A team of National Cancer Center (NCC) researchers has identified a novel microRNA regulatory protein critical to the development and progression of malignant brain tumors that remain incurable.The team, led by Professors Kim Jong-heon and Park Jong-bae at the hospital, identified the precise mechan
One Korean patient was prescribed over 10,000 tablets of nine different narcotics at a single hospital in a single day, government data showed. Experts are calling for the regulator’s tighter control over narcotic drugs. According to the data by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) submitted
People with age-related macular degeneration, a common cause of blindness in older adults, have a significantly increased risk of fractures, according to a new study.Macular degeneration typically occurs in people over 50. Unlike blurred vision in older people, it is characterized by symptoms such a
Eight out of 10 emergency medical institutions nationwide provide limited or no care for children needing emergency care.According to data submitted by the Ministry of Health and Welfare to Rep. Jung Choun-sook of the Democratic Party of Korea, out of 409 emergency medical centers in Korea, only 92,
Treatment for many childhood cancers, such as leukemia, brain tumors, and neuroblastoma, usually takes two to five years. So, how do you manage the health of a child with cancer during the long treatment period?Lim Yeon-jeong, a professor of pediatrics at Chungnam National University Hospital, recen
Four out of 10 cancer patients at Big Five hospitals are provincial residents. More than 1 million patients have traveled from provinces to the Big Five hospitals in Seoul to treat cancer over the past five years.According to an analysis by Rep. Kim Young-joo of the Democratic Party of Korea, 1,034,
A court has ordered a hospital to pay nearly 400 million won ($296,000) in compensation for the death of a newborn baby due to a delayed emergency C-section.In a recent damage claim against a delivery hospital, the Seoul Central District Court found the medical staff negligent and ordered it to pay
If you're experiencing hard rabbit droppings or lumpy sausage stools, it could indicate chronic constipation, and it's essential to seek a solution.Professor Jun Yu-kyung, a gastroenterology expert from Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, discussed on the hospital's YouTube channel how chron
Many hospitals appear to experience difficulty installing CCTVs in operating rooms because of overlapping installation schedules, with some calling for the government to delay deadlines for inspection.Seoul Hospital Association Chairman Ko Doh-il recently asked Vice Minister of Health and Welfare Pa
In a country where speed is emphasized as a way of life, it is uncommon to talk about Korea being slow at doing something. However, this is the case with malaria treatment in the country, as Korean physicians lack experience due to the relatively low annual caseload.Unlike Korea, malaria generally h
A research team Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) has leveraged artificial intelligence (AI) to find a potential cause and treatment for schizophrenia.Schizophrenia is a mental disorder characterized by hallucinations, delusions, and cognitive disabilities. Schizophrenia has
Yonsei University Health System (YUHS) has earned recognition from Nature, one of the world's premier scientific journals, as one of the "Top 100 Leading Cancer Research Hospitals of 2023."YUHS stands as the sole Korean hospital on this prestigious list, securing the 78th position.Nature bases its a
Severance Hospital said on Tuesday that it successfully transplanted cell therapy products derived from embryonic stem cells into the brain of a patient to treat Parkinson's disease.The investigational drug is a midbrain dopamine neural progenitor cells differentiated from human embryonic stem cells
Researchers at the Institute of Basic Science (IBS) have identified a neural circuit in the brain linked to social impairments caused by autism spectrum disorder (ASD).ASD is characterized by reduced sociability and repetitive behaviors, affecting approximately 2.8 percent of the global population.D
The government is expanding its investigation into medical centers that falsely bill for Covid-19 treatment to the entire nation. The investigation will cover 8,423 medical institutions nationwide, from tertiary general hospitals to neighborhood clinics that treat Covid-19 patients.The National Heal
The latest results of a new treatment for epithelial growth factor receptor (EGFR)-mutant lung cancer that has acquired resistance to current targeted therapies are drawing attention.On Monday, a research team led by Dr. Cho Byoung-chul Cho, a professor at Yonsei University Lung Cancer Center, annou
Neurofibromatosis is a rare inherited disease caused by abnormalities in the NF1-NF2 genes, which causes tumors to form in various parts of the body, including the skin of exposed areas, such as the face, neck, hands, and feet. Most tumors caused by neurofibromatosis are benign, but about 2-5 percen
Since the government implemented its pilot project of non-face-to-face treatment a month ago, 842 prescriptions for narcotics have been made, although they are prohibited in the non-contact treatment.Some experts point out that non-face-to-face medical treatment has become a channel for the misuse o
Although adults experience attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) much like children, there are certain challenges associated with diagnosing and initiating early treatment for adult ADHD patients compared to children."ADHD in adults differs somewhat from ADHD in children due to its involve
Seoul National University Bundang Hospital (SNUBH) has unveiled an online consultation system, which facilitates virtual interactions between doctors, inpatients, and their guardians.The hospital expects that this new platform will significantly enhance the convenience for patients and reduce waitin
