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Association of postural education and postural hygiene with low back pain in schoolchildren: Cross-sectional results from the PEPE study [PDF]

Health Promotion Perspectives, 2023
Background: Low back pain (LBP) is the leading cause of disability in the world that affects the population of all ages globally. The main aim of the present study was to analyze the cross-sectional association of postural education and postural hygiene ...
Aina Maria Galmes-Panades, Pere Antoni Borràs, Josep Vidal-Conti   +2 more
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Association between physical activity and the prevalence of tumorigenic bacteria in the gut microbiota of Japanese adults: a cross-sectional study

Scientific Reports, 2023
Escherichia coli harboring polyketide synthase (pks + E. coli) has been suggested to contribute to colorectal cancer development. Physical activity is strongly associated with lower colorectal cancer risks, but its effects on pks + E. coli remain unclear.
Chiharu Iwasaka, Yuka Ninomiya, Takashi Nakagata, Hinako Nanri, Daiki Watanabe, Harumi Ohno, Kumpei Tanisawa, Kana Konishi, Haruka Murakami, Yuta Tsunematsu, Michio Sato, Kenji Watanabe, Motohiko Miyachi   +12 more
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Effects of a postural education program on backpack use habits in schoolchildren: The PEPE Study.

European Journal of Human Movement, 2023
One of the concerns of educational and health authorities, parents, and professionals from different sectors is the incorrect use of the school backpack and its repercussions on the musculoskeletal system, especially on the back.
Josep Vidal-Conti, Aina Galmés-Panadés, Adrià Muntaner-Mas, Pere Palou, Pere Borràs   +4 more
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Phase angle obtained via bioelectrical impedance analysis and objectively measured physical activity or exercise habits

Scientific Reports, 2022
The phase angle (PhA), measured via bioelectrical impedance analysis, is considered an indicator of cellular health, where higher values reflect higher cellularity, cell membrane integrity, and better cell function.
Yosuke Yamada, Tsukasa Yoshida, Haruka Murakami, Ryoko Kawakami, Yuko Gando, Harumi Ohno, Kumpei Tanisawa, Kana Konishi, Tripette Julien, Emi Kondo, Takashi Nakagata, Hinako Nanri, Motohiko Miyachi   +12 more
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The contribution of Nintendo Wii Fit series in the field of health: a systematic review and meta-analysis [PDF]

PeerJ, 2017
Background Wii Fit was originally designed as a health and fitness interactive training experience for the general public. There are, however, many examples of Wii Fit being utilized in clinical settings. This article aims to identify the contribution of
Julien Tripette, Haruka Murakami, Katie Rose Ryan, Yuji Ohta, Motohiko Miyachi   +4 more
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Validating muscle mass cutoffs of four international sarcopenia‐working groups in Japanese people using DXA and BIA

Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle, 2021
Background The Asian Working Group for Sarcopenia (AWGS) 2019 recommended the use of dual‐energy X‐ray absorptiometry (DXA) or bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) to assess appendicular lean mass (ALM).
Yosuke Yamada, Minoru Yamada, Tsukasa Yoshida, Motohiko Miyachi, Hidenori Arai   +4 more
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INNOVATION AND INNOVATIVE ACTIVITY IN EDUCATION

CURRENT RESEARCH JOURNAL OF PEDAGOGICS, 2021
This article is focused on the meaning and content of innovation and innovative activity and the descriptions given to them by Uzbek scientists and scientists from foreign countries. Besides that the article comprises different opinions and approaches on the descriptions, attitudes articles given to “Innovation” and “Innovative activity” in the ...
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Stool pattern is associated with not only the prevalence of tumorigenic bacteria isolated from fecal matter but also plasma and fecal fatty acids in healthy Japanese adults

BMC Microbiology, 2021
Background Colibactin-producing Escherichia coli containing polyketide synthase (pks + E. coli) has been shown to be involved in colorectal cancer (CRC) development through gut microbiota analysis in animal models.
Daiki Watanabe, Haruka Murakami, Harumi Ohno, Kumpei Tanisawa, Kana Konishi, Kikue Todoroki-Mori, Yuta Tsunematsu, Michio Sato, Yuji Ogata, Noriyuki Miyoshi, Naoto Kubota, Jun Kunisawa, Keiji Wakabayashi, Tetsuya Kubota, Kenji Watanabe, Motohiko Miyachi   +15 more
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Spillovers of innovation activities and their profitability [PDF]

Oxford Economic Papers, 2007
Knowledge spillovers to competitors are regarded as an important aspect of the innovation process. While a company possibly benefits from incoming information on successful R&D conducted by other companies, a generally high probability of leakage of knowledge in an industry will negatively affect profitability.
Czarnitzki, Dirk, Kraft, Kornelius
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Association between Physical Fitness and Low Back Pain: The Pepe Cross-Sectional Study

Children, 2022
Background: Recent studies have shown that the lifetime prevalence of low back pain (LBP) in schoolchildren aged 10–12 years is 73.6%, and that it appears to have an impact on people’s quality of life.
Aina M. Galmés-Panadés, Josep Vidal-Conti   +1 more
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