From the first-generation cytotoxic anticancer drugs to the second-generation targeted anticancer drugs and the third-generation immune anticancer drugs, anticancer drugs with various mechanisms have been developed and have played an important role in improving the survival rate of cancer patients.E
A consultation with a nearly seventy-year-old man who insisted that "a famous university professor told me that intermittent fasting is good for diabetes" ended in frustration. This account was shared by a dietitian from my hospital, emphasizing the importance of caution in absorbing information fro
Sitting for extended periods can have detrimental effects on your health. The narrative unfolds in 1950s London, the U.K., where scientists explored the potential disparity in heart disease risk between bus drivers and bus conductors. Their findings revealed that bus drivers faced a higher likelihoo
Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease that has plagued humanity for a long time. It is still one of the leading causes of death worldwide, with around 10 million new cases annually. What is the current status of TB in Korea, then?Since the Korean War (1950-53), the number of TB cases in Korea h
Increasing medical school enrollment quota and establishing new medical schools have become hot issues again. An old and tired topic has resurfaced in the run-up to next year's general election. Politicians and bureaucrats talk about increasing the number of doctors by at least 1,000, citing the OEC
Is tanghulu really the problem? That's the question I ask myself every time I see articles about people worrying about their sugar intake due to tanghulu. Tanghulu is a Chinese dessert crafted from long skewers of fruits, including grapes, tangerines, and strawberries, coated in sugar syrup. A typic
The Standard Korean Language Dictionary defines a wealthy individual as "someone who possesses a substantial amount of money, enabling them to lead a life of comfort." In 2021, the Pew Research Center, a non-partisan think tank based in the United States, conducted a survey involving 19,000 adults f
No one appreciates the side effects of medication. Nonetheless, at times, these effects can serve as an indicator of a drug's effectiveness. Take, for instance, minoxidil, a commonly prescribed treatment for hair loss. During the initial stages of minoxidil usage, it may paradoxically cause increase
A study has indicated that reclining on your right side after taking a pill can accelerate absorption. If you lie on your right side following pill ingestion, absorption can occur approximately 13 minutes faster than when sitting with an upright upper body. This study was released by Johns Hopkins U
In the demanding terrain of pharmaceutical research and development (R&D), allegations from Rep. Kim Yeung-shik of the ruling People Power Party during the National Assembly's audit, scrutinizing Celltrion's Regkirona, its Covid-19 treatment, as an unsuccessful development, demands a balanced examin
Colorectal cancer was the third most prevalent cancer in Korea in 2020. Generally, colorectal cancer boasts a high cure and survival rate compared to other cancers. However, the prognosis for stage 4 colorectal cancer with distant metastases remains grim. Approximately 20 percent of patients receive
The Korean national holiday Chuseok has just passed. When families get together, there are several topics that always bother young people in Korea. Relatives often ask them, “When are you getting married,” “Why don’t you have a child,” and “Why don’t you have a second child.” Young Koreans get stron
Osteoporotic fractures continue to rise due to rapid population aging. By 2025, the number of hip and spine fractures due to osteoporosis is expected to increase by 140 percent. Osteoporotic fractures, typically associated with osteoporosis, are a common geriatric condition.Osteoporosis is a conditi
Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the United States, experienced infrequent but intensely debilitating headaches, occurring perhaps once a decade. These headaches would persist for days, and in some cases, even weeks. The specific type of headache Jefferson endured remains unclear. While some
The recent buzz in the Korean stock market revolves around the ambitious Cancer Moonshot Initiative, which aims to reduce the death rate from cancer by more than 50 percent over the next 25 years, propelled by U.S. President Joe Biden's administration.The interest in the Cancer Moonshot Initiative s
When I engage in discussions with people about adopting a slow-aging lifestyle, I often receive this common question: “Doesn't maintaining habits like eating balanced meals, staying physically active, and prioritizing restful sleep become stressful, possibly leading to illness?” This question typica
Omega-3 supplements are once again stirring up controversy. The latest recommendation, highlighted in guidelines released on July 20 by six organizations including the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology, suggests that omega-3 supplements hold no benefit for patients wi
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently decided to increase user fees for fiscal year 2024.On July 28, the FDA finalized and announced user fees for new drugs (specialty drugs), generics, biosimilars, and medical devices, increasing the first three. The FDA will apply these fees from October
When patients are informed that they will need to undergo chemotherapy, the anticipation of nausea and vomiting often arises as one of the foremost concerns. In a study conducted in 2005, individuals battling ovarian cancer and undergoing chemotherapy were requested to assess the intensity of variou
On July 17, the American supercentenarian, Louise Levy, died at the age of 112. Levy was one of more than 700 people who were part of a study on the relationship between longevity and genetics, so her demise has garnered extensive coverage across the global media landscape. The number of centenarian