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Korean Medical Association Urges National Action on Regional Healthcare Crisis: “The Answer Lies in the Field” – 2026 Health Policy Forum with National Assembly Health and Welfare Committee

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The Korean Medical Association (KMA) has announced plans to hold a joint seminar with members of the National Assembly’s Health and Welfare Committee to discuss solutions for regional healthcare disparities and the implementation of the so-called “regional doctor system.” The event, titled “The Answer Lies in the Field: Regional Healthcare Crisis and the Regional Doctor … Read more

AI in Healthcare: Innovations in South Korea – From AI Diagnostics to Robotic Transplants & Public Health Initiatives

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Seoul, South Korea – A concerted push to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) across South Korea’s public healthcare system is gaining momentum, with national hospital leaders calling for increased government support to facilitate data standardization and provide essential computing resources. The initiative, dubbed “AX” – representing Artificial Intelligence Transformation – aims to revolutionize patient care, reduce … Read more

High Altitude & Lower Diabetes Risk: How Red Blood Cells Play a Role

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Red Blood Cells’ Glucose Absorption May Explain Lower Diabetes Rates at High Altitudes For generations, observers have noted a curious correlation: people living in high-altitude regions tend to have lower rates of type 2 diabetes compared to those residing at sea level. Now, a new study from researchers at the University of California, San Francisco … Read more