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“My Child Has an Emergency—Where Should We Go?” Busan Paik Hospital Strengthens Pediatric Emergency Lineup

“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 joined forces to close critical...
Slipped Vertebrae: When

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 mother, she found herself...
How Can Foreigners Find a Medical Clinic in South Korea? A Comprehensive Guide

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.
The First Requirement of a 'Good Doctor' Noted by Medical Schools Worldwide

The First Requirement of a 'Good Doctor' Noted by Medical Schools Worldwide

"Expansion of medical school quotas, collapse of essential care, reform of the reimbursement system. . . .
“A Song Instead of Medicine”: The 'Delightful' Prescription of a World Explorer

“A Song Instead of Medicine”: The 'Delightful' Prescription of a World Explorer

The Bongseng Memorial Hospital Community Center in Dong-gu, Busan, was filled with an unusual sound on the 2nd.
Beyond the Badge: Why a 'Team' Matters More Than a Certification in Severe Obesity Surgery

Beyond the Badge: Why a 'Team' Matters More Than a Certification in Severe Obesity Surgery

More than 10 years have passed since the tragic death of the late singer Shin Hae-chul.
“Do pharmacies stay open on holidays, too?” A checklist for foreigners

“Do pharmacies stay open on holidays, too?” A checklist for foreigners

One of the things foreign visitors to South Korea are often amazed by is that they can get medicine even on weekends or...
Thigh Muscle Ultrasound Emerges as a Key Diagnostic Tool for Sarcopenia in Older Adults

Thigh Muscle Ultrasound Emerges as a Key Diagnostic Tool for Sarcopenia in Older Adults

As society enters a super-aged era, the prevalence of sarcopenia—the age-related decline in muscle mass, strength, and...
[UK - Oxford] Learning Medicine From a Handshake: The Foundation of a Good Doctor

[UK - Oxford] Learning Medicine From a Handshake: The Foundation of a Good Doctor

“The most memorable class during medical school was the one on how to shake hands during my first year,” says Kim...
“We Can’t Afford Dad's Medicine”: The Heartbreaking Reality of Late-Stage Cancer Costs

“We Can’t Afford Dad's Medicine”: The Heartbreaking Reality of Late-Stage Cancer Costs

“Should we sell the house? Dad’s medication is just too expensive.” This is the agonizing question keeping a mother in...