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Falling Despite Normal Muscle Mass? The Hidden Condition That Triples Fall Risk

Falling Despite Normal Muscle Mass? The Hidden Condition That Triples Fall Risk

A man in his 70s who exercises regularly at the gym suddenly falls in his living room. To his family, the accident is baffling—his arms and legs...
Precision in Motion: How Robot-Assisted Hip Surgery Restored Mobility for a Patient in His 60s

Precision in Motion: How Robot-Assisted Hip Surgery Restored Mobility for a Patient in His 60s

Initially, he could still walk. Following a fall, the 67-year-old patient, referred to as Mr. A, experienced mild discomfort around his hip, but the...
“Older Adults Who Can’t Smell Well: Evidence of Declining Physical Function”

“Older Adults Who Can’t Smell Well: Evidence of Declining Physical Function”

Older adults often experience a decline in their ability to smell. This symptom mainly occurs as aging damages the...
Precision Beyond the Knee: Why Robotic Hip Surgery is the Next Medical Frontier

Precision Beyond the Knee: Why Robotic Hip Surgery is the Next Medical Frontier

A powerful robotic wave is sweeping through the joint replacement market. For knee replacements, robot-assisted...
[Medical Education Report] Universities as Designers of Community Health

[Medical Education Report] Universities as Designers of Community Health

The era in which local universities take a leading role in "integrated healthcare" has officially begun.
Saving Lives at the ‘Edge of Death’… A Hospital That Keeps the Lights On 24/7 for Critically Burned Patients

Saving Lives at the ‘Edge of Death’… A Hospital That Keeps the Lights On 24/7 for Critically Burned Patients

#Last December, a Thai woman, Ms. A, was brought to the emergency room at Bestian Seoul Hospital with severe,...
[Japan—Jichi Medical University] Beyond Conventional Wisdom: How the Jichi Experiment Solved Tottori’s Rural Doctor Shortage

[Japan—Jichi Medical University] Beyond Conventional Wisdom: How the Jichi Experiment Solved Tottori’s Rural Doctor Shortage

On a summer morning when the scorching heat reached 35°C, students in white shirts gathered in front of a small station...
Slipped Vertebrae: When

Slipped Vertebrae: When "Tingling Legs" Signal Spondylolisthesis Rather Than a Herniated Disc

Ms. Choi, a 52-year-old living in Busan, recently noticed a troubling change. While grocery shopping with her elderly...
Beyond Muscle Soreness: Is Your Persistent Calf Pain Actually a Stress Fracture?

Beyond Muscle Soreness: Is Your Persistent Calf Pain Actually a Stress Fracture?

A significant number of people who engage in high-intensity exercise—such as marathons and soccer—suddenly complain of...
Thigh Muscle Ultrasound Emerges as a Key Diagnostic Tool for Sarcopenia in Older Adults

Thigh Muscle Ultrasound Emerges as a Key Diagnostic Tool for Sarcopenia in Older Adults

As society enters a super-aged era, the prevalence of sarcopenia—the age-related decline in muscle mass, strength, and...