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Forget the 4.5-Hour Window: Why Stroke Care Means Acting Right Now

Forget the 4.5-Hour Window: Why Stroke Care Means Acting Right Now

Stroke remains one of South Korea’s leading causes of death, carrying a high risk of lasting complications or recurrence even after treatment.
Silent Killers in the Brain: Why Cerebral Aneurysms Go Unnoticed Until They Rupture

Silent Killers in the Brain: Why Cerebral Aneurysms Go Unnoticed Until They Rupture

Most illnesses announce themselves through distinct warning signs, but cerebral aneurysms are different. Until they rupture, these dangerous bulges...
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...
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...
'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 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...
Kitchen Smoke May Harm Memory, Not Just Lungs, New Study Suggests

Kitchen Smoke May Harm Memory, Not Just Lungs, New Study Suggests

Lingering odors and proper ventilation are familiar concerns for anyone who cooks at home.
GemVax’s GV1001 Activates Brain’s 'Cleanup Cells' to Clear Alzheimer’s Plaques

GemVax’s GV1001 Activates Brain’s 'Cleanup Cells' to Clear Alzheimer’s Plaques

GemVax & Kael announced on June 10 that a study detailing the therapeutic mechanism of its Alzheimer’s disease drug...
Can 'Sound and Light' Treat the Brain? New Hope for Dementia Therapy Without Side Effects

Can 'Sound and Light' Treat the Brain? New Hope for Dementia Therapy Without Side Effects

A South Korean research team has demonstrated the potential for treating Alzheimer’s disease using non-invasive sound...
Sauna Health Benefits Are Greater Than You Think: From Brain Power to Disease Prevention

Sauna Health Benefits Are Greater Than You Think: From Brain Power to Disease Prevention

Walk into a modern fitness club and you will likely find members who skip the treadmill entirely in favor of the sauna.