Nakao, Motoyuki
Yamauchi, Keiko
Mitsuma, Satoshi
Omori, Hisamitsu
Ishihara, Yoko
Funding for this research was provided by:
Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology ((B)20406001, (B)23406001, (C)26340053, MEXT-Supported Program for the Strategic Research Foundation at Private Universities)
Article History
Received: 28 December 2017
Accepted: 2 May 2019
First Online: 22 May 2019
Ethics approval and consent to participate
: This study was approved by the Clinical Ethical Review Board of Kurume University School of Medicine. Before investigation, the participants were provided with an explanation in person regarding the purpose and method of the study, as well as information regarding the handling of the results. The study was carried out upon receipt of written consent.
: Not Applicable.
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