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Adenovirus Infection

#adenovirus, #respiratory infection, #conjunctivitis, #gastroenteritis, #childhood infection, #virus, #sore throat, #scratchy throat, #pain when swallowing, #feverish, #having a fever, #high fever, #low-grade fever, #dry cough, #persistent cough, #cough that won't stop, #loose stool, #watery diarrhea, #frequent trips to the bathroom, #pain when urinating, #burning urination, #urinating frequently, #going to the bathroom often, #blood in urine, #red urine, #bloody urine

Adenovirus is a virus that can cause infection in several parts of the body, including the respiratory tract, the eyes (conjunctiva), and the gastrointestinal tract. It mainly affects children, and infections occur throughout the year. Most cases recover with supportive (symptomatic) treatment, but people with weakened immunity can develop severe pneumonia, so caution is needed.

2026-06-26

Chronic Renal Failure

#kidney transplantation, #chronic renal failure, #kidney, #end-stage renal disease, #hemodialysis, #immunosuppressants

The kidneys are important organs that filter waste products from the body and remove them in the urine. When a chronic disease has damaged the kidneys completely, a new kidney may need to be transplanted to sustain life. Lifelong careful management is needed even after transplantation, so please do not rely on this Health Encyclopedia alone; receive proper management through consultation with a transplant specialist.

2026-06-26

Drug Treatment for Rheumatoid Arthritis

#rheumatoid arthritis, #antirheumatic drugs, #biologics, #JAK inhibitors, #small molecule inhibitors, #methotrexate, #targeted therapy, #immunosuppressants

Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic disease in which the immune system attacks the body's own joints and causes inflammation. After diagnosis, drug treatment is started to reduce inflammation and slow disease progression. In recent years, in addition to conventional antirheumatic drugs, a variety of targeted therapies have come into use, including biologics and small molecule inhibitors (JAK inhibitors). Because each drug has different characteristics and side effects, please discuss treatment options thoroughly with your doctor before deciding on the approach that is right for you.

2026-06-26

Kidney Transplant Process

#kidney transplantation, #kidney transplant, #living-donor kidney transplantation, #deceased-donor kidney transplantation, #immunosuppressants, #rejection, #end-stage kidney failure, #KONOS, #organ transplantation, #double vision, #overlapping images

Kidney transplantation is a surgery that transplants a healthy kidney into the body to replace a kidney that has lost its function. Unlike dialysis, it can restore most of the kidney's various functions (removing waste products, regulating electrolytes, secreting hormones that stimulate blood cell production, and others), which makes it one of the main treatment options for end-stage kidney failure. Whether and how to have a transplant depends on each patient's health condition, so please be sure to decide through consultation with a medical specialist.

2026-06-26

Kidney Transplantation

#kidney transplantation, #kidney transplant, #end-stage kidney failure, #immunosuppressants, #living-donor transplantation, #deceased-donor transplantation

Kidney transplantation is a surgery that transplants a healthy kidney into a patient with end-stage kidney failure, whose kidneys can no longer function properly. If the transplanted kidney functions normally, the patient may be freed from dialysis (a treatment that filters waste products from the blood using a machine), which can greatly improve quality of life. Ongoing care after surgery is very important, and please be sure to consult a medical specialist about anything related to transplantation.

2026-06-26

Liver Cancer: Key Questions

#liver cancer, #hepatocellular carcinoma, #cirrhosis, #hepatitis B, #hepatitis C, #hepatectomy, #liver transplantation, #Milan criteria, #ascites, #jaundice, #transarterial chemoembolization (TACE)

Liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma) is a malignant tumor that develops from the cells that make up the liver. Because there are almost no symptoms in the early stage, it is often found incidentally during health checkups. Regular checkups are especially important for people with chronic liver disease caused by hepatitis B, hepatitis C, or alcohol-related liver disease. The treatment method and prognosis differ depending on each patient's condition, so please consult a medical specialist before making any decisions.

2026-06-26

Liver Transplantation

#liver transplantation, #living donor liver transplantation, #deceased donor liver transplantation, #liver failure, #liver cirrhosis, #liver cancer, #rejection, #immunosuppressants, #Milan criteria, #MELD score, #feeling feverish, #body heat, #high fever, #low-grade fever, #dry cough, #persistent minor cough, #cough that will not stop

Liver transplantation is an operation that replaces a liver that has lost its function with a healthy liver, and it is one of the treatment options for several serious liver diseases, such as liver failure caused by cirrhosis and liver cancer. Since it was first performed in Korea in 1988, advances in technology and medication have led to more than 1,500 transplants a year at present, and the overall surgical success rate is reported to be about 90 to 95%. Liver transplantation is an important decision for both the recipient and the donor, so please discuss it thoroughly with your treating physician before making a decision.

2026-06-26

Statin-Associated Immune-Mediated Necrotizing Myopathy

#statin, #myopathy, #IMNM, #hyperlipidemia, #muscle weakness, #immunosuppression, #autoantibody, #CK

In rare cases, people taking a statin (a medication for hyperlipidemia) can develop immune-mediated necrotizing myopathy, in which muscle weakness continues even after the medication is stopped. If weakness in both thighs or shoulders continues for a week or longer while taking a statin, please be sure to consult a medical specialist.

2026-06-26

Vaccinations for Patients with Rheumatic Diseases

#rheumatic disease, #vaccination, #vaccine, #immunosuppressants, #influenza, #herpes zoster, #pneumonia, #rheumatic vaccination clinic

Rheumatic diseases involve dysregulation of the immune system and can make a person more vulnerable to infectious diseases. Immunosuppressive drugs used in treatment also increase the risk of infection. Vaccination is an effective way to help prevent infectious diseases, so please consult your doctor and receive vaccinations at the appropriate time.

2026-06-26