Extreme Heat Heightens Arrhythmia Risk: Palpitations and Fainting Serve as Crucial Warning Signs
As nationwide heat waves send daily temperatures topping 40 degrees Celsius, emergency rooms are treating a surge in heatstroke and dehydration...
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The Hidden Danger of Raw Beef Organs: Why an Asan Medical Center Professor Warns of 'Sudden Death'
Kwon Hyuk-soo, a professor of allergy and immunology at Asan Medical Center in Seoul, recently discussed the foods he strictly avoids in their raw...
FDA Approves Emcitate as First Treatment for Rare Genetic Disorder That Starves Brain of Thyroid Hormone
Thyroid hormone is essential for infant brain development. But when the cellular "gateway" that transports the hormone...
“I Dream of an Ordinary Life”: Expanded Insurance Coverage Brings New Hope to Dravet Syndrome Families
“Until just before my daughter turned 2, she frequently suffered not only febrile seizures but also afebrile seizures.
Forget the 4.5-Hour Window: Why Stroke Care Means Acting Right Now
Stroke remains one of South Korea’s leading causes of death, carrying a high risk of lasting complications or...
Sudden Cold Sweats and Blurred Vision: Why You Should Lie Down, Not Tough It Out
A sudden wave of nausea hits, cold sweat breaks out, vision blurs, ears feel plugged, and a profound weakness sweeps...
Silent Killers in the Brain: Why Cerebral Aneurysms Go Unnoticed Until They Rupture
Most illnesses announce themselves through distinct warning signs, but cerebral aneurysms are different.
'Scarier Than Cancer': Three Foods Recommended by an Expert to Prevent Blood Clots
Blood clots can form far more easily than many realize. When factors such as prolonged immobility, sluggish blood flow,...
Asan Medical Center Performs South Korea’s First Artisse Implant to Seal Complex Brain Aneurysms
Treating a brain aneurysm presents steep clinical challenges when the lesion features a wide neck or develops at a...
"Wait, My Cholesterol Is This High?" Why Half of Patients Skip Medication Despite Serious Risks
Many people are stunned when routine blood work from a health screening comes back showing hypercholesterolemia—an...