Impact of Pharmacist Activities in Patients With Depression: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

Background: Depression is a substantial health burden. Pharmacist activities may help improve health outcomes of patients with depression when comparing to current practice with no pharmacist-involved intervention.

Objective: To systematically review and analyze randomized controlled trials assessing the impact of pharmacist services on patients with depression compared to usual care using a meta-analysis approach.

Current state of cancer patient care incorporating Thai traditional medicine in Thailand: A qualitative study.

Objective: To assess the current state of cancer treatment incorporating Thai traditional medicine (TTM) and to identify problems in the system, by using the health system framework of the World Health Organization.

Methods: A qualitative study was conducted by interviewing three groups of people involved in the healthcare system. The groups were constructed via purposive sampling of patients with cancer, caregivers and service providers.