Researchers from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) have made a discovery in the field of genetic regulation, highlighting the critical role of Alu elements in diseases such as tumor formation and neurodegenerative disorders.Alu elements, which make up about 10 percent of
A Korean research team has presented a method to accurately predict lung cancer by analyzing the bronchi microbiome.Chungnam National University Hospital said Monday that a research team led by Professors Jeong Jae-wook and Kang Da-hyun of the Department of Respiratory and Allergy Medicine recently
As the government prepares to announce an increase in medical school enrollment quotas before the Lunar New Year holidays, the medical community is on edge.Following an emergency meeting by the Korean Intern and Resident Association (KIRA) last Friday, the Korean Medical Association (KMA) held a boa
President Yoon Suk Yeol visited Seoul National University Bundang Hospital (SNUBH) to promote medical simulation training.President Yoon stressed the need to improve the quality of medical education and training, focusing on national university hospitals and strengthening regional essential medical
A research team at Gangnam Severance Hospital has uncovered a significant correlation between non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and an increased risk of developing dementia in individuals over the age of 60.The study, led by Professors Lee Jung-il and Lee Hyun-woong of the Department of Gast
Seoul National University Hospital (SNUH) said on Friday that YG Entertainment, a prominent K-pop entertainment agency, has contributed 100 million won ($75,358) to aid in the treatment and music rehabilitation of children with cochlear implants.The donation will be utilized to assist in covering su
Instead of surgery that requires drilling holes in the skull and inserting electrodes deep into the brain, researchers from the Institute for Basic Science (IBS) have announced a significant breakthrough in the treatment of Parkinson's disease.The team, led by Professors Cheon Jin-woo and Kwak Min-s
Over 3,000 doctors are generated annually in Korea, yet a declining number are actively seeking specialized qualifications. Particularly noteworthy is the reduction of physicians specializing in critical departments that deliver essential care, with a decrease of 610, or 24 percent, observed over th
A mother's diagnosis of breast cancer at a young age does not significantly affect her children's emotional development, according to a new study.Professor Kim Hee-jeong of the Department of Breast Surgery and Professor Kim Hyo-won of the Department of Pediatric Psychiatry at Asan Medical Center (AM
Psoriasis is a chronic immune disorder in which the skin's immune cells interact incorrectly, resulting in overactive T-cells and thick, flaky skin.Despite being well controlled, psoriasis can worsen if patients lower their guard. Its aggravation can be caused by discontinuing or by various external
Yonsei University Health System (YUHS) said it signed a collaborative agreement with KURE.AI Therapeutics, a U.S. biotech firm, to cooperate on the development of cell therapies.Under this partnership, the two institutions plan to establish a company focused on developing cell therapies for solid tu
Seoul National University Bundang Hospital (SNUBH) has been acknowledged for its efforts in catering to international patients, particularly following its second consecutive Global Health Accreditation (GHA) certification received in November of the previous year.The GHA certification recognizes the
Rehabilitation therapy using augmented reality (AR) after shoulder surgery can improve postoperative shoulder pain and quality of life compared to conventional rehabilitation therapy, according to a study.Professor Shim Ga-yang of the Department of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine at Kyung Hee U
AstraZeneca and Daiichi Sankyo have revolutionized the treatment of HER2-positive metastatic breast and gastric cancer by co-developing the anticancer drug Enhertu (trastuzumab deruxtecan). Notably, the DESTINY-Breast03 phase 3 clinical trial, which compared the effectiveness of the drug with Roche'
A team of Korean researchers recently published the results of a study on histopathologic analysis of myocarditis that occurs after vaccination with Covid-19 vaccines developed by Pfizer and Moderna.Professor Seo Kyung-jin of the Department of Pathology and Professor Ahn Hyo-suk of the Department of
A man in his 60s visited a doctor for a checkup due to frequent headaches. The test results were normal. Still worried, he visited another hospital, but the results were the same. "I'm sick, and I don't understand how CT and MRI show nothing wrong," he said.Headaches, experienced by more than 90 per
Well-known dictators are talked about not only for their politics but also for their lifestyle. That included their body shape and appearance. Sometimes, their favorite foods and testimonies about what made them gain weight are in the spotlight. These autocrats even have their own "signature" foods.
Gilead Sciences said it has designated Yonsei Cancer Center as a Gilead HOPE (Hematology-Oncology Portfolio Engagement Site) institution and announced signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for collaborative research and development of innovative cancer therapeutics.Both organizations plan to w
In recent years, the paradigm of hypertension treatment has shifted toward aggressive blood pressure management to prevent serious cardiovascular complications. This shift has led to the growing importance of combination therapy in treating hypertension. Combination therapy has the advantage of prov
Researchers at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) have manufactured a novel bio-scaffold that exhibits electrical signals when pressure is applied, accelerating bone regeneration.Bone healing is complex, and conventional methods like bone grafting and growth factor delive