Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Kenji Hashimoto"
- Kenji Hashimoto's recent research focuses on the therapeutic potential of ketamine and its enantiomer, arketamine, in treating various neuropsychiatric conditions, including epilepsy and depression, emphasizing the mechanisms underlying their antidepressant effects.
- His studies investigate the interaction between peripheral and central systems, particularly exploring the role of thyroid-stimulating hormone in lipid metabolism and its implications for body-brain communication, as well as the influence of the spleen-brain axis on depression-like behaviors.
- Additionally, Hashimoto's work includes examining the clinical implications of mechanical circulatory support in high-risk cardiac procedures and the relationship between hearing loss and depression, highlighting the neurobiological connections between these conditions.
