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Blurry Vision and Sudden Limb Weakness Could Signal Multiple Sclerosis, Not Just Stroke

Blurry Vision and Sudden Limb Weakness Could Signal Multiple Sclerosis, Not Just Stroke

When vision suddenly turns cloudy in one eye and an arm or leg feels unexpectedly weak, many patients immediately fear a stroke.
AI Boosts Precision in Identifying Causal Genes for Inherited Retinal Diseases

AI Boosts Precision in Identifying Causal Genes for Inherited Retinal Diseases

Inherited retinal diseases present significant diagnostic challenges: while many manifest with similar clinical appearances, effective treatment...
Late-Night Craving or Clinical Disorder? When to Suspect Night Eating Syndrome

Late-Night Craving or Clinical Disorder? When to Suspect Night Eating Syndrome

After wrapping up a long day, many people find themselves scrolling through their phones late at night and casually...
National University Hospitals Shift to Health Ministry After 21 Years to Lead Regional Care

National University Hospitals Shift to Health Ministry After 21 Years to Lead Regional Care

Supervisory authority over South Korea’s national university and dental hospitals will officially transfer from the...
Beyond Diseased Samples: National Biobank to Collect Healthy Organ Tissue from Deceased Donors

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...
When Both Partners Face Cancer: How Shared Diets and Lifestyles Shape Risk

When Both Partners Face Cancer: How Shared Diets and Lifestyles Shape Risk

"My spouse and I became cancer patients almost at the same time. Our youngest child is still small, and my wife keeps...
Found an Ovarian Cyst? Endometriosis Doesn't Always Require Surgery

Found an Ovarian Cyst? Endometriosis Doesn't Always Require Surgery

Every period came with severe abdominal pain. She managed with painkillers, telling herself she was simply someone with...
Suspected Pancreatic Cancer Once Meant a Two-Night Stay. Asan Medical Center Cuts It to One Day

Suspected Pancreatic Cancer Once Meant a Two-Night Stay. Asan Medical Center Cuts It to One Day

When patients are told something looks abnormal in their pancreas, many begin worrying about hospital admission even...
Why Pancreatic Cancer Is Less Common in Women: Childbirth History May Offer Clues

Why Pancreatic Cancer Is Less Common in Women: Childbirth History May Offer Clues

Pancreatic cancer is notoriously difficult to attribute to a single cause. However, a major South Korean study tracking...
More Protein Than Greek Yogurt: 5 Diet-Friendly Foods to Upgrade Your Meal Rotation

More Protein Than Greek Yogurt: 5 Diet-Friendly Foods to Upgrade Your Meal Rotation

Greek yogurt has become one of the most widely discussed high-protein foods in recent years.