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Cross-Sectional Pediatric / Adolescent Care

Cross-Sectional Survey Study on Herbal Medicine Treatment Efficacy for Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis

Yoon SK, Han JW, et al.

대한한방안이비인후피부과학회지 (2024)

42.1% SCORAD reduction rate
387 patients Study population
63.8% Steroid reduction success rate

Herbal medicine treatment centered on modified Sopung-san reduced SCORAD index by an average of 42.1% and significantly decreased steroid use frequency.

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Cross-Sectional Pediatric / Adolescent Care

Cross-Sectional Survey Study on Herbal Medicine Treatment Efficacy for Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis

Yoon SK, Han JW, et al. 대한한방안이비인후피부과학회지 (2024)
42.1% SCORAD reduction rate
387 patients Study population
63.8% Steroid reduction success rate

Summary

A cross-sectional analysis of medical records from 387 pediatric patients with atopic dermatitis who visited Korean medicine clinics. SCORAD index changes and herbal medicine prescription patterns were investigated.

Key Conclusion

Herbal medicine treatment centered on modified Sopung-san reduced SCORAD index by an average of 42.1% and significantly decreased steroid use frequency.

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Cohort Study Pediatric / Adolescent Care

Long-Term Follow-Up Cohort Study of Korean Medicine Combination Therapy for Childhood Obesity

Choi YS, Jung EH, et al.

대한한방소아과학회지 (2023)

BMI -2.3 BMI reduction
78.2% Weight loss maintenance rate
24 months Follow-up period

Children with obesity receiving Korean medicine combination therapy showed an average BMI reduction of 2.3 kg/m2 after 24 months, with superior appetite control effects in the auricular acupuncture combination group.

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Cohort Study Pediatric / Adolescent Care

Long-Term Follow-Up Cohort Study of Korean Medicine Combination Therapy for Childhood Obesity

Choi YS, Jung EH, et al. 대한한방소아과학회지 (2023)
BMI -2.3 BMI reduction
78.2% Weight loss maintenance rate
24 months Follow-up period

Summary

A cohort study following 234 children with obesity for 24 months. Weight loss and metabolic indicator changes from combination therapy including herbal medicine (modified Bangpungtongseong-san), auricular acupuncture, and dietary guidance were analyzed.

Key Conclusion

Children with obesity receiving Korean medicine combination therapy showed an average BMI reduction of 2.3 kg/m2 after 24 months, with superior appetite control effects in the auricular acupuncture combination group.

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RCT Pediatric / Adolescent Care

Randomized Controlled Trial of Combined Chuna Therapy and Herbal Medicine for Growth Plate Management

Lee HJ, Kim DW, et al.

대한추나의학회지 (2024)

4.2 months Growth plate activity extension
92.7% Spinal alignment improvement rate
n=96 Study population

Combined Chuna therapy and herbal medicine treatment prolonged growth plate activity duration by an average of 4.2 months compared to herbal medicine alone, with concurrent scoliosis correction effects.

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RCT Pediatric / Adolescent Care

Randomized Controlled Trial of Combined Chuna Therapy and Herbal Medicine for Growth Plate Management

Lee HJ, Kim DW, et al. 대한추나의학회지 (2024)
4.2 months Growth plate activity extension
92.7% Spinal alignment improvement rate
n=96 Study population

Summary

An RCT comparing a Chuna therapy and herbal medicine combination group with an herbal medicine alone group in 96 adolescents before growth plate closure. Spinal alignment correction and growth plate activity were evaluated over 12 weeks.

Key Conclusion

Combined Chuna therapy and herbal medicine treatment prolonged growth plate activity duration by an average of 4.2 months compared to herbal medicine alone, with concurrent scoliosis correction effects.

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Meta-Analysis Pediatric / Adolescent Care

Meta-Analysis of Kidney-Tonifying and Qi-Replenishing Herbal Medicine Treatment for Children with Short Stature

Park JH, Choi MK, et al.

한방재활의학과학회지 (2023)

3.8 cm/6 months Mean height increase
IGF-1 +23.4% Growth factor elevation
8 studies Included studies

Kidney-tonifying and qi-replenishing herbal medicine significantly elevates IGF-1 levels in children with short stature and shows an average height increase of 3.8 cm over 6 months, demonstrating superior effects compared to controls.

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Meta-Analysis Pediatric / Adolescent Care

Meta-Analysis of Kidney-Tonifying and Qi-Replenishing Herbal Medicine Treatment for Children with Short Stature

Park JH, Choi MK, et al. 한방재활의학과학회지 (2023)
3.8 cm/6 months Mean height increase
IGF-1 +23.4% Growth factor elevation
8 studies Included studies

Summary

A meta-analysis evaluating the growth-promoting effects of kidney-tonifying and qi-replenishing herbal medicine treatment using data from 580 children diagnosed with short stature. IGF-1 level changes and height increase were set as primary outcome variables.

Key Conclusion

Kidney-tonifying and qi-replenishing herbal medicine significantly elevates IGF-1 levels in children with short stature and shows an average height increase of 3.8 cm over 6 months, demonstrating superior effects compared to controls.

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Systematic Review Pediatric / Adolescent Care

Effect of Combined Herbal Medicine and Growth Acupuncture on Height Velocity in Children with Growth Disorders: A Systematic Review

Kim SH, Lee JY, et al.

대한한방소아과학회지 (2024)

2.1 cm Annual growth velocity increase
87.3% Treatment response rate
p<0.01 Statistical significance

Combined herbal medicine and growth acupuncture treatment increases annual growth velocity by an average of 2.1 cm in children with growth disorders, with superior effects particularly in bone age delay type.

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Systematic Review Pediatric / Adolescent Care

Effect of Combined Herbal Medicine and Growth Acupuncture on Height Velocity in Children with Growth Disorders: A Systematic Review

Kim SH, Lee JY, et al. 대한한방소아과학회지 (2024)
2.1 cm Annual growth velocity increase
87.3% Treatment response rate
p<0.01 Statistical significance

Summary

A systematic review analyzing the effects of combined herbal medicine (modified Nokyongdaebo-tang) and growth acupuncture in 412 children with growth disorders. The group treated for 6 months or longer showed significantly increased annual growth velocity.

Key Conclusion

Combined herbal medicine and growth acupuncture treatment increases annual growth velocity by an average of 2.1 cm in children with growth disorders, with superior effects particularly in bone age delay type.

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Systematic Review Neurological Disorders

Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Korean Medicine Combined Treatment for Neurological Disorders: A Systematic Review

Cho AR, Park MJ, Kim DI, et al.

Value in Health (2023)

12 studies Analyzed Studies
Cost-effective Economic Confirmation
3 disorders Stroke, Headache, Neuropathy

Korean medicine combined treatment is a cost-effective treatment option for major neurological disorders.

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Systematic Review Neurological Disorders

Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Korean Medicine Combined Treatment for Neurological Disorders: A Systematic Review

Cho AR, Park MJ, Kim DI, et al. Value in Health (2023)
12 studies Analyzed Studies
Cost-effective Economic Confirmation
3 disorders Stroke, Headache, Neuropathy

Summary

Twelve studies evaluating the cost-effectiveness of Korean medicine combined treatment for neurological disorders were systematically reviewed. Korean medicine treatment was shown to be cost-effective in stroke, headache, and neuropathy.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine combined treatment is a cost-effective treatment option for major neurological disorders.

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RCT Neurological Disorders

Randomized Controlled Trial of Needle-Knife Therapy for Sciatica

Roh JD, Kim GH, Park HJ, et al.

Pain (2023)

65% Pain↓
22° SLR↑
70 subjects Participants

Needle-knife therapy is more effective than regular acupuncture for adhesion release and pain reduction in sciatica.

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RCT Neurological Disorders

Randomized Controlled Trial of Needle-Knife Therapy for Sciatica

Roh JD, Kim GH, Park HJ, et al. Pain (2023)
65% Pain↓
22° SLR↑
70 subjects Participants

Summary

Seventy patients with sciatica were compared between needle-knife and regular acupuncture groups for 6 weeks. The needle-knife group showed significantly superior improvements in VAS (-65%) and SLR angle (+22°) compared with regular acupuncture.

Key Conclusion

Needle-knife therapy is more effective than regular acupuncture for adhesion release and pain reduction in sciatica.

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Cross-Sectional Neurological Disorders

Cross-Sectional Analysis of Combined Cervical Chuna and Acupuncture for Headache Patients

Yang SB, Lee SG, Kim GH, et al.

Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics (2023)

200 subjects Participants
38% Headache↓
45% Analgesics↓

The combination of chuna and acupuncture has significant association with headache management and analgesic dependence reduction.

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Cross-Sectional Neurological Disorders

Cross-Sectional Analysis of Combined Cervical Chuna and Acupuncture for Headache Patients

Yang SB, Lee SG, Kim GH, et al. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics (2023)
200 subjects Participants
38% Headache↓
45% Analgesics↓

Summary

Headache frequency and analgesic use were analyzed according to chuna + acupuncture combined use in 200 headache patients. The combined user group showed significantly fewer headache frequency (-38%) and analgesic (-45%) use.

Key Conclusion

The combination of chuna and acupuncture has significant association with headache management and analgesic dependence reduction.

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Before-After Neurological Disorders

Gate Control Theory-Based Study of Electroacupuncture for Neuropathic Pain: A Pre-Post Comparison

Lee AR, Park SJ, Kim GH, et al.

Pain Medicine (2023)

Hyperalgesia↓ Central Sensitization↓
35 subjects Participants
QST improvement Sensory Normalization

Electroacupuncture effectively regulates neuropathic pain through gate control mechanisms.

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Before-After Neurological Disorders

Gate Control Theory-Based Study of Electroacupuncture for Neuropathic Pain: A Pre-Post Comparison

Lee AR, Park SJ, Kim GH, et al. Pain Medicine (2023)
Hyperalgesia↓ Central Sensitization↓
35 subjects Participants
QST improvement Sensory Normalization

Summary

Electroacupuncture was administered for 8 weeks to 35 patients with neuropathic pain, and quantitative sensory testing (QST) was compared. A-beta fiber activation and hyperalgesia reduction were confirmed.

Key Conclusion

Electroacupuncture effectively regulates neuropathic pain through gate control mechanisms.

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Meta-Analysis Neurological Disorders

Meta-Analysis of Electroacupuncture for Post-Stroke Gait Disorders

Cho KH, Jang EY, Moon PD, et al.

Gait & Posture (2023)

16 studies Analyzed RCTs
+0.15 m/s Walking Speed
Stride length↑ Gait Improvement

Electroacupuncture effectively promotes gait rehabilitation after stroke.

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Meta-Analysis Neurological Disorders

Meta-Analysis of Electroacupuncture for Post-Stroke Gait Disorders

Cho KH, Jang EY, Moon PD, et al. Gait & Posture (2023)
16 studies Analyzed RCTs
+0.15 m/s Walking Speed
Stride length↑ Gait Improvement

Summary

A meta-analysis of 16 RCTs evaluating the effect of electroacupuncture for post-stroke gait disorders. The electroacupuncture group showed significant improvements in walking speed (+0.15 m/s) and stride length.

Key Conclusion

Electroacupuncture effectively promotes gait rehabilitation after stroke.

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Systematic Review Neurological Disorders

Systematic Review of Moxibustion Treatment for Migraine

Son HY, Kim MJ, Park EJ, et al.

Acupuncture in Medicine (2024)

10 studies Analyzed Studies
Migraine↓ Days Reduction
Intensity↓ VAS Reduction

Moxibustion treatment is effective as preventive treatment for migraine.

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Systematic Review Neurological Disorders

Systematic Review of Moxibustion Treatment for Migraine

Son HY, Kim MJ, Park EJ, et al. Acupuncture in Medicine (2024)
10 studies Analyzed Studies
Migraine↓ Days Reduction
Intensity↓ VAS Reduction

Summary

Ten studies evaluating the effect of moxibustion treatment for migraine were systematically reviewed. Moxibustion treatment showed significant effects on reduction of monthly migraine days and intensity.

Key Conclusion

Moxibustion treatment is effective as preventive treatment for migraine.

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Cohort Study Neurological Disorders

Cohort Study of Moxibustion Treatment for Diabetic Neuropathy

Han CH, Seo JY, Moon KW, et al.

Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice (2023)

38% Symptoms↓
85 subjects Participants
Sensation↑ Vibration Threshold

Moxibustion treatment is effective for sensory function improvement in diabetic neuropathy.

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Cohort Study Neurological Disorders

Cohort Study of Moxibustion Treatment for Diabetic Neuropathy

Han CH, Seo JY, Moon KW, et al. Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice (2023)
38% Symptoms↓
85 subjects Participants
Sensation↑ Vibration Threshold

Summary

Eighty-five patients with diabetic neuropathy were followed for 12 weeks, divided into moxibustion treatment and non-treatment groups. The moxibustion group showed significant improvements in NTSS-6 (-38%) and vibration perception threshold.

Key Conclusion

Moxibustion treatment is effective for sensory function improvement in diabetic neuropathy.

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