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Haeundae Paik Hospital Ranks No. 2 Nationwide in National Patient Experience Assessment

Haeundae Paik Hospital Ranks No. 2 Nationwide in National Patient Experience Assessment

Inje University Haeundae Paik Hospital has posted the second-highest overall score nationwide in a major patient-evaluated review of hospital care.
Summer Dizziness Isn't Just Heat Exhaustion—It Could Be an Impending Stroke

Summer Dizziness Isn't Just Heat Exhaustion—It Could Be an Impending Stroke

The monsoon season has passed, bringing back stifling, suffocating heat. In this weather, heat-related illnesses become common, requiring heightened...
Weight Loss Exceeding 5% After Quitting Smoking Linked to Higher Hip Fracture Risk

Weight Loss Exceeding 5% After Quitting Smoking Linked to Higher Hip Fracture Risk

While quitting smoking delivers undeniable health benefits, researchers have found that experiencing a sharp drop in...
Daegu Champions Industry and Research Base in Bid for National Dental Research Institute

Daegu Champions Industry and Research Base in Bid for National Dental Research Institute

One of the most prominent issues facing Daegu Metropolitan City’s dental community is the campaign to attract the...
South Korea Ranks in GSK’s Global Top 10 for Clinical Research, with Over 70 Trials Underway

South Korea Ranks in GSK’s Global Top 10 for Clinical Research, with Over 70 Trials Underway

"South Korea is among the top 10 markets in GSK’s global clinical research. More than 70 clinical programs are...
No Need to Travel to Seoul: How South Gyeongsang Valve Patients Access Local TAVI Treatment

No Need to Travel to Seoul: How South Gyeongsang Valve Patients Access Local TAVI Treatment

For older adults, heart valve disease can be particularly difficult to detect. Symptoms often develop gradually,...
Depressive Symptoms Linked to Higher Fatty Liver Risk in Young Adults

Depressive Symptoms Linked to Higher Fatty Liver Risk in Young Adults

Young adults in South Korea who experience depressive symptoms face roughly twice the risk of developing fatty liver...
How Many Iced Coffees a Day? Four Habits That Cause Summer Dehydration

How Many Iced Coffees a Day? Four Habits That Cause Summer Dehydration

In sweltering heat, many people reach for iced coffee throughout the day. While it feels refreshing and seems to quench...

"Wait, My Cholesterol Is This High?" Why Half of Patients Skip Medication Despite Serious Risks

Many people are stunned when routine blood work from a health screening comes back showing hypercholesterolemia—an...
Korea’s Healthcare Paradox: Near-Bottom Physician Ranks Meet Top-Tier Life Expectancy

Korea’s Healthcare Paradox: Near-Bottom Physician Ranks Meet Top-Tier Life Expectancy

Hospital waiting rooms across South Korea are perpetually packed, where a 30-minute wait remains a routine part of any...