Yonago Acta Medica 2021; Volume 64: Number 1

Review Article: Special Contribution
P. 1 Clinical and Biological Implications of Cancer Stem Cells in Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Hiroyuki Tsuchiya and Goshi Shiota
 Key words: cancer stem cells; cell surface markers; hepatocellular carcinoma; lncRNA
Original Articles
P. 12 Application of an Immobilization Device for the Modified Killian’s Method
Kazunori Fujiwara, Satoshi Koyama, Ryohei Donishi, Tsuyoshi Morisaki, Takahiro Fukuhara and Hiromi Takeuchi
 Key words: body immobilization device; hypopharynx; modified Killian’s method; visualization
P. 18 Relationship of Physical Activity to Self-Care Agency and Physical Condition Among Older Adults in a Rural Area
Junko Yoshimura, Chika Tanimura, Hiromi Matsumoto, Yasuko Tokushima, Kazuoki Inoue, Daeho Park and Hiroshi Hagino
 Key words: locomotion; older adults; physical activity; self-care agency
P. 30 Clinical Characteristics of Fragile X Syndrome Patients in Japan
Tetsuya Okazaki, Kaori Adachi, Kaori Matsuura, Yoshitaka Oyama, Madoka Nose, Emi Shirahata, Toshiaki Abe, Takeshi Hasegawa, Toshiro Maihara, Yoshihiro Maegaki and Eiji Nanba
 Key words: CGG repeat expansion; FMR1 gene; fragile X syndrome; genetic testing; intellectual disability
P. 34 Factors Influencing Psychological Independence in Adolescents and Their Relationship to Coaching-based Support from Significant Others
Mikiko Oda and Shin-ichi Yoshioka
 Key words: adolescents; adolescent psychology; mentoring; psychological support systems; self-esteem
P. 46 Factors Affecting Clinical Nursing Competency: A Cross Sectional Study
Yoko Yamamoto, Reiko Okuda and Mika Fukada
 Key words: clinical nursing competence self-assessment scale; clinical nursing competency; influencing factors
P. 57 Cord Blood from SGA Preterm Infants Exhibits Increased GLUT4 mRNA Expression
Satoshi Narai, Yuki Kawashima-sonoyama, Masanobu Fujimoto, Mazumi Miura, Kaori Adachi, Eiji Nanba and Noriyuki Namba
 Key words: hypoglycemia; insulin/IGF-1 signaling; preterm; small-for-gestational age
P. 67 Psychometric Properties of a New Simplified Scale to Assess the Quality of Workers’ Rest and Recreation on Their Days Off
Osamu Itani, Yoshitaka Kaneita, Satoru Harano, Mikiko Tokiya, Yuichiro Otsuka, Yuuki Matsumoto, Sachi Nakagome and Yu Kinoshita
 Key words: hobbies; leisure activities; quality of life; relaxation; work-life balance
P. 80 Why Are COVID-19 Mortality Rates by Country or Region So Different?: An Ecologic Study of Factors Associated with Mortality from Novel Coronavirus Infections by Country
Yoneatsu Osaki, Hitoshi Otsuki, Aya Imamoto, Aya Kinjo, Maya Fujii, Yuki Kuwabara and Yoko Kondo
 Key words: COVID-19; mortality; ecologic study; Kawasaki disease
P. 92 Psychological Preparations Affecting the Emotions of Children with Developmental Disorders Toward Hospitals
Naho Inoue, Tohru Okanishi, Masahiko Inoue and Yoshihiro Maegaki
 Key words: attention deficit hyperactivity disorder; autism spectrum disorder; developmental disorder; preparation
P. 98 Interventions for Students with Problem Behaviors: A Workshop Incorporating Applied Behavior Analysis for Japanese Teachers
Masahiko Inoue, Tomohiro Kishimoto and Toshiki Fukuzaki
 Key words: applied behavior analysis; developmental disabilities; problem behaviors; teacher training
P. 107 Effect of Subcutaneous Adrenaline/Saline/Lidocaine Injection on Split-Thickness Skin Graft Donor Site Wound Healing
Kohei Fukuoka, Shunjiro Yagi, Yoshiko Suyama, Wataru Kaida, Maki Morita and Ichiro Hisatome
 Key words: donor site wounds; hemostasis; split-thickness skin grafts; tumescent injection; wound healing
P. 113 A New Method of Microcatheter Heat-Forming for Cerebral Aneurysmal Coiling Using Stereolithography Three-Dimensional Printed Hollow Vessel Models
Sadao Nakajima, Makoto Sakamoto, Hiroki Yoshioka, Tetsuji Uno and Masamichi Kurosaki
 Key words: cerebral aneurysm; coil embolization; endovascular surgery; microcatheter shape; stereolithography 3D printer
P. 120 Salvage Photodynamic Therapy Using Talaporfin Sodium for Local Failure of Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Yuichiro Ikebuchi, Akira Yoshida, Hiroki Kurumi, Yu Kamitani, Sho Yasui, Yusuke Nakada, Koichiro Kawaguchi, Kazuo Yashima and Hajime Isomoto
 Key words: esophageal cancer; talaporfin sodium; photodynamic therapy; salvage treatment; squamous cell carcinoma
Patient Reports
P. 126 Subcutaneous Panniculitis-like T-Cell Lymphoma Without Erythema and Subcutaneous Tumors
Keiko Wakumoto, Kazunari Sugita and Osamu Yamamoto
 Key words: hemophagocytic syndrome; subcutaneous panniculitis-like T-cell lymphoma
P. 129 Successful Resolution of Fecal Impaction During Endoscopy Using a Looped Guidewire
Tomoyuki Okada, Atsushi Yanagitani, Takeshi Hashimoto and Hajime Isomoto
 Key words: colonography; conservative treatment; disimpaction; endoscopy; fecal impaction
P. 133 Evaluation of Blood Supply with Indocyanine Green Fluorescence in Resection for Concurrent Gastric and Pancreatic Cancer: A Case Report
Masaki Morimoto, Kenjiro Taniguchi, Osamu Yamamoto, Takuji Naka, Atsushi Sugitani and Yoshiyuki Fujiwara
 Key words: distal pancreatectomy; gastrectomy; gastric cancer; indocyanine green; pancreatic cancer
P. 137 Ruptured Small Intestinal Stromal Tumor Causing Concurrent Gastrointestinal and Intra-Abdominal Hemorrhage: A Case Report
Yoichiro Tada, Manabu Yamamoto, Shohei Sawata, Kazushi Hara, Ken Sugesawa, Chihiro Ueshima, Akimitsu Tanio, Kyoichi Kihara, Tomoyuki Matsunaga, Naruo Tokuyasu, Shuichi Takano, Teruhisa Sakamoto, Soichiro Honjo, Toshimichi Hasegawa and Yoshiyuki Fujiwara
 Key words: gastrointestinal hemorrhage; gastrointestinal stromal tumor; intra-abdominal hemorrhage; rupture; small intestine
Short Communication
P. 143 The Telehealth Program for Kindergarten and Nursery Teachers in Charge of Children with Behavioral Problems
Masahiko Inoue and Asuka Takagi
 Key words: developmental disabilities; problem behaviors; teacher training; telehealth

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