Atrial fibrillation (AF) is one of the most common arrhythmias, with a higher prevalence in older adults. It significantly increases the risk of stroke, and the number of patients is increasing with the aging population in many countries, including Korea. Currently, the main anticoagulants used to t
Professor Jung Mi-hyang of the Department of Cardiology at the Catholic University of Korea St. Mary's Hospital was recently appointed associate editor of the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology.The European Journal of Preventive Cardiology (IF:8.526), the official journal of the European Soci
The International Kidney Cancer Coalition (IKCC)’s International Conference 2024 wrapped up its three-day event in Incheon, Korea, on Tuesday. About 60 kidney cancer patient group leaders from 21 countries, medical doctors, and university professors attended.Korea is the first Asian country to host
Koreans with neuroendocrine tumors have been forced to leave for overseas treatment due to the restriction on the number of domestic treatments -- four reimbursed and two non-reimbursed treatments -- using Lutathera (lutetium oxodotreotide), a radiopharmaceutical treatment.After persistent advocacy,
A new study is drawing attention by claiming that the types of intestinal microorganisms determine the severity of the autism spectrum.Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex disorder characterized by difficulties in social communication and interaction, repetitive behaviors, and digestive sympt
A research team at Korea University Guro Hospital (KUGH) and Harvard Medical School has developed the "world’s first" dual fluorescence imaging technique for precision lung cancer surgery.Recent developments in lung cancer surgery aim to completely remove cancer tissues while preserving as much heal
Executives of the World Medical Association (WMA) executives directly answered questions from Korean medical students who said they wanted to change the dark reality of Korean healthcare.Former and current WMA executives participated in a panel discussion at the Korean Medical Association (KMA)'s Gl
Studies have shown that high levels of distress at the time of cancer diagnosis are associated with a higher risk of recurrence and death.According to an expert, however, only 10 percent of cancer patients are assessed and diagnosed for psychiatric problems despite the emotional distress they experi
Compared to non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), small cell lung cancer (SCLC), which accounts for about 15 percent of all lung cancer, is very aggressive, growing and spreading rapidly, with more severe symptoms and a poor prognosis.In recent years, however, treatment outcomes have improved by apply
The history of hemophilia treatment over the past 100 years has been remarkable, from plasma transfusions to the development of clotting factors and to the advent of antibody and gene therapies.The goal of hemophilia treatment, which was once urgent to save lives, has been upgraded with various ther
A "somatic symptom disorder" is a condition in which physical symptoms, including pain, fatigue, indigestion, or dizziness, persist without a clear cause.These symptoms can be very disruptive to daily life, but tests to find the cause often show no abnormalities. The focus on physical symptoms is a
Trainee doctors have filed a class action lawsuit against Minister of Health and Welfare Cho Kyoo-hong and Vice Minister Park Min-soo.The top two health officials were accused of abuse of authority and obstruction of the exercise of rights. The junior doctors claimed that "Korean medicine is dead" d
Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) is the most frequent subtype of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, which accounts for the majority of lymphomas. In addition, the number of B-cell lymphoma patients in Korea is increasing due to the westernization of lifestyle and population aging.DLBCL is characterized by
CHA Bundang Medical Center (CBMC) has signed an agreement with Rutgers University, a prestigious public university in the United States, for joint research and technology development.Rutgers University Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Prabhas V. Moghe, Professor Lee Ki-bum of the Depart
A patient with an aortic dissection who was transferred from Busan to Ulsan died a few days after surgery. The bereaved family filed a complaint with the Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission (ACRC), claiming that the patient was not operated on in time due to the crippled operation of the eme
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), more commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease, is a rare disorder first recognized in the 1930s when the famous New York Yankees baseball player Lou Gehrig died of the disease at the young age of 38. A neurodegenerative disease that selectively destroys motor nerve
A technology that sequentially releases antibiotics and growth agents to enhance bone regeneration has been developed by a collaborative research team from Yonsei University.Patients suffering from chronic inflammatory bone diseases such as periodontal disease or osteoporosis experience slow bone re
A research team at the Seoul National University Bundang Hospital (SNUBH) developed an artificial intelligence (AI) model that significantly improves the prediction of mortality rates in patients undergoing extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), the hospital said.ECMO, a critical life-support s
GE HealthCare Korea said it has signed a business agreement with LG Electronics and Microsoft Korea to innovate the healthcare industry and develop and build smart hospitals.GE HealthCare Korea CEO Kim Yong-duk, Microsoft Korea CEO Cho Won-woo and LG Electronics Vice President for Business Solutions
Doctors from 50 countries will visit Korea amid mounting concern over the increase in medical students and an essential care crisis, as the World Medical Association (WMA) holds its 226th Council meeting in Seoul from April 18 to 20.To commemorate the occasion, the Korean Medical Association (KMA) w