Publications by authors named "H Oba"
Background: Although depression is a leading cause of disability worldwide, the pathophysiological mechanisms underlying this disorder-particularly those involving the gut microbiome-are poorly understood.
Method: To investigate, we conducted a community-based observational study to explore complex associations between changes in the gut microbiome, cytokine levels, and depression symptoms in 52 participants (M = 49.56, SD = 13.
Introduction: Preoperative estimations of blood loss are important when planning surgery for cervical spine injuries in older adults. The association between ankylosis and blood loss in perioperative management is of particular interest. This multicenter database review aimed to evaluate the impact of ankylosis on surgical blood loss volume in elderly patients with cervical spine injury.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: The Scoliosis Research Society-30 (SRS-30) is a questionnaire that was originally developed from the SRS-22r questionnaire and is used to evaluate adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). It comprises two sections, with Section 1 containing 22 items related to the SRS-22r questionnaire and 1 item regarding self-image and Section 2 containing 7 items specifically related to postoperative status. The SRS-30 has been also found useful in evaluating spinal disorders or deformity in adults.
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- The study explores how apathetic and depressive symptoms in older adults affect their functional capacity, which relates to daily living and social engagement activities.
- Involving 212 participants, the study utilized established scales to measure apathy and depression, assessing their impacts on different aspects of functional capability.
- Findings indicate that certain dimensions of apathy, particularly emotional and initiation symptoms, negatively influence life management and information practices, while depressive symptoms primarily affect social engagement.
Purpose: Investigate zones where implant density should not be reduced in posterior spinal fusion (PSF) for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) Lenke type 1A curves.
Methods: 126 consecutive patients (118 female and 8 male; mean age: 15.1 ± 2.