MADRID -- By Kim Chan-hyuk Korea Biomedical Review correspondent -- MSD's anti-PD-1 immuno-oncology drug Keytruda (pembrolizumab) has solidified its position as a first-line treatment with new long-term follow-up results in patients with HER2-positive advanced gastric cancer/gastroesophageal junctio
Thanks to advances in treatment, the five-year survival rate for breast cancer is now 93.8 percent. The development of treatment techniques in each field, such as surgery, chemotherapy, hormone therapy, and radiation therapy, has reduced the side effects of treatment.However, patients cannot be comp
The mandatory installation of CCTVs in operating rooms has been implemented, but experts point out that they might become “useless.”During the National Assembly’s audit of the Ministry of Health and Welfare on Thursday, Rep. Cho Myung-hee of the People Power Party pointed out that CCTVs in operating
Korea's alarming stomach cancer rates have long been a concern. In 2019, this disease accounted for 11.6 percent of all cancer cases, with 29,493 new diagnoses.A recent study shed light on the key risk factors associated with stomach cancer, highlighting physical inactivity as the most prevalent amo
Lung cancer, known for its high fatality rate with a five-year relative survival rate of only 36.8 percent, presents unique challenges in early detection due to the absence of sensory nerves in the lungs. Consequently, diagnoses often occur in advanced stages, resulting in a grim prognosis. Notably,
One after another, Korea’s medical societies are criticizing the government's plan to increase the number of physicians, saying it will not help solve the crisis caused by the inadequate provision of essential care services.On Wednesday, the Korean Association of Neuro-Psychiatric Practitioners (KAN
Patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, have shorter survival times if they have adipopenia, a new study showed. Adipopenia refers to the deficiency of adipose (fat) tissues. The findings provide a new perspective for predicting the prognosis of patient
Severance Children's Hospital hosted a special Homecoming Day last Saturday, inviting children who were born prematurely and their families. This marks the second annual event following last year's inaugural celebration.The event, which took place at a nearby school, saw the participation of over 10
Keytruda (pembrolizumab), an anti-PD-1 immuno-oncology drug for gastric cancer, is about to expand its indications in Europe based on global phase 3 clinical trials led by Korean oncologists.Keytruda experienced difficulty expanding its indications for stomach cancer due to previous clinical failure
In a recent display of academic and technological prowess, Professor Kim Sung-hoon and his Biomedical Signal Research Team from Asan Medical Center (AMC) have clinched the top spot in the PhysioNet Challenge 2023 held in Atlanta, Georgia, from Oct. 1-4.The competition is organized by PhysioNet, an o
The government's announcement that it will increase the enrollment quota of medical students by up to 1,000 is rocking the medical community.The medical community has warned that if the government unilaterally increases the number of doctors in the name of "saving essential medical care," it will ha
The cumulative wage arrears at national university hospitals have exceeded 4.8 billion won ($3.6 million) over the past five years.On Friday, Rep. Moon Jeong-bok of the Democratic Party of Korea, a National Assembly's Education Committee member, released data on wage arrears at 10 national hospitals
Seoul National University Bundang Hospital (SNUBH) and Caremind, a local healthcare company, have initiated a national project aimed at developing a digital recovery room tailored for breast cancer patients who undergo breast reconstruction surgery.SNUBH Professor Jeong Jae-hoon from the Department
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