Mistaken for a Summer Cold, Legionnaires' Disease Spikes as Temperatures Rise
As oppressive summer heat continues into late August, air conditioning systems across South Korea are running non-stop.
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Deceptive Symptoms in Diagnostic Gaps: 88% of Pediatric Pneumonia Cases Coincide with Viruses
Diagnosing respiratory infections in infants and toddlers using virus-only testing can leave dangerous diagnostic gaps, frequently missing...
South Korea Designates Top 3 Superbug Threats, Ranking Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococci Above WHO Priorities
An estimated 1. 14 million people worldwide died in 2021 from infections caused by antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
Rapid PCR Test Cuts Treatment Decision Time by 41 Hours in Severe Bloodstream Infections
When bacteria or fungi causing conditions like pneumonia or urinary tract infections invade the bloodstream, they...
Thrilled by Unexplained Weight Loss? It Could Be an Early Warning Sign of Cancer
While weight gain is a frequent health concern, shedding pounds without trying is not always a cause for celebration.
Keimyung University Dongsan Hospital Earns 11th Straight Top Rating for Acute Stroke Care
Keimyung University Dongsan Hospital announced on August 3 that it received the top Grade 1 rating in the Health...
Inha University Hospital Earns Perfect Score in Acute Stroke Evaluation, Securing Top Grade for 11th Straight Time
Inha University Hospital posted a perfect score of 100 in a national assessment of acute stroke care, securing the...
High Timely Treatment Rate for Hemorrhagic Stroke Masks Capability Gap Among Hospitals
The Health Insurance Review & Assessment Service has added hemorrhagic stroke to its annual evaluation—which previously...
50 Years After Its Discovery, Legionnaires’ Disease Remains a Summer Threat as Cooling Systems Hum
As sweltering heat waves and high humidity force air conditioners and cooling equipment to run continuously, public...
Dementia Equals a Nursing Home? Bedbound Means a Care Hospital? The Real Benchmark Is Medical Need
When a parent receives a dementia diagnosis, many families immediately assume a nursing home is the only path forward.