AI Tracks Lung Scarring: 4-Percentage-Point Rise in One Year Signals Danger
Researchers have established an artificial intelligence benchmark to quantify the progression of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis as the lungs stiffen,...
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Aorta Tears at 99: South Korea’s Oldest Aortic Surgery Patient Celebrates 100th Birthday in Hospital
A 99-year-old man who suddenly lost consciousness and began vomiting was rushed to the emergency room, where a chest computed tomography scan...
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...
"Can I Get TAVI, Too?": 11 Key Questions to Ask Before an Aortic Valve Procedure
Many patients with severe aortic valve stenosis delay treatment out of fear of open-heart surgery.
No Need to Travel to Seoul: How South Gyeongsang Valve Patients Access Local TAVI Treatment
For older adults, heart valve disease can be particularly difficult to detect. Symptoms often develop gradually,...
TAVI speeds recovery without opening the chest — but age brings more to weigh
For patients diagnosed with severe aortic stenosis and their families, one question often comes first: “Can it be...
Beyond the 'Miracle Cure' Myth: Why Early Detection Remains Our Strongest Weapon Against Cancer
The number of cancer diagnoses in South Korea is rising sharply, and warnings about growing case counts are no longer a...
Dismissed as 'Old Age': The Silent Heart Condition Catching Seniors Off Guard
In late June, a man in his late 70s suddenly collapsed while checking his rice paddies after finishing spring planting...
Mistaken for Indigestion: Overnight Airlift Saves Remote Island Patient from Deadly Aortic Dissection
A woman in her 60s living on the remote island of Baengnyeongdo is making a full recovery after a sudden,...
Navigating the Post-50 Shift: How Women Can Prioritizing Health Screenings for Longevity
After turning 50, physical changes can seem to arrive all at once. Your waistline expands, blood pressure and blood...