2025.08.28 09:00
후두암은 성대가 위치한 ‘후두’에 생기는 악성종양으로, 두경부암 가운데 가장 흔한 편이다. 건강보험심사평가원 자료에 따르면, 2022년 후두암으로 병원을 찾은 환자는 약 8900명에 달하며, 이 중 90% 이상이 남성이었다.임영창 건국대병원 이비인후-두경부외과 교수는 “후두암 환자의 대부분이 흡연이나 음주 이력이 있으며, 두 가지 요인이 함께 작용하면 발병 가능성이 크게 올라간다”고 설명했다.흡연은 성대 점막을 직접 자극해 세포 변형을 유도하고, 음주는 점막을 더 민감하게 만들어 발암물질 흡수를 쉽게 만든다. 여기에 과도한 발성 습관까지 더해지면 후두는 지속적인 손상에 노출된다.◇쉰 목소리 2주 이상? 꼭 검사받아야후두
2025.08.28 09:00
척추관협착증은 노화나 퇴행성 변화로 척추 주변의 인대와 조직이 두꺼워지고 신경을 압박하면서 발생하는 질환이다. 주요 증상은 허리 통증과 다리 저림, 보행장애 등이며, 환자의 일상생활을 크게 제한한다.이에 따라 많은 환자들이 통증을 줄이기 위해 운동을 시도하지만, 방향을 잘못 잡으면 오히려 증상을 악화시킬 수 있다.모커리한방병원 관계자는 “협착증 운동은 ‘근육 강화’보다 ‘근육 이완’이 우선”이라고 강조한다.◇근력운동이 오히려 독이 될 수도많은 협착증 환자들이 “허리 근육이 약해서 통증이 생긴다”는 생각에 근력 운동을 시도한다. 그러나 김기옥 모커리한방병원장은 “협착증 환자의 근육은 이미 굳어 있고 긴장된
2025.08.28 09:00
바이러스성 피부질환 ‘편평사마귀’는 사마귀의 일종으로, 인유두종 바이러스(HPV)에 감염돼 증상이 나타나게 된다. 발병 초기에는 병변에 1~4mm 이내 작은 크기의 편평한 모양을 보이는 얇은 구진이 다발성으로 형성되며, 증상이 악화되면 병변이 확대되면서 갈색으로 변하게 된다. 주된 발병 부위는 얼굴과 가슴, 다리 등 전신 여러 부위에 나타나게 된다.편평사마귀는 직접·간접적 접촉으로 인해 타인에게 감염시킬 수 있는 치명적인 피부질환이다. 다양한 연령층 중에서도 노인과 아이들은 면역력이 상대적으로 약해 감염되기 쉽고, 다른 합병증으로 고생할 수 있다. 만약 본인 및 가족 구성원 중 편평사마귀를 겪고 있다면, 생필품을 구별
2025.08.27 15:53
Xafty, a broad-spectrum antiviral candidate from South Korea’s Hyundaibioscience, has secured an official invitation to present its clinical findings and development roadmap at the Rapid Response Partnership Vehicle (RRPV) annual meeting, convened by U.S. health authorities on August 26-27 in Washington, D.C.This invitation goes beyond a routine presentation—it signals formal recognition from a U.S. health authority consortium and has drawn global attention. The RRPV program, aimed at addressing public health emergencies like pandemics, supports technology showcases, project alignment, and a
2025.08.27 15:50
SEOUL, South Korea — ShinShin Pharmaceutical, a leading South Korean pharmaceutical company, announced on August 26 that it had donated essential medical supplies to support a humanitarian mission by the nonprofit MGU in Papua New Guinea. The effort was carried out under the company’s corporate social responsibility initiative, "ShinShin H2O Life."The medical outreach took place from July 20 to 26 in Kimbe, New Britain Island, a region of Papua New Guinea where healthcare infrastructure is severely limited. A team of 33 medical professionals participated, delivering care to local residents.
2025.08.27 15:48
SEOUL, South Korea — A large-scale study by South Korea’s National Institute of Health (NIH), under the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA), has identified a sharp rise in diabetes among individuals under 30, with marked disparities across socioeconomic groups. Published in an international peer-reviewed journal, the study analyzed clinical and epidemiological data from 2008 to 2021, underscoring a public health challenge that requires urgent attention.The incidence of type 2 diabetes in people under 30 rose 2.2 times, from 27.6 to 60.5 cases per 100,000. Even more striking, i
2025.08.27 15:45
Gray hair is often considered a sign of aging, but it does not result from age alone. Stress, lifestyle habits, and scalp conditions also play a substantial role, particularly in premature graying among younger individuals. As early-onset gray hair becomes increasingly common, interest in prevention and management has grown. This article explores the causes of gray hair and the foods that may help slow its progression.Why Gray Hair Appears: More Than Just AgeHair color is determined by melanin, a pigment produced by melanocytes in hair follicles. With age, these cells gradually lose their abil
2025.08.27 15:40
SEOUL, South Korea — All four hospitals affiliated with Hallym University Medical Center—Hallym University Sacred Heart Hospital, Kangnam Sacred Heart Hospital, Chuncheon Sacred Heart Hospital, and Dongtan Sacred Heart Hospital—achieved top results in the 2023 breast and liver cancer care assessments (second-cycle, first-round) conducted by South Korea’s Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service (HIRA).The latest evaluation reflected shifts in cancer care—such as diversified treatment approaches and rising long-term survival rates—and introduced a comprehensive overhaul of its metri
2025.08.27 15:38
Many people who lose weight through dieting may find their facial appearance less satisfying than expected. As facial fat decreases, features such as the cheekbones and jawline can appear more prominent, sometimes giving the face a sharper or wider appearance.How Weight Loss Affects Facial ContoursWhen subcutaneous fat decreases, facial contours become more defined. Prominent cheekbones or a sharp jawline may become more pronounced, particularly in individuals with naturally angular bone structures. Reduced skin elasticity can also make the midface appear hollow or create uneven facial contour
2025.08.27 15:34
In the field of dentistry, the guiding principle remains clear: preserve natural teeth whenever possible. Although dental implants and prosthetic technologies have advanced considerably, the unique value of natural teeth—integral parts of the human body—remains unmatched by any artificial substitute.Natural teeth are firmly anchored to the jawbone and gums, with living nerves that provide detailed sensory feedback on food texture and temperature. They also play a critical role in distributing chewing forces evenly across the jaw, supporting bone health. Dental implants, while the closest app
2025.08.27 15:31
SEOUL, South Korea — The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) has issued an urgent advisory, urging strict preventive measures in childcare and educational settings, as hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) cases have surged since May KDCA data from the 33rd week of 2025 (August 10–16) show an incidence rate of 26.7 suspected HFMD cases per 1,000 people—a sharp increase from 1.5 per 1,000 in late May (21st week). The increase is most notable among infants and children aged 0–6 years, with a rate of 36.4 per 1,000, compared to 7.1 per 1,000 for those aged 7–18 years. HFMD, an
2025.08.27 15:23
SEOUL, South Korea — GC Green Cross, a major South Korean pharmaceutical firm, announced on August 27 that it had filed a Phase 3 clinical trial application with Thailand’s Food and Drug Administration for its varicella vaccine, Varicella-Z. This is the first time a South Korean drugmaker has progressed to a Phase 3 trial for a two-dose varicella vaccine regimen.The trial will enroll 474 children aged 12 months to 12 years and directly compare Varicella-Z with Merck & Co.’s Varivax, a widely used varicella vaccine. This head-to-head evaluation is designed to objectively assess the competiti
2025.08.27 14:48
이양수 경북대병원 재활의학과 교수는 지난 20일부터 23일까지 말레이시아 페낭에서 열린 ‘제9회 아시아·태평양 재활의학 학술대회’에 좌장으로 참석했다고 밝혔다.이 교수는 ‘과제지향적 보행훈련(Task-Oriented Gait Training)’을 주제로 한 심포지엄을 주재하고, 자신이 30년간 연구해 개발한 단계적 보행훈련 기법을 소개했다.이 교수는 해당 보행훈련의 보급을 위해 2024년 스프링거 네이처를 통해 저서를 출간했으며, 2020년 미국 재활의학 학회와 2025년 아시아·오세아니아 학회 등 국내외 주요 학술대회에서 강연을 이어가고 있다.
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