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.
2025.08.27 14:44
불면증은 현대인에게 가장 흔히 나타나는 정신건강 문제 중 하나로, 단순히 잠을 못 자는 불편함에 그치지 않고 신체적·정신적 건강에 큰 영향을 미친다. 국민건강보험공단에 따르면 불면증으로 병원을 찾는 환자는 꾸준히 늘고 있으며, 특히 코로나19 이후 불규칙한 생활, 사회적 고립, 불안 증가 등으로 환자 수가 더욱 증가했다. 전문가들은 불면증이 2주 이상 이어지거나 일상생활에 지장을 줄 경우 적극적인 치료가 필요하다고 조언한다.불면증의 원인은 다양하다. 스트레스와 불안, 우울증 같은 정신적 요인이 대표적이고, 만성 통증이나 신체 질환도 원인이 된다. 불규칙한 수면 습관, 야간 근무, 카페인 과다 섭취, 전자기기 사용 역시
2025.08.27 14:41
가천대 길병원은 27일, 인천혈액원으로부터 임직원의 꾸준한 헌혈 참여에 대한 감사패와 헌혈 퍼즐 액자 2점을 전달받았다고 밝혔다.가천대 길병원은 2020년부터 인천혈액원의 ‘소규모 단체 헌혈퍼즐 사업’에 참여해 지금까지 총 1184명의 임직원이 헌혈에 동참했다. 해당 캠페인은 헌혈 1회당 퍼즐 조각 1개를 채우는 방식으로, 약 60회 이상 참여 시 액자 1점이 완성된다. 이번 전달로 병원이 받은 퍼즐액자는 총 12점에 달한다.이날 전달식에는 김우경 병원장과 김영섭 인천혈액원장이 참석했으며, 진단검사의학과 등 혈액 관리 부서 관계자들도 함께해 헌혈 현황과 협력 방안을 공유했다.김우경 병원장은 “혈액의 소중함을 누구보다 잘 아
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