Publications by authors named "Yasue Kobayashi"
Aim: To clarify the factor structure of "expectant mothers of concern" for whom midwives anticipate difficulties in future childrearing.
Methods: The participants were 2633 midwives working at hospitals and clinics in Japan. Data were collected using a 108-item, five-point Likert scale questionnaire about the behaviors, appearance, and family relationships of the expectant mothers of concern to the nurses.
Background/objectives: Some full-term newborns present with erythema and irritation of the buttocks and perianal area as early as the first 4 days of their lives. The effect of moisturizers in protecting this vulnerable skin has not been rigorously studied. This study aimed to clarify whether there is a difference in perianal skin barrier function with and without moisturizer application in the first month of life.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAim: To assess the effect of a pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) program on postpartum levator hiatus area.
Methods: A prospective cohort study was conducted at a clinic in Japan. Training and control groups were recruited from outpatient pregnant women at two separate time periods.
Background: The previous formulation of epoetin alfa in Japan was a citrate-buffered protein solution containing gelatin hydrolysate as the protein protective agent. To eliminate pain at injection sites, and the risks of anaphylactic shock and unknown infections by gelatin we have developed a new formulation of phosphate-buffered epoetin alfa, which does not contain gelatin hydrolysate.
Aim: To compare the bioequivalence of two formulations of epoetin alfa administered by the subcutaneous route.