December 2023

Unpacking Japan’s Healthcare: How Free Access and Zero-Cost Medical Fees Fostered an Excessive Elderly Care Culture

Healthcare Challenges / /

Understanding Japan’s Elderly Care Dilemma Japan’s Healthcare Efficiency: A Closer Look In Japan, outpatient services often face criticism for their inefficiency. A consistent pattern emerges among the elderly; even when their health conditions have stabilized, they persist in making frequent clinic visits. International Comparisons: Putting Japan in Perspective The survey revealed that over 90% of […]

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Travel Alert for Visitors to Japan: Navigating Winter Bathing and Hot Springs Safely

Health Tips / /

The Hidden Dangers of Bathing in Japan Often unnoticed, our blood vessels may undergo abnormal changes, leading to sudden blockages causing heart attacks or cerebral infarctions, as well as ruptures resulting in cerebral hemorrhages (stroke) . These life-threatening events are more prevalent in winter, particularly during bathing in Japan, highlighting the need for awareness and

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Soba: The Perfect Healthy and Convenient Japanese Cuisine Lunch Option

Healthy Lunch / /

As I often visit various clinics for my work, I have the opportunity to enjoy lunch alone in many towns. I always try to choose meals that are not only easy to eat but also nutritious and good for health. Among the many options, I frequently find myself opting for “Soba” (buckwheat noodles). The reason

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The Challenge of No Extra Compensation for Astigmatism-Correcting Lenses in Japan’s Cataract Surgeries

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I’m an ophthalmologist, performing around 800 cataract surgeries annually. A puzzling aspect in my practice is that the reimbursement for surgery remains unchanged whether I use standard or astigmatism-correcting toric intraocular lenses, despite the latter’s higher cost. This situation seems to rely solely on the doctor’s ethical choices. Surgeons who prioritize profit over their patients’

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