Publications by authors named "Nobukazu Kanchi"
Article Synopsis
- - The study highlights how childcare leave can hinder the training of early-career psychiatrists in Japan, leading to the development of a teleoperated robot system (Sota) that allows them to learn remotely while on leave.
- - A case study is presented where a young psychiatrist used Sota to observe and communicate with a board-certified psychiatrist during a patient examination, enhancing her learning about Tourette's syndrome while at home.
- - The findings indicate that this teleoperated system is beneficial for ongoing professional development during childcare leave, and future research is encouraged to further assess its effectiveness and impact over time.
Article Synopsis
- Medical care on isolated islands is challenging, but telepsychiatry may increase access to psychiatric services using video conferencing and the teleoperated robot "Sota 100" for nonverbal communication.
- The case of a patient with alcohol use disorder illustrated how Sota 100 facilitated a conversation between the patient, a primary care physician, and a psychiatry specialist, leading the patient to recognize the need to stop drinking to improve health and relationships.
- Findings suggest Sota 100 is a valuable tool for telepsychiatry in treating alcohol use disorder, and future studies should focus on detailed experimental designs to assess its effectiveness over time.
J Neural Transm (Vienna)
November 2020
Article Synopsis
- Nutrition plays a critical role in both physical health and mental illness, though its impact on mental health has often been neglected.
- A significant report indicated a link between low fish consumption and higher depression rates, leading to more studies focusing on nutritional influences in neuropsychiatric disorders, specifically omega-3 fatty acids.
- Recent research is exploring the potential of omega-3 fatty acids in treating various psychiatric disorders, including schizophrenia, depression, ADHD, PTSD, and Alzheimer’s disease.
J Neural Transm (Vienna)
September 2018
Article Synopsis
- - Several studies have shown that patients with ADHD tend to have lower levels of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) in their plasma, but it's unclear if this finding applies to Japanese patients due to high fish consumption in Japan.
- - A study conducted with 24 ADHD patients under 20 years old at Nagasaki University Hospital found their plasma levels of key fatty acids (DHA, EPA, and AA) to be significantly lower than healthy reference levels, suggesting a similar PUFA imbalance as seen in ADHD patients from other countries.
- - The results imply that addressing this PUFA imbalance could be beneficial for Japanese ADHD patients, indicating potential for replacement therapy similar to approaches in other nations.
