Blood tests in Korea
Overview Blood tests are medical laboratory analyses performed on a sample of a person’s blood to assess overall health, diagnose medical conditions, monitor diseases, and evaluate the effectiveness of treatments. Blood tests provide critical information about the components of blood, such as red blood cells (RBCs), white blood cells (WBCs), platelets, hemoglobin, electrolytes, enzymes, hormones, […]
Blood groups in Korea
Overview Blood groups are classifications of blood based on the presence or absence of specific antigens on the surface of red blood cells (RBCs). Understanding blood groups is critical for safe blood transfusions, organ transplants, pregnancy management, and certain medical treatments. The two most widely recognized blood group systems are: Importance of blood group knowledge: […]
Biopsy in Korea
Overview A biopsy is a medical procedure in which a small sample of tissue, cells, or fluid is removed from the body for laboratory examination. It is one of the most important diagnostic tools in modern medicine, providing definitive information about cancer, infections, inflammatory conditions, and other diseases. Biopsies can be performed on virtually any […]
BCG vaccine for tuberculosis (TB) in Korea
Overview The BCG (Bacillus Calmette–Guérin) vaccine is a live attenuated vaccine primarily used to protect against tuberculosis (TB), a contagious bacterial infection caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. TB mainly affects the lungs but can also impact other organs, leading to pulmonary or extrapulmonary TB. BCG is one of the oldest vaccines still in use, developed in […]
Arthroscopy in Korea
Overview Arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure used to examine, diagnose, and treat problems inside a joint. It involves inserting a small camera called an arthroscope into the joint through a tiny incision, allowing the surgeon to visualize cartilage, ligaments, and other structures on a screen. Commonly treated joints include: Benefits of arthroscopy: In […]
Aortic valve replacement in Korea
Overview Aortic valve replacement (AVR) is a surgical or minimally invasive procedure performed to replace a diseased or damaged aortic valve, one of the heart’s four valves that regulates blood flow from the heart to the aorta and onward to the rest of the body. The aortic valve may fail due to stenosis (narrowing) or […]
Angioplasty in Korea
Overview Coronary angioplasty, also called percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), is a minimally invasive procedure designed to open blocked or narrowed coronary arteries that supply blood to the heart muscle. Often combined with stent insertion, angioplasty restores blood flow, relieves chest pain (angina), and reduces the risk of heart attack. The procedure involves threading a thin […]
Amputation in Korea
What It Is Angiography (also called an angiogram) is a specialized medical imaging test that uses X-rays and a contrast dye to visualize blood vessels in detail. It allows doctors to detect blockages, narrowing, aneurysms, malformations, and other vascular problems in arteries and veins throughout the body. The procedure plays a critical role in diagnosing […]
Amniocentesis in Korea
Overview Amniocentesis is a medical diagnostic procedure performed during pregnancy to obtain a small sample of the amniotic fluid surrounding the fetus. This fluid contains fetal cells and various chemicals that can provide valuable information about the baby’s health, development, and genetic condition. Typically conducted between the 15th and 20th week of pregnancy, amniocentesis is […]
Alexander technique in Korea
What It Is The Alexander Technique is an educational method that teaches people how to improve posture, movement, and overall body use to reduce unnecessary muscular tension. Unlike conventional medical treatments or physical therapies, it is not a treatment for a disease but rather a retraining of body awareness and movement habits. The method was […]