Medi Seminar

What is the optimal combination of asthma treatment? ICS-Formoterol combination therapy is superior

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What is the optimal combination of asthma treatment? ICS-Formoterol combination therapy is superior

While the Global Asthma Initiative (GINA) and the National Asthma Education and Prevention Program recommended the use of ICS (inhaled steroid)-formoterol rather than SABA (short-acting beta agonist) alone, a meta-analysis study supporting this was released. As a result of the analysis, both ICS-formoterol or ICS-SABA were effective in reducing asthma exacerbations and improving asthma control … Read more

Exploring the first medical reform plan (Part 4)

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Exploring the first medical reform plan (Part 4)

In the last three parts, we looked at the implementation plan for supply, training, deployment, and operation of the agenda of ‘expansion of medical personnel.’ As pointed out earlier, even if the supply and demand estimation organization estimates the number of doctors through scientific statistics and data analysis, if there is a separate organization capable … Read more

Large-scale Analysis Finds GLP-1 Agents Do Not Increase Risk of Pancreatic Cancer: New Study

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Large-scale Analysis Finds GLP-1 Agents Do Not Increase Risk of Pancreatic Cancer: New Study

Concerns have been raised that the use of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1) may increase the incidence of pancreatitis or pancreatic cancer, but a large-scale cohort analysis found that this was unfounded. The results of a study on the risk association of pancreatic cancer with the use of GLP-1 agents conducted by Dr. Rachel Dankner … Read more

First clinical trial comparing implantable defibrillator + drug vs. drug alone

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First clinical trial comparing implantable defibrillator + drug vs. drug alone

A clinical trial comparing the effectiveness of implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) implants versus medications in myocardial infarction survivors with heart failure has enrolled the first patient. The PROFID EHRA clinical trial began with the goal of recruiting 3,595 patients in 13 countries. Interest in this clinical trial is focused on the fact that it has been … Read more

Apixaban is better than aspirin in preventing stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation.

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Apixaban is better than aspirin in preventing stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation.

A study showed that apixaban is more effective than aspirin for preventing stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation. The results of a clinical trial on apixaban for the prevention of stroke in patients with asymptomatic atrial fibrillation, conducted by researchers including Jeff S. Healy of the Population Health Research Center at McMaster University in Canada, … Read more

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

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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

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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

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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

Predicting Parkinson’s: Retinal Changes as Early Indicators

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Predicting Parkinson’s: Retinal Changes as Early Indicators

Research has shown that retinal changes are a precursor to Parkinson’s disease. Using this, it is possible to predict the possibility of onset seven years in advance when tissue changes are observed with retinal optical coherence tomography (OCT). The results of a study on the possibility of diagnosing Parkinson’s disease using OCT conducted by researchers … Read more

The Potential of Statins as a Treatment Option for Reducing the Risk of Stroke Recurrence

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The Potential of Statins as a Treatment Option for Reducing the Risk of Stroke Recurrence

Studies have shown that statin, a representative treatment for dyslipidemia, reduces the risk of ischemic stroke in patients with cerebral hemorrhage. Recently, as studies that show that statins reduce the risk of stroke are continuously accumulating, there is a possibility that they will be established as a new treatment option. The results of a study … Read more