A research team at the Catholic University of Korea College of Medicine has recently identified a protein called Nuclear Receptor Coactivator 6 (NCOA6) as a potential inducer of gouty arthritis in joint macrophages, the primary cells responsible for innate immunity.The team, led by Professor Kim Wan
A study by researchers at Seoul National University Bundang Hospital (SNUBH) showed that the use of digital healthcare among older adults is poor, with half of the participants unable to install related applications despite smartphone use.Digital healthcare technology, including a wide range of heal
“Cardiothoracic surgery is 19.57 to 1, and general surgery is 3.4 to 1.”Of course, this is not the case in Korea. These were the competition rates for medical specialties in the U.K. in 2022. Unlike Korea, “vital departments” like cardiothoracic surgery and general surgery are popular among doctors
Severance Hospital has succeeded in conducting Korea's first irreversible electroporation surgery technique on a 76-year-old liver cancer patient. The patient has since been discharged and is now resuming normal daily activities.IRE involves creating small gaps of about 2mm in the cancerous tissue b
Seoul National University Bundang Hospital (SNUBH) said on Thursday that Professor Kim Yeon-wook of the Pulmonology Department has been appointed as a member of the multidisciplinary practice standards committee of the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC). Kim's tenure in t
Yongin Severance Hospital has started prescribing Somzz, the first digital therapeutics (DTx) device in Korea, for older adults with insomnia.Somzz, approved by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety in February last year, implements cognitive behavioral therapy, the optimum standard treatment for ins
Researchers at Seoul National University Bundang Hospital (SNUBH) have successfully developed and demonstrated a groundbreaking technology that expedites skin wound healing devoid of antibiotics, leveraging metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).Antibiotics have undeniably been instrumental in prolonging h
Precision medicine is changing the treatment performance of many adult cancers, including lung, colon, and breast cancer. By identifying the "driver gene mutations" that cause cancer and targeting them with therapies, the cure rate is increasing. What about pediatric cancers, however?It is widely un
Medical interns and residents are writing letters of resignation, prompted by the government’s announcement on Tuesday to increase the number of medical school enrollment quota by 2,000 from next year.These trainee doctors also protested the government's essential healthcare-enhancing policy package
The prevalence of obesity among children and adolescents has been rapidly increasing over the past decade, leading Korea to become an increasingly obese nation. Experts anticipate this trend to worsen in the future, urging the need for countermeasures.According to the “2023 Obesity Fact Sheet” publi
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