A statistical method for predicting amyloid-β deposits from severity, extend, and ratio indices of the Tc-ECD SPECT.

BackgroundAmyloid-β (Aβ) deposit prediction accuracy is necessary for clinicians treating patients desiring Alzheimer's disease (AD) modifying drugs. Aβ-PET imaging is useful for diagnosis, but high in cost compared to brain perfusion SPECT. However, SPECT displays regional cerebral blood flow (rCBF) and does not detect Aβ deposits, therefore requiring additional clinical information.

Efficacy and Concurrent Validity of Computerized Brain Training Based on Everyday Living (BTEL) Based on Instrumental Activities of Living for Cognitively Healthy Old Individuals: A Preliminary Study.

Background: Interventions to prevent or attenuate cognitive decline and dementia in older adults are becoming increasingly important. Recently, cognitive training exercise can be via computer or mobile technology for independent or home use. Recent meta-analysis has reported that Computerized Cognitive Training (CCT) is effective at enhancing cognitive function in healthy older and Alzheimer's disease adults, although little is known about individual characteristics of each computerized program.

The Sendai Framework Eight Years On: Whither the "Science-Policy Interface"?

This short commentary is a general analysis of the current state of the knowledge-policy relationship in the disaster field. This "science-policy interface" was described as fundamental in the 2015 UN Sendai Framework. However, midway to the 2030 deadline, there have been concerns from both the UN and academia about the lack of policy compared to research production.

Development of informant-reported or self-reported MCI-J questionnaire.

Unlabelled: Several studies have reported a high prevalence of missed and delayed mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or mild dementia diagnosis, which could lead to delayed treatment and increased patient and caregiver burden.

Objectives: This study aimed to develop a new questionnaire for nonprofessionals to help detect early signs of MCI and dementia. Respondents included patients, family caregivers, or health professionals.

Reliability and Validity of the Japanese Pediatric Version of Memorial Symptom Assessment Scale.

Context: Few instruments in Japanese assess health-related quality of life in pediatric cancer patients.

Objectives: To translate the Memorial Symptom Assessment Scale (MSAS) into Japanese pediatric and proxy versions (MSAS-J 7-12, MSAS-J 13-18, and MSAS-J-Proxy) and assess validity and reliability.

Methods: Phase I comprised forward-backward translation and pilot testing in 13 children and 16 guardians.

Limited effects from professional identity formation-oriented intervention on self-regulated learning in a preclinical setting: a randomized-controlled study in Japan.

Background: Developing self-regulated learning in preclinical settings is important for future lifelong learning. Previous studies indicate professional identity formation, i.e.

Does changing from a teacher-centered to a learner-centered context promote self-regulated learning: a qualitative study in a Japanese undergraduate setting.

Background: Previous studies indicate that a teacher-centered context could hinder undergraduates from self-regulated learning (SRL), whereas a learner-centered context could promote SRL. However, SRL development between a teacher-centered and a learner-centered context has not directly compared in undergraduate settings. Also, it is still unclear how a contextual change toward learner-centered learning could influence SRL in students, who are strongly accustomed to teacher-centered learning.

Relational Satisfaction from Providing and Receiving Support is Associated with Reduced Post-Disaster Depression: Data From Within One Year of the 2011 Japan Triple Disaster.

This study examined the buffering effect of relational social support satisfaction from providing and receiving support on depression in a non-evacuated community close to the Fukushima power plant damaged by the 2011 Japan Triple Disaster. A self-selected sample (N = 466, 351 female, mean age 60.4 year, SD = 14.

Cross-Sectional Data Within 1 Year of the Fukushima Meltdown: Effect-Size of Predictors for Depression.

This cross-sectional study investigates effect sizes of depression predictors in a community close to the Fukushima, Japan nuclear reactor damaged by the 11 March, 2011 earthquake and tsunami. Subjects volunteered for assessment between December, 2011 and March, 2012. Of 466 individuals (351 female, mean age 60.

Community collaboration as a disaster mental health competency: a systematic literature review.

Disasters impact the mental health of entire communities through destruction and physical displacement. There is growing recognition of the need for disaster mental health competencies. Professional organizations such as the AAFP and the ASPH recommend engaging with communities in equal partnership for their recovery.