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Beyond Diseased Samples: National Biobank to Collect Healthy Organ Tissue from Deceased Donors

Beyond Diseased Samples: National Biobank to Collect Healthy Organ Tissue from Deceased Donors

When a specific gene or protein is expressed at unusually high levels in diseased tissue, determining whether the anomaly drives the condition or...
From Retinal Scans to Brain Imaging: South Korea Backs Six Medical AI Tools for Fast-Track Hospital Adoption

From Retinal Scans to Brain Imaging: South Korea Backs Six Medical AI Tools for Fast-Track Hospital Adoption

Medical AI tools designed to assess cardiovascular risk from retinal images and analyze brain scans for stroke severity are set to undergo...
Could Your Breakfast Choice Accelerate Brain Aging? Foods to Avoid vs. Foods That Protect Cognitive Health

Could Your Breakfast Choice Accelerate Brain Aging? Foods to Avoid vs. Foods That Protect Cognitive Health

Breakfast is far more than a quick way to kickstart the day—it is a critical habit for safeguarding long-term brain...
Timing of Immune Cell Entry Dictates Anti-Cancer Defense in Hard-to-Treat Brain Tumors

Timing of Immune Cell Entry Dictates Anti-Cancer Defense in Hard-to-Treat Brain Tumors

Some immune cells surrounding a tumor actively attack it, while others create conditions that help it survive.
Asan Medical Center Performs South Korea’s First Artisse Implant to Seal Complex Brain Aneurysms

Asan Medical Center Performs South Korea’s First Artisse Implant to Seal Complex Brain Aneurysms

Treating a brain aneurysm presents steep clinical challenges when the lesion features a wide neck or develops at a...
Medical AI Can Explain Its Decisions—but Can Clinicians Trust Its Reasons?

Medical AI Can Explain Its Decisions—but Can Clinicians Trust Its Reasons?

Artificial intelligence in medical imaging can analyze brain magnetic resonance imaging scans not only to estimate...
'2 Million Brain Cells Die Every Minute': Neurologists Call for National Strategy as South Korea Ages

'2 Million Brain Cells Die Every Minute': Neurologists Call for National Strategy as South Korea Ages

"In a super-aged society, brain diseases represent a core healthcare challenge that the nation must tackle...
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...
The Ultra-Processed Trap: Why a Healthy Diet Can’t Save Your Brain from Junk Food

The Ultra-Processed Trap: Why a Healthy Diet Can’t Save Your Brain from Junk Food

Even if you strictly follow a nutrient-rich regimen like the Mediterranean diet, regularly consuming ultra-processed...
The Omega-3 Dilemma: Fish Oil Supplements Reach the Brain But Fail to Improve Memory

The Omega-3 Dilemma: Fish Oil Supplements Reach the Brain But Fail to Improve Memory

While omega-3 fatty acids are widely celebrated for supporting brain health and warding off dementia, a rigorous...