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Pressure, friction, shear force, and micromoisture can cause pressure ulcer. With the increase of the elderly population in Korea, the number of decubitus pressure ulcer patients is increasing due to...
A pressure ulcer is defined as localized ischemic skin or soft tissue damage resulting from disruption of the blood supply by pressure over the bony prominence. However, it is not...
The ongoing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), was first reported in China in December 2019. Recent reports have confirmed that SARS-CoV-2...
The number of pressure ulcer patients is increasing owing to the aging population and increased incidence of elderly illness. This review article aims to introduce the current knowledge on the...
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by attention deficits, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. In the past, ADHD was considered to be limited to children and adolescents. However,...
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in developing to advanced countries worldwide. The incidence rate of lung cancer in Korea has been increasing steadily since 1997. Statistics...
Breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) is a unique type of lymphoma caused by breast implants. Concerns about BIA-ALCL have increased worldwide, and three domestic cases have been reported...
Human-derived materials are a crucial element of research in the life sciences. The Korea Biobank Network (KBN) portal is a shared open platform that provides the nationʼs most extensive disease...
Pressure ulcers remain a common health problem, particularly among physically limited or bedridden older adults, and they can cause significant morbidity and mortality. Conservative management is ineffective for stage III...