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M Noda

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Intra-articular nodular fasciitis.

The authors describe a case of intra-articular nodular fasciitis of the knee in a 49-year-old man. The lesion arose from the posterior joint capsule of the knee and protruded into the femoral intercondylar notch. Histologic findings of the excised lesion were consistent with those of nodular fasciitis. Immunohistochemical and electron microscopic studies revealed a myofibroblastic proliferation. Surgical excision of the lesion was curative. A careful search of the literature revealed no case in which nodular fasciitis occurred in a joint in the extremities.

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Difference in the effect of phloridzin on alveolar fluid absorption in anesthetized rats and in ex vivo rat lungs.

We reexamined the effect of phloridizin on alveolar fluid absorption by utilizing ex vivo rat lungs, which are considered to be a useful tool to investigate electrolyte and fluid transport across alveolar epithelium. Alveolar fluid absorption was almost completely reduced by 10(-3) M phloridzin with 10(-4) M amiloride as reported previously. However, we found that phloridzin alone was also able to significantly reduce alveolar fluid absorption. We then examined the effect of phloridzin on lung metabolism and compared the data with those determined in the presence of iodoacetic acid (IAA) and NaCN. Phloridzin reduced alveolar glucose uptake with no decrease in lung ATP content. Both IAA and NaCN decreased lung ATP content significantly. Our data indicate that the effect of phloridzin on alveolar fluid absorption in ex vivo rat lungs is not the secondary effect to the alteration of lung energy metabolism. Therefore our data support the current concept that Na(+)-glucose cotransport is involved with transalveolar active Na+ transport, which is a separated pathway from amiloride-sensitive Na+ channels.

Adenosine Triphosphate↗
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Measurement of bromate in bread by high performance liquid chromatography with post-column flow reactor detection.

An analytical procedure was developed to measure bromate residues in baked goods using a sequence of clean-up procedures followed by high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) with a post-column reaction for oxidants. Deionized water was used to extract bromate from bread samples. The extract was treated with a C-18 solid phase extraction column to remove lipids, a cation exchange column with the silver cation to remove chloride, and an ultrafiltration membrane to remove proteins. Further treatment of the extract with the sodium form of a propylsulphonic acid ion exchange column was necessary to remove the silver that leached from the silver column. The method had a detection limit of 3 ng/g in baked goods. Recoveries of bromate from breads ranged from 73 to 86% at a fortified bromate level of 5-100 ng/g. Pullman-type white bread, produced by a sponge and dough method, was prepared in our laboratory for measurement of residual bromate. The dough was scaled in three different weights at different specific volumes (3.8, 4.1, 4.3), and samples of each of the three weights were baked for six different baking times ranging from 24 to 34 min. When bromate at a level of 25 mg/kg was added to flour, no residual bromate was detected in any of the samples, regardless of weight and baking time.

Bread↗
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Neurinoma of the oculomotor nerve: CT and MR features.

The authors present a case of neurinoma of the oculomotor nerve without evidence of von Recklinghausen disease. The literature is reviewed and CT and magnetic resonance findings are discussed.

Cranial Nerve Neoplasms↗
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Electron microscopic examination of cytologic samples.

OBJECTIVE: To review the results of observations of cytologic samples performed in our laboratory by light microscopy (LM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) performed in succession (LM-SEM-TEM examination) using the same cytologic sample and to assess the diagnostic value of this method of successive examination. STUDY DESIGN: Using a previously reported method of LM-SEM-TEM sample preparation and observation, we analyzed 201 cytologic specimens over a seven-year period (1986-1993) and investigated whether the histologic origin and malignancy can be estimated from SEM and TEM findings on the cells. RESULTS: Observations of many cytologic samples over a seven-year period (by LM, SEM and TEM) showed that several basic interpretations of cellular ultrastructure are possible. In cases where cell identification was difficult by LM, electron microscopic findings were sometimes useful for determining the biologic characteristics of cells and for estimating their tissue origin. Electron microscopic findings also provided important information for cytodiagnosis. CONCLUSION: SEM and/or TEM findings are useful for determining the morphologic (including biologic) characteristics of cells in cases where they cannot be determined by LM. With the accumulation of data on electron microscopic examination of cytologic samples, it is expected that in the future, electron microscopy will continue to provide new information that can be used to improve the accuracy of cytodiagnosis by LM.

Adenocarcinoma↗
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The usefulness of pharmacokinetic modulating chemotherapy (UFT plus 5FU) in the treatment of unresectable colorectal carcinomas.

This study was performed to improve the prognosis of unresectable (primary non-curative and recurrent) colorectal carcinoma by using pharmacokinetic modulating chemotherapy (PMC), a combination of oral UFT and continuous venous 5FU infusion. The subjects were 120 patients who were prospectively selected for this study. The patients selected PMC or alternative treatment. Fifty-six patients received PMC. The PMC group received 200-400 mg/body/ day UFT orally 5-7 days per week and 600 mg/m2/24 h 5FU infusion once a week. PMC markedly improved the median survival period (26.6 months vs. 9.2 months P<0.000001). This significant improvement as observed in unresectable primary colorectal carcinoma (P=0.0003), recurrent tumors (P<0.00001), local extension (P=0.01), lung metastases (P=0. 03), liver metastases (P=0.0001), and peritoneal seedings (P=0.02). One of 56 patients who received PMC developed grade 4 toxicity. PMC significantly improved the prognosis of unresectable colorectal carcinoma which has a low survival rate. PMC also indicated tolerable compliance and cost effectiveness.

Administration, Oral↗
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Measurement of bromate in bread by liquid chromatography with post-column flow reactor detection.

This method is suitable for the determination of bromate residues in a variety of baked goods. The peer-verified method trial was performed on white bread, multigrain bread, and coffee cake spiked with known levels of potassium bromate. The analytical portion is extracted with deionized water to remove bromate from the bulk of the baked product. The aqueous extract is carried through a series of steps to remove co-extractives that would interfere with the liquid chromatography (LC) in the determinative step or hasten the deterioration of the LC column. The extract is filtered before passing it through a reversed-phase solid-phase extraction (SPE) column and a cation-exchange column in the silver form to remove lipids and chloride, respectively. Ultrafiltration is then used to remove proteins with molecular weights of >30,000 daltons. Finally, a cation-exchange column in the sodium form is used to remove silver ions from the extract. The determinative step uses LC with a reversed-phase column and an ion-pairing agent in the mobile phase. Detection is based on the post-column reaction of bromate with o-dianisidine to form an oxidation product that is quantitated spectrophotometrically at 450 nm. Overall agreement between the submitting and peer laboratories was quite good. For bromate levels of 10-52 ppb, overall mean recoveries were 76.9 and 78.8% for the submitting and peer laboratories, respectively. The standard deviations were higher for the results of the peer laboratory, probably because of the generally higher level of baseline noise present in the chromatograms. The results demonstrate that the method provides adequate accuracy with low-fat as well as high-fat foods. Bromate at levels as low as 5 ppb (ng/g) can be detected with the method.

Bread↗
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[Physical exercise. The results in hypertensive patients of area 30 of the Policlínico Docente Lawson].

Systematic physical training influences upon a series of changes which occurs in the body, not only improves the cardiovascular functioning, but every organ and system, it increases the functional capacity of the individual, reduces tension due to stress and controls arterial tension figures. Regarding the aforementioned aspects, a study in 50 patients representing 100% of hypertensive subjects involved in a physical exercise program without any other associated disease is made with the aim of determining the influence of systematic physical activity upon the treatment of arterial hypertension. Results show that in most of the patients who previously had high tension values, hypertension was controlled or improved by systematic physical training and the use of drugs was also reduced or eliminated.

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Purification and characterization of human fibroblast derived differentiation inducing factor for human monoblastic leukemia cells identical to interleukin-6.

A differentiation inducing factor for human monocytic leukemia cells was purified to homogeneity from conditioned medium of WI-26VA4, a human fibroblast cell line. The purification scheme consisted of micro bead silica gel chromatography, hydroxyapatite chromatography, gel filtration chromatography, chromatofocusing and reverse phase high performance liquid chromatography. The purified protein was almost homogeneous when determined by sodium dodecyl sulfate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis and N-terminal sequence analysis. The protein has a molecular weight of approximately 27,000 and an isoelectric point of 5.4. The sequence of the first 13 N-terminal amino acid residues was consistent with that of B-cell stimulatory factor 2 (interleukin-6) except for the absence of the N-terminal proline. The purified factor induced differentiation of human monocytic leukemia U-937 cells into a monocyte/macrophage pathway.

Amino Acid Sequence↗
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Hypertensive encephalopathy: reversible CT and MR appearance.

The authors present a case of hypertensive encephalopathy in which CT and MR were performed. The brain stem and cerebellum were revealed as low density areas on CT and high intensity areas on T2-weighted MR images with mass effect. Slight abnormality was also noticed in the deep cerebral white matter. This distribution pattern is contrary to that described in previous reports in which cerebral white matter was mainly involved. The lesions showed definite improvement when the blood pressure was normalized. MR is more sensitive than CT, and is useful for early detection of the abnormality and follow-up study.

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Hepatic artery-biliary fistula during infusion chemotherapy.

A 52-year-old man with rectal cancer and liver metastasis underwent tumor resection with hepatic arterial catheterization. During adjuvant chemotherapy, he developed epigastric pain, nausea, and melena. Digital subtraction angiography revealed a hepatic artery-biliary fistula and a pseudoaneurysm at the catheter tip. This rare complication of intra-arterial chemotherapy is reported in detail.

Angiography, Digital Subtraction↗
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MRI findings of multiple malignant gliomas: differentiation from multiple metastatic brain tumors.

Multiple malignant gliomas are relatively uncommon, but are sometimes difficult to differentiate from multiple metastatic brain tumors. We analyzed the MR findings of four cases of multiple gliomas, comparing them with 12 cases of multiple metastatic brain tumors. All tumors were pathologically proven by surgical operation or autopsy. Gliomas were located in the deep white matter of the cerebrum, with none found in the posterior fossa. Tumors were relatively large, and irregular, thick, ring-like enhancement was noted after the administration of Gd-DTPA. Intratumoral hemorrhage was noted in only one case. High signal intensity on T2WI around the tumor suggested that edema was greater and more extensive than in metastatic tumors and was seen even in the corpus callosum. One autopsied case that showed this high intensity presented not only edema but also tumor infiltration. Metastatic tumors were located mainly in the corticomedullary junction of the brain. They were relatively small, and eight of 12 tumors showed, nodular or smooth ring-like enhancement. Intratumoral hemorrhage was noted in four cases. Edema was noted mainly around the tumor. We conclude that differential diagnosis between gliomas and metastases is possible to some extent by MRI.

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