Experts Identify Influenza Virus as Greatest Pandemic Threat
(Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Lee Joo-young = Among the world’s infectious disease experts, more than half choose the influenza virus as the pathogen with the greatest potential to cause a pandemic in the future, followed by the unknown disease has yet been discovered The European Society for Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ESCMID) conducted […]
WHO Clarifies Terminology on Airborne Transmission of Pathogens: Unifying the Understanding of Infectious Respiratory Particles
(Geneva = Yonhap News) Correspondent Ahn Hee = The World Health Organization (WHO) has clarified the confusion surrounding the principle of transmission of infectious diseases such as COVID-19, according to which viruses spread through the air, and has unified the terminology. The WHO stated in a briefing on the 18th (local time) that “all pathogenic […]
WHO Clarifies Terminology for Transmission of Infectious Diseases via Air
(Geneva = Yonhap News) Correspondent Ahn Hee = The World Health Organization (WHO) has clarified the confusion surrounding the principle of transmission of infectious diseases such as COVID-19, according to which viruses spread through the air, and has unified the terminology. The WHO stated in a briefing on the 18th (local time) that “all pathogenic […]
Predicting Short-Term Refracture Risk in Hip Fracture Patients: A Deep Learning Approach
A method to easily predict refracture risk in hip fracture patients was presented. A deep learning prediction model developed by a national research team predicted the short-term risk of hip joint refracture within 5 years with excellent accuracy. This is expected to help establish personalized management and treatment strategies for hip fractures. Professor Kim Young-gon’s […]
Understanding Scrotal Varicose Veins: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Scrotal varicose veins, also called varicoceles, are a disease in which the venous blood vessels exiting the scrotum and testicles become stretched, tangled, and swollen due to reflux. The same cause of varicose veins, commonly known to the general public, is caused by abnormalities of the venous valves in the testicles. It is usually […]
Myongji Hospital Launches Innovative Neuromodulation Clinic for Depression and Anxiety Treatment
Myongji Hospital opens Ulbul Neuromodulation Clinic and Center “Depression and anxiety disorders – integrated treatment including psychological, pharmacological and neuromodulation treatment” 2024.04.09 11:04 Write a comment Myongji Hospital (director Kim Jin-gu) recently held an opening ceremony for the Crying Clinic (anxiety and depression disorders) and Neuromodulation Center at New Horizon Healing Center and began providing […]
Myongji Hospital Launches Ulbul Neuromodulation Clinic and Center: A Comprehensive Approach to Treating Depression and Anxiety Disorders
Myongji Hospital opens Ulbul Neuromodulation Clinic and Center “Depression and anxiety disorders – integrated treatment including psychological, pharmacological and neuromodulation treatment” 2024.04.09 11:04 Write a comment Myongji Hospital (director Kim Jin-gu) recently held an opening ceremony for the Crying Clinic (anxiety and depression disorders) and Neuromodulation Center at New Horizon Healing Center and began providing […]
Understanding and Preventing Proteinuria: A Guide for Kidney Health on World Kidney Day
March 14 (the second Thursday in March) is World Kidney Day, designated by the World Society of Nephrology to raise awareness of kidney disease, which is rapidly increasing. Usually, when a lot of foam begins to appear in the urine, people begin to suspect “proteinuria” and begin to be interested in the kidneys. However, healthy […]
Genetic Mutations Linked to Obesity Risk Up to Sixfold: Study
(Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Jooyoung Lee = Two genetic mutations have been discovered that increase the risk of obesity up to six times. These two genetic mutations play an important role in signaling between brain cells and are thought to have the greatest impact on adult obesity of those discovered so far. On the […]
The Impact of Solid Lung Cancer on Lymph Node Metastasis: Findings and Recommendations
The more solid the lung cancer, the greater the chance of lymph node metastasis. Professor Dong-wook Yoon, Soo-hwan Choi and Jong-ho Jo’s team, 5-year survival rate “94% for frosted glass shade versus 71% for pure solid” 2024.03.14 08:43 Write a comment Research findings have been published showing that “solid” lung cancer has a high risk […]
