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Case Study Pediatric / Adolescent Care

Case Report of 7 Pediatric Asthma Cases with Combined Herbal Medicine and Moxibustion Treatment

Shin HK, Lee SR, et al.

대한한방내과학회지 (2024)

71.4% Attack frequency reduction
FEV1 +12.8% Pulmonary function improvement
7 cases Number of cases

After combined herbal medicine and moxibustion treatment, asthma attack frequency decreased by an average of 71.4% and FEV1 improved by 12.8%, suggesting potential of Korean medicine adjunctive treatment for pediatric asthma.

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Case Study Pediatric / Adolescent Care

Case Report of 7 Pediatric Asthma Cases with Combined Herbal Medicine and Moxibustion Treatment

Shin HK, Lee SR, et al. 대한한방내과학회지 (2024)
71.4% Attack frequency reduction
FEV1 +12.8% Pulmonary function improvement
7 cases Number of cases

Summary

A case report on 7 pediatric asthma patients treated with modified Socheongryong-tang and moxibustion at CV12 and BL13 acupoints. Asthma attack frequency, pulmonary function (FEV1), and quality of life changes were followed over 3 months.

Key Conclusion

After combined herbal medicine and moxibustion treatment, asthma attack frequency decreased by an average of 71.4% and FEV1 improved by 12.8%, suggesting potential of Korean medicine adjunctive treatment for pediatric asthma.

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Narrative Review Pediatric / Adolescent Care

Recent Literature Review on Korean Medicine Treatment for Pediatric Allergic Rhinitis

Jung WC, Kim TH, et al.

대한한방안이비인후피부과학회지 (2023)

32 studies Analyzed studies
TNSS -38.5% Rhinitis symptom reduction
10 years Literature search period

Herbal medicine treatments such as Socheongryong-tang and Yeonggamganmisinhain-tang, along with acupuncture at LI20 and LI4, showed significant effects in improving pediatric rhinitis symptoms (TNSS), with gradually improving evidence levels.

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Narrative Review Pediatric / Adolescent Care

Recent Literature Review on Korean Medicine Treatment for Pediatric Allergic Rhinitis

Jung WC, Kim TH, et al. 대한한방안이비인후피부과학회지 (2023)
32 studies Analyzed studies
TNSS -38.5% Rhinitis symptom reduction
10 years Literature search period

Summary

A comprehensive review of domestic and international literature from the past 10 years on Korean medicine treatment (herbal medicine, acupuncture, moxibustion, nasal irrigation) for pediatric allergic rhinitis. A total of 32 studies were analyzed.

Key Conclusion

Herbal medicine treatments such as Socheongryong-tang and Yeonggamganmisinhain-tang, along with acupuncture at LI20 and LI4, showed significant effects in improving pediatric rhinitis symptoms (TNSS), with gradually improving evidence levels.

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Systematic Review Pediatric / Adolescent Care

Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Modified Sagunja-tang for Pediatric Indigestion

Han SJ, Cho BH, et al.

대한한방소아과학회지 (2024)

91.2% Treatment efficacy rate
11 RCTs Included RCTs
OR 3.24 Treatment effect size

Modified Sagunja-tang improved treatment efficacy rates up to 91.2% for pediatric functional dyspepsia and showed superior results compared to Western medicine controls in alleviating abdominal pain and bloating symptoms.

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Systematic Review Pediatric / Adolescent Care

Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Modified Sagunja-tang for Pediatric Indigestion

Han SJ, Cho BH, et al. 대한한방소아과학회지 (2024)
91.2% Treatment efficacy rate
11 RCTs Included RCTs
OR 3.24 Treatment effect size

Summary

Treatment efficacy of modified Sagunja-tang was systematically analyzed in pediatric patients with functional dyspepsia. A meta-analysis was performed including 11 RCTs.

Key Conclusion

Modified Sagunja-tang improved treatment efficacy rates up to 91.2% for pediatric functional dyspepsia and showed superior results compared to Western medicine controls in alleviating abdominal pain and bloating symptoms.

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Meta-Analysis Pediatric / Adolescent Care

Meta-Analysis of Combined Herbal Medicine and Auricular Acupuncture Treatment for Pediatric Anorexia

Lim JH, Kwon OS, et al.

한방재활의학과학회지 (2023)

34.6% Food intake increase rate
1.8 kg/3 months Weight gain
486 patients Analysis population

Combined herbal medicine and auricular acupuncture treatment increased daily food intake by an average of 34.6% in children with anorexia, with average weight gain of 1.8 kg over 3 months, showing significant effects compared to monotherapy.

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Meta-Analysis Pediatric / Adolescent Care

Meta-Analysis of Combined Herbal Medicine and Auricular Acupuncture Treatment for Pediatric Anorexia

Lim JH, Kwon OS, et al. 한방재활의학과학회지 (2023)
34.6% Food intake increase rate
1.8 kg/3 months Weight gain
486 patients Analysis population

Summary

Data from 486 pediatric patients with chief complaints of anorexia were meta-analyzed. Appetite and weight changes from combined treatment with herbal medicine (modified Hyangsayukgunja-tang, Gwibi-tang) and auricular acupuncture (stomach point, spleen point) were analyzed.

Key Conclusion

Combined herbal medicine and auricular acupuncture treatment increased daily food intake by an average of 34.6% in children with anorexia, with average weight gain of 1.8 kg over 3 months, showing significant effects compared to monotherapy.

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Case Study Pediatric / Adolescent Care

Case Report of Korean Medicine Combination Therapy for Children with Tourette Syndrome

Ahn TW, Choi JH, Kim KY, et al.

Journal of Tourette Syndrome (2023)

6 patients Cases
55% YGTSS reduction
20 weeks Treatment duration

Korean medicine combination therapy may contribute to reducing tic symptoms and improving social functioning in children with Tourette syndrome.

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Case Study Pediatric / Adolescent Care

Case Report of Korean Medicine Combination Therapy for Children with Tourette Syndrome

Ahn TW, Choi JH, Kim KY, et al. Journal of Tourette Syndrome (2023)
6 patients Cases
55% YGTSS reduction
20 weeks Treatment duration

Summary

A case series of 6 children with Tourette syndrome treated with herbal medicine (Eokgan-san) plus electroacupuncture plus behavioral therapy for 20 weeks was reported. YGTSS total scores decreased by an average of 55% and social functioning improved.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine combination therapy may contribute to reducing tic symptoms and improving social functioning in children with Tourette syndrome.

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Cohort Study Pediatric / Adolescent Care

Cohort Study of Korean Medicine Intervention for Children with School Refusal

Go JH, Kim CH, Park HJ, et al.

School Psychology International (2024)

87% Attendance improvement
45 patients Participants
Anxiety reduced Emotional improvement

Korean medicine intervention is effective in improving attendance and reducing anxiety in children with school refusal.

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Cohort Study Pediatric / Adolescent Care

Cohort Study of Korean Medicine Intervention for Children with School Refusal

Go JH, Kim CH, Park HJ, et al. School Psychology International (2024)
87% Attendance improvement
45 patients Participants
Anxiety reduced Emotional improvement

Summary

Forty-five children with school refusal were followed for 12 weeks, divided into a Korean medicine intervention group (herbal medicine + acupuncture + parent counseling) and a waitlist group. Attendance improved from 52% to 87% and anxiety scores decreased in the intervention group.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine intervention is effective in improving attendance and reducing anxiety in children with school refusal.

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Case Study Pediatric / Adolescent Care

Korean Medicine Intervention Case Series for Stress in School-Maladjusted Adolescents

Lee SG, Bae HS, Jung WS, et al.

Adolescent Health, Medicine and Therapeutics (2023)

12 cases Number of Cases
43% Stress↓
Adaptability↑ School Life Improvement

Korean medicine intervention is effective for stress management and adaptability improvement in school-maladjusted adolescents.

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Case Study Pediatric / Adolescent Care

Korean Medicine Intervention Case Series for Stress in School-Maladjusted Adolescents

Lee SG, Bae HS, Jung WS, et al. Adolescent Health, Medicine and Therapeutics (2023)
12 cases Number of Cases
43% Stress↓
Adaptability↑ School Life Improvement

Summary

Herbal medicine + auricular acupuncture + counseling were applied for 10 weeks to 12 adolescents showing school maladjustment. PSS stress (-43%) and school adaptation scale (+35%) all improved.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine intervention is effective for stress management and adaptability improvement in school-maladjusted adolescents.

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Case Study Pediatric / Adolescent Care

Korean Medicine Combined Treatment Case Series for Adolescent Emotional Disorders

Yang SB, Kim SY, Chae HB, et al.

Journal of Korean Medicine (2024)

15 cases Number of Cases
45% Anxiety reduction
12 weeks Treatment Period

Korean medicine combined treatment shows positive effects on symptom relief and school adaptation in adolescent emotional disorders.

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Case Study Pediatric / Adolescent Care

Korean Medicine Combined Treatment Case Series for Adolescent Emotional Disorders

Yang SB, Kim SY, Chae HB, et al. Journal of Korean Medicine (2024)
15 cases Number of Cases
45% Anxiety reduction
12 weeks Treatment Period

Summary

A case report of herbal medicine + auricular acupuncture + meditation applied for 12 weeks to 15 adolescents complaining of emotional disorders. RCMAS anxiety scores decreased by an average of 45%, and school adaptation improved.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine combined treatment shows positive effects on symptom relief and school adaptation in adolescent emotional disorders.

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RCT Pediatric / Adolescent Care

Randomized Controlled Trial of Combined Herbal Medicine and Behavioral Therapy for Pediatric ADHD

Kim KH, Ahn TW, Lee SG, et al.

Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry (2023)

47% K-ARS Reduction
80 subjects Participants
Attention improvement Key Effect

Combined herbal medicine and behavioral therapy effectively improves attention deficit symptoms in pediatric ADHD.

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RCT Pediatric / Adolescent Care

Randomized Controlled Trial of Combined Herbal Medicine and Behavioral Therapy for Pediatric ADHD

Kim KH, Ahn TW, Lee SG, et al. Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry (2023)
47% K-ARS Reduction
80 subjects Participants
Attention improvement Key Effect

Summary

Eighty ADHD children were compared between herbal medicine (modified Guibi-tang) + behavioral therapy and behavioral therapy alone groups for 8 weeks. K-ARS scores decreased by 47% and attention span significantly improved in the combined group.

Key Conclusion

Combined herbal medicine and behavioral therapy effectively improves attention deficit symptoms in pediatric ADHD.

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RCT Pediatric / Adolescent Care

Growth Hormone Secretion-Promoting Effect of Combination Herbal Medicine on Pediatric Growth Retardation: An RCT

Kim YH, Lee JK, Park SH, et al.

Pediatrics International (2024)

100 patients Participants
1.8 cm Growth velocity difference
6 months Treatment duration

Combination herbal medicine promotes growth hormone secretion and improves growth velocity in pediatric growth retardation.

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RCT Pediatric / Adolescent Care

Growth Hormone Secretion-Promoting Effect of Combination Herbal Medicine on Pediatric Growth Retardation: An RCT

Kim YH, Lee JK, Park SH, et al. Pediatrics International (2024)
100 patients Participants
1.8 cm Growth velocity difference
6 months Treatment duration

Summary

One hundred children with growth retardation were randomly assigned in a double-blind manner to a combination herbal medicine (Seongjang-tang) group or placebo group and compared over 6 months. The herbal medicine group showed significantly higher IGF-1 levels and 6-month growth velocity.

Key Conclusion

Combination herbal medicine promotes growth hormone secretion and improves growth velocity in pediatric growth retardation.

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Systematic Review Pediatric / Adolescent Care

Immune-Enhancing Effects of Herbal Medicine on Recurrent Respiratory Infections in Children: A Systematic Review

Lee MH, Cho BK, Wang J, et al.

Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2023)

20 studies Included studies
42% Recurrence reduction
High Evidence level

Herbal medicine is an effective complementary therapy for preventing recurrent respiratory infections and enhancing immunity in children.

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Systematic Review Pediatric / Adolescent Care

Immune-Enhancing Effects of Herbal Medicine on Recurrent Respiratory Infections in Children: A Systematic Review

Lee MH, Cho BK, Wang J, et al. Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2023)
20 studies Included studies
42% Recurrence reduction
High Evidence level

Summary

Twenty studies on herbal medicine (Okbyungpung-san, etc.) for recurrent respiratory infections in children were systematically reviewed. The herbal medicine group showed significant reductions in infection recurrence and antibiotic use.

Key Conclusion

Herbal medicine is an effective complementary therapy for preventing recurrent respiratory infections and enhancing immunity in children.

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Meta-Analysis Pediatric / Adolescent Care

SCORAD Improvement Effect of Herbal Medicine on Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis: A Meta-Analysis

Park JE, Kim SY, Tanaka A, et al.

Pediatric Dermatology (2024)

15 studies Included studies
1,240 patients Total participants
WMD -12.4 SCORAD reduction

Herbal medicine treatment shows significant efficacy in improving SCORAD scores in pediatric atopic dermatitis.

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Meta-Analysis Pediatric / Adolescent Care

SCORAD Improvement Effect of Herbal Medicine on Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis: A Meta-Analysis

Park JE, Kim SY, Tanaka A, et al. Pediatric Dermatology (2024)
15 studies Included studies
1,240 patients Total participants
WMD -12.4 SCORAD reduction

Summary

Fifteen RCTs (total 1,240 patients) evaluating herbal medicine for pediatric atopic dermatitis were meta-analyzed. The herbal medicine group showed significantly greater SCORAD score reduction compared to controls.

Key Conclusion

Herbal medicine treatment shows significant efficacy in improving SCORAD scores in pediatric atopic dermatitis.

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