#medical (18 Posts)
-
Supporting North Korean Defectors: The Essential Role of Hana Centers
Hanawon, officially known as the Settlement Support Center for North Korean RefugeesSupports defecto ...
-
North Korean University in Crisis: Student Faces Expulsion Amid Financial Hardships
Expulsion from Pyongsong Medical UniversityFailure to Complete Social Duties from School QuotasFailure to Deliver Required Goods by Deadline Recent controversies have arisen in North Korea over issues related to the performance of school quotas. A university student from Pyongan South Province was threatened with expulsion for failing to complete school quotas, leading to a complaint […]
-
Halle Berry's Doctor Misdiagnosed Her Perimenopause as STD
Hollywood Actress Halle BerryMisdiagnosed with STDTurns Out to Be Menopause Hollywood actress Halle Berry opened up about a medical mishap where she was wrongly diagnosed with a sexually transmitted disease (STD). According to People magazine, on March 27, Halle Berry opened up about women’s health and menopause at a recent event. Halle Berry shared, “I […]
-
Patients in South Korea Can't Get Surgery, Yet Doctors on Strike Are Still Getting Paid
Despite the strike, resident doctors received their salaries, plunging large hospitals into financial difficulties. The government declared that there is “no obligation to pay wages.” In the middle of last month, resident doctors protested against the government’s increased quota for medical schools. After obtaining their medical license, a resident doctor refers to interns and residents […]
-
South Korean Plastic Surgeon Claims More Medical Interns Will Assault Female Patients
Plastic surgeon who posted his disapproval of medical school admission quota expansion“If the number of medical students increases, more doctors will grope female patients’ breasts”How many doctors have committed sexual crimes? As resident doctors oppose medical school admission quota expansion and go on strike, the wrongdoings of doctors are being exposed to the world. This time, […]
-
South Korea Considers Legalizing Tattoo Artists Amid Healthcare Protests
Government Orders Research Related to Tattoo ArtistsNon-Medical Professionals’ Procedures are Illegal under Current LawInterpreted as a Reduction in Medical Professionals’ Authority Tattoo artists, also known as tattooists, who ink tattoos on bodies are considered “illegal” under current law. However, signs of this changing to legal have emerged recently amidst doctors’ strikes against the increase in […]
-
Police Probe Former KMA President Noh Hwan Kyu for Alleged Incitement
Former President of the Korean Medical Association, Noh Hwan KyuExpresses opposition to “the government’s flawed medical policy” and the increase in the number of doctors On the 9th, the police investigated Noh Hwan Kyu, former president of the Korean Medical Association, for allegedly inciting collective action among specialists in response to the government’s plan to […]
-
Emergency Stomach Pain Relief: 5 Simple Steps
Have you ever experienced sudden stomach pain when the hospital doors are firmly closed? Here are some ways to alleviate the pain caused by various reasons. Reference picture to help understand the article / CGN089-Shutterstock.com ▲Abdominal Massage This is the most immediate method that can be easily done. First, lie comfortably on the bed and […]
-
Korea's Presidential Office Responds to Doctor's Criticism on Quota Expansion
The President’s office pointed out to the doctors who collectively resist the expansion of medical school quotas, “Nowhere in the world do doctors take extreme actions at the risk of patients’ lives over the number of medical school enrollments.” Seong Tae Yoon, the Chief Presidential Secretary for Policy, held a briefing at the Yongsan Office […]
-
Menstrual Cramps as Painful as Heart Attacks, Study Shows
A new study has confirmed that menstrual cramps are as painful as a heart attack.While many women complain of painful periods, doctors have dismissed them as a nervous reaction, and serious research into the physical pain has been overlooked...
-
Medical Crisis in South Korea: Over 6,000 Residents Resign Amid Quota Expansion Protest
The number of doctors who protested against the expansion of medical school seats has exceeded 6,000. It was found that 6415 doctors, 55% of the doctors who submitted resignations, have left their workplaces. The medical vacancy crisis is a serious concern. The government has appealed to doctors to return to hospitals...
-
South Korean Entrepreneurs Tap into U.S. Telemedicine Surge
Medical market revitalized as the regulations related to the COVID-19 pandemic easedLG Electronics To Provide a non-face-to-face Telemedicine Solution In Partnership With Amwell In The U.S The United States is emerging as a promising market for telemedicine. As regulations related to telemedicine have been relaxed in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, increased demands are […]
-
Penis Enlargement Surgery Gone Wrong
A man who decided to undergo penis enlargement surgery for better self-confidence ended up with a frustrating outcome. On Nov. 17 (local time), online media outlet OddityCentral reported the tragic story of a man whose failed penis enlargement surgery resulted in a shorter penis than before...
-
Medical AI Detects Hidden 'Stroke' in the Brain
An MRI-based cerebral infarction diagnosis solution utilized by Korea University Medical Center is helping to treat stroke patients. It utilizes AI technology to accurately read lesions and provide information necessary for treatment. This helps minimize the after-effects of stroke patients.
-
Threat of Scrub Typhus: Symptoms, Transmission, and Prevention
Scrub typhus, transmitted by mites, is on the rise, with symptoms similar to a common cold. Early treatment is crucial.
-
How Long Can We Really Live? 10 Interesting Science Behind Human Lifespan
Unlocking longevity secrets: human lifespan,artificial organs, healthy habits, and the quest for healthier aging.
-
$1.5 Million Scam: Woman's Million-Dollar Corn Removal Surgery Scheme
A woman fraudulently claims corn removal surgery as insurance accident, swindles $1.5 million from insurance companies; court dismisses claim.
-
Top 10 Unexpected Foods That Soothes Headaches
Explore unexpected foods like bananas, coffee, and mushrooms that aid in alleviating headaches and their underlying causes.