Combining a unique survey of Japanese firms’ GDP forecasts with accounting data for 25
years, we find three main results. First, firms’ GDP forecasts are associated with their …

Tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) is an autosomal dominant disorder with multi-system
involvement and variable manifestations. There has been significant progress in TSC research …

AKI predicts the future development of CKD, and one proposed mechanism for this epidemiologic
link is loss of peritubular capillaries triggering chronic hypoxia. A precise definition of …

PURPOSE: To evaluate the efficacy of a new continuous functional visual acuity measurement
(FVAM) system for the assessment of dry eye patients. DESIGN: Prospective comparative …

Dialysis dependency is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in the world,
and once end-stage renal disease develops, it cannot be reversed by currently available …

Importance Inhibitors of mammalian target of rapamycin complex 1, such as sirolimus,
effectively target skin lesions in tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC). However, systemic treatment …

Purpose: To describe tear function, mucin alterations, and ocular surface disorder in patients
with atopic diseases. Methods: Subjects underwent corneal sensitivity measurements, …

This study investigates the impacts of exporting on working conditions in Myanmar by drawing
on a new firm survey. For the identification, I use the rapid opening of Myanmar to trade …

This study makes a causal inference on the effects of anti-contagion and economic policies
on small business by conducting a survey on Japanese small business managers’ …

Background Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is the first-line treatment for adults with
obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder (PD), and social anxiety disorder (SAD). …