A Continuous Registry of Medical Record, Patient Input, and Epidemiological Data of Patients With Ulcerative Colitis: a Multicentre, Prospective, Observational Clinical Registry Study in Japan.

Background: This registry aims to allow for a prospective non-interventional observational study of ulcerative colitis. This will facilitate monitoring of the current state of ulcerative colitis in Japan and improving the long-term disease course and adverse events associated with current treatment options.

Methods: Inclusion of patients from five centres in Japan is planned.

A non-randomized, controlled, interventional study to investigate the effects of community pharmacists' cognitive behavioral therapy-based interventions on medication adherence and relevant indicators in patients with depression.

Background: The prevalence of depression is increasing in Japan. Pharmacists play an important role in helping patients use medicines effectively. Several studies had investigated the impact of community pharmacists on patient adherence to antidepressant therapy, and their results indicated that further study was warranted.