How High Blood Pressure Accelerates Joint Wear in Older Adults: A 'Brain Hormone' May Be to Blame
October 2 marks "Senior Citizens' Day" in South Korea—a statutory observance intended to foster respect for older adults and highlight the health...
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FDA Approves Emcitate as First Treatment for Rare Genetic Disorder That Starves Brain of Thyroid Hormone
Thyroid hormone is essential for infant brain development. But when the cellular "gateway" that transports the hormone into the brain is defective...
Forget the 4.5-Hour Window: Why Stroke Care Means Acting Right Now
Stroke remains one of South Korea’s leading causes of death, carrying a high risk of lasting complications or...
Silent Killers in the Brain: Why Cerebral Aneurysms Go Unnoticed Until They Rupture
Most illnesses announce themselves through distinct warning signs, but cerebral aneurysms are different.
Morning Headaches That Worsen After Sleep May Signal a Brain Tumor
Waking up with an unusually intense, pounding headache that offers little relief through over-the-counter painkillers...
Beyond Diseased Samples: National Biobank to Collect Healthy Organ Tissue from Deceased Donors
When a specific gene or protein is expressed at unusually high levels in diseased tissue, determining whether the...
From Retinal Scans to Brain Imaging: South Korea Backs Six Medical AI Tools for Fast-Track Hospital Adoption
Medical AI tools designed to assess cardiovascular risk from retinal images and analyze brain scans for stroke severity...
Could Your Breakfast Choice Accelerate Brain Aging? Foods to Avoid vs. Foods That Protect Cognitive Health
Breakfast is far more than a quick way to kickstart the day—it is a critical habit for safeguarding long-term brain...
Timing of Immune Cell Entry Dictates Anti-Cancer Defense in Hard-to-Treat Brain Tumors
Some immune cells surrounding a tumor actively attack it, while others create conditions that help it survive.
Asan Medical Center Performs South Korea’s First Artisse Implant to Seal Complex Brain Aneurysms
Treating a brain aneurysm presents steep clinical challenges when the lesion features a wide neck or develops at a...