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South Korea Outlines National Health Insurance Coverage for Nursing Hospital Caregiver Costs

South Korea Outlines National Health Insurance Coverage for Nursing Hospital Caregiver Costs

As part of a broader push to integrate caregiver costs into National Health Insurance, the Ministry of Health and Welfare announced plans to...
Nowhere to Go: Room Amputation of 89-Year-Old Highlights Severe Gaps in Medical Referral System

Nowhere to Go: Room Amputation of 89-Year-Old Highlights Severe Gaps in Medical Referral System

Calls are growing to address structural blind spots in South Korea's medical referral system for severely ill, elderly patients following a...
Beyond Medical Missions: Asan Medical Center Empowers Mongolian Doctors to Achieve Self-Reliance

Beyond Medical Missions: Asan Medical Center Empowers Mongolian Doctors to Achieve Self-Reliance

For residents of northern Mongolia living more than 400 kilometers from the capital, Ulaanbaatar, accessing specialized...

"Can I Get TAVI, Too?": 11 Key Questions to Ask Before an Aortic Valve Procedure

Many patients with severe aortic valve stenosis delay treatment out of fear of open-heart surgery.
Venezuela’s Earthquake Disaster: Paralyzed State and Collapsed Healthcare Magnify the Tragedy

Venezuela’s Earthquake Disaster: Paralyzed State and Collapsed Healthcare Magnify the Tragedy

Venezuela is facing a deepening humanitarian crisis after a powerful earthquake struck at approximately 6 p. m.
Eyes on the Ward: AI Now Tracks General Bed Patients 24/7

Eyes on the Ward: AI Now Tracks General Bed Patients 24/7

The most anxious moments for hospitalized patients and their caregivers often occur when medical staff leave the room.
'Lives Before Profits': Dongsan Medical Center’s 127-Year Legacy Drives Blueprint for Regional Healthcare Safety Net

'Lives Before Profits': Dongsan Medical Center’s 127-Year Legacy Drives Blueprint for Regional Healthcare Safety Net

“Emergency care and treatment for high-risk mothers and newborns are not profitable. But they are areas someone must...
The Hidden Danger in Your Medicine Cabinet: How Casual Self-Medication Triggers Vascular and Resistance Risks

The Hidden Danger in Your Medicine Cabinet: How Casual Self-Medication Triggers Vascular and Resistance Risks

Many households maintain a stockpile of leftover medications, ranging from basic fever reducers and cold remedies to...
Daveigh Chase, Star of ‘The Ring’ and ‘Lilo & Stitch,’ Dies at 35 From Sepsis Complications

Daveigh Chase, Star of ‘The Ring’ and ‘Lilo & Stitch,’ Dies at 35 From Sepsis Complications

Daveigh Chase, the American actress best known for her chilling portrayal of the supernatural antagonist in the 2002...
Where the Severely Injured Rebuild Their Lives: Inside Asia’s Premier Trauma Recovery Hub

Where the Severely Injured Rebuild Their Lives: Inside Asia’s Premier Trauma Recovery Hub

Yangpyeong Station in Gyeonggi Province is actively served by both the KTX and the Seoul metropolitan subway.