Did My Parents Age Overnight? Understanding ‘Frailty’ After a Hospital Stay
“They were discharged, but they don’t seem like their old self. You can even see the difference.” It is a common observation among families after an...
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Samsung Changwon Hospital Surpasses 50 TAVI Procedures
The Cardiovascular Center at Samsung Changwon Hospital (Director: Park Yong-hwan) announced on May 7 that it has surpassed 50 cases of Transcatheter...
“Older Adults Who Can’t Smell Well: Evidence of Declining Physical Function”
Older adults often experience a decline in their ability to smell. This symptom mainly occurs as aging damages the...
“I Thought I’d Lost Weight”: Is It a ‘Trick’ or a Misconception?
In South Korea today, the ‘low-carb, high-fat’ diet is arguably the most popular weight-loss method, often yielding...
Moon Geun-young and Acute Compartment Syndrome: The Emergency That Can Lead to Necrosis
Actress Moon Geun-young recently appeared on tvN’s You Quiz on the Block, where she reflected on her 2017 battle with...
South Korea Sees Record 2 Million International Patients in 2025 as Medical Tourism Surges
For the first time since records began in 2009, the number of international patients visiting South Korea has surpassed...
"Hiding Out of Embarrassment Only Makes It Worse": A Leading Anorectal Specialist’s Warning Signs for Anal Fistula
You feel chilled and feverish. Your head and body ache. Naturally, it feels like the flu.
Lost 3 kg in Just One Week? What Happens When You Cut Carbs
What is the most suitable fuel for the human body? The answer involves complex biochemistry, but a basic understanding...
A World-Class Safety Net: Are You Missing Out on These Vital Korean Health Insurance Benefits?
South Korea is globally recognized for possessing one of the most efficient and well-established National Health...
Beyond the Seoul Search: Why Liver Cancer RFA in Changwon Reached 100 Cases
When a liver cancer diagnosis is delivered, the immediate instinct for many patients and their families is to look...