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Beyond Seoul: How a Secondary Hospital in Busan Mastered 167 Incompatible Kidney Transplants

Beyond Seoul: How a Secondary Hospital in Busan Mastered 167 Incompatible Kidney Transplants

When a family member steps forward to donate a kidney to a loved one suffering from end-stage renal disease, a blood type mismatch used to mean the...
Not Just What You Eat: Six Hidden Triggers That Unexpectedly Spike Your Blood Sugar

Not Just What You Eat: Six Hidden Triggers That Unexpectedly Spike Your Blood Sugar

Effective blood sugar management extends far beyond the items on your dinner plate. Glycemic control is dynamically shaped by an array of non-dietary...
Incheon Hospital Introduces Suction Ureteroscope to Remove Kidney Stones Over 2 cm in Single Procedure

Incheon Hospital Introduces Suction Ureteroscope to Remove Kidney Stones Over 2 cm in Single Procedure

When flank pain becomes so excruciating that it feels like tissue tearing, many patients rush straight to the emergency...
Shifting the Burden: Why South Korea’s OB-GYNs Reject 'Discretion' on Abortion Pills

Shifting the Burden: Why South Korea’s OB-GYNs Reject 'Discretion' on Abortion Pills

The South Korean government's proposal to leave the prescription of abortion medication up to the professional...
The Brain's Pain Network: Why Shingles Pain Lingers Long After the Rash Fades

The Brain's Pain Network: Why Shingles Pain Lingers Long After the Rash Fades

The red rash and painful blisters of shingles eventually clear completely. However, for a significant portion of...
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...
Beyond the Quick Fix: Why Chronic Steroid Misuse Risks Bone Loss and Facial Flushing

Beyond the Quick Fix: Why Chronic Steroid Misuse Risks Bone Loss and Facial Flushing

Whenever a medication is prescribed or administered, understanding its potential side effects is a vital safety measure.
Pack More Than a Passport: The Essential Guide to Travel Vaccines and Malaria Prevention

Pack More Than a Passport: The Essential Guide to Travel Vaccines and Malaria Prevention

If you have already packed your bags for peak vacation season, it is still too early to completely relax.
More Than an AC Chill: Why That Scratchy Summer Throat Might Be Tonsillitis

More Than an AC Chill: Why That Scratchy Summer Throat Might Be Tonsillitis

Unprecedented summer heat has arrived. Even though it is only early July, daytime highs in several regions have already...
From Twin Risks to Tylenol Safety: Medical Society Addresses Four Major Pregnancy Concerns

From Twin Risks to Tylenol Safety: Medical Society Addresses Four Major Pregnancy Concerns

How much does risk escalate during a twin pregnancy? Is cerebral palsy strictly caused by complications during labor...