Publications by authors named "K Oku"
SMARCA4-deficient undifferentiated cervical carcinoma is an extremely rare and aggressive malignancy, and effective treatment options are lacking. We experienced a rare case involving a patient with SMARCA4-deficient undifferentiated cervical carcinoma who was successfully managed in the long term. A woman in her 40s presented with a chief complaint of abnormal vaginal bleeding.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSprint performance plays a crucial role in various sports. Short sprints vary depending on the size of the court/playing field and on competitive characteristics, but are common in many sports. Although the relationship between age and muscle strength has been explored in short sprints, there is limited understanding of how various physical factors interact, particularly concerning differences in the acceleration phase.
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- - This study investigated how well deep squatting tests can predict medial elbow injuries in elementary school baseball players, focusing on 254 participants from preseason medical checkups.
- - Results showed that players who were injured had a significantly lower success rate in deep squatting tests, with the backward squat being the best predictor of elbow injuries.
- - The study concluded that deep squatting tests can be an effective field test for assessing lower extremity flexibility and predicting the risk of elbow injuries in young athletes.
[Purpose] This study investigated differences in the convergence mode of post-step sway between young and older adults using a step-down task to identify fall causes in older adults and assess consecutive postural adjustments. [Participants and Methods] This study included 15 young and 15 older adults (nine females and six males in each group). The participants stepped down from a standing position to a force platform 10 cm lower and maintained a one-leg standing position.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: This systematic scoping review assess the effect of cyclophosphamide (CY) administration during childhood on ovarian function in patients with juvenile-onset connective tissue diseases.
Methods: A MEDLINE database search was conducted using terms related to CY, juvenile-onset connective tissue diseases, and ovarian function. Studies were included if they met specific criteria.