Birth Injuries in Korea
Overview Birth injuries refer to physical harm or trauma sustained by a newborn during labor and delivery. These injuries can range from minor bruising or swelling to severe complications affecting bones, nerves, or internal organs. While advances in obstetric care have significantly reduced the incidence of birth injuries, they remain a concern, particularly in complicated […]
Birth Defects in Korea
Overview Birth defects, also known as congenital anomalies, are structural or functional abnormalities present at birth that can affect physical appearance, organ function, or metabolism. They may range from mild, easily treatable conditions to severe, life-threatening disorders. Common birth defects include heart defects, cleft lip and palate, neural tube defects, and Down syndrome. In Korea, […]
Bipolar Disorder in Korea
Overview Bipolar Disorder is a chronic mental health condition characterized by extreme fluctuations in mood, energy, and activity levels. Individuals experience periods of mania or hypomania, where they feel unusually euphoric, energetic, or irritable, and periods of depression, marked by sadness, fatigue, and loss of interest. These mood swings can significantly impact personal, social, and […]
Binge Eating Disorder in Korea
Overview Binge Eating Disorder (BED) is a serious eating disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of consuming unusually large quantities of food in a short period, accompanied by a feeling of loss of control. Unlike bulimia nervosa, individuals with BED do not regularly use compensatory behaviors such as vomiting or excessive exercise. This disorder can have […]
Biliary Cirrhosis in Korea
Overview Biliary Cirrhosis is a chronic liver disease characterized by progressive destruction of the bile ducts, leading to bile accumulation, liver inflammation, and eventual fibrosis and cirrhosis. There are two primary forms: Primary Biliary Cirrhosis (PBC), an autoimmune condition, and Secondary Biliary Cirrhosis, which occurs due to prolonged bile duct obstruction from gallstones, tumors, or […]
Biliary Atresia in Korea
Overview Biliary Atresia is a rare congenital liver disorder in which the bile ducts are either missing or blocked, preventing bile from draining from the liver to the intestines. This blockage causes bile accumulation in the liver, leading to liver damage, cirrhosis, and eventual liver failure if left untreated. Biliary Atresia is the most common […]
Bilateral Renal Agenesis in Korea
Overview Bilateral Renal Agenesis (BRA) is a rare congenital disorder in which both kidneys fail to develop during fetal growth. This condition is often detected prenatally via ultrasound and is part of a spectrum of congenital anomalies known as Potter sequence, characterized by underdeveloped lungs, abnormal facial features, and limb deformities due to reduced amniotic […]
Beta Thalassemia in Korea
Overview Beta Thalassemia is a genetic blood disorder characterized by reduced or absent production of beta-globin chains, an essential component of hemoglobin. This imbalance leads to anemia, ineffective red blood cell production, and in severe cases, organ damage due to iron overload. Although the condition is more common in Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, and Southeast Asian […]
Berylliosis in Korea
Overview Berylliosis, also known as Chronic Beryllium Disease (CBD), is a rare occupational lung disease caused by exposure to beryllium, a lightweight metal used in aerospace, electronics, and manufacturing industries. The disease triggers an immune-mediated reaction in the lungs, leading to inflammation, granuloma formation, and impaired respiratory function. In Korea, workers in high-risk industries benefit […]
Benign Tumors in Korea
Overview Benign tumors are non-cancerous growths of cells that can appear in almost any part of the body, including the skin, organs, bones, and glands. Unlike malignant tumors, benign tumors do not invade nearby tissues or spread (metastasize) to distant organs. Although typically harmless, they may cause symptoms if they press on surrounding structures or […]