Sterlisation (male) in Korea
What it is Male sterilisation, medically known as vasectomy, is a permanent method of contraception in which the vas deferens tubes are cut, tied, or blocked to prevent sperm from mixing with semen. ➡ Key facts about male sterilisation: 💡 Vasectomy is ideal for men who do not wish to father children in the future. […]
Sterlisation (female) in Korea
What it is Female sterilisation is a permanent method of contraception in which a woman’s fallopian tubes are blocked, cut, or sealed to prevent eggs from reaching the uterus for fertilization. ➡ Key facts: 💡 Female sterilisation is ideal for women who do not wish to conceive in the future. Why it’s done Doctors may […]
Stent insertion in Korea
What it is Stent insertion is a minimally invasive procedure in which a small mesh tube (stent) is placed inside a blood vessel or other hollow structure to keep it open and ensure proper blood flow. ➡ Key facts about stents: 💡 Stent insertion helps restore blood flow, relieve symptoms, and prevent life-threatening complications like […]
Stem cell and bone marrow transplants in Korea
What it is Stem cell and bone marrow transplants are advanced medical procedures used to replace damaged or diseased bone marrow with healthy stem cells, which can regenerate the patient’s blood and immune system. ➡ Key facts: 💡 These transplants are life-saving procedures for conditions such as leukemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma, aplastic anemia, and inherited […]
Spleen problems and spleen removal in Korea
What it is The spleen is an organ located in the upper left abdomen that plays a crucial role in filtering blood, recycling red blood cells, and supporting the immune system. ➡ Spleen problems may include: When the spleen is severely damaged or diseased, spleen removal (splenectomy) may be necessary. 💡 In Korea, spleen evaluation, […]
Spirometry test in Korea
What it is A spirometry test is a non-invasive lung function assessment used to evaluate how well the lungs are working. It measures: ➡ The amount of air a person can inhale and exhale➡ The speed of airflow during breathing➡ The capacity of the lungs for oxygen exchange 💡 This test is crucial for diagnosing […]
Shingles vaccine in Korea
What it is The shingles vaccine is a preventive immunization that protects against herpes zoster (shingles), a painful skin rash caused by the reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus (the same virus that causes chickenpox). ➡ Key facts: Why it’s done Doctors in Korea recommend the shingles vaccine to: ➤ Prevent shingles outbreaks in adults, especially […]
Screening for Down’s syndrome, Edwards’ syndrome and Patau’s syndrome in Korea
What it is Prenatal screening for Down’s Syndrome (Trisomy 21), Edwards’ Syndrome (Trisomy 18), and Patau’s Syndrome (Trisomy 13) involves specialized tests performed during pregnancy to assess the risk of these chromosomal abnormalities in the baby. ➡ Key facts: 💡 In Korea, prenatal screening is a routine part of maternal care, offered in both public […]
RSV vaccine in Korea
What it is The Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccine is an immunization developed to protect against RSV infections, which are a leading cause of severe respiratory illness in infants, young children, and older adults. RSV can cause bronchiolitis, pneumonia, and serious breathing problems, sometimes requiring hospitalization. ➡ Key Facts: 💡 The RSV vaccine is a […]
Rotavirus vaccine in Korea
What it is The rotavirus vaccine is a preventive immunization designed to protect infants and young children against rotavirus infections. Rotavirus is a highly contagious virus that causes severe diarrhea, vomiting, fever, and dehydration, especially in children under the age of 5. ➡ Key facts: 💡 While rotavirus infection can be very serious, the introduction […]