Supreme Court Ruling Ends 6.5-Year Battle Over Spinal Fusion Coverage for Osteoporosis Patients
In older adults with osteoporosis, performing spinal fixation surgery—inserting screws and rods to stabilize the spinal column—presents major...
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How a Monthly Nursing Home Bill Dropped From 2.8 Million to 600,000 Won
A family that placed their father, who is in his late 80s, in a nursing home paid approximately 2. 8 million won per month for the first two months.
A World-Class Safety Net: Are You Missing Out on These Vital Korean Health Insurance Benefits?
South Korea is globally recognized for possessing one of the most efficient and well-established National Health...
“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...
Breast Cancer Recurrence Risk Persists 20 Years Post-Treatment, Underscoring Need for Long-Term Prevention
Breast cancer remains a disease where the risk of recurrence is difficult to eliminate entirely, even after successful...
Lung Cancer Five-Year Survival Reaches 71% for High-Income Patients but Only 37% for Low-Income Group
While advancements in lung cancer treatment have steadily boosted overall survival rates in South Korea, a substantial...
From Returned Candidate to Homegrown Breakthrough: Hanmi’s ‘Epe’ Prepares to Challenge Wegovy and Mounjaro
Efpeglenatide, a drug candidate whose development rights were once returned by a global pharmaceutical giant, is...
Surgery Is Just the First Step in Lung Cancer: Why EGFR Mutation Testing Matters
Lung cancer is the second most commonly diagnosed cancer in South Korea and the leading cause of cancer mortality,...
Nearly 4 in 10 Patients Continue Smoking After Cancer Diagnosis: Quitting Slashes Cardiovascular Risk by 36%
A cancer diagnosis is often considered a powerful catalyst for lifestyle changes, yet real-world data reveals that...
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.