Why work in another country? Japanese nurses' experience and their reasons for staying in Australia.

Aim: Many Japanese nurses have moved to Australia, yet their experiences and perceived reasons for staying in Australia are understudied. This study identified why Japanese nurses who moved internationally to Australia continued to stay and work in Australia.

Methods: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 15 Japanese nurses who hold Japanese nursing licenses and are registered as nurses in Australia.

Shear-induced von Willebrand factor-mediated platelet surface translocation of the CD40 ligand.

Background: Platelets, which can adhere to damaged vascular surfaces and release bioactive substances upon activation, may play important roles in regulating local inflammatory responses. We focused on the surface translocation of CD40 ligand (CD40L) molecules when the platelets are exposed to a high shear stress.

Method: Blood specimens were obtained from eight apparently healthy adult donors.