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[Japan - Jichi Medical University] “Even if I'm told to come to Tokyo, I will go to my hometown”

[Japan - Jichi Medical University] “Even if I'm told to come to Tokyo, I will go to my hometown”

Professor Minako Kamimoto, who teaches community medicine at Tottori University School of Medicine in Japan, is from Daisen Town in Tottori...
“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...
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.
Fighting ‘Type 3 Diabetes’: How a Longer Reproductive Span Shields Diabetic Women from Dementia

Fighting ‘Type 3 Diabetes’: How a Longer Reproductive Span Shields Diabetic Women from Dementia

Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia, is increasingly being referred to in medical circles as “type 3...

"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

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...
“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.
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...