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Transitioning from "Disease-Centric" to "Person-Centered": Advancements in Aging Research, Medical Education, and International Collaboration from NYCU

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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In such circumstances, relying solely on disease-centric approaches to assess their care needs would result in significant gaps in care planning.

Key Points: 
  • In such circumstances, relying solely on disease-centric approaches to assess their care needs would result in significant gaps in care planning.
  • Henceforth, there exists a pressing necessity for interdisciplinary collaboration and communication among diverse institutions in the foreseeable future.
  • However, the integration of knowledge and resources emerges as the pivotal approach to address the challenges posed by an aging society.
  • NYCU is the exclusive medical institution in Taiwan that mandates geriatrics as a required course in its program.

RMK Launches Color Blind Glasses ‘Dalton’

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023
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RMK Inc., established as a venture company for the colorblind, launched “Dalton,” a sunglass designed for color blindness correction.

Key Points: 
  • RMK Inc., established as a venture company for the colorblind, launched “Dalton,” a sunglass designed for color blindness correction.
  • According to the Ministry of Health and Welfare in South Korea, as many as approximately 1.65 million people in Korea suffer from color weakness or blindness.
  • Dalton of RMK, the colorblindness correction glasses, was developed by a researcher for his colorblind child.
  • Emphasizing blue, red, and yellow colors excluding green from the color spectrum, the product allows users to have a special experience.

World's first expo on health and healing! 2023 Sancheong World Traditional Medicine Anti-aging Expo ends with great success

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Thursday, October 19, 2023
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GYEONGNAM, South Korea, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2023 Sancheong World Traditional Medicine Antiaging Expo (hereinafter the "Expo") ended on the 19th with a closing ceremony after its big run of 35 days. The Expo, an international event jointly hosted by the Ministry of Health and Welfare, Gyeongsangnam-do, and Sancheong-gun with the government's approval, ended with great success, drawing a total of about 1,382,000 people (about 40,000 foreigners from 34 countries).

Key Points: 
  • With the key themes of health and healing, the Expo featured a variety of exhibitions, hands-on experiences, academic events, and performances related to oriental medicine and traditional medicines from around the world.
  • It is said to have opened new horizons for the globalization, standardization and scientific advancement of traditional Korean medicine and also provided the audience with a fresh perspective on health and happiness.
  • To help the audience easily grasp the Expo's theme, "Promise of the Future, Traditional Medicine in the World," each showroom provided a wide array of smart-experience content.
  • These organizations provided the audience with an opportunity to engage in hands-on experiences to enhance their understanding of the domestic oriental medicine antiaging industry and traditional Korean medicine.

2023 Future Tech Pavilion- Exploring Taiwan's Key Technological Advancements and Global Tech Exchange

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
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The global trend forums will delve into three key areas: Semiconductor, Space Technology, and Net Zero Technology.

Key Points: 
  • The global trend forums will delve into three key areas: Semiconductor, Space Technology, and Net Zero Technology.
  • They will also address disruptive innovations in space technology, with global experts from industry and academia discussing cutting-edge topics.
  • Additionally, the forums will focus on new opportunities in global net-zero technology and sustainable goals, exploring Taiwan's role in sustaining the future in the era of net-zero technology.
  • The 2023 Future Tech Pavilion brings together talent from around the world, fosters an environment for business matchmaking, and initiates discussions on core technological topics.

ZAP Surgical Announces Upcoming Installation of Novel Non-Invasive Brain Tumor Treatment System in South Korea

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023
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ZAP Surgical Systems, Inc., a leading innovator in the field of surgical robotics, today announced that Dankook University Hospital (DKUH) in Cheonan, South Korea, is slated to install the novel ZAP-X® Gyroscopic Radiosurgery® platform.

Key Points: 
  • ZAP Surgical Systems, Inc., a leading innovator in the field of surgical robotics, today announced that Dankook University Hospital (DKUH) in Cheonan, South Korea, is slated to install the novel ZAP-X® Gyroscopic Radiosurgery® platform.
  • The new oncology diagnosis and treatment facility is the only cancer center in the region.
  • With the addition of ZAP-X, DKUH will provide the latest advance in brain tumor care to patients throughout the country.
  • “As the sole cancer center in the Chungnam region, we play an important role in the treatment of brain tumors.

OliX Pharmaceuticals Inks MOU with DynamiCure Biotechnology to Develop ADC Immunotherapy Using RNA at Korea-US Digital·BioHealth Business Forum

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023
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OliX Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (KOSDAQ: 226950), a leading developer of RNAi therapeutics, announced today that the Company signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with DynamiCure Biotechnology for developing an RNA-based antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) therapeutics at the Korea-US Digital·BioHealth Business Forum recently held in Boston, Massachusetts.

Key Points: 
  • OliX Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (KOSDAQ: 226950), a leading developer of RNAi therapeutics, announced today that the Company signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with DynamiCure Biotechnology for developing an RNA-based antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) therapeutics at the Korea-US Digital·BioHealth Business Forum recently held in Boston, Massachusetts.
  • The Ministry of Health and Welfare of Korea and Korea Health Industry Development Institute hosted Korea-US Digital·BioHealth Business Forum on April 27 in Boston.
  • OliX took part in the forum as it was selected as one of the five Korean companies to sign a collaboration agreement with a U.S. company.
  • At the event, OliX inked an MOU with DynamiCure to agree on innovative technological collaboration for developing RNA-ADC therapeutics.

Asia’s Largest Biotech Event, BIO KOREA 2023 to Be Held From May 10 to 12 in Seoul

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Monday, March 27, 2023
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BIO KOREA 2023 , Korea’s top Biotech event representing Asia, will take place from May 10th to 12th at COEX (C Hall) in Seoul.

Key Points: 
  • BIO KOREA 2023 , Korea’s top Biotech event representing Asia, will take place from May 10th to 12th at COEX (C Hall) in Seoul.
  • It has been held every year since 2006 and this year marks the 18th event.
  • In 2022 in its 17th edition, as many as 22,401 people of 624 companies from 52 countries participated, providing a venue for active business exchanges.
  • In particular, 305 companies from 10 countries including Australia, Canada, Israel and Turkey set up exhibition halls and took part in the event.

‘Medical Korea 2023 Conference’ on Global Medical Industry Prospects to Kick off on March 23 at Coex

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023
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The Ministry of Health and Welfare (MOHW) and the Korea Health Industry Development Institute (KHIDI) will host Medical Korea 2023 - The 13th Global Healthcare & Medical Tourism Conference at Coex in Seoul from March 23 (Thu) to March 24 (Fri), 2023.

Key Points: 
  • The Ministry of Health and Welfare (MOHW) and the Korea Health Industry Development Institute (KHIDI) will host Medical Korea 2023 - The 13th Global Healthcare & Medical Tourism Conference at Coex in Seoul from March 23 (Thu) to March 24 (Fri), 2023.
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    Medical Korea 2023 Conference, which celebrates its 13th this year, will be held as a large-scale offline event in three years after the outbreak of COVID-19, from March 23 to 24 at Coex in SEOUL.
  • Medical Korea 2023 is one of the largest global healthcare conferences in Korea with the aim of the globalization of the Korean healthcare industry.
  • More information on Medical Korea 2023: www.mkconf.org

"Full support for K-beauty brands to advance into overseas markets" Korea Cosmetic Industry Institute Holds the 2022 K-Beauty Brands Show

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022
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SEOUL, South Korea, Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --An event that provides insights into the recent trend in K-beauty and ways into overseas markets is set to take place.

Key Points: 
  • SEOUL, South Korea, Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --An event that provides insights into the recent trend in K-beauty and ways into overseas markets is set to take place.
  • Korea Cosmetic Industry Institute (president Lee Jae-ran) holds the 2022 K-Beauty Brands Show (hereinafter the "K-beauty Brand Show") on the 25th from 5 p.m. in Community House Masil located in Jung-gu, Seoul.
  • The K-beauty Brand Show, organized by the Korea Cosmetic Industry Institute and sponsored by the Ministry of Health and Welfare is the first step to take, in providing full support by introducing the recent trend and culture in K-beauty and exploring ways for K-beauty brands to advance into overseas markets.
  • The event will be attended by personages in beauty such as the Vice-Minister of Health and Welfare, the president of the Korea Cosmetic Industry Institute and representatives of K-beauty brands.

In operation the most innovative 11.74T MRI Core Magnet to be used on humans

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Thursday, November 17, 2022
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GUGMC invited technical managers of ASG and experts from Korea for performance evaluation of the 11.74T MRI Magnet.

Key Points: 
  • GUGMC invited technical managers of ASG and experts from Korea for performance evaluation of the 11.74T MRI Magnet.
  • Now one of the most sophisticated magnets in the world is "in operation" and fully serviced by ASG technicians onsite.
  • At the same time the evaluation committee confirmed that the magnetic field reached the target field density while maintaining stability and uniformity.
  • The Site Acceptance Test evaluated three main criteria: 1) the internal temperature of the 11.74T MRI magnet (