Blau syndrome is an autoinflammatory disease caused by mutations in the NOD2 gene 1. The
initial symptoms of Blau syndrome usually include polyarthritis and rash followed by uveitis…

Introduction Arthritis is the most frequent manifestation of Blau syndrome, an autoinflammatory
disorder caused by the genetic mutation of NOD2. However, detailed information on …

Objectives: To evaluate the safety and effectiveness of hepatitis B virus (HBV) vaccination in
patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) controlled by treatment. Methods: Among 49 …

Both hypertension and diabetes are so-called “silent killers.” We previously demonstrated the
effect of a novel diet intervention program using COMpletely Balanced meal (COMB meal) …

Juvenile dermatomyositis (JDM), a multisystem disease of uncertain origin, is defined by
chronic inflammation of striated muscle and skin [1]. Although cutaneous ulceration occurs …

Objective: To clarify polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis (pJIA) patients who failed to
maintain prolonged remission with the first biologic agent. Methods: Fourteen pJIA patients were …

A 87 year-old male was admitted complaining of right chest pain, cough with purulent
sputam, high fever and weight loss. Chest X-ray film showed right plearal effusion. …

A 38-year-old Japanese male without any significant respiratory risk factors was admitted to
our hospital because of an acute onset of fulminant pneumonia refractory to intravenous …

Stirring-up of soft sea bed material in Osaka Bay were investigated through field observations
and hydraulic experiments. Field observations were carried out at the point of 14m-deep …

A 40 year-old female was admitted on January 31, 1981, with fever, dyspnea, productive
cough and jaundice. On admission, severe anemia and acrocyanosis were observed. Chest X-…