As the U.S. Reconsiders Direct-to-Consumer Drug Ads, What Lessons Should We Learn?
During a yearlong stay in the United States, one of the things that struck me most was how easy it is to come across television and YouTube...
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Sunken or Protruding Chest in Teens? Understanding Pectus Excavatum and Pectus Carinatum
When a child’s height rapidly increases during adolescence, the center of their chest may begin to look noticeably sunken or protrude outward.
“Good Care Alone Isn’t Enough”: Cho Hyun-jin on Haeundae Paik’s Patient Experience Breakthrough
The medical care was excellent, and the nursing was top-notch. But if an argument erupts over parking fees on the day...
A Third Arm for Therapists: The Surgeon Bringing ‘Self-Driving’ Tech to Physical Rehab
Artificial intelligence may be able to detect a patient’s disease, but it cannot move stiff arms and legs for them.
Why Stage 3 Breast Cancer Doesn’t Always Mean Immediate Surgery
“Shouldn’t it be removed as soon as possible — even a day sooner?” This reaction is common among patients and their...
Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital Performs South Korea’s First ‘LLAMACORN’ TAVI Procedure
A medical team at Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital has successfully performed South Korea’s first "LLAMACORN" procedure, a...
Keimyung University Dongsan Hospital Ranks No. 1 Nationwide in Patient Experience for Second Consecutive Time
"Which hospital do you go to if you want to be treated like a human being?" For patients and caregivers heading to the...
"I Called a Nursing Home. They Said: 'Wait a Year and a Half.'"
When caring for aging parents at home becomes overwhelming, families face a daunting choice between long-term care...
When the Room Starts Spinning: Understanding BPPV, the Inner-Ear Condition Common in Middle-Aged Women
Imagine a moment when your surroundings suddenly start spinning, and a wave of dizziness hits so hard that it becomes...
The Next Level of Joint Care: Why Robot-Assisted Hip Surgery Demands a Higher Class of Surgical Expertise
A man in his 60s, referred to as Mr. A, recently visited a clinic to address chronic knee pain.