Association between preoperative grip strength and postoperative upper extremity impairments in patients with breast cancer: a retrospective cohort study.

Background: Upper extremity impairments in patients with breast cancer persist after curative surgery. Although postoperative factors associated with upper extremity impairments have been reported, modifiable factors affecting these impairments preoperatively remain unclear. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between preoperative grip strength and postoperative upper extremity impairments in patients with breast cancer.

Real-world safety and effectiveness of entrectinib in Japanese patients with ROS1 gene fusion-positive, unresectable, advanced/recurrent non-small cell lung cancer: Post-marketing surveillance.

Objectives: To evaluate the safety and effectiveness of entrectinib, an orally-administered potent multi-kinase inhibitor, for the treatment of proto-oncogene tyrosine-protein kinase-1 (ROS1) gene fusion-positive, unresectable, advanced/recurrent non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) in Japan.

Materials And Methods: Patients with ROS1 gene fusion-positive, unresectable, advanced/recurrent NSCLC who initiated entrectinib therapy were enrolled in this all-case post marketing surveillance between February 21, 2020 and November 30, 2021. Outcomes were to identify the: (1) type and onset of initial cognitive disorder and ataxia during entrectinib therapy; (2) status of treatment and outcome of drug-related cognitive disorder and ataxia events; (3) incidence of other adverse drug reactions (ADRs) of safety concern: cognitive disorder and/or ataxia, cardiac disorder (excluding QT interval prolongation), QT interval prolongation, syncope, and interstitial lung disease; (4) incidence of serious adverse events (AEs) and ADRs; and (5) effectiveness.

Association Between Psychological Readiness to Return to Sports at 3 Months Postoperatively and Risk of Second ACL Injury.

Background: Psychological readiness to return to sports (RTS) has been associated with second anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury. However, this relationship is controversial because covariates such as anatomic and knee function characteristics have not been adequately considered.

Purpose/hypothesis: To investigate whether psychological readiness in the early postoperative period can predict the occurrence of a second ACL injury within 24 months after primary ACL reconstruction (ACLR) using propensity score analysis.

Effects of the walking independence on lower extremity and trunk muscle activity during straight-leg raising following incomplete cervical cord injury.

The purpose of this study was to compare the acceleration and surface electromyography (EMG) of the lower extremity and trunk muscles during straight-leg raising (SLR) in patients with incomplete cervical cord injury according to their levels of walking independence. Twenty-four patients were measured acceleration and EMG during SLR held for 10 s. Data were analyzed separately for the dominant and nondominant sides and compared between the nonindependent (NI) and independent (ID) groups based on their levels of walking independence.

Combining age, sex, body mass index, sport level, and preoperative quadriceps strength improves the predictive ability of quadriceps strength recovery after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.

Purpose: This study compared the predictive ability of each independent predictor with that of a combination of predictors for quadriceps strength recovery one year after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction.

Methods: Patients who underwent primary ACL reconstruction using hamstring autografts were enrolled. Quadriceps strength, hamstring strength, and anterior tibial translation were measured, and the limb symmetry index (LSI) of the quadriceps and the hamstrings was calculated preoperatively and one year after surgery.

Characteristics of the stand-to-sit motion in healthy older women : Evaluation of sitting impact by measurement of ground reaction forces.

Objectives : The aims of this study were to examine the biomechanics of StandTS movements in older adults and to identify their optimal StandTS motion by measuring sitting impact forces. Methods : Healthy older women (n = 17) and healthy young women (n = 18) were asked to perform SitTS and StandTS motions at a natural speed using a chair. We measured the ground reaction forces from the participants' feet and the chair, the angle of the trunk and ankle, vertical velocity, and postural muscle activities using a force plate, motion analyzer, and electromyography, respectively.

Association Between Meeting Return-to-Sport Criteria and Psychological Readiness to Return to Sport After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction.

Background: The relationship between meeting return-to-sport criteria and psychological readiness after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction is unknown.

Purposes: To examine (1) whether patients who met 1 of the criteria for return to sport had higher psychological readiness than those who did not meet any of the criteria and (2) if those who met more criteria had higher psychological readiness.

Study Design: Cross-sectional study; Level of evidence, 3.

Satisfaction with playing pre-injury sports 1 year after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction using a hamstring autograft.

Background: Few studies have examined patient satisfaction with playing pre-injury sports after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. The purpose of this study was to investigate patient satisfaction with playing pre-injury sport and identify factors associated with satisfaction.

Methods: A total of 97 patients underwent unilateral ACL reconstruction using a hamstring autograft and returned to pre-injury sports 1 year after surgery.

Impact of polypharmacy on oral health status in elderly patients admitted to the recovery and rehabilitation ward.

Aim: The oral health status of elderly adults has implications for general health problems. Polypharmacy for elderly adults is associated with an increased risk of potentially inappropriate medicines and many adverse drug events; however, no report has shown that polypharmacy itself is associated with complex oral problems. This study aimed to determine the association between polypharmacy and oral health status in patients admitted to the recovery and rehabilitation ward.

Longitudinal Quadriceps Strength Recovery After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction With Hamstring Autograft: Patients Stratified by Preoperative Quadriceps Strength Deficit.

Context: Some studies have discussed postoperative quadriceps strength recovery after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR). However, the effect of preoperative quadriceps strength deficit on longitudinal postoperative quadriceps strength recovery after ACLR with hamstring autograft is unknown.

Objective: To reveal the longitudinal postoperative quadriceps strength recovery after ACLR with hamstring autograft among patient groups stratified by preoperative quadriceps strength deficit.

Prediction of quadriceps strength recovery after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction with a hamstring autograft: Decision tree analysis.

Background: The wide variations in patient demographics and concomitant injuries make the prediction of which patients will regain strength quickly following anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction challenging. This study aimed to identify the dominant factor affecting quadriceps strength recovery after ACL reconstruction with a hamstring tendon autograft and to construct a predictive model for quadriceps strength recovery using decision tree analysis.

Methods: Three hundred and eighty-six patients who underwent ACL reconstruction with a hamstring tendon autograft were included in this study.

Relationship between the intention-behavior gap and self-efficacy for physical activity during childhood.

This study investigated the relationship of a gap between the intent to be physically active and actual participation in physical activity ('intention-behavior gap') and self-efficacy for physical activity during childhood. A self-report questionnaire was used to collect information from 946 children from the fourth and sixth grades in Japan on self-efficacy, intention, and physical activity. Children with an intention-behavior gap (high intent-low activity or low intent-high activity) had higher self-efficacy scores than those with low intent and low activity (27.

Association between metabolic syndrome and disability due to low back pain among care workers.

Objectives: To elucidate the association between metabolic syndrome (MetS) and disability due to low back pain (LBP) among care workers.

Material And Methods: This cross-sectional study enrolled 656 care workers having experienced LBP in the year prior to the year of this study. The Roland-Morris Disability questionnaire (RDQ) and self-reported questionnaires regarding LBP, fear of movement, depressive symptom, psychosocial factors, intensity of pain, and duration of pain were administered, and a medical examination was performed.

[A case of serous cystic neoplasm with form changes on an image obtained during long-term follow-up].

A 45-year-old man presented with a 24-mm macrocystic lesion at the pancreatic head, which was detected by computed tomography (CT). During six years of follow-up, CT, MRI, and endosonographic images of the cystic lesion showed that the cystic lesion had enlarged to 42mm, with the appearance of a thick cyst wall. Since a cystic tumor could not be ruled out, surgery was performed.

The Association Between Perceived Stress and Low Back Pain Among Eldercare Workers in Japan.

Objective: We investigated the association between perceived stress and low back pain (LBP) among Japanese eldercare workers.

Methods: Self-reported questionnaires were completed regarding perceived stress (Perceived Stress Scale-14), presence of memorable LBP in the preceding month, and other relevant factors (age, sex, body mass index, smoking status, job demands, job control, and social support) among 954 eldercare workers. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analysis were performed to estimate odds ratios (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (95%CI).

[Two cases of unresectable advanced HER2-positive gastric cancer perforation during chemotherapy with trastuzumab].

Case 1 was a 70-year-old man, and case 2 was a 65-year-old woman. Both were diagnosed with type 2 advanced HER2-positive gastric cancer. Capecitabine, cisplatin, and trastuzumab (HXP therapy) were administered to both patients.

Factors affecting quadriceps strength recovery after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction with hamstring autografts in athletes.

Purpose: Patients typically return to sports activities 6-12 months after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction, and quadriceps strength has been used as one of the criteria to return to sports activities. The purpose of this study is to identify the factors that affect quadriceps strength recovery after ACL reconstruction with a hamstring tendon autograft 6 months after surgery.

Methods: Isokinetic quadriceps strength at 60°/s was measured preoperatively and 6 months after surgery in 193 athletes who underwent ACL reconstruction with a hamstring tendon autograft.

Association between CT-Diagnosed Pneumonia and Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection of Gastric Neoplasms.

Background/aims: This prospective cohort study aimed to elucidate the incidence and characteristics of pneumonia associated with endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) of gastric neoplasms using CT.

Methods: We included consecutive 188 patients with gastric neoplasms treated with ESD. All patients underwent CT before ESD and the day after ESD.

Association between gait abnormality and malnutrition in a community-dwelling elderly population.

Aim: Malnutrition is common in older adults, and contributes to the risk of falls and functional impairment. Gait performance also contributes to falls and functional impairment; however, the association between malnutrition and gait performance remains unclear. The purpose of the present study was to investigate the association between malnutrition risk and gait performance.

Association between the Cardio-Ankle Vascular Index and Executive Function in Community-Dwelling Elderly People.

Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate the cross-sectional association between arterial stiffness (AS) measured with the cardio-ankle vascular index (CAVI) and executive function in community-dwelling elderly people.

Methods: Subjects were 140 community-dwelling elderly people who participated in the study at Kobe, Japan during the period of August-September 2014, of which 126 (mean age±SD: 73.2±6.