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Humedix Shares AestheFill Procedure Strategy at Live Academy

Humedix joined the 2026 Korean Society of Aesthetic, Obesity and Regenerative Medicine 2nd Live Academy and presented a session on AestheFill procedure strategy.

MediIndex NewsroomSep 1, 2026

Skin & Aesthetics· 2 min read

Inner Upper-Arm Skin Grafts Look More Natural in Study

A Korea University research team found that full-thickness skin from the inner upper arm produced more natural color and texture than split-thickness thigh skin when covering forearm donor-site defects after head and neck reconstruction.

MediIndex NewsroomSep 1, 2026

Eyes & Vision· 2 min read

Cataract Surgery Volume Rose to 692,126 in Korea in 2025

The National Health Insurance Service counted 692,126 cataract surgeries in 2025, up 4.2% from 664,306 in 2024 and the largest volume among 35 tracked procedures.

MediIndex NewsroomAug 31, 2026

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Breast Health· 2 min read

Study: Some Breast Cancer Survivors May Stop Heart Medication

A British Heart Foundation-funded study suggests that many breast cancer survivors with treatment-related heart-function problems may safely stop heart medication after recovery.

MediIndex NewsroomAug 30, 2026

Breast Health· 2 min read

Sisters Diagnosed With Breast Cancer Six Weeks Apart

Two sisters in their 30s were diagnosed with breast cancer six weeks apart after each found a breast lump.

MediIndex NewsroomAug 29, 2026

Breast Health· 2 min read

Korean Societies Issue First Local Guidance on Breast VAE

The Korean Breast Cancer Society and the Korean Association of Breast and Thyroid Surgeons issued local guidance calling for selective use of vacuum-assisted excision after assessment of each breast lesion.

MediIndex NewsroomAug 28, 2026

Skin & Aesthetics· 2 min read

FDA Approves Lisraya as First Oral Dermatomyositis Therapy

The FDA approved Priovant Therapeutics' once-daily Lisraya 30 mg for adults with dermatomyositis, introducing the first oral targeted therapy for the disease.

MediIndex NewsroomAug 28, 2026

Breast Health· 2 min read

RAD51D Breast Cancer Mutation May Predict Chemo Response

A Yonsei Cancer Center team found that RAD51D-mutated breast cancer showed aggressive features but responded strongly to chemotherapy before surgery, suggesting a potential treatment-response marker.

MediIndex NewsroomAug 27, 2026

Face & Lifting· 2 min read

Korean Society Publishes Case-Based Rhinoplasty Textbook

The Korean Society for Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery published a rhinoplasty textbook that organizes Korean specialists’ clinical experience around surgical cases.

MediIndex NewsroomAug 26, 2026

Eyes & Vision· 2 min read

Korean Team Starts AI Tear-Drop Eye Disease Platform

A Catholic University of Korea team and Inha University engineers began a five-year project to develop an AI-assisted platform for diagnosing ocular surface disease from a tiny tear sample.

MediIndex NewsroomAug 25, 2026

Skin & Aesthetics· 2 min read

Researchers Link SFPQ-S100A8 Pair to Atopic Skin Barrier Damage

A research team led by Eulji University professor In-Sik Kim identified how the SFPQ-S100A8 protein complex may reduce filaggrin and damage the skin barrier in atopic dermatitis.

MediIndex NewsroomAug 25, 2026

Pet Health· 2 min read

Veterinary Nutrition Gains a Specialist-Led Focus

The Korean Society of Veterinary Nutrition issued a policy white paper for a domestic specialist system, while Hill's Pet Nutrition convened a symposium featuring a veterinary nutrition specialist on pet skin and nutrition.

MediIndex NewsroomAug 25, 2026

Breast Health· 2 min read

Daerim St. Mary's Hospital Reaches 20,000 Radiotherapy Cases

Daerim St. Mary's Hospital reached 20,000 radiotherapy cases about two years and one month after opening its radiation oncology center, with breast cancer accounting for most treatments.

MediIndex NewsroomAug 24, 2026

Body Contouring· 2 min read

Hanmi Licenses HM17321 to Genentech in $2.3 Billion Deal

Hanmi Pharmaceutical granted Genentech exclusive rights outside South Korea to develop, manufacture, and commercialize the obesity and metabolic disease candidate HM17321.

MediIndex NewsroomAug 24, 2026

Body Contouring· 2 min read

Ultrasound May Flag High-Risk Fatty Liver Patients

A Catholic University of Korea research team found that shear-wave elastography built into abdominal ultrasound may help identify fatty liver patients at elevated risk of liver cancer and serious liver complications.

MediIndex NewsroomAug 24, 2026

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Swan Eye Journal

The Swan Plastic Surgery

Coverage of eyelid surgery, ptosis, and revision, with clinic facts verified against The Swan Plastic Surgery's official website.

Mihak Aesthetic Times

Hyundai Mihak Plastic Surgery

Coverage of facial, skin, body, and eyelid procedures, with clinic facts verified against Hyundai Mihak Plastic Surgery's official website.

U&U Breast Health Times

U&U Plastic Surgery

Coverage of breast surgery, screening, and aftercare, with clinic facts verified against U&U Plastic Surgery's official website.

Breast Medical Review

Umnagumo Plastic Surgery

Coverage of implant revision, reconstruction, and breast-surgery safety, with clinic facts verified against Umnagumo Plastic Surgery's official website.

Dream Smile Journal

Dream Dental Clinic

Coverage of porcelain veneers and smile design, with clinic facts verified against Dream Dental Clinic's official website.

Sun Pet Health News

Sun Animal Hospital

Coverage of veterinary oncology, dermatology, dentistry, and senior-pet checkups, with clinic facts verified against Sun Animal Hospital's official website.

Health and aesthetics news, synthesized from global sources.

Humedix Shares AestheFill Procedure Strategy at Live Academy

Inner Upper-Arm Skin Grafts Look More Natural in Study

Cataract Surgery Volume Rose to 692,126 in Korea in 2025

Latest articles

Study: Some Breast Cancer Survivors May Stop Heart Medication

Sisters Diagnosed With Breast Cancer Six Weeks Apart

Korean Societies Issue First Local Guidance on Breast VAE

FDA Approves Lisraya as First Oral Dermatomyositis Therapy

RAD51D Breast Cancer Mutation May Predict Chemo Response

Korean Society Publishes Case-Based Rhinoplasty Textbook

Korean Team Starts AI Tear-Drop Eye Disease Platform

Researchers Link SFPQ-S100A8 Pair to Atopic Skin Barrier Damage

Veterinary Nutrition Gains a Specialist-Led Focus

Daerim St. Mary's Hospital Reaches 20,000 Radiotherapy Cases

Hanmi Licenses HM17321 to Genentech in $2.3 Billion Deal

Ultrasound May Flag High-Risk Fatty Liver Patients

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