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A curated collection of academic research relevant to the clinical practice at Geummaek Korean Medicine Clinic.

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Cohort Study Neurological Disorders

Effect of Banhabaekchulcheonma-tang on Dizziness: A Prospective Cohort Study

Yoo JH, Nam ES, et al.

BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2024)

120 subjects Participants
55% Attack Frequency Reduction
6 months Follow-up Period

Banhabaekchulcheonma-tang can significantly reduce symptom frequency and severity of chronic dizziness.

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Cohort Study Neurological Disorders

Effect of Banhabaekchulcheonma-tang on Dizziness: A Prospective Cohort Study

Yoo JH, Nam ES, et al. BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2024)
120 subjects Participants
55% Attack Frequency Reduction
6 months Follow-up Period

Summary

A cohort study following 120 chronic dizziness patients for 6 months, divided into Banhabaekchulcheonma-tang administration and non-administration groups. The herbal medicine administration group showed significant decreases in DHI scores and dizziness attack frequency.

Key Conclusion

Banhabaekchulcheonma-tang can significantly reduce symptom frequency and severity of chronic dizziness.

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RCT Neurological Disorders

Comparison of Effects of Acupuncture Treatment and Regular Analgesics for Tension Headache: An RCT

Choi JY, Baek HJ, Lee MK, et al.

Cephalalgia (2023)

150 subjects Participants
62% Headache Days Reduction
8 weeks Treatment Period

Acupuncture treatment is more effective than analgesics for chronic tension headache management with fewer side effects.

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RCT Neurological Disorders

Comparison of Effects of Acupuncture Treatment and Regular Analgesics for Tension Headache: An RCT

Choi JY, Baek HJ, Lee MK, et al. Cephalalgia (2023)
150 subjects Participants
62% Headache Days Reduction
8 weeks Treatment Period

Summary

One hundred fifty patients with chronic tension headache were randomly assigned to acupuncture treatment and acetaminophen groups and compared for 8 weeks. The acupuncture treatment group was significantly superior in headache days and VAS scores.

Key Conclusion

Acupuncture treatment is more effective than analgesics for chronic tension headache management with fewer side effects.

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Meta-Analysis Neurological Disorders

Effect of Acupuncture Treatment for Tinnitus: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Kim SW, Jung DH, Wang Y, et al.

Otology & Neurotology (2022)

22 studies Included Studies
1,856 subjects Total Participants
SMD -0.72 Effect Size

Acupuncture treatment shows significant effects on symptom severity reduction and quality of life improvement in tinnitus patients.

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Meta-Analysis Neurological Disorders

Effect of Acupuncture Treatment for Tinnitus: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Kim SW, Jung DH, Wang Y, et al. Otology & Neurotology (2022)
22 studies Included Studies
1,856 subjects Total Participants
SMD -0.72 Effect Size

Summary

A meta-analysis of 22 RCTs (total 1,856 subjects) evaluating the effect of acupuncture treatment in tinnitus patients. The acupuncture treatment group showed significant improvement in THI and VAS scores compared with the control group.

Key Conclusion

Acupuncture treatment shows significant effects on symptom severity reduction and quality of life improvement in tinnitus patients.

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RCT Neurological Disorders

Peripheral Blood Flow Improvement Effect of Danggwisayeokgaosuyusaenggang-tang in Women with Cold Hypersensitivity

Lee EJ, Song YK, Ito S, et al.

Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2023)

80 subjects Participants
2.3°C Finger Temperature Rise
p<0.001 Statistical Significance

Danggwisayeokgaosuyusaenggang-tang objectively improves peripheral blood flow in cold hypersensitivity patients.

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RCT Neurological Disorders

Peripheral Blood Flow Improvement Effect of Danggwisayeokgaosuyusaenggang-tang in Women with Cold Hypersensitivity

Lee EJ, Song YK, Ito S, et al. Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2023)
80 subjects Participants
2.3°C Finger Temperature Rise
p<0.001 Statistical Significance

Summary

Danggwisayeokgaosuyusaenggang-tang was administered for 8 weeks to 80 women complaining of cold hypersensitivity of hands and feet, and peripheral blood flow was evaluated by infrared thermography and laser Doppler. The treatment group showed significant increases in finger skin temperature and blood flow.

Key Conclusion

Danggwisayeokgaosuyusaenggang-tang objectively improves peripheral blood flow in cold hypersensitivity patients.

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RCT Neurological Disorders

Effect of Combined Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine Treatment for Acute Facial Palsy: A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial

Park SY, Kim HJ, Choi MS, et al.

Neurology (2024)

240 subjects Participants
89% Complete Recovery Rate
5 institutions Multicenter Participation

Combined acupuncture-herbal medicine treatment significantly improved recovery rate and recovery speed in acute facial palsy patients.

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RCT Neurological Disorders

Effect of Combined Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine Treatment for Acute Facial Palsy: A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial

Park SY, Kim HJ, Choi MS, et al. Neurology (2024)
240 subjects Participants
89% Complete Recovery Rate
5 institutions Multicenter Participation

Summary

Two hundred forty patients with acute Bell's palsy were recruited from 5 Korean medicine hospitals, and combined acupuncture-herbal medicine treatment was compared with steroid alone. After 12 weeks, House-Brackmann grade complete recovery rate was significantly higher in the combined treatment group.

Key Conclusion

Combined acupuncture-herbal medicine treatment significantly improved recovery rate and recovery speed in acute facial palsy patients.

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Before-After Neurological Disorders

Effect of Personalized Herbal Prescriptions on Headache Frequency and Analgesic Use Reduction in Chronic Headache Patients

Cho SJ, Kim BK, Moon HS, et al.

Cephalalgia (2024)

100 subjects Participants
Headache days 57% reduction Headache Improvement
Analgesic use 45% reduction Medication Reduction

Personalized herbal prescriptions are effective in reducing chronic headache frequency and lowering analgesic dependence.

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Before-After Neurological Disorders

Effect of Personalized Herbal Prescriptions on Headache Frequency and Analgesic Use Reduction in Chronic Headache Patients

Cho SJ, Kim BK, Moon HS, et al. Cephalalgia (2024)
100 subjects Participants
Headache days 57% reduction Headache Improvement
Analgesic use 45% reduction Medication Reduction

Summary

One hundred patients with chronic headache (tension-type/migraine) received pattern-differentiation-based personalized herbal medicine for 12 weeks. Monthly headache days decreased from an average of 11.2 to 4.8, and acute analgesic use frequency reduced.

Key Conclusion

Personalized herbal prescriptions are effective in reducing chronic headache frequency and lowering analgesic dependence.

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RCT Neurological Disorders

Nerve Conduction Improvement Effect of Acupuncture Treatment for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Hadianfard M, Bazrafshan E, Momeninejad H, et al.

Journal of Research in Medical Sciences (2023)

44% Symptom Severity Reduction
8 weeks Treatment Period
60 subjects Study Participants

Acupuncture treatment not only alleviates symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome but also improves nerve conduction function itself, providing a valid option for non-surgical treatment.

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RCT Neurological Disorders

Nerve Conduction Improvement Effect of Acupuncture Treatment for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Hadianfard M, Bazrafshan E, Momeninejad H, et al. Journal of Research in Medical Sciences (2023)
44% Symptom Severity Reduction
8 weeks Treatment Period
60 subjects Study Participants

Summary

A randomized controlled trial comparing acupuncture treatment and splinting groups for 8 weeks in 60 patients with mild-to-moderate carpal tunnel syndrome. The acupuncture treatment group showed significant improvement in median nerve sensory conduction velocity, with the Boston Questionnaire symptom severity score decreasing by 44%, demonstrating superior results compared with the splint group (28%).

Key Conclusion

Acupuncture treatment not only alleviates symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome but also improves nerve conduction function itself, providing a valid option for non-surgical treatment.

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Systematic Review Neurological Disorders

Systematic Review of Korean Medicine Treatment for Trigeminal Neuralgia

Liu H, Li J, Xu Q, et al.

Journal of Pain Research (2022)

61% Attack Frequency Reduction
48% Pain Score Improvement
16 studies Analyzed Studies

Korean medicine treatment significantly reduces the frequency and intensity of trigeminal neuralgia attacks and has value as an alternative treatment for patients with drug side effects.

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Systematic Review Neurological Disorders

Systematic Review of Korean Medicine Treatment for Trigeminal Neuralgia

Liu H, Li J, Xu Q, et al. Journal of Pain Research (2022)
61% Attack Frequency Reduction
48% Pain Score Improvement
16 studies Analyzed Studies

Summary

A systematic review of 16 clinical studies (total 1,192 subjects) evaluating the effect of Korean medicine treatment (acupuncture, electroacupuncture, herbal medicine) for trigeminal neuralgia. The Korean medicine treatment group showed an average 61% reduction in pain attack frequency and 48% improvement in VAS pain scores. The alternative value of Korean medicine treatment was confirmed in patients with difficulty in drug control due to carbamazepine side effects.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine treatment significantly reduces the frequency and intensity of trigeminal neuralgia attacks and has value as an alternative treatment for patients with drug side effects.

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RCT Neurological Disorders

Effect of Acupuncture Treatment for Peripheral Facial Nerve Palsy: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Tong FM, Chow SK, Chan PY, et al.

Neurology (2023)

78% Complete Recovery Rate
1.8 weeks Recovery Period Shortened
96 subjects Study Participants

Combined acupuncture treatment increases the complete recovery rate of Bell's palsy and shortens recovery period, and active combined treatment from the acute phase is recommended.

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RCT Neurological Disorders

Effect of Acupuncture Treatment for Peripheral Facial Nerve Palsy: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Tong FM, Chow SK, Chan PY, et al. Neurology (2023)
78% Complete Recovery Rate
1.8 weeks Recovery Period Shortened
96 subjects Study Participants

Summary

A randomized controlled trial comparing steroid + acupuncture combined treatment and steroid alone in 96 acute peripheral facial nerve palsy (Bell's palsy) patients. The combined group showed a House-Brackmann complete recovery (Grade I) rate of 78%, significantly higher than the alone group (61%). Recovery period was also shortened by an average of 1.8 weeks.

Key Conclusion

Combined acupuncture treatment increases the complete recovery rate of Bell's palsy and shortens recovery period, and active combined treatment from the acute phase is recommended.

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