Publications by authors named "Chika Ueno"

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  • Ependymoma is the third most common type of brain tumor found in children, but it's rare for them to spread outside the brain.
  • A 21-month-old boy was found to be brain dead due to a brain tumor and did not undergo surgery, but two years later, he developed a new subcutaneous tumor, which was identified as the same type of ependymoma.
  • The case highlights that this type of ependymoma can recur intracranially and spread to other organs, such as the liver, indicating a potential for extracranial metastasis.
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Background And Objectives: Studies have shown that COVID-19 school closures negatively impacted children's well-being. We assessed the impact of school closures on children in Japan. We postulated that screen time and sleep habits during school closure would be associated with children's mental health status.

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