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Ask the Doctor

Ask the Doctor

2018•10m
Documentary

Lifestyle related diseases, physical pain, and mental health. This program focuses on medical and health issues of interest, exploring effective countermeasures as well as methods of prevention.

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Production

NHK WORLD-JAPAN, NHK, NHK Educational

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

December 24, 2018

Last Aired

November 23, 2019

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
US
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
Stroke Prevention: #1 The Heart is the Cause
E1
Stroke Prevention: #1 The Heart is the Cause
Air date: 2018-12-24
Dr. Kazuo Minematsu, the Emeritus Director General of the National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center discusses blood clots.
Stroke Prevention: #2 This is the Method of Treatment
E2
Stroke Prevention: #2 This is the Method of Treatment
Air date: 2018-12-25
Dr. Kazuo Minematsu who has been involved in the treatment and research of stroke for approximately 40 years discusses clot dissolution with tPA, and intravascular treatment.
Stress Management: #1 Check Your Stress
E3
Stress Management: #1 Check Your Stress
Air date: 2018-12-26
Dr. Hiroaki Kumano, who specializes in psychosomatic medicine and is an expert in stress management discusses stress-related illness.
Stroke Prevention: #3 Don't Miss the Signs
E4
Stroke Prevention: #3 Don't Miss the Signs
Air date: 2018-12-26
Dr. Kazuo Minematsu discusses the signs of a stroke.
Stress Management: #2 Relax
E5
Stress Management: #2 Relax
Air date: 2018-12-26
Dr. Hiroaki Kumano a specialist in psychosomatic medicine discusses stress management.
Stroke Prevention: #4 Rehabilitation for Recovery of the Brain
E6
Stroke Prevention: #4 Rehabilitation for Recovery of the Brain
Air date: 2018-12-27
Dr. Kazuo Minematsu, the Emeritus Director General of the National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center discusses rehabilitation from a stroke.
Stress Management: #3 Modifying Your Behavior
E7
Stress Management: #3 Modifying Your Behavior
Air date: 2018-12-27
Dr. Hiroaki Kumano, who specializes in psychosomatic medicine discusses behavior modification to help stress.
Stress Management: #4 Mindfulness Meditation
E8
Stress Management: #4 Mindfulness Meditation
Air date: 2018-12-28
Dr. Hiroaki Kumano discusses meditation.
Solutions for Low Back Pain: #1 Types of Low Back Pain
E9
Solutions for Low Back Pain: #1 Types of Low Back Pain
Air date: 2019-03-23
Dr. Yoshiharu Kawaguchi discusses types of lower back pain.
Solutions for Low Back Pain: #2 Disorders in Intervertebral Discs
E10
Solutions for Low Back Pain: #2 Disorders in Intervertebral Discs
Air date: 2019-03-24
Focusing on lumbar disc herniation and spondylolisthesis.
Solutions for Low Back Pain: #3 Acute Low Back Pain
E11
Solutions for Low Back Pain: #3 Acute Low Back Pain
Air date: 2019-03-30
Sudden, extreme pain in the lower back, acute low back pain.
Solutions for Low Back Pain: #4 Chronic Low Back Pain
E12
Solutions for Low Back Pain: #4 Chronic Low Back Pain
Air date: 2019-03-30
Pain in the lower back that persists for more than 3 months; the BS-POP test.
Heart Disease: #1 Three Unexpected Causes of Angina
E13
Heart Disease: #1 Three Unexpected Causes of Angina
Air date: 2019-08-19
Angina, a constricting pain around the chest, caused by a lack of oxygen and nutrients carried to the heart.
Heart Disease: #2 Treatment of Angina and Heart Attack
E14
Heart Disease: #2 Treatment of Angina and Heart Attack
Air date: 2019-08-20
Angina, due to constriction of the blood vessels and myocardial infarction caused by blockages in the coronary arteries, resulting in poor blood flow and necrosis of cells in the heart.
Heart Disease: #3 Dangerous Atrial Fibrillation
E15
Heart Disease: #3 Dangerous Atrial Fibrillation
Air date: 2019-08-21
Atrial fibrillation is an irregular pulse that could result in an acute stroke.
Heart Disease: #4 An Increasing Number of Heart Failure
E16
Heart Disease: #4 An Increasing Number of Heart Failure
Air date: 2019-08-22
When the heart can no longer function effectively as a pump; symptoms and preventative measures.
Solutions for Diabetes: #1 This is the Cause!
E17
Solutions for Diabetes: #1 This is the Cause!
Air date: 2019-10-05
Type 2 diabetes, triggered by overeating and a lack of exercise.
Solutions for Diabetes: #2 Frightening! Complications
E18
Solutions for Diabetes: #2 Frightening! Complications
Air date: 2019-10-12
Blood glucose control to avoid complications; discuss symptoms as well as treatments.
Solutions for Diabetes: #3 Caution! Hypoglycemia
E19
Solutions for Diabetes: #3 Caution! Hypoglycemia
Air date: 2019-10-19
Serious cases of low blood glucose may trigger life-threatening strokes and heart attacks.
Solutions for Diabetes: #4 Diet and Exercise
E20
Solutions for Diabetes: #4 Diet and Exercise
Air date: 2019-10-26
The right amount of energy and a well-balanced diet are central to diabetic treatment.
Lung Cancer #1: Early Detection
E21
Lung Cancer #1: Early Detection
Air date: 2019-11-02
Chest X-rays; cytology; CT scans.
Lung Cancer #2: Prevention
E22
Lung Cancer #2: Prevention
Air date: 2019-11-09
Smoking is the greatest cause of lung cancer.
Lung Cancer #3: Surgery
E23
Lung Cancer #3: Surgery
Air date: 2019-11-16
Surgery is an effective option from stage I to early stage III lung cancer; lobectomy; VATS.
Lung Cancer #4: Pharmacological Treatments
E24
Lung Cancer #4: Pharmacological Treatments
Air date: 2019-11-23
Chemotherapy, including molecularly targeted drugs and VEGF inhibitors; immune checkpoint inhibitors.

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