and basic dairy management factors (PC2: net agricultural income ratio, quantity of concentrate feed, and milk quality variable). The depression symptoms of dairy farm managers were not significantly associated with PC1 and milking methods; however, they were significantly negatively associated with PC2, which integrated 3 management factors, including factors related to finances, feeding, and milk quality. According to the findings of the present study, the efforts needed for stable economic farm management, adequate feed supply, and milk quality maintenance may increase the depression levels of dairy farm managers and negatively affect their mental health. These findings could be the basis for future studies on the relationship between the mental health of farm managers and sustainable dairy farm management and production.