Why Does My Blood Pressure Spike Only at the Hospital? Weight Checks May Be the Culprit
"Whenever I go to the hospital, my blood pressure reads far too high. As soon as I walk into the exam room, my heart starts pounding. Why is that.
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“Don’t Put a Severed Finger Directly on Ice”... A Surgeon’s Guide to Saving Severed Limbs
A finger caught in a slamming door; a hand pulled into a kitchen knife or industrial cutting machine. Accidents happen in an instant, followed almost...
A Medicine Not Yet Named: The ‘27th Karte’ We Will Write
Not long ago, I binge-watched a Japanese medical drama titled The 19th Karte. What is a "karte".
Saving Lives at the ‘Edge of Death’… A Hospital That Keeps the Lights On 24/7 for Critically Burned Patients
#Last December, a Thai woman, Ms. A, was brought to the emergency room at Bestian Seoul Hospital with severe,...
Stop Using Ice and Folk Remedies: A Specialist’s Guide to Essential Burn First Aid
When hot soup spills onto the back of your hand, most people react in similar ways. They look for ice, try to apply an...
“My Child Has an Emergency—Where Should We Go?” Busan Paik Hospital Strengthens Pediatric Emergency Lineup
Busan Paik Hospital’s pediatric surgery, neurosurgery, orthopedic surgery, ophthalmology, and dentistry teams have...
Slipped Vertebrae: When "Tingling Legs" Signal Spondylolisthesis Rather Than a Herniated Disc
Ms. Choi, a 52-year-old living in Busan, recently noticed a troubling change. While grocery shopping with her elderly...
How Can Foreigners Find a Medical Clinic in South Korea? A Comprehensive Guide
Health is often the most overlooked aspect of life for foreigners visiting or living in South Korea.
"Severe Hearing Loss Can Raise Dementia Risk Fivefold": Why Hearing Aids Are as Vital as Glasses
When someone says, “I can’t hear well,” it is often brushed off as a natural part of aging.
From Six Patients to 3.13 Million: The Fruits of "Patient-Centered Care"
“The hospital is too big and flashy—it doesn’t feel right for me.” Even Beopjeong, the late monk known for his...