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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.
Doctors Don’t Cure Cancer Alone:

Doctors Don’t Cure Cancer Alone: "Our Bodies Overcome It on Their Own"

Kim Eui-shin, a world-renowned cancer expert and lifetime professor at the MD Anderson Cancer Center, delivered a public health lecture for patients...
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...
RNA Therapy Emerges as Critical Fast-Track for Cholesterol Control After Heart Attacks

RNA Therapy Emerges as Critical Fast-Track for Cholesterol Control After Heart Attacks

Myocardial infarction and unstable angina are life-threatening medical emergencies that occur when the blood vessels...
The Four-Minute Miracle: How a Tiny Daily Workout Protects Senior Independence

The Four-Minute Miracle: How a Tiny Daily Workout Protects Senior Independence

For many older adults, aging announces itself in small, restrictive ways. A trip to the local supermarket—even if it is...
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...
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.
From Saliva to Gut: How Human Anatomy Differs from Dogs and Lions

From Saliva to Gut: How Human Anatomy Differs from Dogs and Lions

As discussed in last week’s column(*), the structure of the human mouth—including the jaw joint and teeth—more closely...
Asan Medical Center Breaks Ground on Korea’s Largest Heavy-Ion Cancer Therapy Center

Asan Medical Center Breaks Ground on Korea’s Largest Heavy-Ion Cancer Therapy Center

Asan Medical Center is bringing heavy-ion therapy—one of the world's most advanced weapons against cancer—to its...
The Cost of Inactivity: How Midlife Sedentary Habits Accelerate Severe Muscle Loss

The Cost of Inactivity: How Midlife Sedentary Habits Accelerate Severe Muscle Loss

Spending the entire day lying down, staying indoors, and routinely scrolling through a smartphone has become a common...