Hyogo University of Health Sciences

Thalamic projections from the cerebellar nuclei receiving proprioceptive signals from the jaw muscles in rats

The neural mechanisms involved in transmission of proprioceptive information from muscles are not fully understood. Proprioceptive signals from jaw-closing muscle spindles (jcms) are relayed to the supratrigeminal nucleus (Su5), and, then, from the Su5 to the thalamus including t...

Can Chemoradiotherapy Expand Immune Checkpoint Blockade Responsiveness in Mismatch Repair‐Proficient Rectal Cancer?

ABSTRACT Immune checkpoint blockade (ICB) has transformed the treatment of mismatch repair‐deficient (dMMR) colorectal cancer but produces no meaningful benefit in advanced mismatch repair‐proficient (pMMR) disease. In the neoadjuvant setting, however, pathological responses have...

Exploring Neuromuscular and Biomechanical Factors Associated with Improvements in Running Economy Following Plyometric Training in Male Master Endurance Runners

Purpose: While running economy can be improved following plyometric training, the factors associated with running economy improvements remain unclear, particularly in master endurance runners. This study aimed to identify neuromuscular and biomechanical factors associated with ru...

Electric appliance usage measured by a sensor and frailty in Japan

Abstract Background The measurement of in-home activity for frailty is limited by poor adherence, recall bias in self-reported measurements, and difficulties with long-term tracking. Data on electrical appliance usage can estimate in-home activities and be measured every minute,...

Harm Reduction-Oriented Occupational Therapy for Substance Use Disorders: A Retrospective Cohort Study

ImportanceIdentifying factors associated with sustained engagement in harm reduction-oriented occupational therapy may help inform more accessible interventions for individuals with substance use disorders (SUDs).ObjectiveTo examine participant characteristics associated with sus...