A study has found that removal of the thymus gland increases the risk of death and cancer. Although it is involved in the development of immune function, it gradually degenerates with the maturation of the human body, and unlike in adults, where it was considered safe to remove it because its function was unclear, thymectomy … Read more
Recently, a study has found that the combination of heat waves and air pollution is fatal to the heart while the world is suffering from abnormally high temperatures. The risk of heart attack doubled, with women and the elderly particularly vulnerable. The results of a study on the effects of heat waves and air pollution … Read more
Although the possibility of atrial fibrillation was raised when taking omega-3, a large-scale meta-analysis concluded that the risk was exaggerated. The results of a meta-analysis of the possibility of atrial fibrillation according to omega-3 intake conducted by researchers including Frank Qian of the Harvard TH School of Public Health in the United States were published … Read more
“Since hypothermia during surgery directly affects the patient’s prognosis, active management through a multidisciplinary approach is essential. This is why we need active incentives to lead to this along with raising awareness.” As hypothermia during surgery has been reported to have a direct impact on the patient’s prognosis, the need to manage it has emerged. … Read more
Yuhan Corporation has been planning for free of charge since March when it expanded the first-line treatment indication of Lexraza (Lazertinib) for Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor (EGFR) mutation-positive Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC). The introduction of the Early Access Program (EAP) was formalized. It was decided to introduce EAP and supply Recraza free of charge … Read more
Contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) is rapidly emerging as a means of diagnosing Crohn’s disease in children instead of endoscopy, which has concerns about invasion of the large intestine. It is in the limelight as an important diagnostic tool with the advantage of being non-invasive and inexpensive. In particular, it is the first domestic study to prove … Read more
A study has found that it is good for women over the age of 65 to get tested for human papillomavirus (HPV) as a catch-up form. In the case of elderly women, it is contrary to the past practice that there is no practical benefit, and attention is paid to whether there will be any … Read more
A study has found that it is good for women over the age of 65 to get tested for human papillomavirus (HPV) as a catch-up form. In the case of elderly women, it is contrary to the past practice that there is no practical benefit, and attention is paid to whether there will be any … Read more
The insurance industry also paid attention to the rapidly increasing prevalence of obesity and emphasized the urgency of management. According to the medical community on the 4th, the Insurance Research Institute recently published a global issue reporter on the socioeconomic damage of obesity, urging awareness of obesity disease. The report was written by Kim Hye-ran, … Read more
Studies have shown that chronic inflammatory bowel disease increases the risk of spinal fractures. The risk of fracture increased by up to 1.6 times. Long-term use of steroids, etc., has been affected, and experts suggest that vitamin D supplementation therapy should be reviewed along with continuous monitoring. A large study has found that inflammatory bowel … Read more