Kim Jong-kook said he struggled to eat, drink and drive for two days after developing vestibular neuritis. Sudden, severe vertigo with vomiting or difficulty walking needs prompt medical evaluation, especially if neurological symptoms appear.
Winter itching can be a skin conditioning symptom caused by dry air and weakened skin protective membranes.As you age, your skin and natural moisturizers may decrease, so that the habit of washing and moisturizing quickly and shortly helps.
Those who are concerned with suicide due to debt issues can connect to the credit recovery committee's dedicated window 1375 during 109 consultations to receive debt adjustment advice.
A study of 1,861 people with chronic kidney disease who were not on dialysis found higher risks of kidney failure requiring dialysis or transplant and death among those consuming very little protein. For adults not on dialysis, KDIGO suggests 0.8 g of protein per kilogram of body weight daily, with individual plans set with a care team.
Caffeine drinks are liquid foods with more than 0.15mg of caffeine per ml. Adolescents should look at product labels and total daily intake based on 2.5mg per kg of weight and adults should look at less than 400mg per day.
Itchy, red swelling after exposure to cold may be chilblains. Pale, firm skin or numbness can signal frostbite, which needs prompt care.
A proposed revision would lower the health insurance copay rate for covered care for about 1.36 million people with registered rare or severe intractable diseases from 10% to 7%. Public comments are open through November 16, with the change planned for care received from December 1.
Blood sugar can rise after a meal, and one reading after an ordinary meal cannot diagnose diabetes. Results should be interpreted alongside fasting glucose, A1C, and the conditions under which the test was taken.
Handwashing helps prevent norovirus, but it isn’t enough on its own. Cook food thoroughly, keep sick family members apart, disinfect contaminated surfaces, and stay home for 48 hours after symptoms end.
South Korea’s food and drug regulator has designated a pediatric peritoneal dialysis catheter and connection system for expedited import. The devices are intended to help clinicians precisely manage dialysis volumes for small patients with severe acute kidney injury.
The FDA accepted BeiGene’s application for Brukinsa plus rituximab as a first-line treatment for adults with mantle cell lymphoma and granted it priority review. The review target is six months; the designation is not an approval.
Allergic rhinitis often brings recurring itchy eyes or nose and clear nasal discharge, while colds more often come with a sore throat, aches or fever. See a healthcare professional if symptoms disrupt sleep or daily life, or don’t improve with medication.
The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency is observing Injury Prevention Week from Nov. 2 to 6, with programs on older adult falls and teen medication misuse. Checking bathroom floors and lighting, kitchen safety and medication schedules can help lower the risk of everyday accidents at home.
South Korea’s National Health Insurance began covering four additional rare-disease treatments on November 1, while Crysvita coverage expanded from children to adults. Eligibility and out-of-pocket costs vary by diagnosis and treatment criteria, so patients should confirm details with their care team.
Cold hands and feet are common, but Raynaud's phenomenon is different: fingers turn white or blue after cold or stress, with pain and numbness that recur. Doctors say color changes limited to one side, or starting after your 40s, are signs you shouldn't ignore.
