Dongkook Pharmaceutical announced on the 17th that it has launched 'Noitek Tablets,' which contain ingredients effective in alleviating tinnitus and three types of vitamin B that help replenish energy. Noitek Tablets will be released as an over-the-counter medicine. Papaverine hydrochloride helps facilitate blood circulation and reduce vascular spasms. Chlorpheniramine maleate and caffeine hydrate promote blood circulation and improve tinnitus symptoms. Dongkook Pharmaceutical noted, "This will become a preferred option for tinnitus, replacing previously used adjunct therapy."
Lunit announced on the 17th that it will present a record 15 research abstracts at the '2025 European Congress of Radiology (ECR 2025),' held in Vienna, Austria, from the 26th of this month to March 2. Notably, 13 out of the 15 abstracts accepted for this conference have been selected for 'Oral Presentation,' which recognizes the main research achievements of the conference. Lunit plans to focus on major issues in breast cancer diagnosis and offer innovative solutions to address the global issue of a shortage of radiology specialists and improve early cancer diagnosis and diagnostic accuracy.
Ildong Pharmaceutical announced that it will launch a new campaign for 'Aronamin Gold' featuring actor Ryu Seung-ryong. The newly unveiled Aronamin TV advertisement is set against the backdrop of a subway crowded with people during rush hours and a pharmacy that serves as a space to relieve fatigue. The campaign emphasizes the effects and distinctiveness of Aronamin. The new advertisement will be aired starting this month, with follow-up ads expected to be released later.
Roensurgical, a surgical robot platform corporation, announced on the 17th that it has supplied 'Zamenix,' the world's first AI-based kidney stone surgery robot, to Yeungnam University Medical Center. The urology department at Yeungnam University Medical Center is known to be one of the hospitals in the country that performs many kidney stone removal surgeries. The official introduction of Zamenix at Yeungnam University Medical Center marks the fourth installation in domestic advanced hospitals, following Samsung Medical Center. Zamenix consists of a flexible endoscopic robot and a master console that operates it remotely. The flexible endoscope of Zamenix is 2.8 mm in size, capable of repeatedly removing stones by passing through the urethra and ureter without incisions. When the physician operates the master console, the flexible endoscope robot enters the patient's body and the surgery proceeds.
The HANDOK Foundation announced on the 17th that it held the '18th HANDOK Foundation Scholarship and Research Grant Award Ceremony' at HANDOK Future Complex in Magok, Seoul, presenting scholarships and research grants worth 150 million won to 13 scholarship recipients and 2 professors in the field of medicine and pharmacy. A total of 80 million won was granted to 4 medical school scholarship recipients and 4 pharmacy school scholarship recipients, while 5 scholarship recipients recommended by the Korea-North Healthcare Education Foundation received a total of 10 million won in scholarships. Professor Park Seong-ho from Hanyang University and Professor Jeon Ha-rim from Jeonbuk National University received 30 million won each in research grants for their projects: 'Development and validation of an MRI-based AI model for recurrent cerebral infarction diagnosis' and 'Exploring the potential for drug repositioning through analysis of the mood disorder prevention effect of GLP-1RA.'
'Healthcare and Medical Device Korea 2025' will be held from the 19th to the 21st of next month at the Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas. As part of this event, a business exhibition will feature approximately 50 European companies in various fields, including healthcare artificial intelligence (AI), telemedicine, nanotechnology, and regenerative medicine. The European Union (EU) Business Hub will support cooperation through one-on-one meetings between Korean and European companies. A 'Business Reception' hosted by the EU Delegation to Korea will also be held, providing companies from both countries an opportunity to discuss the latest developments in the medical industry. Companies wishing to participate can register on the EU Business Hub website and apply for meetings with interested firms.
CHA Hospital and CHA Biotech announced that they will publicly recruit executives and experienced staff. This public recruitment will be conducted across related affiliates such as CHA Biotech, CMG Pharmaceutical, CHA Vaccine, Ilsan CHA Hospital, the Foundation Headquarters, and the Group Headquarters. The recruiting job categories include research and development, business development, sales and marketing, international cooperation, overseas auditing, and talent development. Applicants should submit their applications through the CHA Hospital and CHA Biotech recruitment website by the 27th.
Bayer Korea announced that it has selected 'Bravo! Bayer Korea, 70 years together, a future together' as its slogan to celebrate its 70th anniversary in Korea this year. Bayer Korea held a 70th anniversary celebration event attended by all employees on that day, reflecting on the major achievements since its entry into the Korean market. Lee Jin-ah, the CEO of Bayer Korea, declared this year a turning point for a rebound and presented mid- to long-term vision and core growth strategies. They also selected the award-winning entries from an internal story competition held from last month to early this month and introduced the employee-led task force (TF) called Sustainability Ambassadors and the Bioneer 4.0 initiative.
Korea University Anam Hospital announced on the 17th that Professor Kim Soo-jin from the Department of Emergency Medicine received a commendation from the Minister of Health and Welfare. Professor Kim received this commendation in recognition of her remarkable commitment to emergency medical care and her efforts toward public health as the director of the emergency medical center at Korea University Anam Hospital. Professor Kim is actively involved in the development of emergency medicine as the training director for the Korean Society of Emergency Medicine, the secretary general for the Korean Society of Clinical Toxicology, and a committee member of the Insurance Committee of the Korean Society of Critical Care Medicine.
The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety recently urged facilities for young children, including daycare centers and kindergartens, to observe hygiene regulations in light of the increasing trend of norovirus infections. According to the Ministry, the proportion of norovirus infection cases among patients aged 0 to 6 years exceeds 51.4%, leading them to distribute food poisoning prevention educational materials to relevant organizations such as the Daycare Association and the Kindergarten Association. Additionally, they will enhance inspections by having public officials directly guide and evaluate measures to prevent similar cases when suspected cases arise in facilities that have experienced food poisoning. As the new semester approaches, hygiene inspections targeting group meal services and food ingredient suppliers will continue.
The National Health Insurance Service announced on the 14th that it held the 'Health Insurance Research Institute – Korean Gerontological Society Joint Symposium.' This symposium was organized to examine the actual conditions and issues of long-term care elderly individuals' end-of-life service use. Han Eun-jeong, the director of the Health Insurance Service, presented on the actual conditions of end-of-life service use for long-term care elderly individuals and proposed institutional improvement plans. Following that, Professor Kim Chang-o from Chung-Ang University shared operational case studies of home medical care centers and suggested alternatives to support end-of-life care. Professor Jang Soo-jeong from Gangneung-Wonju National University presented on strengthening accessibility to medical services and improvement measures, focusing on the perspectives of caregiving families and facility staff.
The Busan branch of the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service announced that it has delivered 52 office automation devices, including computers and monitors that have exceeded their useful life, to the Korea Institute for Social Welfare Policy. The Korea Institute for Social Welfare Policy is a non-profit organization authorized by the Ministry of Health and Welfare, focusing on the information support projects for the disabled and underserved populations. The donated equipment will be placed in rehabilitation facilities, including vocational rehabilitation facilities for disabled individuals, to be utilized for the education of the information-poor population.
Seoul Asan Medical Center announced on the 17th that it has established an integrated medical platform for foreign patients that allows for the entire process from registration to data entry, pre-consultation, and telemedicine, all at one site. The integrated medical platform incorporates AI functionality, enabling the automatic translation of medical data uploaded by foreign patients, and the registered medical data can also be linked to the medical information system of Seoul Asan Medical Center, allowing for systematic data management. This platform is expected to make it more convenient for severely ill foreign patients, who cannot receive treatment locally for conditions such as cancer and organ transplants, to visit Seoul Asan Medical Center and experience high-quality medical services.