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"A Bike Is More Thrilling Than a Syringe Now": Inside South Korea's Last-Resort Hospital Treating 90% of Hospitalized Drug Addicts

A 190-centimeter-tall man with celebrity-grade looks opened the examination room door and walked in. Patient A was a former user of "Philopon"—a...
Why Cutting Carbs Isn’t Enough: The Critical Link Between Circadian Stability and Glycemic Success

Why Cutting Carbs Isn’t Enough: The Critical Link Between Circadian Stability and Glycemic Success

For individuals living with diabetes, dietary choices are traditionally considered the most critical factor in health management.
From Bludgeon to Scalpel: ASCO 2026 Signals Oncology’s Shift From ‘Strong Chemo’ to ‘Right Chemo’

From Bludgeon to Scalpel: ASCO 2026 Signals Oncology’s Shift From ‘Strong Chemo’ to ‘Right Chemo’

The standard of care in cancer treatment is undergoing a rapid paradigm shift. For decades, the default oncological...
Prostate Cancer Now Ranks No. 1 Among Men in South Korea, Yet National Screening Still Excludes Critical PSA Test

Prostate Cancer Now Ranks No. 1 Among Men in South Korea, Yet National Screening Still Excludes Critical PSA Test

Prostate cancer has emerged as the most frequently diagnosed cancer among men in South Korea.
Seoul National University Hospital to Lead 30 Billion Won Bidirectional Brain-to-Robot BCI Clinical Trials

Seoul National University Hospital to Lead 30 Billion Won Bidirectional Brain-to-Robot BCI Clinical Trials

The idea of walking by thought alone—and even regaining sensations in the soles of the feet—is edging closer to reality.
National University Hospitals Partner with HIRA to Accelerate AI Transition in Regional Healthcare

National University Hospitals Partner with HIRA to Accelerate AI Transition in Regional Healthcare

As artificial intelligence integrates deeper into clinical care, South Korea's national university hospitals and the...
The Scalpel and the Flashlight: How a Post-War Korean Miracle Revolutionized Plastic Surgery

The Scalpel and the Flashlight: How a Post-War Korean Miracle Revolutionized Plastic Surgery

This week, I want to share a story that strikes a deeply moving narrative chord. Next week marks the 15th anniversary...
Nasal Drug Delivery Shows Promise for Deadly Glioblastoma Brain Tumors

Nasal Drug Delivery Shows Promise for Deadly Glioblastoma Brain Tumors

A new type of cancer treatment delivered through the nose, rather than by conventional injection, is gaining...
Shifting Trends in Stomach Cancer: Why Young Women Face a Stealthier Threat

Shifting Trends in Stomach Cancer: Why Young Women Face a Stealthier Threat

Data released by South Korea's Central Cancer Registry show that the nation recorded 28,943 new stomach cancer cases...
Overestimating the Body: Why South Korea’s Aging Generations Face a Sudden Surge in Disability

Overestimating the Body: Why South Korea’s Aging Generations Face a Sudden Surge in Disability

“Society as a whole needs to pay closer attention to the safety of baby boomers and the so-called 386 generation.