SEOUL, Oct. 4 (Korea Bizwire) — Cancer, heart disease and pneumonia were among the key causes of death for South Koreans in 2023, data showed Friday, with suicide remaining the top factor among those in their 30s and younger. Last year, the total number of deaths reported in the country came to 352,511, down 5.5 [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 19 (Korea Bizwire) – In a recent evaluation of the world’s best cancer hospitals, three South Korean medical institutions have secured positions within the top 10, marking a significant achievement for the country’s healthcare system. According to Newsweek’s “World’s Best Specialized Hospitals” rankings released on September 18, Samsung Medical Center, Asan Medical Center, and [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 9 (Korea Bizwire) — The number of cancer surgeries decreased significantly in the first five months after a junior doctors’ strike began in February, data from the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service (HIRA) showed Monday. Between February and June, the number of patients who underwent cancer surgeries at upper-class general hospitals nationwide [...]
SPRING, Texas, Jul. 8 (Korea Bizwire) — Io Therapeutics, Inc., presented today results from studies done in breast, lung, colorectal, and prostate cancer models with the company’s newest anti-cancer compound IRX5010, an agonist of retinoic acid nuclear receptor gamma which was discovered in the company’s oncology drug program. The presentation titled “RAR Gamma Agonist Compounds [...]
SEOUL, May 28 (Korea Bizwire) – A growing number of pharmaceutical and biotech companies are looking to radioactive drugs as a new growth driver, useful for both diagnosing and treating cancer. Radioactive drugs combine a radioactive isotope that emits radiation with a chemical compound designed to target specific cancer cells. This unique combination allows these drugs [...]
INCHEON, Apr. 8 (Korea Bizwire) – Alarmingly high levels of cancer-causing heavy metals have been detected in inexpensive jewelry sold on popular Chinese e-commerce platforms, prompting South Korean customs officials to crack down on the hazardous imports. The Incheon Central Customs Office announced on April 5 that tests on 404 jewelry items purchased from sites [...]
SEOUL, Mar. 13 (Korea Bizwire) – Recent research has revealed that individuals who quit smoking for an extended period can dramatically lower their risk of developing cancer. The study, conducted by a team led by Oh Jin-yyung and Park Eun-jung at the National Cancer Center Graduate School of Cancer Science and Policy, found that those who [...]
Embark on a Journey of Cutting-Edge Treatments and Research Collaboration KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Feb. 21 (Korea Bizwire) — As the world marks Cancer Awareness Month, Malaysia has made significant strides in the field of cancer treatment, earning recognition as a premier destination for individuals seeking advanced care. With its state-of-the-art medical facilities, renowned healthcare professionals, [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 6 (Korea Bizwire) – The Nakdonggang National Institute of Biological Resources Institute, which operates under the Ministry of Environment, in collaboration with a research ream led by professor Kim Jin-woo from Sun Moon University’s Department of Food Science, has discovered that the freshwater microalgae Chlorella sorokiniana could play a role in halting the growth [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 29 (Korea Bizwire) – In a comprehensive analysis of South Korea’s cancer trends during the COVID-19 pandemic, new findings reveal a significant increase in cancer diagnoses in 2021. The Ministry of Health and Welfare and the National Cancer Center announced that approximately 278,000 new cancer cases were recorded in 2021, a 10.8% increase from [...]