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“We Can’t Afford Dad's Medicine”: The Heartbreaking Reality of Late-Stage Cancer Costs

“We Can’t Afford Dad's Medicine”: The Heartbreaking Reality of Late-Stage Cancer Costs

“Should we sell the house? Dad’s medication is just too expensive.”This is the agonizing question keeping a mother in her 60s and a daughter in her...
Diabetes Has a Golden Window, Too: Starting Treatment Within 3 Months Cuts Death Risk 69%

Diabetes Has a Golden Window, Too: Starting Treatment Within 3 Months Cuts Death Risk 69%

It is easy to assume that people with type 2 diabetes do not need to rush into treatment. Most patients have no serious symptoms in the early stages,...
Even Seoul-Area Tertiary Hospitals Fall Into the Red as 253 Institutions Record a Nine-Year Financial Slide

Even Seoul-Area Tertiary Hospitals Fall Into the Red as 253 Institutions Record a Nine-Year Financial Slide

It is a familiar refrain in the healthcare industry that managing hospital finances has grown exceptionally difficult.
“Good Care Alone Isn’t Enough”: Cho Hyun-jin on Haeundae Paik’s Patient Experience Breakthrough

“Good Care Alone Isn’t Enough”: Cho Hyun-jin on Haeundae Paik’s Patient Experience Breakthrough

The medical care was excellent, and the nursing was top-notch. But if an argument erupts over parking fees on the day...
A 1-Millimeter Difference: Why Knee Surgeons Are Turning to Precision Robotics

A 1-Millimeter Difference: Why Knee Surgeons Are Turning to Precision Robotics

[Summary]Robotic joint replacement surgery can reduce alignment error to less than 1 mm—a margin thinner than a...
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...
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...
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...

"1 Million Won a Month Covers Everything"? The Hidden Cost Trap in Long-Term Senior Care

"If you pay in the 1 million won-a-month range, we’ll take care of everything."It is a familiar sales pitch at many...