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Struggles with Shirt Buttons? It Could Be 'Cervical Myelopathy,' a Condition Often Missed in Seniors

Struggles with Shirt Buttons? It Could Be 'Cervical Myelopathy,' a Condition Often Missed in Seniors

Cervical myelopathy, unlike conditions such as a cervical herniated disc that compresses a nerve root on one side, involves compression of the spinal...
Excessive Vitamin C Supplements and the 'Worst Pain Imaginable'

Excessive Vitamin C Supplements and the 'Worst Pain Imaginable'

When minerals in the urinary tract harden into stone-like crystals, they can trigger a level of physical agony often described as the "worst pain of...
A Joint Specialist’s 40-Year Insight: Weight, Muscle, and Posture Are the Three Pillars of Joint Health

A Joint Specialist’s 40-Year Insight: Weight, Muscle, and Posture Are the Three Pillars of Joint Health

Luxury cars, designer watches, and high-end fashion—to the truly wealthy, these are no longer the ultimate status...
100 Free Surgeries a Year: The World-Class Hospital Giving the Gift of Sight

100 Free Surgeries a Year: The World-Class Hospital Giving the Gift of Sight

A 102-year-old grandmother, suffering from dementia and severe cataracts, was carried into the exam room on her son’s...
A Lump on the Wrist: When Is It Safe to Ignore, and When Is It Time for Treatment?

A Lump on the Wrist: When Is It Safe to Ignore, and When Is It Time for Treatment?

Discovering a soft, round lump on your wrist can be a confusing experience, especially if it appears without any memory...
Rescuing 40% from Cardiac Arrest: How One Hospital Defies the 9.2% National Survival Average

Rescuing 40% from Cardiac Arrest: How One Hospital Defies the 9.2% National Survival Average

Sudden cardiac arrest is a "brink of death" emergency where every second dictates the boundary between life and loss.
Smoking and Spinal Health: Tobacco and E-Cigarettes Both Linked to Surging Disc Disease Risk

Smoking and Spinal Health: Tobacco and E-Cigarettes Both Linked to Surging Disc Disease Risk

While the link between smoking and respiratory illness is well-documented, a groundbreaking domestic study has revealed...
Beyond the Hype: Does Your Daily Collagen Supplement Actually Work?

Beyond the Hype: Does Your Daily Collagen Supplement Actually Work?

Research suggests that while regular collagen supplementation can enhance skin health, consumers should maintain...
From a Minor Fender Bender to Paralysis? The Hidden Danger of OPLL

From a Minor Fender Bender to Paralysis? The Hidden Danger of OPLL

Mr. A, a 50-year-old office worker from Busan, had lived with a stiff neck and tingling fingertips for years.
Busan On Hospital to Introduce Proton Therapy: Expanding to Vietnam and Russia

Busan On Hospital to Introduce Proton Therapy: Expanding to Vietnam and Russia

Busan On Hospital has announced a bold new vision on the occasion of its 16th anniversary, aiming to establish a global...