Kyoung Ryul Lee, MD, PhD, CEO of the SCL Group, Seoul Clinical Laboratory, a Specialist in Laboratory Medicine
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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
Youngmee Jee, MD, PhD | Inspirational Asian Healthcare Leader
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
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 current
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The Internet of Things (Revision 2021)
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
Superconvergence
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The Strategic Importance of Location in the U.S. for Foreign Bio and Pharma Companies
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
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Overcoming Disparities in Gastric Cancer Care
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We are honored to feature this timely and thought-provoking piece by Professor Wun-Jung Kim, a highly respected leader in child and adolescent psychiatry.
This article by Dr. Dennis Shung, an Assistant Professor of Medicine and Director of Digital Health at Yale School of Medicine, explores how generative AI can transform care for patients with acute gastrointestinal bleeding …
Improving Equity and Inclusivity in Multiple Myeloma Clinical Research Summary from the MMRF 3rd Annual Health Equity Summit
Hearn Jay Cho, MD, PhD Anne Quinn Young, MPH Olamide Banjo, PharmD This Health Equity and Engagement spotlight highlights the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation’s (MMRF) commitment to equity in cancer...
Fighting for Equity in Stomach Cancer: A Daughter’s Journey to Advocacy
Aki Smith In this moving and insightful piece, Aki Smith, founder of Hope for Stomach Cancer, recounts how her father’s diagnosis became the catalyst for a national advocacy effort. As...
An Exploration into Medical Technology and Disability Ethics
Justin Lin In this thoughtful essay, medical student Justin Lin explores how medical technologies—often created with the intention to help—can have complex ethical and cultural implications for people with disabilities....
What do we do when faced with a choice between professional and personal fulfillment?
Mun K. Hong, MD, MHCM, FACC I recall an episode from about 20 years ago when I found myself at this very crossroads. I had been given the rare honor of delivering a keynote speech on my clinical research at the annual American College of Cardiology national conference. It was a remarkable opportunity for my professional growth. However, when I checked the schedule with...
Bridging Cultures in Medicine: A Fulbright Journey Through Japan’s Public Health Landscape
Arthur Bookstein, MPH I first met Arthur Bookstein in January 2025 at Japan’s National Cancer Center (NCC) while giving a talk on Gastric Cancer in the U.S. As a Fulbright scholar and medical student from USC, Arthur stood out not just for his keen interest in cancer epidemiology but also...
Author: Curtis Chin
Curtis Chin’s Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant is a heartfelt memoir that transports readers to 1980s Detroit, where a young gay Chinese American boy comes of age in the backdrop of his family’s Cantonese restaurant. This vibrant cultural hub welcomed everyone-from drag queens to local politicians-and served as the stage for Chin’s exploration of identity, family, and belonging …
Author: Dr. Victoria Sweet
As the pace of modern medicine accelerates-with algorithms guiding decisions and AI reshaping clinical workflows-Dr. Victoria Sweet’s Slow Medicine offers a quiet but urgent reminder: healing can’t be rushed. First published in 2017, her book feels even more relevant today. Drawing on her years caring for patients at …
As this month’s issue focuses on Medical Ethics, I want to share my thoughts on the importance of self-awareness and resilience in becoming a physician who treats the whole patient – not just the disease.
Since high school, I’ve kept a journal to practice gratitude and document accomplishments and happy memories that I want to look back on. While I use my journal as a way to relieve stress, I’ve realized that I often hesitate to write anything negative – afraid that voicing my doubts would make them feel more real. This tendency to focus on “good thoughts only” has sometimes prevented me from engaging in the deeper self-reflection I truly needed …
The Ukrainian Medical Association of North America: 75 Years of Healing, Advocacy, and Action
Marta Lopatynsky, MD A Conversation with UMANA President Dr. Marta Lopatynsky As the war in Ukraine continues to grip global attention, many in the medical and academic communities have naturally turned their thoughts to Ukrainian colleagues-especially those working across borders...
NexBioHealth’s First Regional Forum: A Night to Reflect, Connect, and Dream Forward
On March 15, 2025, NexBioHealth hosted its very first regional forum—an informal yet unforgettable gathering of physicians and students who came together in New York to pause, reflect, and dream. This special evening marked a milestone for the NexBioHealth community:...
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