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Seoul National University Hospital to Lead 30 Billion Won Bidirectional Brain-to-Robot BCI Clinical Trials

Seoul National University Hospital to Lead 30 Billion Won Bidirectional Brain-to-Robot BCI Clinical Trials

The idea of walking by thought alone—and even regaining sensations in the soles of the feet—is edging closer to reality.
Novel Spine Surgery Technique Minimizes Paralysis Risk by Foregoing Direct Nerve Manipulation

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 surgical approach that significantly...
Shin Hyung-ik Appointed Director of National Traffic Injury Rehabilitation Hospital

Shin Hyung-ik Appointed Director of National Traffic Injury Rehabilitation Hospital

For patients who suffer severe injuries in traffic crashes or fall accidents, medical care does not end when emergency...
'I'm Afraid I'll Fall': Smartphone AI Flags 86% of Older Adults at Risk for Locomotive Syndrome

'I'm Afraid I'll Fall': Smartphone AI Flags 86% of Older Adults at Risk for Locomotive Syndrome

Editor’s note: In Japan’s orthopedic community, specialists use the term "locomotive syndrome" to describe a decline in...
The 8 A.M. Miracle: How Parkside Rehabilitation Hospital Redesigns Lives After Acute Care

The 8 A.M. Miracle: How Parkside Rehabilitation Hospital Redesigns Lives After Acute Care

Every Wednesday and Friday, Parkside Rehabilitation Hospital—located near the UN Memorial Cemetery in Nam-gu,...
“I Never Speak First. I Listen First.”

“I Never Speak First. I Listen First.”

"What is the very first thing you want to say to patients and their caregivers after they finish acute-phase treatment.
Where the Severely Injured Rebuild Their Lives: Inside Asia’s Premier Trauma Recovery Hub

Where the Severely Injured Rebuild Their Lives: Inside Asia’s Premier Trauma Recovery Hub

Yangpyeong Station in Gyeonggi Province is actively served by both the KTX and the Seoul metropolitan subway.
The Delicate Balance of Hand Health: Why Overuse and Neglect Both Exact a Toll

The Delicate Balance of Hand Health: Why Overuse and Neglect Both Exact a Toll

Every part of the human body serves a critical purpose, but the hand functions as an ever-present helper—much like the...
From a Minor Fender Bender to Paralysis? The Hidden Danger of OPLL

From a Minor Fender Bender to Paralysis? The Hidden Danger of OPLL

Mr. A, a 50-year-old office worker from Busan, had lived with a stiff neck and tingling fingertips for years.
'Korea’s Madonna' Uhm Jung-hwa: The Secret to a Toned Physique in Her 50s

'Korea’s Madonna' Uhm Jung-hwa: The Secret to a Toned Physique in Her 50s

Singer and actress Uhm Jung-hwa continues to earn her title as "Korea’s Madonna," recently turning heads with a display...