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Leading world in hospital bed availability, Japan still taxed by COVID-19

National | FYI Feb 2, 2021

Leading world in hospital bed availability, Japan still taxed by COVID-19

by Osamu Tsukimori

Despite a relatively low number of cases, prefectures currently under a state of emergency are seeing about 70% of their hospital beds for virus patients occupied.

Two Tokyo doctors indicted without arrest over toddler's death

National / Crime & Legal Jan 27, 2021

Two Tokyo doctors indicted without arrest over toddler's death

The toddler received propofol equivalent to 2.7 times the level appropriate for an adult over about 70 hours.

Doctors' and nurses' groups in Japan declare medical emergency

National / Science & Health Dec 22, 2020

Doctors' and nurses' groups in Japan declare medical emergency

In a statement, nine groups called on the government to provide proper assistance to front-line medical workers, and on the public to take thorough steps to prevent infections.

Japan's health care system struggles to keep up with third-wave coronavirus caseload

National Dec 7, 2020

Japan's health care system struggles to keep up with third-wave coronavirus caseload

Open hospital beds are becoming harder to find as medical institutions face a shortage of nurses.

Ratio of medical staff gives Japan edge against COVID-19, OECD says

National / Science & Health Nov 27, 2020

Ratio of medical staff gives Japan edge against COVID-19, OECD says

by Osamu Tsukimori

The nation is also helped by its better infrastructure, higher numbers of intensive care beds and higher government spending as a proportion of GDP.

Finding relief from sleepless nights amid COVID-19

National Oct 31, 2020

Finding relief from sleepless nights amid COVID-19

by Toshiya Mitamura

As the COVID-19 pandemic drags on, sleep deprivation has become a cause for concern among some people as they deal with lifestyle changes such as staying indoors or working from home. Along with the rising stress, there has been a surge in the sale of ...

Medical students in Aichi struggle to get on-site training amid pandemic

National | Regional voices: Chubu Oct 30, 2020

Medical students in Aichi struggle to get on-site training amid pandemic

Medical departments in universities are having difficulty conducting anatomy classes, clinical rotations and other training for students.

Six doctors referred to prosecutors over 2014 Tokyo toddler death

National / Crime & Legal Oct 21, 2020

Six doctors referred to prosecutors over 2014 Tokyo toddler death

The child received propofol equivalent to 2.7 times the level appropriate for an adult over about 70 hours, according to a report by a third-party investigation.

479 leprosy patients at Kumamoto sanatorium were dissected after death

National Sep 17, 2020

479 leprosy patients at Kumamoto sanatorium were dissected after death

Of some 2,400 patients at Kikuchi Keifuen who died between 1911 and 1965, 291 were dissected by the sanatorium and 98 by a university, the report said.

Business / Corporate Aug 31, 2020

Demand for online doctors creates $39 billion titan in Japan

by Richard Macauley

M3, which gets about three-quarters of its revenue from Japan, also has units in China, India and France.

South Korea orders striking doctors back to work amid surge in coronavirus cases

Asia Pacific Aug 26, 2020

South Korea orders striking doctors back to work amid surge in coronavirus cases

South Korea ordered doctors in the Seoul area to return to work on Wednesday as they began a three-day strike in protest of several government proposals, including one to boost the number of doctors to deal with health crises like the coronavirus. Trainee doctors have ...

Last doctor standing: Pandemic pushes Indian hospital to brink

Asia Pacific Aug 15, 2020

Last doctor standing: Pandemic pushes Indian hospital to brink

by Danish Siddiqui

Guards armed with rifles escort Dr. Kumar Gaurav as he makes the rounds at his hospital on the banks of the Ganges River. The guards are there to protect him from the relatives of patients, including those suffering from COVID-19. The relatives keep barging into ...

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