Atsuo Itakura
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View article: Fertility knowledge and employment status among Japanese pregnant women: J-PEARL study
Fertility knowledge and employment status among Japanese pregnant women: J-PEARL study Open
Objective Despite recent improvements, fertility knowledge among Japanese individuals remains substantially lower than in other countries. This study aimed to evaluate fertility knowledge among women with pregnancy and childbirth experienc…
View article: Completely resolved structural variants by optical genome mapping with adaptive sampling from CNV discovery
Completely resolved structural variants by optical genome mapping with adaptive sampling from CNV discovery Open
Structural variants (SVs), including duplications, deletions, inversions, translocations, and insertions, contribute to human phenotypic diversity but are often challenging to identify due to their size variability and complex configuratio…
View article: A Prenatally Diagnosed Rare Vascular Ring Formed by Left Aortic Arch and Right Ductus Arteriosus
A Prenatally Diagnosed Rare Vascular Ring Formed by Left Aortic Arch and Right Ductus Arteriosus Open
View article: Effects of paracervical block combined with sedative medication during evacuation for first-trimester miscarriage or abortion
Effects of paracervical block combined with sedative medication during evacuation for first-trimester miscarriage or abortion Open
View article: The Perinatal Committee report: Review of the progress of obstetric healthcare in Japan
The Perinatal Committee report: Review of the progress of obstetric healthcare in Japan Open
Background Japan's maternal mortality rate and perinatal mortality rate have shown one of the world's most significant declines, positioning Japan at the global forefront of the lowest levels. The nearly logarithmic annual decline in mater…
View article: Highly carbapenem-resistant <i>Achromobacter xylosoxidans</i> harboring <i>bla</i> <sub>NDM-1</sub> in Myanmar
Highly carbapenem-resistant <i>Achromobacter xylosoxidans</i> harboring <i>bla</i> <sub>NDM-1</sub> in Myanmar Open
Achromobacter xylosoxidans is a multidrug-resistant, non-glucose-fermenting, gram-negative bacterium with intrinsic resistance to many antimicrobial agents. Between 2016 and 2017, five A. xylosoxidans isolates were obtained from five patie…
View article: A highly sensitive Anti-Müllerian hormone test as a promising tool for follicle growth prediction in primary ovarian insufficiency patients
A highly sensitive Anti-Müllerian hormone test as a promising tool for follicle growth prediction in primary ovarian insufficiency patients Open
View article: Cell‐free concentrated ascites reinfusion therapy enables removal of extracellular vesicles and circulating immune complexes in ascites
Cell‐free concentrated ascites reinfusion therapy enables removal of extracellular vesicles and circulating immune complexes in ascites Open
Introduction Cell‐free and concentrated ascites reinfusion therapy (CART) is used for ascites in decompensated cirrhosis and malignant tumors. We investigated extracellular vesicles (EVs) and circulating immune complexes (CICs) as potentia…
View article: Inhibitory effect of exercise on elevated blood pressure and fetal growth restriction during pregnancy in Dahl salt‐sensitive rats
Inhibitory effect of exercise on elevated blood pressure and fetal growth restriction during pregnancy in Dahl salt‐sensitive rats Open
Exercise is effective in preventing gestational hypertension, but its mechanism remains unclear. This study investigates the effects of exercise on Dahl salt‐sensitive (DSS) rats, which develop elevated blood pressure and fetal growth rest…
View article: Recent Status of Low-Birth-Weight Infants in Japan
Recent Status of Low-Birth-Weight Infants in Japan Open
View article: IgG4-related disease with solitary lung mass in the right middle lobe: A surgical case report
IgG4-related disease with solitary lung mass in the right middle lobe: A surgical case report Open
View article: Prospective study of peripartum group B streptococcus colonization in Japanese mothers and neonates
Prospective study of peripartum group B streptococcus colonization in Japanese mothers and neonates Open
Group B streptococcus (GBS) is a major global cause of neonatal, infant, and maternal infections. In Japan, national guidelines based on Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommendations mandate culture-based screening and intrapa…
View article: Prospective study of peripartum group B streptococcus colonization in Japanese mothers and neonates – ERRATUM
Prospective study of peripartum group B streptococcus colonization in Japanese mothers and neonates – ERRATUM Open
View article: Pregnancy with mixed connective tissue disease: Exploration of factors influencing live birth outcomes
Pregnancy with mixed connective tissue disease: Exploration of factors influencing live birth outcomes Open
Mixed connective tissue disease (MCTD) predominantly affects women in their reproductive age (30–40 years). This study is aimed to analyze a case series of MCTD-complicated pregnancies. The study design utilized a combined case-series and …
View article: The association between fetal head malrotation and labor analgesia: a propensity score-matched analysis
The association between fetal head malrotation and labor analgesia: a propensity score-matched analysis Open
Background Fetal head malrotation is associated with prolonged labor, instrumental delivery, and perinatal complications. Previous studies have suggested an association between malrotation and labor analgesia, but this remains controversia…
View article: Prenatally Diagnosed Case of Successful Survival of an Unguarded Mitral Valve Orifice
Prenatally Diagnosed Case of Successful Survival of an Unguarded Mitral Valve Orifice Open
View article: Effectiveness, reliability, and validity of new Japanese diagnostic criteria for obstetrical disseminated intravascular coagulation
Effectiveness, reliability, and validity of new Japanese diagnostic criteria for obstetrical disseminated intravascular coagulation Open
View article: Effectiveness, reliability, and validity of new Japanese diagnostic criteria for obstetrical disseminated intravascular coagulation (tentative version): A retrospective multicenter study
Effectiveness, reliability, and validity of new Japanese diagnostic criteria for obstetrical disseminated intravascular coagulation (tentative version): A retrospective multicenter study Open
Since July 2023, obstetrical disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) in Japan has been diagnosed based on the new criteria (tentative version), which assesses the main underlying disease, fibrinogen level, and fibrin/fibrinogen degrad…
View article: Changes in use and outcomes after fibrinogen concentrate insurance coverage for critical obstetrical hemorrhage: a nationwide questionnaire survey in Japan
Changes in use and outcomes after fibrinogen concentrate insurance coverage for critical obstetrical hemorrhage: a nationwide questionnaire survey in Japan Open
View article: Pregnancy with Mixed Connective Tissue Disease: exploration of factors influencing live birth outcomes
Pregnancy with Mixed Connective Tissue Disease: exploration of factors influencing live birth outcomes Open
Background Mixed connective tissue disease (MCTD) predominantly affects women in their reproductive age (30–40 years). This study is aimed to analyze a case series of MCTD-complicated pregnancies. Methods The study design utilized a combin…
View article: Investigation of optimal weight gain during pregnancy: A retrospective analysis of the <scp>Japanese</scp> perinatal registry database
Investigation of optimal weight gain during pregnancy: A retrospective analysis of the <span>Japanese</span> perinatal registry database Open
Aim This study aimed to determine the weight gain during pregnancy that minimizes the predicted probability of various perinatal adverse events according to the pre‐pregnancy body mass index (BMI) and make recommendations for optimal weigh…
View article: Massive fetal goiter treated by intra-amniotic injection of levothyroxine: a case report
Massive fetal goiter treated by intra-amniotic injection of levothyroxine: a case report Open
Objectives Fetal dyshormonogenetic goiter is a rare condition associated with perinatal complications and sequelae in infants. Although prenatal management remains controversial, further evidence is required for optimal management. Case pr…
View article: Risk factors for resignation from work during pregnancy among Japanese women: a cross-sectional, multicenter questionnaire survey
Risk factors for resignation from work during pregnancy among Japanese women: a cross-sectional, multicenter questionnaire survey Open
This study was to investigate the employment status of pregnant women in Japan and identify risk factors associated with resigning from work during pregnancy. We conducted a cross-sectional survey with 975 postpartum women in Tokyo and its…
View article: Risk Factors for Alcohol Consumption after Starting Assisted Reproductive Technology Treatment among Japanese Women: Japan-Female Employment and Mental Health in Assisted Reproductive Technology (J-FEMA) Study
Risk Factors for Alcohol Consumption after Starting Assisted Reproductive Technology Treatment among Japanese Women: Japan-Female Employment and Mental Health in Assisted Reproductive Technology (J-FEMA) Study Open
Aims: To determine the association between drinking habits and social factors among women undergoing assisted reproductive technology (ART) treatment in Japan. Methods: The study participants who provided answers for the questionnaire conc…
View article: #140 : Combined Use of Letrozole, Cabergoline and GnRH Antagonist to Prevent Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome Completely in Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Treatment
#140 : Combined Use of Letrozole, Cabergoline and GnRH Antagonist to Prevent Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome Completely in Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Treatment Open
Background and Aims: The main difficulty to treat polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is the possibility of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS). There are several clinical approaches to avoid dangerous complications of OHSS: laparoscop…
View article: Effectiveness of Prophylactic Laparoscopic Surgery for Benign Adnexal Mass during Pregnancy: A Single-center Retrospective Study
Effectiveness of Prophylactic Laparoscopic Surgery for Benign Adnexal Mass during Pregnancy: A Single-center Retrospective Study Open
Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of prophylactic laparoscopic surgery for avoiding adnexal torsion in pregnant women with benign adnexal masses. Materials and Methods: This report contains two analyses, each for a…
View article: EP15.19: Delivery management of a large biparietal diameter under labour epidural analgesia
EP15.19: Delivery management of a large biparietal diameter under labour epidural analgesia Open
placenta are, however, unknown.We aimed to describe placental histology in eoFGR after sildenafil treatment or placebo.Methods: The Dutch STRIDER study was a randomised controlled trial of sildenafil versus placebo in singleton pregnancies…
View article: EP10.13: Investigation of the obstructive site and prenatal ultrasound features in fetal small bowel atresia
EP10.13: Investigation of the obstructive site and prenatal ultrasound features in fetal small bowel atresia Open
Prenatal diagnosis for fetal small bowel atresia (SBA) has been known as multiple cysts of the dilated bowel on ultrasound images, however the accurate diagnosis of SBA is challenging. Our objective was to evaluate the prenatal ultrasound …
View article: EP01.15: Efficacy of Slow<i>flow</i>HD ultrasound Doppler in fetal echocardiography at first trimester
EP01.15: Efficacy of Slow<i>flow</i>HD ultrasound Doppler in fetal echocardiography at first trimester Open
Electronic poster abstracts39 persistent right umbilical vein (PRUV) and 7 others.The group 3 had 7 fetuses (7/7,255; 0.10%).Six fetuses had two different venous disorders.Thus, the prevalence of fetal venous malformations was 1.35% (98/72…
View article: Rare <scp>FGFR</scp> fusion genes in cervical cancer and transcriptome‐based subgrouping of patients with a poor prognosis
Rare <span>FGFR</span> fusion genes in cervical cancer and transcriptome‐based subgrouping of patients with a poor prognosis Open
Background Although cervical cancer is often characterized as preventable, its incidence continues to increase in low‐ and middle‐income countries, underscoring the need to develop novel therapeutics for this disease.This study assessed th…