Medical Frontiers

In the second of our two-part series on Japanese acupuncture, we explore its effectiveness for easing migraines and pain of unknown origin, and share researchers' insights into how it works.

Upcoming Episodes:

Monday, June 24
9:30 am on NHK 9.4
In the second of our two-part series on Japanese acupuncture, we explore its effectiveness for easing migraines and pain of unknown origin, and share researchers' insights into how it works.
Monday, June 24
3:30 pm on NHK 9.4
In the second of our two-part series on Japanese acupuncture, we explore its effectiveness for easing migraines and pain of unknown origin, and share researchers' insights into how it works.
Monday, June 24
9:30 pm on NHK 9.4
In the second of our two-part series on Japanese acupuncture, we explore its effectiveness for easing migraines and pain of unknown origin, and share researchers' insights into how it works.
Tuesday, June 25
3:30 am on NHK 9.4
In the second of our two-part series on Japanese acupuncture, we explore its effectiveness for easing migraines and pain of unknown origin, and share researchers' insights into how it works.

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Past Episodes:

Tuesday, June 18
3:30 am on NHK 9.4
The first of our two-part series on Japanese acupuncture focuses on how it's being incorporated into advanced medical treatments to promote healing and ease side effects in cancer patients.
Monday, June 17
9:30 pm on NHK 9.4
The first of our two-part series on Japanese acupuncture focuses on how it's being incorporated into advanced medical treatments to promote healing and ease side effects in cancer patients.
Monday, June 17
3:30 pm on NHK 9.4
The first of our two-part series on Japanese acupuncture focuses on how it's being incorporated into advanced medical treatments to promote healing and ease side effects in cancer patients.
Monday, June 17
9:30 am on NHK 9.4
The first of our two-part series on Japanese acupuncture focuses on how it's being incorporated into advanced medical treatments to promote healing and ease side effects in cancer patients.
Tuesday, June 11
3:30 am on NHK 9.4
In the second part of our series on regenerative medicine, we focus on cell sheets that can help cure cloudy corneas or damaged knee cartilage. We also share tips on easing eyestrain.
Monday, June 10
9:30 pm on NHK 9.4
In the second part of our series on regenerative medicine, we focus on cell sheets that can help cure cloudy corneas or damaged knee cartilage. We also share tips on easing eyestrain.
Monday, June 10
3:30 pm on NHK 9.4
In the second part of our series on regenerative medicine, we focus on cell sheets that can help cure cloudy corneas or damaged knee cartilage. We also share tips on easing eyestrain.
Monday, June 10
9:30 am on NHK 9.4
In the second part of our series on regenerative medicine, we focus on cell sheets that can help cure cloudy corneas or damaged knee cartilage. We also share tips on easing eyestrain.
Tuesday, June 4
3:30 am on NHK 9.4
Regenerative medicine can help people recovering from accidents or surgery return close to their original state. We look at an innovative treatment that makes use of stem cells derived from fat.
Monday, June 3
9:30 pm on NHK 9.4
Regenerative medicine can help people recovering from accidents or surgery return close to their original state. We look at an innovative treatment that makes use of stem cells derived from fat.
Monday, June 3
3:30 pm on NHK 9.4
Regenerative medicine can help people recovering from accidents or surgery return close to their original state. We look at an innovative treatment that makes use of stem cells derived from fat.
Monday, June 3
9:30 am on NHK 9.4
Regenerative medicine can help people recovering from accidents or surgery return close to their original state. We look at an innovative treatment that makes use of stem cells derived from fat.
Tuesday, May 28
3:30 am on NHK 9.4
Nobel laureate Tasuku Honjo's basic research has enabled a groundbreaking anti-cancer drug. In this special episode, we'll explore how it has changed cancer treatment, and what challenges remain.
Monday, May 27
9:30 pm on NHK 9.4
Nobel laureate Tasuku Honjo's basic research has enabled a groundbreaking anti-cancer drug. In this special episode, we'll explore how it has changed cancer treatment, and what challenges remain.
Monday, May 27
3:30 pm on NHK 9.4
Nobel laureate Tasuku Honjo's basic research has enabled a groundbreaking anti-cancer drug. In this special episode, we'll explore how it has changed cancer treatment, and what challenges remain.
Monday, May 27
9:30 am on NHK 9.4
Nobel laureate Tasuku Honjo's basic research has enabled a groundbreaking anti-cancer drug. In this special episode, we'll explore how it has changed cancer treatment, and what challenges remain.
Tuesday, May 21
3:30 am on NHK 9.4
Accurate diagnosing polyps and other lesions in the colon is difficult. AI-powered endoscopes have been developed in Japan that can do the job in an instant, making early cancer detection much easier.
Monday, May 20
9:30 pm on NHK 9.4
Accurate diagnosing polyps and other lesions in the colon is difficult. AI-powered endoscopes have been developed in Japan that can do the job in an instant, making early cancer detection much easier.
Monday, May 20
3:30 pm on NHK 9.4
Accurate diagnosing polyps and other lesions in the colon is difficult. AI-powered endoscopes have been developed in Japan that can do the job in an instant, making early cancer detection much easier.
Monday, May 20
9:30 am on NHK 9.4
Accurate diagnosing polyps and other lesions in the colon is difficult. AI-powered endoscopes have been developed in Japan that can do the job in an instant, making early cancer detection much easier.
Tuesday, May 14
3:30 am on NHK 9.4
Cartilage defects cause knee joint pain. Once damaged it can't regenerate. But a remedy developed in Japan is showing results. It involves transplanting cells cultured using a patient's own cartilage.
Monday, May 13
9:30 pm on NHK 9.4
Cartilage defects cause knee joint pain. Once damaged it can't regenerate. But a remedy developed in Japan is showing results. It involves transplanting cells cultured using a patient's own cartilage.
Monday, May 13
3:30 pm on NHK 9.4
Cartilage defects cause knee joint pain. Once damaged it can't regenerate. But a remedy developed in Japan is showing results. It involves transplanting cells cultured using a patient's own cartilage.
Monday, May 13
9:30 am on NHK 9.4
Cartilage defects cause knee joint pain. Once damaged it can't regenerate. But a remedy developed in Japan is showing results. It involves transplanting cells cultured using a patient's own cartilage.
Tuesday, May 7
3:30 am on NHK 9.4
Even minor leg or foot problems can lead to serious health issues - some requiring amputation. Find out how experts at a Japanese medical center are working to tackle the issue, and save limbs.
Monday, May 6
9:30 pm on NHK 9.4
Even minor leg or foot problems can lead to serious health issues - some requiring amputation. Find out how experts at a Japanese medical center are working to tackle the issue, and save limbs.
Monday, May 6
3:30 pm on NHK 9.4
Even minor leg or foot problems can lead to serious health issues - some requiring amputation. Find out how experts at a Japanese medical center are working to tackle the issue, and save limbs.
Monday, May 6
9:30 am on NHK 9.4
Even minor leg or foot problems can lead to serious health issues - some requiring amputation. Find out how experts at a Japanese medical center are working to tackle the issue, and save limbs.