Publications by authors named "M Hangai"

Introduction Injury trends among international athletes across sports remain underexplored in out-of-competition settings, particularly among Asians. The aim of this descriptive epidemiological study is to investigate the characteristics of injuries among Japanese international athletes during pre-competition medical check-ups from 2008 to 2019. Methods We analyzed the medical check-up data of candidates for international multi-sport events according to the International Olympic Committee consensus statement.

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Introduction: We performed consecutive checkups of the 1964 Tokyo Olympic contestants every 4 years for 50 years. This study evaluated bone mineral density (BMD) and its related factors in former Tokyo Olympic athletes.

Objectives: The study population comprised 181 former Olympians (141 men and 40 women) who had undergone BMD measurement in at least one of the four checkups performed every 4 years since 2005.

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  • - 17q12 deletion syndrome is a rare genetic condition caused by a specific deletion on chromosome 17, leading to varied health issues in individuals.
  • - A 35-year-old Japanese man was studied, revealing a 1.46 Mb deletion causing multiple health problems, including maturity-onset diabetes, kidney and liver issues, and facial dysmorphic characteristics.
  • - This case adds to our understanding of the diverse symptoms associated with 17q12 deletion syndrome, highlighting its clinical implications.
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  • The text refers to a correction made to the article with the DOI: 10.3389/fspor.2023.1258542.* -
  • This indicates that there were likely some errors or inaccuracies in the original publication that needed to be addressed.* -
  • Corrections like this are important in academic publishing to ensure that research findings are accurate and reliable.*
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