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.
National Feb 27, 2022
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.
National Feb 9, 2022
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
National Sep 17, 2021
A panel of experts that advises the health ministry will start the discussions in early October
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.
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.