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Samsung Medical Center Adopts Next-Generation Da Vinci 5 Robot to Advance Lung and Esophageal Cancer Surgery

Samsung Medical Center Adopts Next-Generation Da Vinci 5 Robot to Advance Lung and Esophageal Cancer Surgery

Samsung Medical Center has introduced the latest robot-assisted surgery platform, the Da Vinci 5, for lung and esophageal cancer operations.
The Inactivity Trap: Why Resting Your Painful Joints Makes You Weaker

The Inactivity Trap: Why Resting Your Painful Joints Makes You Weaker

Editor’s note: In Japanese orthopedics, specialists define "locomotive syndrome" as a condition where declining function in bones, joints, muscles,...
As the U.S. Reconsiders Direct-to-Consumer Drug Ads, What Lessons Should We Learn?

As the U.S. Reconsiders Direct-to-Consumer Drug Ads, What Lessons Should We Learn?

During a yearlong stay in the United States, one of the things that struck me most was how easy it is to come across...
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...
Why Milk, Eggs, and Other Perishables Belong Away From Your Refrigerator Door

Why Milk, Eggs, and Other Perishables Belong Away From Your Refrigerator Door

It is easy to assume that simply placing food inside the refrigerator is enough to keep it fresh.
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...
What Drove Asia’s Life Expectancy Gains? In South Korea, Fewer Cardiovascular Deaths Led the Way

What Drove Asia’s Life Expectancy Gains? In South Korea, Fewer Cardiovascular Deaths Led the Way

As life expectancy has steadily risen across Asia over the past three decades, the primary health drivers behind those...
Preventing the Yo-Yo Effect: Simple Habits and Smart Snacks to Keep Weight Off

Preventing the Yo-Yo Effect: Simple Habits and Smart Snacks to Keep Weight Off

After losing weight, many people worry about rebound weight gain, often referred to as the yo-yo effect.
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...
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...