Forget the 4.5-Hour Window: Why Stroke Care Means Acting Right Now
Stroke remains one of South Korea’s leading causes of death, carrying a high risk of lasting complications or recurrence even after treatment.
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Silent Killers in the Brain: Why Cerebral Aneurysms Go Unnoticed Until They Rupture
Most illnesses announce themselves through distinct warning signs, but cerebral aneurysms are different. Until they rupture, these dangerous bulges...
Nearly 4 in 10 Patients Continue Smoking After Cancer Diagnosis: Quitting Slashes Cardiovascular Risk by 36%
A cancer diagnosis is often considered a powerful catalyst for lifestyle changes, yet real-world data reveals that...
Hanmi Completes Key Phase 2 Dosing for Once-Weekly Rare Disease Drug Efpeglucagon
During normal digestion, dietary carbohydrates convert into glucose that circulates in the blood.
Early Autumn Flu Surge Prompts KDCA Warning as School-Age Cases Spike
As the summer heat eases and South Korea heads into fall, flu cases have climbed sharply—especially among elementary...
Rapid PCR Test Cuts Treatment Decision Time by 41 Hours in Severe Bloodstream Infections
When bacteria or fungi causing conditions like pneumonia or urinary tract infections invade the bloodstream, they...
4 Things Older Adults Must Check Before Getting Dental Implants
Concerns over the safety of dental implants for older adults are rising following a series of fatal incidents at a...
Diabetes Has a Golden Window, Too: Starting Treatment Within 3 Months Cuts Death Risk 69%
It is easy to assume that people with type 2 diabetes do not need to rush into treatment.
Severe liver fibrosis in people with fatty liver raises atrial fibrillation risk 6.8-fold
Fatty liver disease occurs when an abnormally large amount of fat accumulates in liver cells.
Stopping Beta-Blockers After Heart Attack Safe for Stable Patients, Korea-France Study Finds
One medication many patients take long-term following a heart attack is a beta-blocker.