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Newest firstWe clarify Dr. Narita's concerns by replacing subjective wording with data-based statements, emphasizing the descriptive-not causal-nature of our analysis, and noting that logistic regression was exploratory. Our findings show both progression and non-progression pathways, indicating no single dominant gateway pattern among Japanese cannabis users.
Open article record in new tab ↗Introduction"Over-the-counter (OTC)-like drugs" are prescription medicines that contain the same or similar active ingredients as OTC drugs but receive reimbursement under Japans universal health insurance system. Despite ongoing policy discussions regarding the potential exclusion of these drugs from insurance coverage or increased patient cost-sharing, evidence describing their real-world prescription volume and…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background The increasing prevalence of total knee arthroplasty (TKA) owing to population aging imposes a considerable financial burden on healthcare systems. In this study, we analyzed the cost structure of TKA in Japan, where comprehensive cost data beyond hospital length of stay (LOS) are limited. Methods We retrospectively analyzed 100 consecutive TKAs (89 patients) for primary osteoarthritis performed by a si…
Open article record in new tab ↗Masataka et al.'s cannabis gateway study misrepresents the 43.8% probability of cannabis users transitioning to illegal drugs as "rare," and misuses regression via the Table 2 Fallacy. These critical issues discredit their conclusion.
Open article record in new tab ↗Background Resection of the extrahepatic bile duct including the gallbladder and the dilated segment, is a widely accepted surgical concept in congenital biliary dilatation (CBD) in both adult and pediatric surgeons. However, owing to the existence of various types of CBD and differences in the extent of dilatation, no consensus has been reached regarding the appropriate resection margins. Methods Consensus statem…
Aim Cannabis has historically been used for medicinal and industrial purposes, but is strictly regulated worldwide due to the psychoactive effects of THC. In Japan, cannabis is frequently labeled a "gateway drug," yet strong causal evidence for progression to other substances is limited. This study investigates whether cannabis acts as a gateway drug among Japanese users. Methods An anonymous online survey was con…
Background Some people use illicit drugs to relieve stress. However, these drugs cause serious damage not only to individuals but also to society as a whole. Stress caused by the COVID-19 pandemic is considerable, as the number of illicit drug users continues to increase, despite a decrease in the availability of drugs and opportunities to leave the house during the pandemic. Fear of COVID-19 causes stress; howeve…
Open article record in new tab ↗Aim To determine the risk factors for cannabis use disorders and cannabis psychosis in Japan based on a 2021 online survey among Japanese users of social network services. Methods The 3142 respondents who had used cannabis within the preceding year were categorized into two groups based on the development of cannabis use disorder and/or cannabis psychosis. Analyses were performed to determine these conditions' ris…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background Syndemics of illicit drug use and HIV remain as significant public health issues around the world. There has been increasing concern regarding the rapidly growing market of new psychoactive substances, particularly in Asia. In response, the Japanese government has increasingly banned such substances in recent years. We sought to identify the prevalence and correlates of use of quasi-legal psychoactive s…
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