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
Researchers at the Korea Research Institute of Bioscience & Biotechnology (KRIBB) have successfully developed a gene therapy for hereditary spastic paraplegia (HSP), a rare, incurable disorder.HSP, a genetic neurological condition, leads to progressive stiffness and weakness in the legs, eventually
Asan Medical Center (AMC) takes the most proactive approach to deal with the aging of hospitalized patients.In September 2020, AMC recognized the need to address the needs of elderly patients through continuous discussions after medical professionals who had frequent contact with them voluntarily fo
To raise the renown of K-medical, Korean hospitals are actively working to attract international patients.In line with this trend, the International Medical Center under CHA Bundang Medical Center, in Bundang, Gyeonggi Province, has expanded and renamed itself as "CHA Global Hospital," transforming
Mr. A recently suffered from a tight, painful feeling in the middle of his chest, especially when he ate or drank something, and he even had a sour taste in his mouth. After visiting a doctor and undergoing an endoscopy, Mr. A was diagnosed with "gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)."GERD is a com
Eighty-six percent of medical residents and interns will participate in collective action if the government increases the medical school enrollment quota, according to a survey released by the Korean Intern Resident Association (KIRA).However, the Korean Medical Association (KMA) declined to comment
Severance Hospital has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) model capable of rapidly and accurately diagnosing sepsis and predicting patient outcomes.Sepsis, a critical condition resulting from an abnormal body response to infection leading to major organ dysfunction, has high incidence and mor
A research team at the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), in partnership with Seoul National University (SNU) and Kyung Hee University, developed a new drug delivery system that could better treat retinal diseases.Retinal diseases, such as age-related macular degeneration and retiniti
An aging society is one in which the share of people aged 65 or older accounts for 7 percent or more of the total population. If the comparable share reaches 14 percent, it is classified as an aged society, and if it exceeds 20 percent, it is labeled as a superaged society. Korea is one of the count
A pregnant woman who ended the life of Gold Miss to start a family is determined to give birth to a healthy child through natural delivery. However, a pregnant woman's motivation alone is not enough to give birth naturally, especially when she is older. Still, there is no need to feel guilty about h
Kyung Hee University Hospital has expanded the outpatient clinic of the Gastroenterology Center and began its full-scale operation on Wednesday.The hospital opened additional outpatient clinics in the Gastroenterology Center, with the most outpatient visits, a liver fibrosis test room, and a consult
Nestled in the Eunpyeong-gu, northwestern Seoul, Eunpyeong St. Mary's Hospital has become an important center for healthcare and community service as it approaches its fifth anniversary.Established to deliver comprehensive medical care, the hospital is particularly known for cardiac care, neurology,
The risk of death in older adults fluctuates based on the intensity of exercise, even when exposed to the same fine dust concentration, a recent study from Severance Hospital showed.Led by Professor Joung Bo-young from the cardiology department at Severance Hospital, along with Park Han-jin, a cardi
People who drink more than 30 grams of alcohol per day (about four drinks, regardless of the type of alcohol) have a higher risk of atrial fibrillation (AF) in reverse proportion to their ability to metabolize alcohol.Also, the risk of AF increases by 1 percent for every additional drink per day reg