Publications by authors named "T Isaka"
A man in his 60s, who had undergone surgery for rectal cancer, liver metastases, and lung metastasis, had a past history of myocardial infarction and ventricular fibrillation with reduced cardiac functions. He was referred to our department because of a pulmonary nodule shadow in the S2 right upper lobe and a bronchial cast shadow along the B2 bronchus. Robot-assisted thoracoscopic right S2 segmentectomy was performed and intraoperative bronchoscopy revealed a polyp-like tumor within B2a.
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- * An extensive survey involving 4,690 participants identified eight categories of significant kando events, including family issues, interpersonal relationships, arts, and sports, while the results also showed variations in emotional responses based on factors like age and sex.
- * The researchers created a 33-item kando reaction scale, revealing that the intensity of kando experiences tends to increase with age and can elicit mixed emotions, making the scale valuable for understanding the psychological aspects of kando.
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- A study compared the effects of plyometric training (PT) and resistance training (RT) on running economy and performance among middle-aged recreational runners over a 10-week period.
- Both training methods showed improvements in jump performance and running economy, but neither significantly affected 5-km running time.
- The strongest correlation found was between calf raise strength and running economy, indicating that improving plantarflexion strength may help enhance running efficiency without impacting overall race time.
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- The JCOG0802/WJOG4607L trial showed segmentectomy is better than lobectomy for overall survival in small-peripheral non-small-cell lung cancer, but locoregional relapse (LR) is still a concern.
- An analysis of 1105 patients with various tumor sites determined that factors like solid tumor appearance and close margins significantly increased the risk of LR after segmentectomy.
- Key findings stress the importance of using thin-section CT scans and ensuring sufficient margin distance to minimize the risk of LR in patients undergoing segmentectomy.
Swimmers primarily increase their forward velocity through lower limb motion in breaststroke, making the breaststroke kick crucial for optimizing race times. Recent studies have highlighted the generation of vortices around the swimmer's entire body to propel forward during swimming. However, the investigation of vortex generation during breaststroke kicks remains unexplored.
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