Efficient derivation and banking of clinical-grade human embryonic stem cell lines in accordance with Japanese regulations.

Introduction: We recently established clinical-grade human embryonic stem cell (hESC) line KthES11 in accordance with current good manufacturing practice standards in Japan. Despite this success, the establishment efficiency was very low at 7.1% in the first period.

Training health professionals to detect and support mothers at risk of postpartum depression or infant abuse in the community: a cross-sectional and a before and after study.

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the 2-day seminar in 2 consecutive years respectively for community health professionals. We prepared the child-rearing support manual (CRSM) and conducted a seminar program to improve skills to provide mental assessments and postnatal care support for mothers and their families in the community using the CRSM. After the seminar in the first year, the first questionnaire was performed regarding the participants' expertise, skills, and system of operations of their facilities.