It is not easy to operate on colorectal cancer, a collective term for colon and rectal cancer, when it recurs after surgical removal.However, with the recent development of surgical methods, including robotic and 3D laparoscopic surgeries, and the introduction of various new anticancer drugs, the su
Myongji Hospital said it will join forces with Goyang City to support its goal of being designated as a "National Advanced Bio Strategy Industrial Specialized Zone" by utilizing its specialized technologies and medical infrastructure.The two institutions signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on
One of the reasons doctors shy away from vital care is judicial risk. They have to treat patients with the risk of criminal penalties and hundreds of millions of won in damages. Even President Yoon Suk Yeol has spoken about the need to ease the legal burden for physicians.Studies have shown that Kor
In a heartwarming holiday tale, a young boy from Kyrgyzstan, previously living in seclusion due to severe facial burns, has undergone a successful facial reconstruction in Korea, thanks to a team of dedicated medical professionals from Asan Medical Center (AMC).According to AMC, Alinur, an eight-yea
Yongin Severance Hospital said the Indonesian Private Hospital Association, Asosiasi Rumah Sakit Swasta Indonesia (ARSSI), visited the Korean hospital to learn from its leadership in the smart hospital field.ARSSI, established in 2000 to nurture competitive hospitals in Indonesia, consists of 35 bra
Gilead Sciences Korea said it has signed a memorandum of understanding to designate two Korean hospitals -- Seoul National University Hospital (SNUH) and Samsung Medical Center (SMC) – as Gilead HOPE (Hematology-Oncology Portfolio Engagement Site) institutions to collaborate on developing new oncolo
A study by a Korean medical team has shown that combination chemotherapy, a standard treatment for patients with metastatic or recurrent gastric cancer, can also help improve survival in patients over 70.Combination chemotherapy has been used mainly for younger patients due to its high therapeutic e
Korea University Medicine said Thursday that it started a project to treat 100 patients in developing countries by 2028, the 100th anniversary of the Korea University Medicine, to demonstrate the spirit of love, sharing, humanity, and philanthropy to the world.The project began with treating a 10-ye
A doctor arrested for recklessly prescribing fentanyl, a narcotic painkiller, has been sentenced to a prison term. Another indicted doctor was also fined.The Seoul Central District Court sentenced a family medicine specialist in his 50s, initialed as A, to two years in prison and ordered him to pay
Severance Hospital said the Going Home Project, featuring world-renowned pianist Son Yeol-eum, recently orchestrated a surprise concert for patients and hospital staff, imparting hope and love through their beautiful and warm melodies.The Going Home Project is an orchestra that brings together music
As the debate over legalizing tattoos and semi-permanent makeup has reached a stalemate, there is a growing call to prioritize the legalization of semi-permanent makeup.The medical community has taken a reserved stance, stating that they do not oppose it outright but with certain conditions.The Nati
Pediatric rheumatoid arthritis is a disease characterized by joint damage and pain lasting more than six weeks and is treated with a three-step treatment approach.The three-step treatment, which includes analgesic and anti-inflammatory drugs, antirheumatic drugs, and biologics, has resulted in a 30
Ajou University Hospital said Tuesday that Professor Jang Seok-jun of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology was recently elected the next president of the Asian Society for Gynecologic Oncology (ASGO) at its eighth congress in Taiwan.Professor Jang will serve a two-year term from December 2025
"The U.S. has low medical productivity, which makes it very difficult for patients to see a doctor in a growing population. On the other hand, Korea has very high medical productivity, making it very easy for patients to see a doctor with a shrinking population."An engineer, not a doctor, said so in
Thyroid dysfunction is associated with an increased risk of senescence, pointing to the need for a new approach toward healthcare for older adults, a new study has shown.Professor Lee Jeong-min of the Department of Endocrinology at Catholic University of Korea Eunpyeong St. Mary's Hospital and her c
Eight clinics that accept appointments exclusively through the mobile application, Ddocdoc, have received administrative guidance from government officials for possible violations of the Medical Service Act. Administrative guidance is non-binding advice.The Ministry of Health and Welfare said that i
Samsung Medical Center (SMC) held a workshop last month for 13 Thai nephrologists and critical care physicians who visited to learn about the latest Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT).CRRT is gaining recognition for its hemodynamic stability, allowing continuous treatment of patients experi
Seoul National University Bundang Hospital (SNUBH) said that Kim Do-yeon, a professor of neurology at SNUBH, received the Outstanding Oral Presentation Award at the International Conference Stroke Update (ICSU) 2023 in Busan, on Nov. 16.Kim delivered a presentation on an emergency hotline system for
It's common knowledge that most stage 1 cancers are cured by surgery that removes them. In the case of pancreatic cancer, however, even stage 1 cancer requires chemotherapy in addition to surgery. There is a reason for this."Even if there is a nodule (cancerous mass) only in the pancreas, there are
One-thousand-and-two medical residents have applied to the "Big 5" hospitals for specialty training. It’s about a quarter of the total trainee doctors.However, even the Big 5 hospitals could not avoid the polarization of applications for specialties. The five largest hospitals headquartered in Seoul