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Keimyung University Dongsan Hospital Ranks No. 1 Nationwide in Patient Experience for Second Consecutive Time

Keimyung University Dongsan Hospital Ranks No. 1 Nationwide in Patient Experience for Second Consecutive Time

"Which hospital do you go to if you want to be treated like a human being?" For patients and caregivers heading to the hospital, a national agency...
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 body weight after quitting may...
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...
Korea University Anam Hospital Logs 8,000 Atrial Fibrillation Procedures, a First in South Korea

Korea University Anam Hospital Logs 8,000 Atrial Fibrillation Procedures, a First in South Korea

Korea University Anam Hospital has achieved a cumulative total of 8,000 atrial fibrillation procedures—a nationwide...
'2 Million Brain Cells Die Every Minute': Neurologists Call for National Strategy as South Korea Ages

'2 Million Brain Cells Die Every Minute': Neurologists Call for National Strategy as South Korea Ages

"In a super-aged society, brain diseases represent a core healthcare challenge that the nation must tackle...
How a Monthly Nursing Home Bill Dropped From 2.8 Million to 600,000 Won

How a Monthly Nursing Home Bill Dropped From 2.8 Million to 600,000 Won

A family that placed their father, who is in his late 80s, in a nursing home paid approximately 2.

"I Called a Nursing Home. They Said: 'Wait a Year and a Half.'"

When caring for aging parents at home becomes overwhelming, families face a daunting choice between long-term care...
The Protein Paradox: Why More Isn’t Always Better for Sarcopenia

The Protein Paradox: Why More Isn’t Always Better for Sarcopenia

As South Korea officially becomes a “super-aged society” in 2026, with one in five citizens now aged 65 or older,...
Sudden Arm Weakness After Breast Cancer Diagnosis? Ischemic Stroke Risk Spikes 2.9-Fold in First Three Months

Sudden Arm Weakness After Breast Cancer Diagnosis? Ischemic Stroke Risk Spikes 2.9-Fold in First Three Months

If you experience sudden weakness in an arm or leg, facial drooping, or slurred speech shortly after a breast cancer...
TAVI speeds recovery without opening the chest — but age brings more to weigh

TAVI speeds recovery without opening the chest — but age brings more to weigh

For patients diagnosed with severe aortic stenosis and their families, one question often comes first: “Can it be...