Understanding Spinal Cord Tumors: Expert Insights and Treatment Options
▶ Eunsang Kim, Professor of Neurosurgery, Korea University Guro Hospital Eunsang Kim, professor of neurosurgery at Guro Hospital of Korea University. [고려대 구로병원 제공] The spinal cord is a central nerve located in the spinal canal that connects the brain and peripheral nerves to transmit sensory, motor, and autonomic signals. A disease in which a […]
Navigating Spinal Cord Tumors: Insights from Professor Eunsang Kim
▶ Eunsang Kim, Professor of Neurosurgery, Korea University Guro Hospital Eunsang Kim, professor of neurosurgery at Guro Hospital of Korea University. [고려대 구로병원 제공] The spinal cord is a central nerve located in the spinal canal that connects the brain and peripheral nerves to transmit sensory, motor, and autonomic signals. A disease in which a […]
Understanding and Treating Patent Foramen Ovale: Insights from Professor Jaehyung Park
▶ Jaehyung Park, Professor of Cardiology, Korea University Anam Hospital Jaehyung Park, professor of cardiology at Anam Hospital of Korea University. [고려대 안암병원 제공] As a fetus, each receives oxygen and nutrients from the mother through the umbilical cord. Since they do not breathe through their lungs, their blood circulation patterns are also different from […]
The Importance of HPV Vaccination: Preventing Cervical Cancer and Promoting Health for Children and Minorities
▶ Health column of the neighborhood care clinic April is National Minority Health Month. This week is Minority Cancer Awareness Week, next week is National Childhood Immunization Week, and the last week of April is Global Immunization Week and Health Every Child Week. Meanwhile, April is Sexually Transmitted Infection Awareness Month. This list of weeks […]
Blood Test Offers Breakthrough in Alzheimer’s Disease Diagnosis and Progression Monitoring
A mechanism has been identified by which the progression of Alzheimer’s disease (senile dementia) can be confirmed using a small amount of blood. The research team led by Professors Lim Hyeon-guk and Wang Seong-min of Yeouido St. Mary’s Hospital demonstrated the correlation between the degree of oligomerization of the beta-amyloid protein in the blood and […]
Uncovering the Power of Latin American Superfoods for Optimal Health and Performance
The term “superfood” refers to food that has excellent health-promoting effects, extending lifespan and reducing the rate of aging. It must be a natural food, easy to purchase and satisfy conditions such as convenience for consumption. It originated from a book written in 2008 by American nutrition expert Dr. Stephen Pratt, which focused on foods […]
Global Health Trends: Reduction of Major Diseases and Impact of COVID-19 on Life Expectancy
▶ Reduction of stroke, heart disease, etc. ▶ COVID-19 is the second leading cause of death Over the 30 years since 1990, deaths from serious diseases such as diarrhea, respiratory infections, stroke and ischemic heart disease have declined, leading to an average increase in life expectancy worldwide of 6.2 years. However, with the outbreak of […]
Warning Issued for Bacterial Meningitis Outbreak in New York City: 1 Death and 11 Infections Reported
▶New York City, 1 death and 11 infections this year The New York City Department of Health has issued a warning for “bacterial meningitis.” The city health bureau said on the 1st: “As bacterial meningitis is spreading, one person has died and 11 people have been infected in five districts of the city so far […]
Understanding Stomach Cancer in Korea: Causes, Prevention, and Early Detection
▶ Stomach cancer, the fifth largest cancer in Korea, 10 times the rate of the United States Stomach cancer is the “fifth most common cancer” with 30,000 cases occurring each year. The incidence rate of gastric cancer per 100,000 people is 10 times that of the United States. For this reason, early diagnosis of stomach […]
The Importance of Planning for Long-Term Care Needs: Why Women Need to Pay More Attention
Preparing for future care needs is important regardless of gender. This is because as men and women age and progress naturally, the likelihood of needing some form of nursing care increases. According to a previous Social Security Administration (SSA) survey, about 70 percent of people over age 65 will need long-term care and nursing services, […]
