Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) with a mechanism of inhibiting the binding of angiotensin II receptors, which are involved in an increase in blood pressure, are effective in reducing the incidence of epilepsy, a new study has found. The results of a study on the association between ARB treatment and epilepsy incidence in hypertensive patients … Read more
A study by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) found that women who used chemical hair straightening products had an increased risk of cervical cancer. This is the first time that the epidemiologic relationship between hair straightening products and uterine cancer has been investigated, and caution is required as the risk increases with frequency of … Read more
A study found that dietary habits had a limited effect on the onset of dementia. The Mediterranean diet, which was known to be effective in preventing Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease, such as nuts and olive oil, also had no effect in preventing dementia. The results of a study on the relationship between eating habits … Read more
Professor Shim Seon-jin (Department of Oncology, Gachon University Gil Hospital) Nutritional status is very important for cancer patients. However, according to reports, the prevalence of malnutrition in cancer patients reaches 40-80%.1) In a domestic study, about 61% of hospitalized cancer patients were malnourished.2) Malnutrition accounts for about 20-50% of deaths among cancer patients.3) However, the … Read more
Professor Shim Seon-jin (Department of Oncology, Gachon University Gil Hospital) Nutritional status is very important for cancer patients. However, according to reports, the prevalence of malnutrition in cancer patients reaches 40-80%.1) In a domestic study, about 61% of hospitalized cancer patients were malnourished.2) Malnutrition accounts for about 20-50% of deaths among cancer patients.3) However, the … Read more
GSK’s herpes zoster vaccine ‘Singrix’ is preparing to launch in earnest in Korea, and sales and marketing for medical staff is in full swing. It has begun full-scale joint sales with GC Green Cross, with a release expected in December at the earliest. Accordingly, there is a high expectation that it will be established as … Read more