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Found an Ovarian Cyst? Endometriosis Doesn't Always Require Surgery

Found an Ovarian Cyst? Endometriosis Doesn't Always Require Surgery

Every period came with severe abdominal pain. She managed with painkillers, telling herself she was simply someone with unusually bad cramps.
Aug. 17 Substitute Holiday: Which Major Hospitals Will Remain Open?

Aug. 17 Substitute Holiday: Which Major Hospitals Will Remain Open?

If you require medical care on Aug. 17, the substitute holiday for Liberation Day, check ahead to confirm which facilities will be open.
From Prescription to Topography: How Laser Eye Surgery Evolved to Prioritize Visual Quality

From Prescription to Topography: How Laser Eye Surgery Evolved to Prioritize Visual Quality

Patients researching vision correction procedures like LASIK or LASEK quickly encounter a dense array of technical...
'I'm Afraid I'll Fall': Smartphone AI Flags 86% of Older Adults at Risk for Locomotive Syndrome

'I'm Afraid I'll Fall': Smartphone AI Flags 86% of Older Adults at Risk for Locomotive Syndrome

Editor’s note: In Japan’s orthopedic community, specialists use the term "locomotive syndrome" to describe a decline in...
Pitching 150 km/h at Age 42: How KBO Veteran Noh Kyung-eun Defies Father Time

Pitching 150 km/h at Age 42: How KBO Veteran Noh Kyung-eun Defies Father Time

For most professional athletes, turning 40 marks the beginning of the end. But SSG Landers pitcher Noh Kyung-eun is...
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,...
Spinal Fusion Through a 1-Centimeter Lens: How Single-Port Endoscopy Replaces the Large Back Incision

Spinal Fusion Through a 1-Centimeter Lens: How Single-Port Endoscopy Replaces the Large Back Incision

"They say they have to put big screws in my lower back to hold it in place, but I’m so scared I can’t bring myself to...
The Next Level of Joint Care: Why Robot-Assisted Hip Surgery Demands a Higher Class of Surgical Expertise

The Next Level of Joint Care: Why Robot-Assisted Hip Surgery Demands a Higher Class of Surgical Expertise

A man in his 60s, referred to as Mr. A, recently visited a clinic to address chronic knee pain.
The 8 A.M. Miracle: How Parkside Rehabilitation Hospital Redesigns Lives After Acute Care

The 8 A.M. Miracle: How Parkside Rehabilitation Hospital Redesigns Lives After Acute Care

Every Wednesday and Friday, Parkside Rehabilitation Hospital—located near the UN Memorial Cemetery in Nam-gu,...
When the Crosswalk Feels Too Short: The Quiet Signs of Mobility Decline

When the Crosswalk Feels Too Short: The Quiet Signs of Mobility Decline

In the field of Japanese orthopedics, specialists use the term "locomotive syndrome" to describe a condition where...