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Discussion on movement of medical personnel arises as a main issue when contracting free trade agreement between two countries. It is sensitive issue for both developed and developing country in...
The best and only solution for suicide is prevention. Suicidal behavior can be divided into 3 phases: suicidal ideation, suicidal planning, and suicide attempt. To prevent suicide more effectively, it...
Because of various current problems and issues which are low health insurance medical fee of National Health Insurance Corporation, extreme competition with very large general hospitals, new supply of more...
Major depressive disorder (MDD) is defined as a state of depressed mood, loss of volition and interest, feelings of guilt and worthlessness, sleep problems, poor appetite, loss of energy, and...
In South Korea, suicide is the fourth leading cause of death, which is the highest rank among the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development countries. Suicidal behaviors have shown a...
As suicide deaths have been rapidly increasing among the Korean people, the clinical conditions associated with suicide including major depressive disorder (MDD) have also been in the public eye for...
Myopia is a major public health problem and its prevalence is increasing over time in Korea. The main treatment options of myopia correction are spectacle lenses, contact lenses, refractive surgeries...
Clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) have been developed by the members of the Korean Academy of Medical Science (KAMS) under the limited financial support of the Ministry of Health & Welfare...
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a broad term for diverse disorders affecting renal structure and function. The worldwide increase in the number of patients with CKD and consequent end-stage renal...
Suicide has dramatically increased in recent years, and South Korea is the highest rate among the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development member countries. Noteably, suicide is the leading cause...
The rate of suicide, which is the fourth leading cause of death in Korea, has been increasing rapidly. Thus, the development of appropriate crisis intervention and treatment approaches is important...