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[Physician's Column] Smartphones Pose Growing Threat to Retinal Health in Young Adults

By Dr. Sangwon Kim, Director of Yonsei Sungmo Eye ClinicBucheon, South Korea_Smartphones have transcended their role as mere communication devices, becoming indispensable tools for work, leisure, learning, and shopping. Yet, beneath this convenience lies a health concern that is often overlooked: retinal disease, once primarily associated with older adults, is increasingly affecting younger generations in their 20s and 30s. Medical experts are sounding the alarm about the link between prolonged smartphone use and eye health, particularly retinal disorders. The retina, a critical part of the ey
Doctor & Hospital Health In News, medikorea 2025.05.15 13:49
[Physician's Column] Axillary Hyperhidrosis and Osmidrosis: A Hidden Struggle

By Jeongho Lee, Director of Incheon Hi HospitalExcessive underarm sweating, known as axillary hyperhidrosis, often leads to social anxiety and stress, impacting personal relationships and professional life. In summer, when lighter clothing is common, many seek surgical solutions for osmidrosis—a condition marked by foul-smelling underarm odor—to address both sweat and odor. Osmidrosis, caused by abnormalities in the apocrine glands, results in a distinctive unpleasant smell and is frequently accompanied by hyperhidrosis. While soaps, antiseptics, and deodorants offer temporary relief, they r
Doctor & Hospital Health In News, medikorea 2025.05.14 16:46
[Physician's Column] Post-Surgical Scarring: Addressing Skin and Muscle Damage Simultaneously

By Dr. Ko Jung-a, Director of KoJungAClinicSEOUL_SOUTH KOREA_ Many individuals undergo various procedures or cosmetic surgeries to achieve firmer, smoother skin and a youthful appearance. As managing one’s appearance and maintaining beauty are increasingly viewed as integral to self-care, the demand for dermatological and cosmetic procedures or surgeries continues to rise across all ages and genders.Anti-aging treatments addressing wrinkles and loss of elasticity, as well as surgeries for sharper facial features—such as eyelid surgery or rhinoplasty—have long been mainstream. Procedures lik
Doctor & Hospital Health In News, medikorea 2025.05.14 16:22
Korean Surgeon’s Breakthrough Eases Gastric Cancer Surgery

SEOUL, South Korea — A revolutionary surgical technique developed by Dr. Chang Min Lee, a professor of gastrointestinal surgery at Korea University Ansan Hospital, is transforming gastric cancer treatment, offering hope to elderly patients and those facing high surgical risks. Known as Trans-Umbilical Lymphadenectomy Using an Articulating Bipolar Vessel-Sealing Device (TULAB), this procedure is earning acclaim for its precision and reduced patient burden.TULAB equips robotic surgery systems with an articulating bipolar vessel-sealing device, enabling precise lymph node removal through just th
Medicine & Healthcare Lim Hye Jeong, medikorea 2025.05.14 15:42
Pope Francis's Struggle Highlights Pneumonia's Deceptive Threat to Older Adults

The recent passing of Pope Francis, attributed directly to stroke and related heart failure, followed a prolonged period during which he battled recurring respiratory issues, including severe bouts of pneumonia. His health struggles, marked by hospitalizations for lung infections, underscore a critical and often underestimated danger: the distinct and profound threat pneumonia poses to the elderly. While commonly mistaken for a severe cold, pneumonia is fundamentally different. Both are respiratory illnesses, but the common cold typically affects the upper airways – the nose and throat – ca
Medicine & Healthcare Lim Hye Jeong, medikorea 2025.05.08 23:11
The Hidden Cost of Screen Time: Young Eyes at Risk

Smartphones have transcended their role as communication tools to become indispensable fixtures in our daily lives, seamlessly integrating into how we work, learn, shop, and socialize. But beneath this convenience lurks a troubling health concern that medical professionals are increasingly sounding the alarm about: retinal disorders appearing in unprecedented numbers among adults in their 20s and 30s.For generations, diseases affecting the retina – the light-sensitive tissue responsible for converting visual information into signals the brain can interpret – were primarily associated with ag
Medicine & Healthcare Health In News, medikorea 2025.05.08 16:37
‘Rejuviel ART Live Seminar’ Successfully Held at ON Re:Young Hospital in Cheonan

ON Re:Young Hospital in Cheonan, South Korea, hosted the ‘Rejuviel ART Live Seminar,’ attended by approximately 20 domestic medical professionals, a hospital spokesperson said.Dr. Jeon Eun-soo, Director of ON Re:Young Hospital, delivered a comprehensive lecture on advanced techniques using ‘Rejuviel V’ and ‘Rejuviel W’ fillers, covering foundational theories to sophisticated procedural methods.A live demonstration, during which Dr. Jeon performed procedures on actual patients, drew significant interest and enthusiastic responses from attendees.The seminar focused on strategies to enhance
Doctor & Hospital Haeen Oh 기자 2025.05.02 14:33

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