Medical Frontiers

Medical Frontiers

NHK World201512 seasons

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Japan is a world leader in health care. This program explores cutting-edge Japanese medical technologies and tips for a healthy lifestyle.

1Early Cancer DetectionApr 6, 2015
2Preventing DementiaMay 4, 2015
3Kampo: Wisdom of Japanese Traditional MedicineJun 1, 2015
4Relief for Aching BacksJul 6, 2015
5Sleepless No MoreSep 7, 2015
1Medical Frontiers Special, Search for Japanese SuperfoodsJan 1, 2016
1Steering Clear of SpikesOct 24, 2017
2Power of Periodontal CareOct 31, 2017
3New Tools for Breast CancerNov 7, 2017
4Eradicating Stomach CancerNov 14, 2017
5Telemedicine Transforms HealthcareNov 21, 2017
6Robotic Elderly CareNov 28, 2017
7Harnessing Brain Signals for RehabilitationDec 5, 2017
8Power of Kampo Medicine: Easing Cancer TreatmentDec 12, 2017
9Power of Kampo Medicine: Improving Mental HealthDec 19, 2017
1Walking Again With RoboticsJan 2, 2018
2Practice Makes PerfectJan 9, 2018
3Detecting Traces of CancerJan 16, 2018
4Medical Frontiers Special - Search for Superfoods in Kanazawa -Jan 23, 2018
53D Surgical RevolutionFeb 6, 2018
6Muscles to the RescueFeb 13, 2018
7Healing Headaches NaturallyFeb 20, 2018
8Medical Frontiers Special - Hug Me, Robot! -Feb 24, 2018
9Omega-3 for Better HealthFeb 27, 2018
10Stiff Shoulders: A Health Warning SignalMar 6, 2018
11Our Internal Clocks and HealthMar 13, 2018
12Gut Flora: Fighting Lifestyle-Related DiseasesMar 20, 2018
13Gut Flora: Enhancing ImmunityMar 27, 2018
14Getting Back on Your FeetApr 10, 2018
15Growing New Blood VesselsApr 17, 2018
16Back Off, Back Pain!Apr 24, 2018
17Regenerative Medicine: Fat-derived Stem CellsMay 1, 2018
18Regenerative Medicine: Cell SheetsMay 8, 2018
19Gamma Rays for the BrainMay 15, 2018
20Another Chance for Stroke PatientsMay 22, 2018
21The Science of FatigueMay 29, 2018
22Eat to CureJun 5, 2018
23Cancer Treatment on TargetJun 12, 2018
24Medical Frontiers Special - Search for Japanese Superfoods -Jun 16, 2018
25Attacking Cancer Through Blood VesselsJun 19, 2018
26Boosting the Immune System: New Cancer DrugJun 26, 2018
27Restoring SpeechJul 3, 2018
28Japan-Crafted Artificial JointsJul 10, 2018
29From Apnea to ZzzJul 17, 2018
30Communication Robots and Elderly CareJul 24, 2018
31A Sea Change in MedicineJul 31, 2018
32Never Too LateAug 7, 2018
33Saliva TalksAug 14, 2018
34The Brain Can Be RegeneratedSep 4, 2018
35Medical Frontiers Special - Search for Superfoods in Okinawa -Sep 8, 2018
36Eye-Opening TreatmentsSep 11, 2018
37Medical Frontiers Special - Search for Superfoods in Oita -Sep 16, 2018
38Custom-Made for Your HeartOct 16, 2018
39Gums, Germs and HealingOct 23, 2018
40Joint ResolutionNov 20, 2018
41Put Your Best Foot ForwardNov 27, 2018
42Nobel Laureate Changed Cancer TreatmentsDec 11, 2018
1Series Acupuncture: Complementary Cancer TreatmentsJan 8, 2019
2Medical Frontiers Special - Search for Superfoods in NiigataJan 13, 2019
3Series Acupuncture: Painless Needles for PainJan 15, 2019
4High-Tech Fall PreventionFeb 19, 2019
5Warmth is Good MedicineFeb 26, 2019
6Obesity as DiseaseMar 19, 2019
7Robotic Hand for the FutureMar 26, 2019
8Medical Frontiers Special - Search for Superfoods in OkinawaApr 5, 2019
9Robotic Surgery RevolutionApr 23, 2019
10Training the Brain to Boost HearingApr 29, 2019
11Your Cells Can Cure Joint PainMay 13, 2019
12Detecting Cancer with AIMay 20, 2019
13The Road to Patient SafetyJul 15, 2019
14Minimally Invasive Lung Cancer TreatmentJul 22, 2019
15Superfoods in Shiga - Blessings of Lake BiwaSep 16, 2019
16Superfoods in Shiga - A Diet Influenced by BuddhismSep 23, 2019
17Ningen Dock for Your HealthOct 21, 2019
18Super-micro SurgeryOct 28, 2019
19Reawaken the Ovaries to Give BirthNov 26, 2019
20Treating Cancer with CyberKnifeDec 2, 2019
1Cutting-Edge Cancer Treatments: Fluorescence-Guided SurgeryJan 13, 2020
2Cutting-Edge Cancer Treatments: Advancing Genomic MedicineJan 20, 2020
3Superfoods in Shimane - Turning to Tradition for HealthFeb 17, 2020
4Superfoods in Shimane - Clues to Becoming a CentenarianFeb 24, 2020
5iPS Cells Part 1: Regenerating Organs and NervesMar 16, 2020
6iPS Cells Part 2: Drug Development for Intractable DiseasesMar 23, 2020
7Early Detection of the "Silent Killer"Apr 20, 2020
8The Ultimate Surgery for Rectal CancerApr 27, 2020
9Unmasking the VirusMay 25, 2020
10Fighting COVID-19: The Role of Immune CellsJun 15, 2020
11Strengthening Immunity Against COVID-19Jun 22, 2020
12The Autonomic Nervous System: A Regulator of ImmunityJul 20, 2020
13COVID-19: The True Value of VaccinesSep 21, 2020
14COVID-19: Healthcare's New Normal - Protecting Both Staff and PatientsSep 28, 2020
15Preventing Infection with Mucosal ImmunityOct 19, 2020
16Understanding Depression: A Disorder Surging amid the PandemicOct 27, 2020
17Atopic Dermatitis: Breaking the Itch-Scratch CycleNov 30, 2020
18Preventing Alzheimer's DiseaseDec 7, 2020
1COVID-19: Lessons from the "Japan Model"Jan 18, 2021
2COVID-19: Preventing Infection Through VisualizationJan 25, 2021
3Treating Scars with MechanotherapyFeb 15, 2021
4COVID-19: The Mystery of Prolonged SymptomsFeb 22, 2021
5Gut Microbiota: An Amazing Power to Regulate HealthMar 16, 2021
6Gut Microbiota: Defeating Intractable DiseasesMar 23, 2021
7Cancer Immunotherapy: Targeting Tumors with Light and AntibodiesMay 10, 2021
8Cancer Immunotherapy: NKT Cells, the Immune System's "Queen Bee"May 17, 2021
9Telemedicine for Remote AreasJun 28, 2021
10Preemptive Medicine for DementiaJul 19, 2021
11Tackling Dementia After OnsetJul 26, 2021
12Medical Smart RevolutionAug 16, 2021
13Aromas' Surprising Healing PowersSep 20, 2021
14Game Changers in Cancer TestingOct 11, 2021
15COVID-19: The Potential of Antibody DrugsOct 18, 2021
16Killing Cancer Cells with a VirusOct 25, 2021
17The Health Benefits of Green Tea CatechinsNov 22, 2021
18Burning Fat with Fat CellsNov 29, 2021
19Medical Smart RevolutionDec 6, 2021
20Preemptive Medicine for DementiaDec 13, 2021
21Tackling Dementia After OnsetDec 20, 2021
22Aromas' Surprising Healing PowersDec 27, 2021
1Brain Regeneration: Transplanting Patients' Own CellsJan 24, 2022
2Regenerative Medicine Using Living Cell TubesJan 31, 2022
3Destroying Cancer with Boron and NeutronsFeb 21, 2022
4The Culprit Behind OsteoporosisFeb 28, 2022
5The Health Benefits of Green Tea CatechinsMar 7, 2022
6Cancer Immunotherapy: NKT Cells, the Immune System's "Queen Bee"Mar 14, 2022
7Easing Chronic Pain Through the BrainMar 21, 2022
8Telemedicine for Remote AreasMar 28, 2022
9The Ultimate Surgery for Rectal CancerApr 4, 2022
10Atopic Dermatitis: Breaking the Itch-Scratch CycleApr 11, 2022
11Preventing Alzheimer's DiseaseApr 18, 2022
12Treating Scars with MechanotherapyApr 25, 2022
13Gut Microbiota: An Amazing Power to Regulate HealthMay 2, 2022
14Gut Microbiota: Defeating Intractable DiseasesMay 9, 2022
15Telemedicine for Remote AreasMay 16, 2022
16Exploring the Mystery of Good SleepMay 23, 2022
17Visualizing Tiny Blood Vessels in 3DMay 30, 2022
18Medical Smart RevolutionJun 6, 2022
19Aromas' Surprising Healing PowersJun 13, 2022
20Japan's Best Hospital for Parkinson's DiseaseJun 20, 2022
21Fighting COVID-19 With Kampo MedicineJun 27, 2022
22COVID-19: The Potential of Antibody DrugsJul 4, 2022
23Killing Cancer Cells with a VirusJul 11, 2022
24Detecting Cancer with AIJul 18, 2022
25The Road to Patient SafetyJul 25, 2022
26Visualizing Each Patient's Heart AccuratelyAug 1, 2022
27Lifelike Surgical Training ModelAug 8, 2022
28Minimally Invasive Lung Cancer TreatmentAug 15, 2022
29Superfoods in Shiga - Blessings of Lake BiwaAug 22, 2022
30Superfoods in Shiga - A Diet Influenced by BuddhismAug 29, 2022
31Ningen Dock for Your HealthSep 5, 2022
32Reawaken the Ovaries to Give BirthSep 12, 2022
33Cutting-Edge Regenerative Medicine for the KneesSep 19, 2022
34Stopping Migraines in Their TracksSep 26, 2022
35Vitamin C: The Key to Health and LongevityOct 25, 2022
36Virtual Reality's Potential to Change MedicineNov 1, 2022
37Transforming Ophthalmology With AIDec 6, 2022
38Nursing Technology for Care With DignityDec 13, 2022
1How the Muscles Prevent DiseaseJan 23, 2023
2Transforming Surgery With Japan's First Surgical RobotJan 30, 2023
3Groundbreaking New Drug for Breast CancerMar 6, 2023
4Early Detection Technologies to Prevent DementiaMar 14, 2023
5Japanese Treatment EAT for Long COVIDMay 22, 2023
6Thorough Examinations for Causes of DizzinessMay 29, 2023
7New Horizon in Cancer Care: Heavy Ion RadiotherapyJun 26, 2023
8Oral Bacteria: The Key to HealthJul 3, 2023
9Breakthroughs in Stopping AgingAug 7, 2023
10The Power of Natto, a Japanese SuperfoodAug 14, 2023
11Treating Lumbar Disc Hernias With a Single ShotOct 2, 2023
12Tackling Heart Failure Through the KidneysOct 9, 2023
13Walking Again With Robotic RehabilitationNov 7, 2023
14Challenges in Preventing Depression RelapseNov 13, 2023
1Destroying Pancreatic Cancer With UltrasoundJan 8, 2024
2The Power of Vitamin D: From Osteoporosis to CancerJan 15, 2024
3New Findings on Walking and RunningFeb 6, 2024
4Detecting Heart Disease With Intravascular ImagingFeb 13, 2024
5Genomic Testing for Lung CancerMar 11, 2024
6Fascia: Cause of Chronic PainMar 19, 2024
7Need Good Sleep? Reset Your Body ClockMay 14, 2024
8Preventing Blindness With iPS CellsMay 21, 2024
9Acupuncture to Improve Quality of LifeJun 17, 2024
10ICIs: Key to Surviving CancerJun 25, 2024
11Bring Your Blood Pressure Down!Aug 6, 2024
12Life-Saving Weight Loss TipsAug 13, 2024
13Hydrogen Gas Could Save LivesSep 30, 2024
14Why You Shouldn't Ignore a Stuffy NoseOct 7, 2024
15Control Constipation to Control Your LifeNov 18, 2024
16Muse Cells: A New Stem Cell TreatmentNov 25, 2024
1Nuclear Medicine to Treat CancerJan 6, 2025
2Exercise Is the Key to Surviving CancerJan 14, 2025
3Preventing Life-Threatening Chronic Kidney DiseaseFeb 11, 2025
4Technology to Tackle Pressure InjuriesFeb 18, 2025
5Treating COPD for LongevityMar 17, 2025
6A Long-Lasting Artificial Hip Joint To Change Your LifeMar 25, 2025
7Capturing Awakenings for Better SleepMay 20, 2025
8Things You Should Do To Prevent CKD (Chronic Kidney Disease)May 26, 2025
9The Impact of Biologics on Inflammatory DiseasesJul 1, 2025
10Dementia: Long-Term Study Reveals New FindingsJul 8, 2025
11Rectal Cancer: Advances in Anus-Preserving SurgeryAug 11, 2025
12Glaucoma: The Fight to Prevent BlindnessAug 18, 2025
13Matcha's Power, Explained by ScienceOct 6, 2025
14New Approach To Treating Pancreatic DiseaseOct 13, 2025
15Dental Breakthroughs To Save Your SmileNov 24, 2025
16Straightening a Bent Spine Through ExerciseDec 1, 2025
1Immunotherapy: New Hope for Uterine CancerJan 5, 2026
2New Ways to Slow Alzheimer's DiseaseJan 12, 2026
3Better Hearing May Prevent DementiaFeb 16, 2026
4Gut Bacteria for Parkinson's and ADHDFeb 23, 2026
5GLP-1 Drugs for Obesity: Benefits and RisksMar 16, 2026
6Keeping the Heartbeat SteadyMar 23, 2026
7Hope for ALS and Beyond: Nucleic Acid TherapeuticsMay 18, 2026
8Goodbye, Tough Workouts: Japan's 3-Second TrainingMay 25, 2026
9Proton Beam Therapy for Cancer: Preserving Quality of LifeJun 29, 2026
10Breaking New Ground Against MelanomaJul 6, 2026
11Zinc: Unsung Hero of Good HealthAug 11, 2026
12When Lung Cancer Strikes NonsmokersAug 18, 2026
13Looking Beyond Where Pain Is FeltOct 12, 2026
14Tregs: Nobel-Winning Discovery That Could Change MedicineOct 19, 2026