St. Luke's International University

Recent papers from St. Luke's International University

1. Combined therapy with peritoneal dialysis and hemodialysis in Japan: current status and criteria for initiation and discontinuationRenal Replacement Therapy · 2026
2. Comparison of general anesthesia and spinal anesthesia in patients with moderate to severe aortic stenosis undergoing surgery for hip fracture: a retrospective cohort studyJournal of Cardiothoracic Surgery · 2026
3. Cost-effectiveness analysis of nurse practitioner-led care for patients with heart failure in Japan2026
4. Comparison of general anesthesia and spinal anesthesia in patients with moderate to severe aortic stenosis undergoing surgery for hip fracture: a retrospective cohort studyJournal of Cardiothoracic Surgery · 2026
5. Affordability of fluoride toothpaste and national prevalence of untreated dental caries in low- and middle-income countries: an ecological cross-sectional studyBMC Oral Health · 2026
6. The global, regional, and national burden of cancer, 1990–2023, with forecasts to 2050: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023The Lancet · 2025
7. Developing a Comprehensive Public Health Nursing Practice Model for Promoting Social Inclusion Among Populations Experiencing Social Exclusion: A Qualitative StudyJournal of Advanced Nursing · 2026
8. Association of granulocyte colony-stimulating factor and immature neutrophils with treatment resistance in Kawasaki diseaseScientific Reports · 2026
9. Inverse Association Between Regional Availability of Board‐Certified Fellows of the Japan Gastroenterological Endoscopy Society and Colorectal Cancer Mortality in Japan: An Ecological AnalysisJGH Open · 2026
10. Short‐Term PM2.5 Exposure and Daily Cancer Mortality Across 47 Japanese Prefectures: A Nationwide Time‐Stratified Case‐Crossover Study, 2013–2022International Journal of Cancer · 2026
11. Advance care planning engagement and associated factors among adults without a family member they wish to designate as a surrogate decision-maker: a cross-sectional studyBMC Palliative Care · 2026
12. Mental Health Support and Educational Programs for New Graduate Nurses: A Scoping ReviewCreative Nursing · 2026
13. Key Factors Associated with Home-Visiting Nurses’ Intention to Remain in the Workplace During Child-Rearing: A Cross-Sectional StudyOccupational Health · 2026
14. Reliability of biochemical assays of nitric oxide biomarkers in human skeletal muscle tissue samplesPLoS ONE · 2026
15. Support for Disclosure of Hereditary Tumor Risk to Children and Adolescents: A Scoping ReviewJapan Journal of Nursing Science · 2026
16. Preferences and reasons for clothing colors in women patients and survivors of breast cancer in KoreaPLoS ONE · 2026
17. Protect her future: Lessons learned from a school and community engagement initiative for HPV vaccine awareness in Lilongwe, MalawiHuman Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics · 2026
18. Effectiveness of application–based mobile health in reducing acute exacerbations among people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a systematic review and meta-analysisBMC Pulmonary Medicine · 2026
19. Cyclical women’s health needs at work: Low-disclosure support and privacy-preserving self-tracking in age-stratified focus groups in JapanWomen & Health · 2026
20. Effectiveness of Nurse‐Led Case Management in Community Settings Among Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta‐AnalysisInternational Journal of Older People Nursing · 2026