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Class on early puberty to open

Ewha Womans University Mokdong Hospital is holding a class on early puberty, at 3:30 p.m. on July 25.

The condition where the secondary sexual characteristics, such as the development of breasts or the enlargement of testicles, happen prematurely is of increasing concern to parents because it can stop children from growing to their full potential. Prof. Kim Hae-soon at the hospital will give a lecture on topics such as definition, cause and treatment followed by a Q&A session.

The class is open to anyone and the participants will get a booklet and a small gift. For inquiries, contact the pediatric department at the hospital in western Seoul at (02) 2650-5216.

Presentation on enuresis planned

The Korean Association of Enuresis is holding a class titled “Summer Vacation Without Enuresis” at Theall Medical Hub in Cheongdam-dong, southern Seoul, at 2 p.m. on July 21.

Prof. Suh Jin-soon at the Catholic University will give a presentation on causes and treatment of symptoms in which children are unable to control urination especially when sleeping.

For more information, call the association at (02) 2072-3417

Healthcare after cancer treatment

A class on how cancer patients should manage their health after treatment is scheduled at Seoul National University Hospital in downtown Seoul, at 3 p.m. on July 18. Prof. Choi Ho-chun at the hospital will explain how exercise can help long-term survival for those who have had cancer and what exercises they should take. He will also give tips for diet and there will be a Q&A session as well.

For more information, call (02) 2072-0088.