Publications by authors named "M HARUNA"
Introduction: Various techniques have been described for restoring leg length and offset during total hip arthroplasty (THA). We herein describe a novel "Quartered Head Technique" (QHT) involving a series of femoral osteotomies.
Methods: 124 hips were included in the analysis.
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- The study aimed to investigate whether maternal egg consumption during lactation can help prevent egg allergies in infants by promoting immune tolerance.
- Researchers collected data from mothers on their egg intake, breastfeeding practices, and infants' health, particularly looking at instances of eczema and allergies at 6 and 12 months.
- Results showed that maternal egg consumption did not significantly affect allergy development, but infants with eczema at 6 months had a higher risk of developing egg allergies by 12 months, highlighting the need to reduce skin exposure to allergens.
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- - This study aimed to examine how newborn feeding behavior interacts with feeding types (breast milk vs. mixed milk) at 1 month of age, focusing on maternal and neonatal influences on breastfeeding rates.
- - Conducted in Japan with 176 mother-newborn pairs, results showed higher feeding assessment scores for breast milk babies compared to mixed milk babies, and factors like pain relief methods in mothers significantly impacted breastfeeding success.
- - Findings highlight the importance of effective sucking in newborns for continued breastfeeding, suggesting that maternal factors should be prioritized for first-time mothers, while baby's feeding behavior is more critical for those who have breastfed before.
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- The study aimed to investigate how skin cytokine levels relate to various skin symptoms in newborns, addressing common inflammatory responses.
- Conducted in Tokyo and Oita, Japan, the research involved 231 healthy 1-month-old infants, evaluating symptoms like erythema and papules while measuring cytokine levels using skin blotting.
- Results indicated a significant link between the presence of papules and elevated IL-8 levels, suggesting different cytokines may contribute to varying skin conditions, which could inform future prevention strategies.
Perinatal cohort studies with a prospective longitudinal design are critical for determining the effects of early-life exposures on offspring's health outcomes. The Sri Lanka Mother and Newborn Growth cohort study aims to investigate the impact of maternal nutritional and psychosocial factors on newborns' birth weight in the Sri Lankan context. This paper presents the methodology of participant recruitment, follow-ups, an overview of measurements, and planned data analyses.
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