The late Yuri Hayashi, ALS patient, writes about “ALS and palliative care”
After her post on July 22nd 2019, Hayashi’s next post is on July 28th 2019 continues on the theme of life care with a post titled “ALS and palliative care”.
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“How ALS patients can pass comfortably” writes the late Yuri Hayashi, ALS patient
After the post on June 13 the next post is on July 22nd is titled “How ALS patients can pass comfortably.” This post includes a web link which is no longer available, but it seemed to have to do with Hayashi looking for ways to reduce respiratory distress when undergoing palliative care in the hope of a “peaceful end.”
“Why do you value life extension?” – asks the late Yuri Hayashi, ALS patient
The late Yuri Hayashi, an ALS patient asked on Twitter “Why not think about death…Why do you value life extension?”
Japanese Swimmer Ikee Returns to Competition after Leukemia Treatment
She finished the race in 26.32 seconds, against the Japanese female record of 24.21 seconds set by herself, coming first in her heat. “I’m so happy to finish first. I could really enjoy swimming,” Ikee said.
“I can’t do anything about myself, and what am I doing to protect the individual human being?” writes the late Yuri Hayashi ALS patient
“I can’t do anything about myself, and what am I doing to protect the individual human being?”
“I’m not satisfied with the consultation yesterday so please book again today.” writes the late Yuri Hayashi ALS patient
I said. On that day, I went to see a reliable doctor. When I got it, I found an abnormality immediately. I was told to go to the neurology department immediately.
Elderly in Japan encouraged to get flu vaccine early
The plan is to call on people aged 65 and over to get vaccinated for influenza starting in early October. Then from the latter half of October, medical workers, people with pre-existing conditions, pregnant women and infants will be encouraged to get the vaccine.
Child abandonment court case highlights need for sex education for people with disabilities in Japan
A woman with a mild intellectual disability on trial for the charge of abandoning a dead baby that she gave birth to in a pit latrine has brought into question how much sex education and support people with disabilities receive.
Postponed Paralympics must ‘guarantee’ no coronavirus, says IPC chief
Parsons said some para-athletes were particularly vulnerable to the coronavirus, and that at current risk levels the Paralympics could not take place.
IPC President marks one year to go until Tokyo 2020 Paralympics
As the world celebrates one year to go until the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics following their postponement earlier this year, International Paralympic Committee (IPC) President Andrew Parsons answers questions on preparations for the Games and what impact he believes they will have in 2021.
