Laboratory measurements of sound velocities of high-pressure minerals provide crucial
information on the composition and constitution of the deep mantle via comparisons with …

Background The management and life expectancy of patients with cystic fibrosis have
improved substantially in the past three decades, which has resulted in an increased number of …

Rhodococcus sp. strain RHA1 is a gram-positive polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) degrader
which can degrade 10 ppm of PCB48 (equivalent to Aroclor1248), including tri-, tetra-, and …

The chemical substances which regulate biofilm formation were examined, and a bioassay
system which uses marine bacteria with adhering properties was developed. This bioassay …

… images by the study investigators (Akihiro Yamada and Atsushi Sakuraba) when possible.
When the sites of anastomosis were not evaluated, patients were excluded from the analysis. …

AIM: To evaluate the effectiveness of probiotic therapy for suppressing relapse in patients
with inactive ulcerative colitis (UC). METHODS: Bio-Three tablets, each containing 2 mg of …

Objectives: Vedolizumab is increasingly used to treat patients with ulcerative colitis (UC) and
Crohn’s disease (CD), however, its safety during the perioperative period remains unclear. …

Olmesartan, a novel angiotensin II AT1-receptor antagonist, is excreted into both bile and
urine, with minimal metabolism. Because olmesartan is a hydrophilic anionic compound, some …

Background Biosimilars of anti‐tumour necrosis factor ( TNF )‐α agents have now become
clinically available for the treatment of inflammatory bowel diseases ( IBD ). Aim To perform a …

Background and study aim: Esophageal stricture following endoscopic submucosal
dissection (ESD) can be a serious complication in patients with large mucosal defects. This …