| Dr. Jimbo's Japanese Family Health Podcast (日本語で読む)
Masahito Jimbo, M.D., Ph.D., assistant professor, Department of Family Medicine, produces podcasts in Japanese every month on health topics pertinent to Japanese living in America. For those interested in listening to the broadcasts, please click on the links entitled, "Dr. Jimbo explains," listed below.
How to Minimize Jet Lag
Getting your body to adjust to the time differences when traveling is not a fun process. Here are some ways you can minimize jet lag.
Dr. Jimbo explains 
(MP3 03:48)
www.bodyclock.com
Top 10 Health Topics of 2007
Looking back on the year 2007, many health issues made the headlines. Here are my top 10 health topics.
Dr. Jimbo explains
(MP3 08:29)
Tests during a Check-up – Part IV
How effective are the imaging studies done in a regular check-up? This podcast discusses the effectiveness of different imaging tests. Also discussed is the difference in perception of their effectiveness between the American and Japanese medical professionals.
Dr. Jimbo explains
(MP3 03:35)
Tests during a Check-up – Part III
During a check-up, imaging studies such as chest X-rays are often done. This podcast describes the specific imaging studies and the reasons for doing them.
Dr. Jimbo explains
(MP3 05:05
Tests during a Check-up – Part II
Which clinical laboratory tests (blood, urine, and stool) do we really need for regular check-ups? This podcast explores their true utility.
Dr. Jimbo explains
(MP3 02:54)
Shared Decision Making – A True Patient-Physician Collaboration
Shared Decision Making is neither the doctor deciding everything for the patient nor the patient deciding everything for himself or herself. It is the sharing of the knowledge, background, and values of both parties to come up with the best option for the patient. This podcast describes the increasingly popular concept of Shared Decision Making.
Dr. Jimbo explains
(MP3 7:15)
About cancer medical exam
Cancer screening is an important part of a physical exam. Depending upon age and sex, the concerns about possible cancer differs. Dr. Jimbo explains
(MP3 4:03)
Test for check-ups Part 1
An important role of the family doctor is to perform check-ups. What types of tests are performed in these check-ups? Dr. Jimbo explains
(MP3 3:19)
Seatbelts are for your health
People have different reasons for not fastening their seatbelts, but what if a collision occurs? Although the exent of car accident injuries differs, it's important for passengers to fasten their seatbelts. Dr. Jimbo explains
(MP3 7:05)
Age |
Michigan Law |
Law: Responsible Party |
0-3 |
Use a full-body carseat |
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Driver is responsible |
4-15 |
Fasten an appropiate sized seatbelt |
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Driver is responsible |
16 and older |
Fasten an appropriate sized seatbelt to the driver and all passengers in the vehicle |
257.710e
Offending driver or passenger is responsible |
"Check-up" vs. "Screening"
The first duty of a family physician is the preservation and improvement of the patient's health. In order to accomplish this, physical examinations cannot be neglected. How are "physical examinations" and "medical examinations" different? Dr. Jimbo explains
(MP3 2:24)
For those with questions, please contact the link listed below.
podcasting@med.umich.edu. We will respond to questions within two business days. |
