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Medical Frontiers

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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.

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Season 2015 · 5 episodes
  1. S2015 E01 · Early Cancer Detection
  2. S2015 E02 · Preventing Dementia
  3. S2015 E03 · Kampo: Wisdom of Japanese Traditional Medicine
  4. S2015 E04 · Relief for Aching Backs
  5. S2015 E05 · Sleepless No More
Season 2016 · 1 episodes
  1. S2016 E01 · Medical Frontiers Special, Search for Japanese Superfoods
Season 2017 · 9 episodes
  1. S2017 E01 · Steering Clear of Spikes
  2. S2017 E02 · Power of Periodontal Care
  3. S2017 E03 · New Tools for Breast Cancer
  4. S2017 E04 · Eradicating Stomach Cancer
  5. S2017 E05 · Telemedicine Transforms Healthcare
  6. S2017 E06 · Robotic Elderly Care
  7. S2017 E07 · Harnessing Brain Signals for Rehabilitation
  8. S2017 E08 · Power of Kampo Medicine: Easing Cancer Treatment
  9. S2017 E09 · Power of Kampo Medicine: Improving Mental Health
Season 2018 · 42 episodes
  1. S2018 E01 · Walking Again With Robotics
  2. S2018 E02 · Practice Makes Perfect
  3. S2018 E03 · Detecting Traces of Cancer
  4. S2018 E04 · Medical Frontiers Special - Search for Superfoods in Kanazawa -
  5. S2018 E05 · 3D Surgical Revolution
  6. S2018 E06 · Muscles to the Rescue
  7. S2018 E07 · Healing Headaches Naturally
  8. S2018 E08 · Medical Frontiers Special - Hug Me, Robot! -
  9. S2018 E09 · Omega-3 for Better Health
  10. S2018 E10 · Stiff Shoulders: A Health Warning Signal
  11. S2018 E11 · Our Internal Clocks and Health
  12. S2018 E12 · Gut Flora: Fighting Lifestyle-Related Diseases
  13. S2018 E13 · Gut Flora: Enhancing Immunity
  14. S2018 E14 · Getting Back on Your Feet
  15. S2018 E15 · Growing New Blood Vessels
  16. S2018 E16 · Back Off, Back Pain!
  17. S2018 E17 · Regenerative Medicine: Fat-derived Stem Cells
  18. S2018 E18 · Regenerative Medicine: Cell Sheets
  19. S2018 E19 · Gamma Rays for the Brain
  20. S2018 E20 · Another Chance for Stroke Patients
  21. S2018 E21 · The Science of Fatigue
  22. S2018 E22 · Eat to Cure
  23. S2018 E23 · Cancer Treatment on Target
  24. S2018 E24 · Medical Frontiers Special - Search for Japanese Superfoods -
  25. S2018 E25 · Attacking Cancer Through Blood Vessels
  26. S2018 E26 · Boosting the Immune System: New Cancer Drug
  27. S2018 E27 · Restoring Speech
  28. S2018 E28 · Japan-Crafted Artificial Joints
  29. S2018 E29 · From Apnea to Zzz
  30. S2018 E30 · Communication Robots and Elderly Care
  31. S2018 E31 · A Sea Change in Medicine
  32. S2018 E32 · Never Too Late
  33. S2018 E33 · Saliva Talks
  34. S2018 E34 · The Brain Can Be Regenerated
  35. S2018 E35 · Medical Frontiers Special - Search for Superfoods in Okinawa -
  36. S2018 E36 · Eye-Opening Treatments
  37. S2018 E37 · Medical Frontiers Special - Search for Superfoods in Oita -
  38. S2018 E38 · Custom-Made for Your Heart
  39. S2018 E39 · Gums, Germs and Healing
  40. S2018 E40 · Joint Resolution
  41. S2018 E41 · Put Your Best Foot Forward
  42. S2018 E42 · Nobel Laureate Changed Cancer Treatments
Season 2019 · 20 episodes
  1. S2019 E01 · Series Acupuncture: Complementary Cancer Treatments
  2. S2019 E02 · Medical Frontiers Special - Search for Superfoods in Niigata
  3. S2019 E03 · Series Acupuncture: Painless Needles for Pain
  4. S2019 E04 · High-Tech Fall Prevention
  5. S2019 E05 · Warmth is Good Medicine
  6. S2019 E06 · Obesity as Disease
  7. S2019 E07 · Robotic Hand for the Future
  8. S2019 E08 · Medical Frontiers Special - Search for Superfoods in Okinawa
  9. S2019 E09 · Robotic Surgery Revolution
  10. S2019 E10 · Training the Brain to Boost Hearing
  11. S2019 E11 · Your Cells Can Cure Joint Pain
  12. S2019 E12 · Detecting Cancer with AI
  13. S2019 E13 · The Road to Patient Safety
  14. S2019 E14 · Minimally Invasive Lung Cancer Treatment
  15. S2019 E15 · Superfoods in Shiga - Blessings of Lake Biwa
  16. S2019 E16 · Superfoods in Shiga - A Diet Influenced by Buddhism
  17. S2019 E17 · Ningen Dock for Your Health
  18. S2019 E18 · Super-micro Surgery
  19. S2019 E19 · Reawaken the Ovaries to Give Birth
  20. S2019 E20 · Treating Cancer with CyberKnife
Season 2020 · 18 episodes
  1. S2020 E01 · Cutting-Edge Cancer Treatments: Fluorescence-Guided Surgery
  2. S2020 E02 · Cutting-Edge Cancer Treatments: Advancing Genomic Medicine
  3. S2020 E03 · Superfoods in Shimane - Turning to Tradition for Health
  4. S2020 E04 · Superfoods in Shimane - Clues to Becoming a Centenarian
  5. S2020 E05 · iPS Cells Part 1: Regenerating Organs and Nerves
  6. S2020 E06 · iPS Cells Part 2: Drug Development for Intractable Diseases
  7. S2020 E07 · Early Detection of the "Silent Killer"
  8. S2020 E08 · The Ultimate Surgery for Rectal Cancer
  9. S2020 E09 · Unmasking the Virus
  10. S2020 E10 · Fighting COVID-19: The Role of Immune Cells
  11. S2020 E11 · Strengthening Immunity Against COVID-19
  12. S2020 E12 · The Autonomic Nervous System: A Regulator of Immunity
  13. S2020 E13 · COVID-19: The True Value of Vaccines
  14. S2020 E14 · COVID-19: Healthcare's New Normal - Protecting Both Staff and Patients
  15. S2020 E15 · Preventing Infection with Mucosal Immunity
  16. S2020 E16 · Understanding Depression: A Disorder Surging amid the Pandemic
  17. S2020 E17 · Atopic Dermatitis: Breaking the Itch-Scratch Cycle
  18. S2020 E18 · Preventing Alzheimer's Disease
Season 2021 · 22 episodes
  1. S2021 E01 · COVID-19: Lessons from the "Japan Model"
  2. S2021 E02 · COVID-19: Preventing Infection Through Visualization
  3. S2021 E03 · Treating Scars with Mechanotherapy
  4. S2021 E04 · COVID-19: The Mystery of Prolonged Symptoms
  5. S2021 E05 · Gut Microbiota: An Amazing Power to Regulate Health
  6. S2021 E06 · Gut Microbiota: Defeating Intractable Diseases
  7. S2021 E07 · Cancer Immunotherapy: Targeting Tumors with Light and Antibodies
  8. S2021 E08 · Cancer Immunotherapy: NKT Cells, the Immune System's "Queen Bee"
  9. S2021 E09 · Telemedicine for Remote Areas
  10. S2021 E10 · Preemptive Medicine for Dementia
  11. S2021 E11 · Tackling Dementia After Onset
  12. S2021 E12 · Medical Smart Revolution
  13. S2021 E13 · Aromas' Surprising Healing Powers
  14. S2021 E14 · Game Changers in Cancer Testing
  15. S2021 E15 · COVID-19: The Potential of Antibody Drugs
  16. S2021 E16 · Killing Cancer Cells with a Virus
  17. S2021 E17 · The Health Benefits of Green Tea Catechins
  18. S2021 E18 · Burning Fat with Fat Cells
  19. S2021 E19 · Medical Smart Revolution
  20. S2021 E20 · Preemptive Medicine for Dementia
  21. S2021 E21 · Tackling Dementia After Onset
  22. S2021 E22 · Aromas' Surprising Healing Powers
Season 2022 · 39 episodes
  1. S2022 E01 · Brain Regeneration: Transplanting Patients' Own Cells
  2. S2022 E02 · Regenerative Medicine Using Living Cell Tubes
  3. S2022 E03 · Destroying Cancer with Boron and Neutrons
  4. S2022 E04 · The Culprit Behind Osteoporosis
  5. S2022 E05 · The Health Benefits of Green Tea Catechins
  6. S2022 E06 · Cancer Immunotherapy: NKT Cells, the Immune System's "Queen Bee"
  7. S2022 E07 · Easing Chronic Pain Through the Brain
  8. S2022 E08 · Telemedicine for Remote Areas
  9. S2022 E09 · The Ultimate Surgery for Rectal Cancer
  10. S2022 E10 · Atopic Dermatitis: Breaking the Itch-Scratch Cycle
  11. S2022 E11 · Preventing Alzheimer's Disease
  12. S2022 E12 · Treating Scars with Mechanotherapy
  13. S2022 E13 · Gut Microbiota: An Amazing Power to Regulate Health
  14. S2022 E14 · Gut Microbiota: Defeating Intractable Diseases
  15. S2022 E15 · Telemedicine for Remote Areas
  16. S2022 Special · Medical Frontiers Special - Search for Superfoods in Okinawa
  17. S2022 E16 · Exploring the Mystery of Good Sleep
  18. S2022 E17 · Visualizing Tiny Blood Vessels in 3D
  19. S2022 E18 · Medical Smart Revolution
  20. S2022 E19 · Aromas' Surprising Healing Powers
  21. S2022 E20 · Japan's Best Hospital for Parkinson's Disease
  22. S2022 E21 · Fighting COVID-19 With Kampo Medicine
  23. S2022 E22 · COVID-19: The Potential of Antibody Drugs
  24. S2022 E23 · Killing Cancer Cells with a Virus
  25. S2022 E24 · Detecting Cancer with AI
  26. S2022 E25 · The Road to Patient Safety
  27. S2022 E26 · Visualizing Each Patient's Heart Accurately
  28. S2022 E27 · Lifelike Surgical Training Model
  29. S2022 E28 · Minimally Invasive Lung Cancer Treatment
  30. S2022 E29 · Superfoods in Shiga - Blessings of Lake Biwa
  31. S2022 E30 · Superfoods in Shiga - A Diet Influenced by Buddhism
  32. S2022 E31 · Ningen Dock for Your Health
  33. S2022 E32 · Reawaken the Ovaries to Give Birth
  34. S2022 E33 · Cutting-Edge Regenerative Medicine for the Knees
  35. S2022 E34 · Stopping Migraines in Their Tracks
  36. S2022 E35 · Vitamin C: The Key to Health and Longevity
  37. S2022 E36 · Virtual Reality's Potential to Change Medicine
  38. S2022 E37 · Transforming Ophthalmology With AI
  39. S2022 E38 · Nursing Technology for Care With Dignity
Season 2023 · 14 episodes
  1. S2023 E01 · How the Muscles Prevent Disease
  2. S2023 E02 · Transforming Surgery With Japan's First Surgical Robot
  3. S2023 E03 · Groundbreaking New Drug for Breast Cancer
  4. S2023 E04 · Early Detection Technologies to Prevent Dementia
  5. S2023 E05 · Japanese Treatment EAT for Long COVID
  6. S2023 E06 · Thorough Examinations for Causes of Dizziness
  7. S2023 E07 · New Horizon in Cancer Care: Heavy Ion Radiotherapy
  8. S2023 E08 · Oral Bacteria: The Key to Health
  9. S2023 E09 · Breakthroughs in Stopping Aging
  10. S2023 E10 · The Power of Natto, a Japanese Superfood
  11. S2023 E11 · Treating Lumbar Disc Hernias With a Single Shot
  12. S2023 E12 · Tackling Heart Failure Through the Kidneys
  13. S2023 E13 · Walking Again With Robotic Rehabilitation
  14. S2023 E14 · Challenges in Preventing Depression Relapse
Season 2024 · 16 episodes
  1. S2024 E01 · Destroying Pancreatic Cancer With Ultrasound
  2. S2024 E02 · The Power of Vitamin D: From Osteoporosis to Cancer
  3. S2024 E03 · New Findings on Walking and Running
  4. S2024 E04 · Detecting Heart Disease With Intravascular Imaging
  5. S2024 E05 · Genomic Testing for Lung Cancer
  6. S2024 E06 · Fascia: Cause of Chronic Pain
  7. S2024 E07 · Need Good Sleep? Reset Your Body Clock
  8. S2024 E08 · Preventing Blindness With iPS Cells
  9. S2024 E09 · Acupuncture to Improve Quality of Life
  10. S2024 E10 · ICIs: Key to Surviving Cancer
  11. S2024 E11 · Bring Your Blood Pressure Down!
  12. S2024 E12 · Life-Saving Weight Loss Tips
  13. S2024 E13 · Hydrogen Gas Could Save Lives
  14. S2024 E14 · Why You Shouldn't Ignore a Stuffy Nose
  15. S2024 E15 · Control Constipation to Control Your Life
  16. S2024 E16 · Muse Cells: A New Stem Cell Treatment
Season 2025 · 16 episodes
  1. S2025 E01 · Nuclear Medicine to Treat Cancer
  2. S2025 E02 · Exercise Is the Key to Surviving Cancer
  3. S2025 E03 · Preventing Life-Threatening Chronic Kidney Disease
  4. S2025 E04 · Technology to Tackle Pressure Injuries
  5. S2025 E05 · Treating COPD for Longevity
  6. S2025 E06 · A Long-Lasting Artificial Hip Joint To Change Your Life
  7. S2025 E07 · Capturing Awakenings for Better Sleep
  8. S2025 E08 · Things You Should Do To Prevent CKD (Chronic Kidney Disease)
  9. S2025 E09 · The Impact of Biologics on Inflammatory Diseases
  10. S2025 E10 · Dementia: Long-Term Study Reveals New Findings
  11. S2025 E11 · Rectal Cancer: Advances in Anus-Preserving Surgery
  12. S2025 E12 · Glaucoma: The Fight to Prevent Blindness
  13. S2025 E13 · Matcha's Power, Explained by Science
  14. S2025 E14 · New Approach To Treating Pancreatic Disease
  15. S2025 E15 · Dental Breakthroughs To Save Your Smile
  16. S2025 E16 · Straightening a Bent Spine Through Exercise
Season 2026 · 12 episodes
  1. S2026 E01 · Immunotherapy: New Hope for Uterine Cancer
  2. S2026 E02 · New Ways to Slow Alzheimer's Disease
  3. S2026 E03 · Better Hearing May Prevent Dementia
  4. S2026 E04 · Gut Bacteria for Parkinson's and ADHD
  5. S2026 E05 · GLP-1 Drugs for Obesity: Benefits and Risks
  6. S2026 E06 · Keeping the Heartbeat Steady
  7. S2026 E07 · Hope for ALS and Beyond: Nucleic Acid Therapeutics
  8. S2026 E08 · Goodbye, Tough Workouts: Japan's 3-Second Training
  9. S2026 E09 · Proton Beam Therapy for Cancer: Preserving Quality of Life
  10. S2026 E10 · Breaking New Ground Against Melanoma
  11. S2026 E11 · Zinc: Unsung Hero of Good Health
  12. S2026 E12 · When Lung Cancer Strikes Nonsmokers

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