Correction to: Plasmodium —a brief introduction to the parasites causing human malaria and their basic biology
An amendment to this paper has been published and can be accessed via the original article. (Source: Journal of Physiological Anthropology)
Source: Journal of Physiological Anthropology - January 29, 2021 Category: Physiology Authors: Shigeharu Sato Tags: Correction Source Type: research

Association between air flow limitation and body composition in young adults
The objective of this study was to determine the relationship of AFL in small- and medium-caliber airways wit... (Source: Journal of Physiological Anthropology)
Source: Journal of Physiological Anthropology - January 19, 2021 Category: Physiology Authors: Rodrigo Mu ñoz-Cofré, Pablo A. Lizana, Máximo Escobar Cabello, Claudio García-Herrera and Mariano del Sol Tags: Original article Source Type: research

Plasmodium —a brief introduction to the parasites causing human malaria and their basic biology
Malaria is one of the most devastating infectious diseases of humans. It is problematic clinically and economically as it prevails in poorer countries and regions, strongly hindering socioeconomic development.... (Source: Journal of Physiological Anthropology)
Source: Journal of Physiological Anthropology - January 7, 2021 Category: Physiology Authors: Shigeharu Sato Tags: Review Source Type: research

The associations of eating behavior and dietary intake with metabolic syndrome in Japanese: Saku cohort baseline study
The prevention of metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a major public health concern in Japan. The effects of the relationship between eating behavior and nutritional intake on MetS remained unclear. (Source: Journal of Physiological Anthropology)
Source: Journal of Physiological Anthropology - December 14, 2020 Category: Physiology Authors: Akemi Morita, Naomi Aiba, Motohiko Miyachi and Shaw Watanabe Tags: Original article Source Type: research

Standard reference values of weight and maximum pressure distribution in healthy adults aged 18 –65 years in Germany
The aim of this study was to collect standard reference values of the weight and the maximum pressure distribution in healthy adults aged 18 –65 years and to investigate the influence of constitutional paramete... (Source: Journal of Physiological Anthropology)
Source: Journal of Physiological Anthropology - November 30, 2020 Category: Physiology Authors: D. Ohlendorf, K. Kerth, W. Osiander, F. Holzgreve, L. Fraeulin, H. Ackermann and D. A. Groneberg Tags: Original article Source Type: research

Epidemiology of the association between serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels and musculoskeletal conditions among elderly individuals: a literature review
Vitamin D deficiency is associated with osteoporosis, fracture, muscle weakness, falls, and osteoarthritis in adults. Elderly individuals are more likely to present with poor musculoskeletal conditions. Recent... (Source: Journal of Physiological Anthropology)
Source: Journal of Physiological Anthropology - November 26, 2020 Category: Physiology Authors: Kazuhiko Arima, Satoshi Mizukami, Takayuki Nishimura, Yoshihito Tomita, Hiroki Nakashima, Yasuyo Abe and Kiyoshi Aoyagi Tags: Review Source Type: research

Malaria elimination in Malaysia and the rising threat of Plasmodium knowlesi
Malaria is a major public-health problem, with over 40% of the world ’s population (more than 3.3 billion people) at risk from the disease. Malaysia has committed to eliminate indigenous human malaria transmiss... (Source: Journal of Physiological Anthropology)
Source: Journal of Physiological Anthropology - November 23, 2020 Category: Physiology Authors: Abraham Zefong Chin, Marilyn Charlene Montini Maluda, Jenarun Jelip, Muhammad Saffree Bin Jeffree, Richard Culleton and Kamruddin Ahmed Tags: Original article Source Type: research

Low-frequency oscillations of finger skin blood flow during the initial stage of cold-induced vasodilation at different air temperatures
Cold-induced vasodilation (CIVD) is known to be influenced by the ambient temperature. Frequency analysis of blood flow provides information on physiological regulation of the cardiovascular system, such as my... (Source: Journal of Physiological Anthropology)
Source: Journal of Physiological Anthropology - November 23, 2020 Category: Physiology Authors: Toshihiro Sera, Taiki Kohno, Yusuke Nakashima, Musashi Uesugi and Susumu Kudo Tags: Original article Source Type: research

Effect on autonomic nervous activity of applying hot towels for 10 s to the back during bed baths
Bed baths are a daily nursing activity to maintain patients ’ hygiene. Those may provide not only comfort but also relaxation. Notably, applying a hot towel to the skin for 10 s (AHT10s) during bed baths helped... (Source: Journal of Physiological Anthropology)
Source: Journal of Physiological Anthropology - November 19, 2020 Category: Physiology Authors: Inaho Shishido, Issei Konya and Rika Yano Tags: Original article Source Type: research

Evaluation of the nutritional status of rural children living in Zambia
Growth references (growth charts) are used to assess the nutritional and growth status of children. In developed countries, there are growth charts based on the country ’s national surveys. However, many develo... (Source: Journal of Physiological Anthropology)
Source: Journal of Physiological Anthropology - November 16, 2020 Category: Physiology Authors: Arimi Mitsunaga and Taro Yamauchi Tags: Original article Source Type: research

Correction to: Functional dissociation of hippocampal subregions corresponding to memory types and stages
An amendment to this paper has been published and can be accessed via the original article. (Source: Journal of Physiological Anthropology)
Source: Journal of Physiological Anthropology - October 14, 2020 Category: Physiology Authors: Ji-Woo Seok and Chaejoon Cheong Tags: Correction Source Type: research

Individual variations and sex differences in hemodynamics with percutaneous arterial oxygen saturation (SpO2) in young Andean highlanders in Bolivia
This study aimed to investigate the... (Source: Journal of Physiological Anthropology)
Source: Journal of Physiological Anthropology - October 7, 2020 Category: Physiology Authors: Takayuki Nishimura, Juan Ugarte, Mayumi Ohnishi, Mika Nishihara, Guillermo Alvarez, Yoshiki Yasukochi, Hideki Fukuda, Kazuhiko Arima, Shigeki Watanuki, Victor Mendoza and Kiyoshi Aoyagi Tags: Original article Source Type: research

NOD-like receptors mediate inflammatory lung injury during plateau hypoxia exposure
The lung is an important target organ for hypoxia treatment, and hypoxia can induce several diseases in the body. (Source: Journal of Physiological Anthropology)
Source: Journal of Physiological Anthropology - October 7, 2020 Category: Physiology Authors: Haiyan Wang, Xue Lin and Xiaoyan Pu Tags: Original article Source Type: research

Cardiorespiratory fitness is strongly linked to metabolic syndrome among physical fitness components: a retrospective cross-sectional study
Maintaining a good level of physical fitness from engaging in regular exercise is important for the treatment and prevention of metabolic syndrome (MetS). However, which components constitutive of physical fit... (Source: Journal of Physiological Anthropology)
Source: Journal of Physiological Anthropology - October 1, 2020 Category: Physiology Authors: Bokun Kim, Minjae Ku, Tanaka Kiyoji, Tomonori Isobe, Takeji Sakae and Sechang Oh Tags: Original article Source Type: research

Implications of human activities for (re)emerging infectious diseases, including COVID-19
Since 1980, the world has been threatened by different waves of emerging disease epidemics. In the twenty-first century, these diseases have become an increasing global concern because of their health and econ... (Source: Journal of Physiological Anthropology)
Source: Journal of Physiological Anthropology - September 25, 2020 Category: Physiology Authors: Nundu Sabiti Sabin, Akintije Simba Calliope, Shirley Victoria Simpson, Hiroaki Arima, Hiromu Ito, Takayuki Nishimura and Taro Yamamoto Tags: Review Source Type: research