New Research Finds No Increased Risk of Atrial Fibrillation from Omega-3 Intake

New Research Finds No Increased Risk of Atrial Fibrillation from Omega-3 Intake

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

The Importance of Temperature Management During Surgery: Raising Awareness and Implementing Active Incentives

The Importance of Temperature Management During Surgery: Raising Awareness and Implementing Active Incentives

“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’s Free Supply of Lexraza for Researcher-Led Clinical Trials: A Breakthrough in Lung Cancer Treatment Market

Yuhan Corporation’s Free Supply of Lexraza for Researcher-Led Clinical Trials: A Breakthrough in Lung Cancer Treatment Market

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: A Non-Invasive Diagnostic Tool for Crohn’s Disease in Children

Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound: A Non-Invasive Diagnostic Tool for Crohn’s Disease in Children

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

The Benefits of HPV Testing for Women Over 65: A New Study

The Benefits of HPV Testing for Women Over 65: A New Study

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

Study Finds that HPV Testing is Beneficial for Women over 65

Study Finds that HPV Testing is Beneficial for Women over 65

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 Urgency of Obesity Management: Implications for the Insurance Industry

The Urgency of Obesity Management: Implications for the Insurance Industry

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

Inflammatory Bowel Disease Linked to Increased Risk of Spinal Fractures: Study Findings

Inflammatory Bowel Disease Linked to Increased Risk of Spinal Fractures: Study Findings

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

Democratic Peace Corps Awards Scholarships to North Korean Defectors and Multicultural Students

Democratic Peace Corps Awards Scholarships to North Korean Defectors and Multicultural Students

On June 30, 2023, the Democratic Peace Unification Advisory Council (Democratic Peace and Unification Advisory Committee) Medical Volunteer Corps (Director Kim Chul-soo) held the ‘Democratic Peace Medical Corps Scholarship Award Ceremony’ for North Korean defectors and model students from multicultural families at the office. In particular, at the event, Kim Gwan-yong, senior vice chairman of … Read more

Transdermal Nitroglycerin Ineffective for Postmenopausal Hot Flashes, Study Shows

Transdermal Nitroglycerin Ineffective for Postmenopausal Hot Flashes, Study Shows

Studies have shown that transdermal nitroglycerin does not have a significant effect on hot flashes in postmenopausal women. In the first 5 weeks, the frequency of occurrence decreased by about once a day, but when the dosing cycle was increased to 12 weeks, there was no statistically significant difference from the placebo group. The results … Read more