Baneum Cho, Medical Journalist

Department of Education, Korea University English–Chinese Department, Gyeonggi Foreign Language High School

Sex Differences in Psychedelic Research: How LSD Microdosing Affects Attention in Women vs. Men

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Recent neuropsychopharmacological trials have reignited scientific debate around psychedelic medicine. In particular, researchers are examining the precise clinical impact of LSD microdosing on attention and cognitive control. While early proponents often claimed universal benefits, empirical data tells a far more nuanced story. A controlled trial presented at the European College of Neuropsychopharmacology (ECNP) congress provides … Read more

Introversion or Depression? How Interpersonal Patterns Reveal the Difference

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Are you naturally quiet, or are you withdrawing due to clinical distress? Knowing how to distinguish introversion or depression through your interpersonal patterns can help you recognize early clinical changes before isolation deepens. Human social behavior is complex. Many people prefer solitude, quiet evenings, and small social circles. They identify as introverts and feel comfortable … Read more

The Silent Culprits Behind Liver Cancer: Why Alcohol Is Not the Primary Cause

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When exploring the primary causes of hepatocellular carcinoma, many people assume heavy alcohol consumption tops the list. However, clinical data shows that viral hepatitis and liver cancer are far more inextricably linked. According to epidemiological data from the Korean Association for the Study of the Liver, alcohol is not the leading trigger. Instead, chronic hepatitis … Read more

Robotic vs. Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: What a 520,000-Patient Study Reveals About Safety and Precision

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Gallbladder removal, or cholecystectomy, represents one of the most frequently performed abdominal surgeries worldwide. While laparoscopic cholecystectomy has long served as the gold standard for acute and elective gallbladder disease, robotic-assisted surgical platforms have gained substantial momentum. Patients facing gallbladder inflammation, gallstones, or acute cholecystitis often confront a critical question: Does robotic cholecystectomy truly offer … Read more

Clinical Guide to Focal Therapy for Localized Prostate Cancer: Indications, Modalities, and Decision Framework

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Localized prostate cancer management has evolved significantly over the past decade. Historically, patients faced a binary choice between active surveillance and radical whole-gland treatment. Radical prostatectomy and whole-pelvis radiotherapy offer established oncologic control. However, both treatments carry risks of urinary incontinence and erectile dysfunction. Focal therapy has emerged as a middle-ground strategy. This tissue-preserving approach … Read more

Complex Cholecystectomy: When Does Robotic Gallbladder Surgery Truly Outperform Laparoscopy?

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Gallbladder surgery has long been considered one of the standard milestones of modern minimally invasive surgery. However, as advanced robotic platforms become widespread, patients and surgeons face a critical clinical question: Does robotic cholecystectomy provide superior outcomes for everyone, or is it an expensive over-treatment for standard cases? While commercial medical marketing often promotes robotic … Read more

How URO dot AI and Korea’s New Medical Billing Policy Are Transforming Kidney Stone Care

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Anyone who has experienced acute renal colic knows that urinary stone pain arrives without warning. It is often described as one of the most intense physical pains known to medicine—sharp, unrelenting, and radiating across the flank and lower abdomen. In an emergency setting, every minute spent waiting for diagnostic imaging and radiologist interpretation can feel … Read more

Choosing the Right Kidney Stone Hospital: What Recent Medical Accidents Teach Us About Surgical Safety

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Kidney stones are widely recognized as causing some of the most excruciating pain known in medicine. The sudden, agonizing flank pain often sends individuals rushing into the nearest emergency room seeking immediate relief. However, when conservative management fails and surgical intervention becomes inevitable, where and how you receive treatment can drastically alter your recovery trajectory. … Read more

iTind BPH Treatment in Seoul: A Patient-Centric Guide to Non-Thermal, Implant-Free Prostate Relief

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Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) is a progressive condition affecting more than half of men over 50. While pharmaceutical therapy is often the first line of intervention, long-term adherence frequently drops due to systemic side effects like postural hypotension, chronic fatigue, and sexual dysfunction. Conversely, traditional surgical techniques—such as Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP)—entail significant … Read more

Genital Herpes Treatment in Incheon: Accurate Diagnosis, Antiviral Therapy, and Confidential Specialist Care

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Discovering painful blisters, localized itching, or burning sensations in the genital area can trigger intense anxiety. For expatriates, business travelers, and international residents living in or visiting Incheon, finding rapid, discreet, and medically rigorous care in an unfamiliar healthcare environment is an urgent priority. Genital herpes is one of the most common viral sexually transmitted … Read more