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Japanese pediatrician creates website to help fleeing Ukrainian children

National Apr 19, 2022

Japanese pediatrician creates website to help fleeing Ukrainian children

To help such children, he came up with the idea of using the information from a Japanese pediatric care site which he oversees.

Japan to conduct survey on doctors' long work hours

National Feb 27, 2022

Japan to conduct survey on doctors' long work hours

The Health, Labor and Welfare Ministry is set to soon conduct a survey on extra work hours for hospital doctors, ahead of the April 2024 introduction of overtime regulations.

Japan panel proposes fertility treatment insurance coverage

National Feb 9, 2022

Japan panel proposes fertility treatment insurance coverage

The council's proposal includes fee changes to facilitate the resolution of problems highlighted by the COVID-19 crisis and promote cooperation among medical institutions.

Government to raise main portion of medical fees by 0.43% in fiscal 2022

National Dec 20, 2021

Government to raise main portion of medical fees by 0.43% in fiscal 2022

While the increase will be the eighth straight hike of the main component of the fees, official drug prices will be lowered at the same time leading to lower medical fees overall.

Okinawa medical workers push back against unfair COVID-19 bonus system

National | Regional Voices: Okinawa Oct 18, 2021

Okinawa medical workers push back against unfair COVID-19 bonus system

The prefecture has seen some staff receive more compensation for extra work during the pandemic than others.

How 3/11 forced a Fukushima doctor to become an expert in treating radiation

National | Regional Voices: Fukushima Oct 18, 2021

How 3/11 forced a Fukushima doctor to become an expert in treating radiation

Medical workers who had no prior experience of dealing with the issue found themselves on the front line in March 2011.

Vaccine mandates hit U.S. amid historic health care staff shortage

World / Science & Health Oct 3, 2021

Vaccine mandates hit U.S. amid historic health care staff shortage

by Carey Goldberg and Jonathan Levin

What some are calling the worst U.S. health care labor crisis in memory is sharpening concerns about attrition from resistance to vaccine mandates.

Stephanie Kawai: ‘Taking the fear out of what the body is going through in labor is vital’

People | 20 QUESTIONS Sep 26, 2021

Stephanie Kawai: ‘Taking the fear out of what the body is going through in labor is vital’

by Jane Kitagawa

If you are a part of a non-Japanese couple who is about to experience giving birth in Japan, having a doula on hand can help provide linguistic and cultural support.

COVID-19's classification in Japan is limiting treatment. Now doctors want it changed.

National | FOCUS Sep 21, 2021

COVID-19's classification in Japan is limiting treatment. Now doctors want it changed.

by Osamu Tsukimori

COVID-19's status in Japan as a new influenza infection puts a heavy burden on public health centers and restricts when and where patients can receive medical care.

Japan to discuss active promotion of HPV vaccinations

National Sep 17, 2021

Japan to discuss active promotion of HPV vaccinations

A panel of experts that advises the health ministry will start the discussions in early October

Exercise and hydration urged for COVID-19 patients to avoid thrombosis

National Sep 10, 2021

Exercise and hydration urged for COVID-19 patients to avoid thrombosis

Economy-class syndrome occurs as a result of leg immobility for long periods of time, which occurs frequently for those who must lie down while recovering from COVID-19.

Nighttime emergency rooms busier as more COVID-19 patients recuperate at home

National | Regional voices: Chubu Sep 6, 2021

Nighttime emergency rooms busier as more COVID-19 patients recuperate at home

Overnight emergency medical services are intended as a last resort, but doctors fear the facilities will soon be too full to offer care.

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