The Importance of Hyperacute Treatment for Stroke Prognosis on World Stroke Day

The Importance of Hyperacute Treatment for Stroke Prognosis on World Stroke Day

In celebration of World Stroke Day on October 29, the Korean Stroke Association (Chairman Eung-gyu Kim, Inje University College of Medicine, and Chairman Hee-jun Bae, Seoul National University College of Medicine) emphasized that receiving hyperacute treatment as quickly as possible within the golden time is directly related to stroke prognosis. Every year, October 29th is … Read more

Obesity Surgery Significantly Lowers Risk of Cardiovascular Disease and Blood Cancer: Research Results

Obesity Surgery Significantly Lowers Risk of Cardiovascular Disease and Blood Cancer: Research Results

The academic world is paying attention to research results showing that obesity surgery significantly lowers the risk of cardiovascular disease and blood cancer. Just by correcting the workload, not only the risk of blood cancer but also the mortality rate can be lowered. Accordingly, experts believe that more attention should be paid to preventive measures … Read more

The American Heart Association Refutes Claims of Cognitive Dysfunction from Active LDL-C Reduction

The American Heart Association Refutes Claims of Cognitive Dysfunction from Active LDL-C Reduction

The American Heart Association (AHA) issued a statement urging people to participate in efforts to lower low-density cholesterol (LDL-C) levels. Although it is common knowledge in the medical community that the lower LDL-C is, the better, this is a rebuttal to the fact that aggressive cholesterol lowering led to negative research results in some studies. … Read more