2025.08.22 16:29
DAEJEON, South Korea — A team of medical professionals and staff from Konyang University Hospital, organized through the hospital’s Christian fellowship, has embarked on a 10-day medical mission to Lesotho to deliver essential healthcare services. The mission, spanning August 14 to August 24, seeks to address the urgent healthcare needs of underserved communities in the region.TThe volunteer group, comprising around 10 physicians and hospital personnel, included distinguished specialists such as Dr. Hong Wook Kim (urology), Dr. Ki Hong Kim (cardiology), and Dr. Woo Jin Kwon (anesthesiology a
2025.08.22 16:26
With the summer surge in outdoor sports and activities, injuries become more frequent, with ankle sprains among the most common. Clinically referred to as lateral ankle sprains, these injuries result from missteps, sudden changes in direction, external impacts, or twisting motions that stretch or tear ligaments.South Korea’s Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service reports a 2.44% rise in hospital visits for ankle sprains from 2022 to 2024, with roughly 200,000 patients seeking treatment monthly. Experts caution that even minor sprains, if left untreated, can lead to chronic pain or rec
2025.08.22 16:23
여름방학은 학업 일정에서 잠시 벗어나 자녀의 건강 상태를 점검하기에 좋은 시기다. 이 시기에는 청소년들이 성장하면서 키와 체중이 빠르게 증가해 척추에 가해지는 부담이 커지고, 특발성 척추측만증이 빠르게 진행될 수 있기 때문이다. 초기에는 통증이나 뚜렷한 외관상의 변화가 없어 부모가 놓치기 쉬우므로, 어깨 높이 차이, 등 라인의 비대칭, 옷이 자주 돌아가는 등의 작은 신호에도 주의를 기울여야 한다.척추측만증은 척추가 옆으로 휘어지며 회전 변형이 동반되는 질환으로, X-ray 상 측만 각도가 40도 미만일 경우 슈로스 운동치료, 도수치료, 로봇재활, 보조기 착용 등의 비수술 치료로 진행을 막는 것이 우선이다. 성장기라면 정기
2025.08.22 16:23
SEOUL, South Korea — Vely B Guro, a leading dermatology clinic in Seoul, has introduced Ultherapy Prime, an advanced second-generation high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) device, to strengthen its personalized anti-aging services.Ultherapy Prime builds on the established Ultherapy platform by delivering precise thermal coagulation points to the dermis and the superficial musculoaponeurotic system (SMAS) layer, promoting natural lifting and stimulating collagen production. The system extends ultrasound imaging depth from 4.5 mm to 8 mm, allowing clearer visualization of deeper skin layers
2025.08.22 16:20
While many link prostate problems to winter’s chill, data from South Korea’s Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service tells a different story: acute prostatitis cases surge in summer. Over the past five years, July has seen an average 7.4% increase in diagnoses compared to June, with August consistently recording the highest numbers.Why is summer so problematic? Dr. Jang-hee Lee, a urologist at Incheon Himchan General Hospital, points to a combination of factors: “Hot weather causes dehydration, while prolonged exposure to cold environments or frequent intake of chilled foods can cons
2025.08.22 16:16
SEOUL, South Korea — The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) has issued a warning as heat-related illnesses surge with rising temperatures, urging heightened vigilance through late August as the heatwave continues.Heat-related illnesses, such as heatstroke and heat exhaustion, are acute conditions caused by prolonged exposure to high temperatures. Symptoms include headaches, dizziness, muscle cramps, fatigue, and altered mental status, which may become life-threatening if untreated.Since 2011, the KDCA has monitored heat-related cases through its Emergency Room Surveillance Sys
2025.08.22 16:11
SEOUL, South Korea — On August 20, Korea University Anam Hospital announced the completion of a medical training fellowship for Cambodian physicians under its Global Hoi Fellowship, an international initiative aimed at strengthening healthcare capacity in developing nations.The three-month program hosted two doctors from Cambodia’s Luang Mae Hospital, Dr. Kuy Monta and Dr. San Kamseng, who engaged in clinical observerships and research within the departments of anesthesiology and pathology. The fellowship provided practical exposure to advanced medical techniques and protocols.Faculty mentor
2025.08.22 16:08
SEOUL, South Korea — KonKuk University Hospital’s Robotic Surgery Center will introduce the fifth-generation Da Vinci surgical robot (DV5) in late August, with clinical use scheduled to begin in September.Developed as an advancement of the fourth-generation Da Vinci Xi, the DV5 features approximately 150 improvements. A key innovation is the new 'Force Feedback' technology, which allows surgeons to gauge and control the force applied to tissues during operations. This advancement is expected to reduce tissue trauma while enhancing surgical precision and patient safety.The system also introdu
2025.08.22 16:05
SEOUL, South Korea — Hanyang University Hospital has received a Grade 1 rating in the 2023 Breast Cancer Care Evaluation conducted by South Korea’s Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service (HIRA). The hospital achieved a composite score of 94.39, surpassing both the tertiary general hospital average (93.75) and the national average (88.13).The year-long evaluation, conducted from January to December 2023, assessed the quality of breast cancer care across medical institutions in South Korea. It focused on key indicators, including the availability of specialized personnel, completeness
2025.08.22 16:02
SEOUL, South Korea — Inje University Ilsan Paik Hospital has received a Grade 1 rating in the 2023 Breast Cancer Care Evaluation conducted by South Korea’s Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service (HIRA). The hospital achieved a composite score of 95.37, surpassing both the national average and the average for tertiary general hospitals.The evaluation, which included patients aged 18 and older treated for breast cancer in 2023, assessed factors such as medical staff expertise, care delivery processes, and treatment outcomes.Key indicators included the availability of specialized person
2025.08.22 12:17
큐라클은 항체 개발 기업 맵틱스와 공동 개발 중인 Tie2 활성화 항체 신약 후보 ‘MT-101’의 전임상 데이터를 기반으로 글로벌 제약사들과의 협의를 진행 중이라고 22일 밝혔다.MT-101은 혈관 안정성에 핵심적인 역할을 하는 Tie2 신호를 활성화하는 항체다. Tie2는 내피세포의 생존과 혈관 장벽 유지에 관여하며, 활성화 시 손상된 혈관 기능 회복에 도움이 된다.MT-101의 주요 적응증은 급성 신손상(AKI)과 만성 신부전(CKD)이다. 특히 CKD는 치료 수단이 제한적이고, 말기에는 투석이나 이식 외 대안이 없다. AKI는 입원 환자 10%, 중환자실 환자 30%에서 발생하며, 치명률이 높은 편이다.MT-101은 신장에서 Tie2 신호를 자극해 혈관을 안정화
2025.08.22 12:13
에스테틱 전문기업 DNC 에스테틱스가 최근 서울 강남 조선팰리스에서 프리미엄 브랜드 ‘디클래시(DCLASSY)’의 론칭 심포지엄을 열었다고 밝혔다. 이번 행사는 브랜드 공식 출범 후 의료진을 대상으로 한 첫 행사로, 약 50명의 전문의가 참석했다.디클래시는 DNC 에스테틱스의 이니셜 ‘D’와 ‘Classy’, ‘Classic’을 결합해 만든 브랜드로, 히알루론산(HA) 필러와 칼슘하이드록시아파타이트(CaHA) 기반 콜라겐 스티뮬레이터를 포함한 제품군을 통합하고 있다.행사에서는 브랜드 철학 ‘Define NEW Confidence’를 중심으로 제품 임상 데이터와 개발 방향을 공유했다. 이승현 뷰성형외과 원장과 국지수 츠미의원 안산점 원장은 각 제품군에 대
2025.08.22 12:10
이번 리뉴얼은 기존 ‘포켓몬 버전’ 캐릭터를 교체하고, 골골즈 캐릭터를 적용해 소비자에게 친숙한 이미지를 전달하는 데 중점을 뒀다고 밝혔다. 골골즈는 고양이가 기분 좋을 때 내는 ‘골골’ 소리에서 착안한 캐릭터다.레모나산은 레몬맛 분말 형태로 하루 한 포로 비타민을 간편하게 섭취할 수 있으며, 비타민C 500mg, 비타민B2 2mg, 비타민B6 4mg이 함유돼 있다.경남제약 관계자는 “이번 리뉴얼을 통해 소비자들이 제품을 보다 쉽게 접할 수 있길 기대한다”고 말했다.제품은 온라인 스마트스토어와 전국 편의점에서 판매 중이다.
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