Judo Experts To Study How To Use Sport's Techniques To Prevent Falls In Elderly

Judo experts to study how to use sport's techniques to prevent falls in elderly

The All Japan Judo Federation is working on a new project to use the sport's techniques to help elderly people avoid falls.

Japan's health ministry says the number of people aged 65 or older who died as the result of a fall has been on rise, with more than 8,800 deaths reported in 2020. That's about four times the number of people in the same age group who died in traffic accidents.

Group To Study Loss Of Smell As Symptom Of Covid

Group to study loss of smell as symptom of COVID

A research group commissioned by Japan's health ministry will conduct a large-scale survey on the loss of smell as a symptom of COVID-19.

Loss of smell has been reported as one of the various symptoms of the coronavirus disease, but detailed research on it has yet to be conducted in Japan.

Study: Covid-19 Antibodies May Last For 6 Months

Study: COVID-19 antibodies may last for 6 months

Japanese researchers have found that people with COVID-19 have antibodies for at least six months after becoming infected.

Yokohama City University and other institutions conducted a study of 376 people in their 20s to 70s who were infected with the coronavirus between February and May.

Study: China Promotes Military-civil Fusion

Study: China promotes military-civil fusion

Japan's National Institute for Defense Studies says the Chinese military is rapidly promoting development of core technologies in cooperation with the private sector, to boost its capabilities in cyberspace and outer space.

The institute on Friday released its annual report on China's military development, focusing on the country's military-civil fusion strategy.

Blood Plasma Study For Covid-19 Underway In Japan

Blood plasma study for COVID-19 underway in Japan

A medical institution in Japan has announced initial results of a clinical study of a coronavirus treatment in which patients are given blood plasma taken from recovered people.

Dr. Kutsuna Satoshi of the National Center for Global Health and Medicine provided an update on the study at an online symposium with researchers and doctors from in and outside of Japan on Tuesday.

Govt. To Study Possible Flaws In Virus Tracing App

Govt. to study possible flaws in virus tracing app

Japan's health ministry will study possible glitches in its coronavirus contact tracing app, as an increasing number of users have been complaining about it.

The ministry says the app, known as COCOA, had been downloaded more than 17 million times as of Thursday since its launch in June.

Study: Coronavirus Hits Harder Later In Pregnancy

Study: Coronavirus hits harder later in pregnancy

NHK has learned that a study of pregnant women infected with the coronavirus shows they face a higher risk of developing serious symptoms in the later stages of pregnancy.

The Japan Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists conducted a survey of about 2,200 maternal clinics and hospitals nationwide.

Study: Meteorite Collisions 4.4 Bil. Years Ago

Study: Meteorite collisions 4.4 bil. years ago

Japanese researchers say intense meteorite collisions during the formation of the solar system may have occurred about 4.4 billion years ago, much earlier than previously thought.

Previous studies of Moon craters suggested a large number of meteorites collided with the Earth, the Moon, and other planets shortly after the beginning of life on Earth about 3.9 billion years ago.

Study: Room Ventilation Needed To Fight Covid-19

Study: Room ventilation needed to fight COVID-19

Researchers using Japan's latest supercomputer say they have found that some face masks can help block viral droplets, but thorough room ventilation is still needed to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

A team from the RIKEN research institute led by Kobe University Professor Tsubokura Makoto studied the effectiveness of masks against viral droplets emitted by others while sneezing, coughing or other means. They used the next-generation supercomputer Fugaku.

Study: Virus Reemerged In Japan In Mid-june

Study: Virus reemerged in Japan in mid-June

Japanese researchers say they think the coronavirus continued to spread undetected in Japan after the outbreak was thought to have been contained in May.

The National Institute of Infectious Diseases earlier this week released the outcome of its detailed genetic analysis of the coronavirus. The samples were taken from people who contracted the virus in Japan to assess how it had spread across the country.

Osaka To Study Gargle For Anti-virus Effects

Osaka to study gargle for anti-virus effects

The Osaka prefectural government in western Japan says it will launch research into whether gargling with medicine could reduce the amount of the coronavirus in saliva, making the person less infectious.

Osaka Governor Yoshimura Hirofumi on Tuesday cited a recent study that indicated gargling with the mouthwash may help reduce coronavirus infections.

Study: Virus Antibodies Can Prevent Infections

Study: Virus antibodies can prevent infections

Japan's health ministry says a study has found that coronavirus antibodies have the ability to prevent infections.

The ministry tested nearly 8,000 people in June, and analyzed their blood samples for the presence of certain proteins that indicate a past infection.

Researchers Study Combined Medication For Covid-19

Researchers study combined medication for COVID-19

A group of researchers at the University of Tokyo says symptoms of 10 out of 11 COVID-19 patients were alleviated after taking a pancreatitis drug Futhan together with an anti-flu drug Avigan.

The team used a combination of Futhan and Avigan on the 11 patients suffering serious pneumonia in April. Futhan is normally used for acute pancreatitis, as well as other diseases that cause blood clots in various parts of the body.

Covid-19 Study: 30% Of Medical Staff Depressed

COVID-19 study: 30% of medical staff depressed

A survey has found that nearly 30 percent of healthcare workers in Japan who have had experience with coronavirus patients were depressed.

The Japanese Red Cross Medical Center conducted the survey in April and May, when infections were spreading around the country. About 850 doctors, nurses and clerks at the hospital responded.