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폐암, 다양한 치료법 속 최적의 경로를 찾는다 – 심장혈관흉부외과 함석진 교수
폐암은 발생 빈도가 높고, 사망률 또한 가장 높은 암 중 하나입니다. 그러므로 병기와 종류, 환자 상태를 정확히 파악해 꼭 맞는

If your eyes sting and your mouth feels dry? – Sjögren's Syndrome
■ 눈과 입이 마른 증상, 단순한 건조증 인가요?날씨가 갑자기 쌀쌀해지면서 온몸이 건조하고, 특히 눈이 건조한 증상을 느끼는 분들이 많습니다. 이러한

Happiness in old age starts with brain health! Early diagnosis is crucial for mild cognitive impairment.
나이가 들면 누구나 어느 정도의 건망증이나 기억력 저하를 경험합니다. 하지만 일상에 불편을 줄 만큼 인지 기능이 떨어지기 시작하면 삶의 질은

Viral disease accompanied by severe pain, hand-foot-and-mouth disease
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is a viral infectious disease that causes blisters on the hands, feet, and inside the mouth, as its name suggests. The primary causes include Coxsackievirus,

Hypothyroidism – Professor Jeong-Young, Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism
1. What is the thyroid gland? Patients often say in the clinic, "I have a thyroid condition." However, the thyroid is not a disease itself, but an organ in our body like the heart, liver, or kidneys.

Absolutely no reckless back strengthening exercises!
1. What is a herniated disc (intervertebral disc herniation)? The precise medical term for a herniated disc is intervertebral disc herniation. The intervertebral disc is a soft, gel-like structure between the vertebrae in the spine, acting as a cushion.

Understanding Allergic Conjunctivitis
▶ Rubbing your eyes due to itchiness—could it be allergic conjunctivitis? If you repeatedly experience itchy, red eyes with tearing, it's not just simple fatigue or temporary irritation.

Aortic valve stenosis
What is aortic valve stenosis? Our heart pumps blood from the left ventricle into the aorta. The 'door' through which blood passes is the aortic valve. If this valve narrows or stiffens, blood cannot flow properly, hindering its delivery throughout the body.

Knee pain, don't let it go untreated.
What is osteoarthritis? The precise medical term is 'osteoarthritis,' a representative degenerative disease where joint cartilage deteriorates and friction increases. It primarily occurs in joints such as the knees, hips, hands, and spine,