Lithium treatment and monitoring for plasma Lithium, TSH, Creatinine and Calcium
Author Archives: grant
Audit at a Japanese private therapy office – management of depressive presentations and outcomes achieved
Predicting remission with unipolar and bipolar depression treatment regimens using the OptiMA1 dataset
Preliminary observational outcomes from OpTiMA1 study – optimizing treatments in mood and anxiety disorders
Measuring Early Treatment Response and Accelerating Treatment Optimization in the Treatment of Depression
New Arrivals
☆ 海外赴任ガイド 2019年度版☆
2019年版の海外赴任ガイドが入荷しました。無料で配布しておりますので気軽にお立ち寄りください。
☆ The Expat’s Guide to Japan 2019 ☆
Receive your free copy at the American Clinic Tokyo. The Expat’s Guide to Japan 2019 is a valuable source of information. A must have when living or just traveling in Tokyo.
Data Crunch Report 2018
This Data Crunch Report is provided for patients to better understand the demographics and scope of the practice. Copyright © 2019 American Clinic Tokyo
Early Treatment Response Audit
The Royal College of Psychiatrists awarded Dr Yuki Takao for her work in collaboration with Dr Kissane and his Psynary Team. Congratulations!
UPDATE: SEASONAL INFLUENZA VACCINATION 2018-2019
World Health Organization data indicate that influenza A viruses were by far the most common cause of illness in the Southern Hemisphere’s 2018 flu season, with subtype A (H1N1) pdm09 dominating overall.
Last flu season was deadliest since 1976, CDC says: The US saw about 80,000 deaths related to flu and complications from the illness last winter, the most since 1976, according to the CDC. Nearly all the deaths — 90% — were in people at least 65 years old.
Get flu shot by end of Oct., CDC advises: The CDC is calling for people ages 6 months and older to be vaccinated against seasonal flu by the end of October. Because it takes about two weeks after vaccination for people to develop antibodies against influenza, they should receive the vaccine before the virus starts circulating nearby. Flu vaccination is the best way to protect those most at risk.
Immunization Recommendations for 2018-2019 Flu Season
• Recommendation for vaccination: Routine annual vaccination is recommended for all persons aged 6 months and above who do not have contraindications.
The WHO recommends the following for the Northern Hemisphere’s quadrivalent (four-strain) vaccines:
- For H1N1, an A/Michigan/45/2015-like virus
- For H3N2, an A/Singapore/INFIMH-16-0019/2016-like virus
- For B Victoria, a B/Colorado/06/2017-like virus
- For B Yamagata, a B/Phuket/3073/2013-like virus
The Japanese vaccine will contain the following four-strains:
- For H1N1, an A/Singapore / GP1908 / 2015 pdm09-like virus
- For H3N2, an A/Singapore / INFIMH-16-0019 / 2016-like virus
- For B Victoria, a B / Maryland / 15 / 2016-like virus
- For B Yamagata, a B / Phuket / 3073 / 2013-like virus
• Timing of vaccination: Vaccination should occur before the onset of influenza activity in the community.
• Travelers: Travelers who wish to reduce the risk for influenza infection should consider influenza vaccination, preferably 2 weeks before departure.
Please contact our office for details and appointments. Special arrangements can be made for large groups or companies that require all employees to be vaccinated.
