Utako Shimizu
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View article: Treatment of esophagogastric intussusception due to cryptosporidiosis using paromomycin in a corn snake (<i>Pantherophis guttatus</i>)
Treatment of esophagogastric intussusception due to cryptosporidiosis using paromomycin in a corn snake (<i>Pantherophis guttatus</i>) Open
A 3-year-old captive corn snake (Pantherophis guttatus) was taken our veterinary clinic with a complaint of intermittent body swelling. Radiography revealed soft-tissue swelling, and ultrasonography confirmed intussusception of the digesti…
View article: Evaluation of wild bee diversity in fruit orchards within the Ba Den mountain area, Tay Ninh Province, Vietnam
Evaluation of wild bee diversity in fruit orchards within the Ba Den mountain area, Tay Ninh Province, Vietnam Open
Wild bees are commonly found and play a vital role in pollinating various crops. Unfortunately, the number of wild bee species is experiencing a steep decline, attributed to deforestation, the application of agricultural pesticides, escala…
View article: Preparing of Point-of-Care Reagents for Risk Assessment in the Elderly at Home by a Home-Visit Nurse and Verification of Their Analytical Accuracy
Preparing of Point-of-Care Reagents for Risk Assessment in the Elderly at Home by a Home-Visit Nurse and Verification of Their Analytical Accuracy Open
With the rising number of older adults residing at home, there is a growing need for risk assessment and patient management in home nursing. This study aims to develop point-of-care test (POCT) reagents that can aid in risk assessment and …
View article: Impact of Heavy Snowfall on Emergency Transport and Prognosis of Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest Patients: A Nation-Wide Cohort Study
Impact of Heavy Snowfall on Emergency Transport and Prognosis of Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest Patients: A Nation-Wide Cohort Study Open
Background: Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) is a significant global cause of mortality, and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) response interval is critical for survival and a neurologically-favorable outcome. Currently, it is unclear …
View article: Quality of Life and Symptom Burden among Chronic Kidney Disease of Uncertain Etiology (CKDu) Patients in Girandurukotte, Sri Lanka
Quality of Life and Symptom Burden among Chronic Kidney Disease of Uncertain Etiology (CKDu) Patients in Girandurukotte, Sri Lanka Open
Symptom burden and health-related quality of life (HRQOL) are important predictors of how a disease affects patients’ lives, especially for endemic health problems such as chronic kidney disease of uncertain etiology (CKDu). Our study desc…
View article: Components of the Practical Ability of Chronic Dialysis Nursing
Components of the Practical Ability of Chronic Dialysis Nursing Open
View article: Assessment of Nutritional Status and Dietary Pattern of a Rural Adult Population in Dry Zone, Sri Lanka
Assessment of Nutritional Status and Dietary Pattern of a Rural Adult Population in Dry Zone, Sri Lanka Open
The objective of this work was to describe average dietary intake, physical activity (PA) and nutritional status of the adult population of Girandurukotte, Sri Lanka. A cross-sectional survey, including one 24-h dietary recall, internation…
View article: Micronutrient Status in Sri Lanka: A Review
Micronutrient Status in Sri Lanka: A Review Open
Micronutrients include vitamins, minerals and, trace elements that are required in minute quantities but play a vital role in normal human growth, development and physiological functioning. Micronutrient deficiencies, also known as hidden …
View article: Walking ability, anxiety and depression, significantly decrease EuroQol 5-Dimension 5-Level scores in older hemodialysis patients in Japan
Walking ability, anxiety and depression, significantly decrease EuroQol 5-Dimension 5-Level scores in older hemodialysis patients in Japan Open
Reduced walking ability, and Anxiety and Depression, were associated with lower EQ-5D-5 L score and appeared to be important factors in decreasing health for older hemodialysis patients. These results suggest that patients' families and di…
View article: Nurses’ Practical Wisdom for the Support of Dementia Patients Among Hospital Outpatients
Nurses’ Practical Wisdom for the Support of Dementia Patients Among Hospital Outpatients Open
PURPOSE: To establish and understand nurses’ practical wisdom and interventions of support for dementia and possible dementia patients at hospital outpatient wards.METHODS: A qualitative design was used to collect data through semi-structu…
View article: Effect of the Early Introduction of Mild Mobilization Performed by Nurses on the Recovery of Patients in the Intensive Care Unit
Effect of the Early Introduction of Mild Mobilization Performed by Nurses on the Recovery of Patients in the Intensive Care Unit Open
Rationale: Recent studies have reported the effectiveness of the early introduction of rehabilitation for preventing muscle weakness in patients in the intensive care unit (ICU). The early introduction of full-scale rehabilitation by a phy…
View article: Dialysis Patients’ Utilization of Health Care Services Covered by Long-Term Care Insurance in Japan
Dialysis Patients’ Utilization of Health Care Services Covered by Long-Term Care Insurance in Japan Open
Hemodialysis patients in Japan are aging and thus more patients need support for attending hemodialysis facilities. This study aimed to clarify how dialysis patients utilize the services covered by Japan's public long-term care insurance (…
View article: Life Adjustments of Elderly Hemodialysis Patients for Continuing to Attend Dialysis Facility
Life Adjustments of Elderly Hemodialysis Patients for Continuing to Attend Dialysis Facility Open
This study aimed to elucidate elderly patients’ recognition of and life adjustment to attending dialysis facilities, and then to discuss factors for enabling such patients to continue attending dialysis facilities. Semi-structured intervie…
View article: Quantitative Analysis of Pain during Mammography Using Electrical Stimulation
Quantitative Analysis of Pain during Mammography Using Electrical Stimulation Open
In order to quantitatively measure the degree of pain during mammography, we used a visual analog scale (VAS) and a device for quantitative analysis of perception and pain and performed regression analysis of the relationship between pain …