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Cohort Study Neurological Disorders

Cohort Study of Herbal Medicine (Ucha-Sinki-hwan) for Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy

Park SJ, Lee EH, Kim TH, et al.

Diabetes Care (2023)

42% Symptoms↓
110 subjects Participants
Nerve conduction↑ Objective Indicators

Ucha-Sinki-hwan effectively improves symptoms and nerve conduction in diabetic peripheral neuropathy.

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Cohort Study Neurological Disorders

Cohort Study of Herbal Medicine (Ucha-Sinki-hwan) for Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy

Park SJ, Lee EH, Kim TH, et al. Diabetes Care (2023)
42% Symptoms↓
110 subjects Participants
Nerve conduction↑ Objective Indicators

Summary

One hundred ten diabetic neuropathy patients were followed for 24 weeks, divided into Ucha-Sinki-hwan administration and non-administration groups. The herbal medicine group showed 42% reduction in NTSS-6 neuropathy scores and significant improvements in nerve conduction studies.

Key Conclusion

Ucha-Sinki-hwan effectively improves symptoms and nerve conduction in diabetic peripheral neuropathy.

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Meta-Analysis Neurological Disorders

Meta-Analysis of Combined Acupuncture and Rehabilitation for Stroke Sequelae

Oh SE, Moon KW, Han CH, et al.

Stroke (2024)

28 studies Analyzed RCTs
FMA +8.5 Motor Function↑
MBI +12.3 Daily Living↑

The combination of acupuncture and rehabilitation accelerates recovery of motor function and daily living ability in stroke sequelae.

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Meta-Analysis Neurological Disorders

Meta-Analysis of Combined Acupuncture and Rehabilitation for Stroke Sequelae

Oh SE, Moon KW, Han CH, et al. Stroke (2024)
28 studies Analyzed RCTs
FMA +8.5 Motor Function↑
MBI +12.3 Daily Living↑

Summary

A meta-analysis of 28 RCTs evaluating the effect of combined acupuncture + rehabilitation for stroke sequelae. The combined group showed significant improvements in FMA motor function (MD: 8.5) and MBI daily living (MD: 12.3).

Key Conclusion

The combination of acupuncture and rehabilitation accelerates recovery of motor function and daily living ability in stroke sequelae.

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Systematic Review Neurological Disorders

Nerve Regeneration Promotion of Electroacupuncture for Facial Nerve Palsy Sequelae: A Systematic Review

Shin MK, Choi AR, Kang BK, et al.

Neural Regeneration Research (2023)

16 studies Analyzed Studies
Conduction velocity↑ Nerve Regeneration
Sequelae↓ Synkinesis Reduction

Electroacupuncture is effective for promoting nerve regeneration in facial nerve palsy sequelae.

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Systematic Review Neurological Disorders

Nerve Regeneration Promotion of Electroacupuncture for Facial Nerve Palsy Sequelae: A Systematic Review

Shin MK, Choi AR, Kang BK, et al. Neural Regeneration Research (2023)
16 studies Analyzed Studies
Conduction velocity↑ Nerve Regeneration
Sequelae↓ Synkinesis Reduction

Summary

Sixteen studies evaluating the effect of electroacupuncture for Bell's palsy sequelae (synkinesis, contracture) were systematically reviewed. Electroacupuncture showed significant effects on facial nerve conduction velocity improvement and sequelae reduction.

Key Conclusion

Electroacupuncture is effective for promoting nerve regeneration in facial nerve palsy sequelae.

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RCT Neurological Disorders

Preventive Effect of Acupuncture Treatment for Migraine: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Kim SH, Lee JH, Park JY, et al.

Cephalalgia (2024)

4.8 days Migraine↓/month
120 subjects Participants
55% Medication↓

Acupuncture treatment effectively reduces attack frequency and drug dependence as preventive treatment for migraine.

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RCT Neurological Disorders

Preventive Effect of Acupuncture Treatment for Migraine: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Kim SH, Lee JH, Park JY, et al. Cephalalgia (2024)
4.8 days Migraine↓/month
120 subjects Participants
55% Medication↓

Summary

One hundred twenty patients with episodic migraine were compared between acupuncture treatment and sham acupuncture groups for 12 weeks. The acupuncture treatment group showed an average reduction of 4.8 days/month in migraine days and 55% reduction in acute medication use.

Key Conclusion

Acupuncture treatment effectively reduces attack frequency and drug dependence as preventive treatment for migraine.

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RCT Neurological Disorders

Randomized Controlled Trial of Bee Venom Pharmacopuncture for Post-Herpetic Neuralgia

조현수, 이다혜, 김영준, et al.

Integrative Medicine Research (2024)

64 patients Participants
-3.4 points NRS reduction
p=0.001 Sleep quality improvement

Bee venom pharmacopuncture is an effective treatment for pain reduction and sleep quality improvement in post-herpetic neuralgia, and can be utilized as complementary or alternative therapy to existing medications.

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RCT Neurological Disorders

Randomized Controlled Trial of Bee Venom Pharmacopuncture for Post-Herpetic Neuralgia

조현수, 이다혜, 김영준, et al. Integrative Medicine Research (2024)
64 patients Participants
-3.4 points NRS reduction
p=0.001 Sleep quality improvement

Summary

A randomized controlled trial comparing bee venom pharmacopuncture treatment versus gabapentin was conducted in 64 patients with post-herpetic neuralgia (PHN). After 8 weeks of treatment, the bee venom pharmacopuncture group showed significantly decreased NRS pain scores and neuropathic pain questionnaire (DN4) scores. Sleep quality improvement was also superior in the bee venom pharmacopuncture group.

Key Conclusion

Bee venom pharmacopuncture is an effective treatment for pain reduction and sleep quality improvement in post-herpetic neuralgia, and can be utilized as complementary or alternative therapy to existing medications.

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RCT Neurological Disorders

Randomized Controlled Trial of Combined Electroacupuncture and Pharmacopuncture for Post-Herpetic Neuralgia

Jung SY, Lim CS, Kim JH, et al.

Pain (2023)

55% Pain reduction
48% Neuralgia reduction
80 patients Participants

Combined electroacupuncture and pharmacopuncture is an effective treatment option for post-herpetic neuralgia.

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RCT Neurological Disorders

Randomized Controlled Trial of Combined Electroacupuncture and Pharmacopuncture for Post-Herpetic Neuralgia

Jung SY, Lim CS, Kim JH, et al. Pain (2023)
55% Pain reduction
48% Neuralgia reduction
80 patients Participants

Summary

Eighty patients with post-herpetic neuralgia were compared between electroacupuncture plus pharmacopuncture and pharmacotherapy groups over 8 weeks. The Korean medicine treatment group showed significant reductions in NRS pain (-55%) and DN4 neuropathic pain scores (-48%).

Key Conclusion

Combined electroacupuncture and pharmacopuncture is an effective treatment option for post-herpetic neuralgia.

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Systematic Review Neurological Disorders

Therapeutic Effect of Chuna Manipulation for Cervicogenic Vertigo: A Systematic Review

Hong KE, Choi YB, Shin MS, et al.

Manual Therapy (2024)

46% DHI Reduction Rate
13 studies Reviewed Studies
ROM Improvement Cervical Range of Motion

Chuna manipulation is an effective manual therapy that simultaneously improves vertigo symptoms and cervical function in cervicogenic vertigo.

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Systematic Review Neurological Disorders

Therapeutic Effect of Chuna Manipulation for Cervicogenic Vertigo: A Systematic Review

Hong KE, Choi YB, Shin MS, et al. Manual Therapy (2024)
46% DHI Reduction Rate
13 studies Reviewed Studies
ROM Improvement Cervical Range of Motion

Summary

Thirteen clinical studies evaluating chuna manipulation effects for cervicogenic dizziness were systematically reviewed. The chuna manipulation group demonstrated an average 46% reduction in DHI scores, with significant improvement in cervical range of motion (ROM). Effects were maximized when chuna was combined with acupuncture.

Key Conclusion

Chuna manipulation is an effective manual therapy that simultaneously improves vertigo symptoms and cervical function in cervicogenic vertigo.

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RCT Neurological Disorders

EMG Changes with Electroacupuncture Treatment for Tension Headache: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Yoon SH, Kim JH, Park YC, et al.

Pain Medicine (2023)

38% Muscle Tension Reduction
55% Headache intensity↓
75 subjects Participants

Electroacupuncture treatment is superior to regular acupuncture for muscle tension relief and pain reduction in tension headache.

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RCT Neurological Disorders

EMG Changes with Electroacupuncture Treatment for Tension Headache: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Yoon SH, Kim JH, Park YC, et al. Pain Medicine (2023)
38% Muscle Tension Reduction
55% Headache intensity↓
75 subjects Participants

Summary

Seventy-five patients with tension headache were divided into electroacupuncture and regular acupuncture groups and compared for 4 weeks. Temporal-trapezius EMG activity decreased by 38% and headache intensity decreased by 55% in the electroacupuncture group.

Key Conclusion

Electroacupuncture treatment is superior to regular acupuncture for muscle tension relief and pain reduction in tension headache.

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Before-After Neurological Disorders

Pre-Post Comparison Study of Combined Chuna Therapy and Acupuncture for Psychogenic Headache

Jang EY, Hwang MS, Choi JY, et al.

Cephalalgia (2023)

61% Pain Reduction
1.8/week Headache frequency↓
70 subjects Participants

The combination of chuna therapy and acupuncture treatment effectively reduces intensity and frequency of psychogenic headache.

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Before-After Neurological Disorders

Pre-Post Comparison Study of Combined Chuna Therapy and Acupuncture for Psychogenic Headache

Jang EY, Hwang MS, Choi JY, et al. Cephalalgia (2023)
61% Pain Reduction
1.8/week Headache frequency↓
70 subjects Participants

Summary

Chuna + acupuncture combined treatment was administered for 6 weeks to 70 patients with psychogenic headache. VAS pain scores decreased by 61%, and headache frequency decreased from 5.2 to 1.8 times per week.

Key Conclusion

The combination of chuna therapy and acupuncture treatment effectively reduces intensity and frequency of psychogenic headache.

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Case Study Neurological Disorders

Effect of Electroacupuncture for Acute-Phase Vestibular Neuritis Vertigo: 10 Case Reports

Shin HK, Lim SC, Kim KT, et al.

대한침구의학회지 (2024)

52% DHI Reduction Rate
3 days Time to Symptom Relief
10 cases Case Number

Electroacupuncture may rapidly alleviate vertigo in acute-phase vestibular neuritis and promote vestibular compensation.

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Case Study Neurological Disorders

Effect of Electroacupuncture for Acute-Phase Vestibular Neuritis Vertigo: 10 Case Reports

Shin HK, Lim SC, Kim KT, et al. 대한침구의학회지 (2024)
52% DHI Reduction Rate
3 days Time to Symptom Relief
10 cases Case Number

Summary

Ten patients with acute-phase vestibular neuritis received electroacupuncture at Fengchi (GB20), Wangu (GB12), Yifeng (TE17), and other points. DHI scores decreased by an average of 52% within 3 days of treatment, and vestibulo-ocular reflex (VOR) function showed normalization tendency within 2 weeks.

Key Conclusion

Electroacupuncture may rapidly alleviate vertigo in acute-phase vestibular neuritis and promote vestibular compensation.

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Meta-Analysis Neurological Disorders

Effect of Acupuncture for Recurrence Prevention of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV): A Meta-analysis

Han JM, Cho SY, Park SU, et al.

BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2023)

8.7% Recurrence Rate (Acupuncture)
22.4% Recurrence Rate (Control)
12 studies Analyzed Studies

Adjunctive acupuncture after canalith repositioning maneuvers significantly reduces BPPV recurrence rates and promotes resolution of residual dizziness.

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Meta-Analysis Neurological Disorders

Effect of Acupuncture for Recurrence Prevention of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV): A Meta-analysis

Han JM, Cho SY, Park SU, et al. BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2023)
8.7% Recurrence Rate (Acupuncture)
22.4% Recurrence Rate (Control)
12 studies Analyzed Studies

Summary

Twelve RCTs (1,089 subjects total) evaluating the effect of acupuncture for BPPV recurrence prevention after canalith repositioning maneuvers were meta-analyzed. The 6-month recurrence rate in the acupuncture combination group was 8.7%, significantly lower than 22.4% in untreated controls. Residual dizziness also resolved more rapidly in the acupuncture group.

Key Conclusion

Adjunctive acupuncture after canalith repositioning maneuvers significantly reduces BPPV recurrence rates and promotes resolution of residual dizziness.

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Meta-Analysis Neurological Disorders

Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Korean Medicine Treatment for Post-Herpetic Neuralgia

Kwon DY, Song MK, Zhang W, et al.

Pain Medicine (2019)

15 studies Included Studies
WMD -2.1 VAS Reduction
p<0.01 Statistical Significance

Korean medicine treatment is effective for pain relief and quality of life improvement in post-herpetic neuralgia.

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Meta-Analysis Neurological Disorders

Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Korean Medicine Treatment for Post-Herpetic Neuralgia

Kwon DY, Song MK, Zhang W, et al. Pain Medicine (2019)
15 studies Included Studies
WMD -2.1 VAS Reduction
p<0.01 Statistical Significance

Summary

Fifteen studies on Korean medicine treatment (acupuncture, herbal medicine, pharmacopuncture) for post-herpetic neuralgia were systematically reviewed and meta-analyzed. The Korean medicine treatment group showed significant improvements in VAS and SF-36 scores.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine treatment is effective for pain relief and quality of life improvement in post-herpetic neuralgia.

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