Author: Masaharu Tsubokura M.D., PhD. Editors: Akihiko Ozaki M.D., PhD., Yuki Senoo 243. Reformed evacuation plan The 2011 Fukushima Daiichi nuclear accident provided a vivid visual of the importance of an emergency response plan for a nuclear accident. Reflecting on the events that occurred during and after the nuclear accident, various countermeasures and preparations have been modified. One of the significant changes made to the nuclear emergency response after the Fukushi

Author:Tomas van den Broeke This post was originally published by the Evidence & Policy blog on 20 November 2020. We have re-issued the article that has already been published by the Evidence & Policy blog. We would like to express gratitude to the kind offer of the editorial board of the Evidence & Policy blog. Tomas van den Broeke Especially in times of crisis, the relationship between evidence and policymaking may change dramatically. The current Covid-19 crisis generated

Author: Masaharu Tsubokura M.D., PhD. Editors: Akihiko Ozaki M.D., PhD., Yuki Senoo 241. Collect information in a balanced manner In addition to traditional news media (such as newspapers, TV, and radio), we now obtain information through the Internet and through SNS (social networking services). Each information medium has its own characteristics. For example, television is a visual medium but newspapers communicate through writing. Similarly, the Internet and SNS have advan

Author: Masaharu Tsubokura M.D., PhD. Editors: Akihiko Ozaki M.D., PhD., Yuki Senoo 239. Characteristics of various information media Generally, we get information from a variety of media, including newspapers, television, and radio. Further, not only do we get information through those medias mentioned above but also acquire, particularly younger generations, information from Internet searches and such social networking services (SNS) as Twitter and Facebook. There is also a

Author: Masaharu Tsubokura M.D., PhD. Editors: Akihiko Ozaki M.D., PhD., Yuki Senoo 237. Radiation screening study shows no pregnant women in Minamisoma were affected by nuclear accident After the 2011 Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant disaster, various investigations and measures were conducted to reduce radiation exposure. Here, I would like to introduce some of the results from these investigations, which have been published in academic papers. Since 2012, Minamisoma M

Author: Masaharu Tsubokura M.D., PhD. Editors: Akihiko Ozaki M.D., PhD., Yuki Senoo 235. The reference value range should be used as just a guide A blood test at medical check-ups and the hospital indicates the reference values for each test component. The blood test’s results present the reference values in a range "from XX to XX" for each test component, such as anemia, liver, or kidney panels. People often worry when their results are not within these reference values. How

Author:Yasuhiro Kotera This post was originally published by the Derby University Blog on 24 July 2019. We have re-issued the article that has already been published by the Derby University Blog. We would like to express gratitude to the kind offer of the editorial board of the Derby University Blog. Despite affecting 10% of adult population, sex addiction is not currently considered as a diagnosable disorder. Here Yasuhiro Kotera, Academic Lead in Counselling, Psychotherapy

Author: Yasuhiro Kotera This post was originally published by University of Derby Blog on 4th June, 2020. We have re-issued the article that has already been published by the University of Derby Blog. We would like to express gratitude to the kind offer of the author(s) and editors members of the University of Derby Blog. The current Covid-19 crisis is making many elements of our everyday lives challenging, including the way we work. Here, Yasuhiro Kotera, Academic Lead in

Author: Masaharu Tsubokura M.D., PhD. Editors: Akihiko Ozaki M.D., PhD., Yuki Senoo 235. The reference value range should be used as just a guide A blood test at medical check-ups and the hospital indicates the reference values for each test component. The blood test’s results present the reference values in a range "from XX to XX" for each test component, such as anemia, liver, or kidney panels. People often worry when their results are not within these reference values. How

Author: Masaharu Tsubokura M.D., PhD. Editors: Akihiko Ozaki M.D., PhD., Yuki Senoo 231. The health impact of environmental changes 16.06.2019 After the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant accident in 2011, radiation exposure became one of the most significant health concerns, and various investigations and countermeasures were required. However, the level of radiation exposure was efficiently suppressed, and the health issues resulting from complications other than radiati