Search Results - "TAMAI, Koji"
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Heated Tobacco Products Impair Cell Viability, Osteoblastic Differentiation, and Bone Fracture-Healing
Published in Journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume (03-11-2021)“…The negative impact of cigarette smoking on bone union has been well documented. However, the impact of heated tobacco product (HTP) use on bone…”
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A deep learning algorithm to identify cervical ossification of posterior longitudinal ligaments on radiography
Published in Scientific reports (08-02-2022)“…The cervical ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (cOPLL) is sometimes misdiagnosed or overlooked on radiography. Thus, this study aimed to…”
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Biglycan expression and its function in human ligamentum flavum
Published in Scientific reports (01-03-2021)“…Hypertrophy of the ligamentum flavum (LF) is a major cause of lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS), and the pathology involves disruption of elastic fibers, fibrosis…”
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Machine-learning-based approach for nonunion prediction following osteoporotic vertebral fractures
Published in European spine journal (01-11-2023)“…Purpose An osteoporotic vertebral fracture (OVF) is a common disease that causes disabilities in elderly patients. In particular, patients with nonunion…”
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Evapotranspiration from the understory of a tropical dry deciduous forest in Cambodia
Published in Agricultural and forest meteorology (15-12-2020)“…•ET and its components were measured separately in a tropical dry deciduous forest.•Understory ET is important, contributing 35% to whole-ecosystem…”
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The evaluation of lumbar paraspinal muscle quantity and quality using the Goutallier classification and lumbar indentation value
Published in European spine journal (01-05-2018)“…Purpose The cross-sectional area and fat infiltration are accepted as standard parameters for quantitative and qualitative evaluation of muscle degeneration…”
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Presence of sarcopenia does not affect the clinical results of balloon kyphoplasty for acute osteoporotic vertebral fracture
Published in Scientific reports (08-01-2021)“…Sarcopenia has been associated with poor clinical outcomes in several diseases. Herein, the clinical results of balloon kyphoplasty (BKP) for acute…”
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Impact of cervical sagittal balance and cervical spine alignment on craniocervical junction motion: an analysis using upright multi-positional MRI
Published in European spine journal (01-02-2021)“…Purpose To evaluate the effect of cervical sagittal alignment on craniocervical junction kinematic. Methods We retrospectively reviewed 359 patients (119…”
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Intrastorm scale rainfall interception dynamics in a mature coniferous forest stand
Published in Journal of hydrology (Amsterdam) (01-05-2017)“…•Intrastorm dynamics of rainfall interception were measured in the field.•Hourly interception intensity decreased as rainfall progressed.•Interception is…”
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Time Course of Physical and Mental Well-being Improvements After Cervical Surgery
Published in Spine (Philadelphia, Pa. 1976) (01-03-2021)“…STUDY DESIGN.Retrospective cohort study. OBJECTIVE.To elucidate the postoperative time-course of improvements in physical and mental well-being in patients…”
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Periostin increased by mechanical stress upregulates interleukin‐6 expression in the ligamentum flavum
Published in The FASEB journal (01-02-2023)“…Ligamentum flavum (LF) hypertrophy is a major cause of lumbar spinal canal stenosis. Although mechanical stress is thought to be a major factor involved in LF…”
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Improvement in Patient Mental Well-being After Surgery for Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy
Published in Spine (Philadelphia, Pa. 1976) (15-05-2020)“…STUDY DESIGN.Retrospective cohort study. OBJECTIVE.The aim of this study was to investigate changes in mental well-being after surgery for cervical spondylotic…”
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Prevalence, risk factors, and potential symptoms of hyponatremia after spinal surgery in elderly patients
Published in Scientific reports (03-11-2022)“…Old age and spinal surgery significantly increase the risk of postoperative hyponatremia. However, detailed analyses of postoperative hyponatremia after spinal…”
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Decreased daily exercise since the COVID-19 pandemic and the deterioration of health-related quality of life in the elderly population: a population-based cross-sectional study
Published in BMC geriatrics (16-08-2022)“…Abstract Backgrounds The current prolonging state of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), could affect many aspects of people’s lives, especially the elderly…”
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Development of locomotive syndrome in elderly population after COVID-19 outbreak: A population-based cross-sectional study with over 12,000 participants
Published in Journal of orthopaedic science : official journal of the Japanese Orthopaedic Association (01-07-2023)“…Restrictions during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic have decreased physical activity levels, which may result in locomotive syndrome. This…”
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In Vitro Disease Modeling of Hermansky-Pudlak Syndrome Type 2 Using Human Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell-Derived Alveolar Organoids
Published in Stem cell reports (05-03-2019)“…It has been challenging to generate in vitro models of alveolar lung diseases, as the stable culture of alveolar type 2 (AT2) cells has been difficult. Methods…”
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Classification and prognostic factors of residual symptoms after minimally invasive lumbar decompression surgery using a cluster analysis: a 5-year follow-up cohort study
Published in European spine journal (01-04-2021)“…Purpose Residual symptoms indicating incomplete remission of lower leg numbness or low back pain may occur after spine surgery. The purpose was to elucidate…”
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Laminar closure after expansive open-door laminoplasty: fixation methods and cervical alignments impact on the laminar closure and surgical outcomes
Published in The spine journal (01-09-2016)“…Abstract Background Context Although several laminar fixation methods in expansive open-door laminoplasty (EODL) have been reported, the differences in…”
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Neck pain and related factors in patients with rheumatoid arthritis
Published in Modern rheumatology (13-04-2023)“…ABSTRACT Objectives In rheumatoid arthritis, neck pain can be caused by inflammatory reactions or cervical lesions, but the prevalence and associated factors…”
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Short-Term Risk Factors for Distal Junctional Kyphosis after Spinal Reconstruction Surgery in Patients with Osteoporotic Vertebrae
Published in Asian spine journal (01-02-2024)“…Level 3 retrospective cohort case-control study. This study aimed to investigate the risk factors for distal junctional kyphosis (DJK) caused by osteoporotic…”
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