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The Effectiveness of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) for Depression: Research Results and Evaluation Scales

2023-11-21 20:30:00 Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), which is attracting attention as a non-invasive treatment for depression, is emerging as a major option as evidence continues to build. As real-world data continues to accumulate, it is becoming a major treatment strategy. However, experts believe that a variety of evaluation scales should be used as the treatment … Read more

Expanding the National Immunization Program: Shingles Vaccine and HPV Vaccine for Male Adolescents

2023-10-25 09:10:03 There were continued voices calling for expansion of the National Immunization Program (NIP) target in the National Assembly. In addition to the argument that the shingles vaccine should be added to the NIP, there were also opinions that the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine should be expanded to male adolescents. Representative Kim Young-ju of … Read more

Effectiveness of Metformin in Treating Gestational Diabetes: Results of a Clinical Study

2023-10-25 03:09:32 A study showed that metformin, a first-line treatment for diabetes, is not effective in treating gestational diabetes. Since the availability of metformin for gestational diabetes varies from country to country, it is expected to be used as a reference in reflecting the approval requirements. The clinical results of early metformin use for gestational … Read more

Omega-3 and Atrial Fibrillation: What the Latest Research Reveals

2023-10-16 20:32:00 With REDUCE-IT, STRENGTH, a large-scale study examining the cardiovascular protective effects of omega-3, the possibility of omega-3 causing atrial fibrillation is becoming established. Although the conclusions of each study were mixed, a recent meta-analysis tilted the weight towards an increased risk of atrial fibrillation, and the Pharmacovigilance Risk Assessment Committee (PRAC) of the … Read more

High Blood Pressure in Adolescence and Future Cardiovascular Risk: A Comprehensive Study

2023-09-26 02:44:12 Research has shown that if you develop high blood pressure even briefly during adolescence, your risk of developing cardiovascular diseases such as myocardial infarction or heart failure increases significantly in the future. Accordingly, experts believe that a strategy to prevent this should be developed in advance by measuring blood pressure in young adults … Read more

Understanding the Impact of LDL-C Reduction on Brain Health: AHA’s Scientific Statement

2023-09-19 02:58:56 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 … Read more

Statins and Stroke: How Statin Treatment Reduces the Risk of Ischemic Stroke Recurrence

2023-08-31 02:58:38 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 … Read more

Minimizing Fracture Side Effects: Focus on Duration vs Dose of Corticosteroids

2023-08-21 03:19:00 To minimize the fracture side effects of corticosteroids, a study has found that focus should be placed on duration rather than dose. In the case of short and thick one-time use, the risk of fracture increased and the frequency of taking osteoporosis drugs increased compared to those who were consistently prescribed a similar … Read more