Osaka University of Health and Sport Sciences

Analysis of molten particles from the Moto-Ujina Beach, Hiroshima

Abstract Color-sorted spherical molten particles extracted from Moto-Ujina Beach sand were analyzed by inductively coupled plasma–mass spectrometry, thermal ionization mass spectrometry, micro-PIXE analysis to obtain the elemental concentrations, 235 U/ 238 U isotope ratios, and...

Preoperative predictors of patient-reported outcomes after joint-preserving forefoot surgery for rheumatoid arthritis

Aims: Forefoot deformities are common in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and often impair quality of life. Patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs), including the Self-Administered Foot Evaluation Questionnaire (SAFE-Q), are increasingly used to assess surgical outcomes;...