Kyoung Ryul Lee, MD, PhD, CEO of the SCL Group, Seoul Clinical Laboratory, a Specialist in Laboratory Medicine What motivated your decision to attend medical school and become a physician? Could you share some particularly
FROM THE PUBLISHER W elcome to the 28th edition of the World Asian Medical Journal. This issue encompasses a captivating cover story featuring an interview with Dr. Huang, a distinguished medical professional whose journey from
INSPIRATIONAL ASIAN HEALTHCARE LEADER Youngmee Jee, MD, PhD Commissioner of Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency INTERVIEW 01 Tell us how you decided to pursue a career in medicine. How did you choose your specialty?
Rethinking Hypothyroidism: Why Treatment Must Change and What Patients Can Do Author: Antonio C. Bianco, MD Translated by: Semin Kim, MD & Sihoon Lee, MD About the book “Rethinking Hypothyroidism” The limitations of
Events from September 25 – March 29, 2025 – NexusHealth Medical News Medical Report Diversity Equity and Inclusion Bio-Health Industry Watch Career Development Mun K. Hong’s Reflection Journeys in Medicine Book Review Networking Conference Forum
Purchase LinkThe Internet of Things (Revision 2021) Author: Sam Greengard We turn on the lights in our house from a desk in an office miles away. Our refrigerator alerts us to buy milk on the
Purchase LinkSuperconvergence Author: Jamie Metzl In Superconvergence, leading futurist and OneShared World founder Jamie Metzl explores how artificial intelligence, genome sequencing, gene editing, and other revolutionary technologies are transforming our lives, world, and future. These
The Strategic Importance of Location in the U.S. for Foreign Bio and Pharma Companies DoHyun Cho, PhD (CEO, W Medical Strategy Group) The U.S. Market: A Cornerstone of Global Expansion For pharmaceutical and biotech companies,
South Korea’s Healthcare Crisis: Beyond the Numbers Dongju Shin, Dong-Jin Shin INTRODUCTION The South Korean healthcare system has recently plunged into a significant crisis following a February 2024 announcement by the government to increase medical
Overcoming Disparities in Gastric Cancer Care Chul S. Hyun, MD, PhD, MPH Gastric Cancer and Prevention Screening Program, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT Gastric cancer is the fifth most common cancer worldwide,
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Chul S. Hyun, MD, PhD, MPH
Joseph P McMenamin, MD, JD, FCLM
Mun Hong, MD, MHCM, FACC Mun Hong, MD, MHCM, FACC, a highly esteemed interventional cardiologist, addresses one of the most pressing challenges in modern medicine—advanced cardiovascular conditions such as severe...
Chet Thaker CEO, TeleBright Software Corporation Chet Thaker, an entrepreneur with a focus on utilizing technology to solve complex problems, reflects on the rapidly changing landscape of medicine and healthcare....
Chul S. Hyun, MD, PhD, MPH The Center for Viral Hepatitis, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, USA Soonsik Kim, MPH Korean Community Services of Metropolitan New York, Bayside, NY, USA Sarah Hyun,...
Larry I. Slatky, Healthcare Consultatn (Advisor, W Medical Strategy Group)The United States faces an escalating crisis in healthcare: a severe shortage of physicians, nurses, and other essential healthcare professionals. This workforce gap not only disrupts the delivery of quality care...
Soonmahn Park, PhD. When you step out of the elevator on the 11th floor of the CIC building in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the South Korean national flag, the Taegeukgi, greets you on the glass wall of the Korea Health Industry Development...
Mun K. Hong, MD, MHCM, FACC I was called to the ER as an elderly woman, who had suffered an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest and was found to have inferior ST-elevations on field EKG after successful resuscitation, was brought to our hospital. I was informed by my colleagues, who had heard about the patient, that I should recommend conservative management as there was constant scrutiny...
NexBioHealth is privileged to feature Dr. Thiruvengadam Muniraj, a distinguished advanced endoscopist and leader in pancreatic and bariatric endoscopy at Yale University. As an International Medical Graduate with a remarkable journey from India to the U.S., Dr. Muniraj exemplifies excellence, resilience, and innovation in medicine. We interviewed him to explore...
The First Cell
And the Human Costs of Pursuing Cancer to The Last
Author: Azra Raza, MD
Dr. Azra Raza’s The First Cell is a compelling call to rethink how we approach cancer care. Drawing from her extensive expertise as an oncologist and researcher, Raza critiques the prevailing focus on treating advanced disease rather than preventing it. Her compelling argument—to target “first cell,” the inception of cancer—challenges healthcare…
Good Energy
The Surprising Connection between Metabolism and Limitless Health
Author: Casey Means, MD, with Calley Means (her brother)
Reportedly, the views of Casey Means, MD, have influenced the healthcare thinking of Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., HHS Secretary nominee. If so, Dr. Means’s writings could shed light on the nomination’s merits.
Growing up in a Korean American household, Dr. Joseph Lee learned early on the value of community, cultural sensitivity, and compassion. Today, as a healthcare leader and mentor, he brings these lessons to every aspect of his work. By empowering the next generation of medical professionals, advocating for inclusivity and diversity, or addressing gaps in healthcare equity, he makes strides in his journey as a pediatrician in Chicago. In this interview, Dr. Lee shares his journey filled with career advice and insights on leading with purpose in medicine.
Interview with Dr. Hyunjoon Lee, Current President and Dr. Sanghyun Alex Kim, Past PresidentThe KAMPANY has been a beacon of advocacy, community, and leadership for Korean American physicians in the tristate area. Since its founding in the 1980s, KAMPANY has...
