There is a deep-seated idea in Japan that a monk being seen at a hospital is a bad omen, as their presence reminds patients and medical staff of death. Read more
The two brothers are accused of issuing a false death certificate saying the patient died of pneumonia when he was actually killed by another patient. Read more
Medical professionals say the real issue is underfunding and inefficiency in Egypt’s health care system and that the malpractice law could harm an already strained system. Read more
In the week through Dec. 29, the total number of reported flu cases was nearly three times the number from the same period in 2023. Read more
In the week through Dec. 29, the total number of reported flu cases was nearly three times the number from the same period in 2023. Read more
There were 94,259 cases of the flu reported across some 5,000 hospitals and clinics nationwide in the second week of December. Read more
It is hoped that the operation will provide insights into the future use of animal kidneys in humans. Read more
Results vary greatly depending on symptoms and when treatment begins. Read more
Plaintiff Tokio Ito, who is diagnosed with schizophrenia, claimed that he suffered emotional damage from the extremely long and involuntary stay. Read more
This is the first time that a living organ transplant between same-sex partners has been disclosed in Japan. Read more
