The Korea Leukemia Patients Organization has changed its name to the Korea Leukemia and Blood Cancer Patients Organization (KLBPO), effective Nov. 7, 2025.This measure aims to clarify the organization's scope and identity, representing all blood cancers and not just leukemia.Although the organizatio
Ankylosing spondylitis is a disease marked by many twists and turns. As an autoimmune condition, it occurs when immune cells—normally responsible for defending the body—mistakenly attack the spinal joints, causing chronic inflammation. Over time, this inflammation can stiffen the spine and other joi
As plans to institutionalize telehealth are being discussed, the Korean Telemedicine Society (KTS) will hold a session with experts from various Asian countries to discuss future telemedicine strategies and clinical application cases.The KTS will host its fall academic conference, “ATS 2025 (Asian T
Civil groups criticized the government’s relaxation of medical regulations, saying it prioritizes corporate profits over patient safety.The Headquarters for Blocking Medical Privatization and Realizing Free Medical Care stated in a commentary on Thursday that the Second Core Regulatory Rationalizati
Professor Park Jung-yul of the Department of Neurosurgery at Korea University Anam Hospital has been elected as the next president of the World Medical Association (WMA).This marks the second time a Korean has held this position, following the late former Minister of Health and Social Affairs Moon T
Psychological autopsies of suicide decedents over the past decade have identified verbal, behavioral, and emotional signals sent before death.Some 96.5 percent of suicide decedents (99.3 percent in the most recent three-year period) exhibited warning signs such as psychological or behavioral changes
Yonsei Cancer Center held a symposium at the hospital on Sept. 26 to highlight the growing importance of Patient-Reported Outcome Measures (PROM) in cancer treatment, emphasizing their role in bridging medical expertise with patients’ lived experiences.PROM is a standardized tool that allows patient
“My entire body itched so badly that I had to scratch until blood flowed freely just to find temporary relief. When I woke up in the morning, my bed was soaked in blood and pus. That was my daily routine."The voice of Ms. Kim Soo-jin (alias), 26, was calm, but the despair permeating it was not easil
Professor Jeon Hong-jin of the Department of Psychiatry at Samsung Medical Center (SMC) received the Prime Minister's Commendation.Samsung Medical Center said Professor Jeon was awarded the Prime Minister's Commendation at the 18th Dementia Awareness Day Commemorative Event held on Tuesday in recogn
With the advent of effective treatment options like biologics and JAK inhibitors, many patients have been freed from the suffering of severe atopic dermatitis.However, some still struggle with the memories of enduring horrific daily symptoms such as nurning rashes and oozing lesions, as well as the
The Ministry of Health and Welfare has postponed the reevaluation of drug reimbursement appropriateness scheduled to begin next year and is showing signs of easing sanctions against pharmaceutical companies with a history of illegal rebates, prompting strong backlash from patient groups and other cr
Another national petition has been submitted requesting coverage for Retevmo, a treatment for lung cancer caused by RET (REarranged during Transfection) gene mutations.The recent petition demanding the expedited coverage of Retevmo was posted on the National Assembly's public petition board on Aug.
The government has decided to officially recognize type 1 diabetes as a “pancreatic disorder” and add it to the list of internal disability types starting next May.However, during the bill preparation process, patients who received pancreas transplants due to pancreatic disorders were classified as
Singer PSY has been accused of violating the Medical Service Act after allegedly receiving prescriptions for psychotropic medications without proper in-person consultations.According to multiple Korean news outlets, the Seoul Seodaemun Police Station is investigating PSY for allegedly receiving pres
The family of a patient with stage 4 lung cancer recently launched a petition on the National Assembly's platform, pleading for the swift approval of the new drug Rybrevant (amivantamab) to extend their loved one's life.The petition, titled “Request for Reimbursement of Rybrevant,” was posted on the
International Vaccine Institute (IVI) and the Korean Vaccine Society (KSV) announced on Thursday that Professor Noh Ji-yun of the Department of Infectious Diseases at Korea University College of Medicine has been selected as the recipient of the first “International Vaccine Institute-Korean Vaccine
Medical students are returning to school after more than a year of disruption caused by ongoing conflict between the medical community and the government. Many have issued public apologies in a show of humility and a desire to resume their studies and restore trust within their academic communities.
Samsung Medical Center (SMC) announced Wednesday that BoA, a Korean singer, songwriter, and an actress, has donated 100 million won (approximately $72,300) to the hospital’s Department of Orthopedics.The donation will be used to support orthopedic patients facing financial hardship.According to her
Patients' voices demanding that doctors refrain from using patients' lives as a means to oppose government policies continue to grow. This issue is not limited to the period from February last year to the present, they said. In 2020 as well, junior doctors repeatedly left training hospitals as a mea
JW Lee Jong-ho Foundation, JW Pharmaceutical’s public trust, announced on Tuesday that it has selected Dr. Kang Dong-won, the representative and director of the Africa Future Foundation in Zimbabwe, and its medical director, Dr. Jeon Jin-kyung, as the recipients of the 2025 JW Sungcheon Award.The JW
