American Physician, 71, Avoids Permanent Paralysis After Emergency Spinal Surgery in South Korea
A 71-year-old American physician who had long managed chronic back pain underwent emergency spinal surgery shortly after arriving in South Korea.
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When Brushing Your Teeth Brings Shocking Pain: The Remission Trap of Trigeminal Neuralgia
One day, without warning, brushing your teeth sends an agonizing, electric shock-like jolt across one side of your face.
MRI Shows It All—So Why Is the Doctor Asking Questions? Decoding Spinal Stenosis vs. Herniated Disks
An MRI scan may show both a herniated disk and spinal stenosis, but imaging alone does not dictate treatment.
Novel Spine Surgery Technique Minimizes Paralysis Risk by Foregoing Direct Nerve Manipulation
A neurosurgical research team at Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong has been recognized for developing a...
The Magnesium Myth: Why Supplements Fail to Stop Eye Twitching—and the Real "Instant Fix"
Leading medical experts in Korea are challenging a common health belief, stating that magnesium supplementation does...
Morning Ankle Failure: When 'Foot Drop' Mimics a Stroke
If you wake up, step out of bed, and suddenly find your ankle giving out—making it nearly impossible to plant your foot...
No More Pain with Every Breath: New Robotic Lung Cancer Technique Spares Rib Nerves
South Korean researchers have demonstrated the safety and effectiveness of a pioneering robotic surgical technique that...
The Electric Bond: How Mussel-Inspired Adhesives are Restoring Severed Nerves
Whether it is a victim of a car accident with severed peripheral nerves, an athlete with a torn muscle, or a patient...
Zinc for Immunity: Why Long-Term Use Can Trigger Nerve Damage
When it comes to supplements, the "more is better" philosophy can be dangerous. Zinc is widely celebrated as an...
Fight Aging and Prevent Cancer: Four Key Health Benefits of Sweet Potatoes
A convenient option when hunger strikes, sweet potatoes are a nutrient-dense snack rich in dietary fiber, complex...