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Total 1642 papers

All Wellness / Restoration Gongjindan (拱辰丹) Gyeongokgo (瓊玉膏) Gwanjeoldan (關節丹) Hyangseongpajeokhwan (響聲破笛丸) Mental Health Skin Conditions Digestive Disorders Respiratory Conditions ENT Disorders Neurological Disorders Pediatric / Adolescent Care Women's Health / Infertility Men's Health / Urology Geum! Maek! Capsule Diet Geum! Maek! Beauty Clinic Private Inpatient Room Traffic Accident Aftercare Pediatric Traffic Accident Workers' Compensation Lower Back Pain Neck Pain Shoulder Pain Elbow Pain Wrist / Hand Pain Hip Pain Knee Pain Ankle / Foot Pain TMJ Disorder
Cohort Study Women's Health / Infertility

Cohort Study of Moxibustion Treatment for Menopausal Insomnia

Noh HM, Park MJ, Yun YG, et al.

Climacteric (2023)

5.8 points PSQI Reduction
100 subjects Participants
12 weeks Follow-up Period

Moxibustion treatment safely improves menopausal insomnia and accompanying symptoms.

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Cohort Study Women's Health / Infertility

Cohort Study of Moxibustion Treatment for Menopausal Insomnia

Noh HM, Park MJ, Yun YG, et al. Climacteric (2023)
5.8 points PSQI Reduction
100 subjects Participants
12 weeks Follow-up Period

Summary

One hundred menopausal insomnia women were followed for 12 weeks, divided into moxibustion treatment and non-treatment groups. PSQI decreased by 5.8 points and menopausal symptoms also simultaneously improved in the moxibustion group.

Key Conclusion

Moxibustion treatment safely improves menopausal insomnia and accompanying symptoms.

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RCT Mental Health

Effect of Combined Acupuncture Treatment and Cognitive Training for Elderly with Cognitive Decline: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Oh SE, Kim YS, Cho AR, et al.

Neuropsychology (2024)

MoCA +3.1 Cognitive function↑
90 subjects Participants
16 weeks Treatment Period

The combination of acupuncture treatment and cognitive training shows synergistic effects on cognitive function improvement in elderly with mild cognitive impairment.

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RCT Mental Health

Effect of Combined Acupuncture Treatment and Cognitive Training for Elderly with Cognitive Decline: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Oh SE, Kim YS, Cho AR, et al. Neuropsychology (2024)
MoCA +3.1 Cognitive function↑
90 subjects Participants
16 weeks Treatment Period

Summary

Ninety elderly with mild cognitive impairment were divided into acupuncture + cognitive training and cognitive training alone groups and compared for 16 weeks. MoCA (+3.1 points) and instrumental activities of daily living (K-IADL) significantly improved in the combined group.

Key Conclusion

The combination of acupuncture treatment and cognitive training shows synergistic effects on cognitive function improvement in elderly with mild cognitive impairment.

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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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Before-After Mental Health

Sleep Architecture Changes with Ondam-tang in Chronic Insomnia Patients: A Pre-Post Comparison Study

Cho WS, Kwon CY, Song MY, et al.

Sleep and Breathing (2024)

50% Latency Shortened
REM↑ Sleep Architecture Improvement
50 subjects Participants

Ondam-tang is effective for sleep latency shortening and REM sleep normalization.

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Before-After Mental Health

Sleep Architecture Changes with Ondam-tang in Chronic Insomnia Patients: A Pre-Post Comparison Study

Cho WS, Kwon CY, Song MY, et al. Sleep and Breathing (2024)
50% Latency Shortened
REM↑ Sleep Architecture Improvement
50 subjects Participants

Summary

Ondam-tang was administered for 8 weeks to 50 chronic insomnia patients, and sleep architecture was evaluated by PSG. Sleep latency was shortened from 28 minutes to 14 minutes, and REM sleep proportion increased.

Key Conclusion

Ondam-tang is effective for sleep latency shortening and REM sleep normalization.

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RCT Mental Health

Randomized Controlled Trial of Acupuncture Treatment for COVID-19 Sequelae Brain Fog

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

Journal of Neurology (2023)

32% TMT-B Improvement
80 subjects Participants
8 weeks Treatment Period

Acupuncture treatment is effective for cognitive function recovery in COVID-19 sequelae brain fog.

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RCT Mental Health

Randomized Controlled Trial of Acupuncture Treatment for COVID-19 Sequelae Brain Fog

Lee AR, Park SJ, Kim GH, et al. Journal of Neurology (2023)
32% TMT-B Improvement
80 subjects Participants
8 weeks Treatment Period

Summary

Eighty patients complaining of cognitive decline (brain fog) after COVID-19 were compared between acupuncture treatment and waiting list groups for 8 weeks. TMT-B performance time was shortened by 32% and subjective cognitive function significantly improved in the acupuncture group.

Key Conclusion

Acupuncture treatment is effective for cognitive function recovery in COVID-19 sequelae brain fog.

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Narrative Review Mental Health

Korean Medicine for Depression Comorbid with Alcohol Dependence: A Narrative Review

Ryu BH, Yoo TW, Park EJ, et al.

Addictive Behaviors (2023)

15 studies Reviewed papers
Craving reduced Dependence management
Depression reduced Emotional improvement

Korean medicine is a useful adjunctive therapy for the integrated management of depression comorbid with alcohol dependence.

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Narrative Review Mental Health

Korean Medicine for Depression Comorbid with Alcohol Dependence: A Narrative Review

Ryu BH, Yoo TW, Park EJ, et al. Addictive Behaviors (2023)
15 studies Reviewed papers
Craving reduced Dependence management
Depression reduced Emotional improvement

Summary

Fifteen studies on Korean medicine treatment for patients with alcohol dependence comorbid with depression were reviewed. Combination of herbal medicine (Galgeun-tang, Hwangryeonhaedok-tang) with acupuncture showed efficacy in reducing alcohol craving and depressive symptoms.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine is a useful adjunctive therapy for the integrated management of depression comorbid with alcohol dependence.

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Systematic Review Mental Health

Systematic Review of Acupuncture for Cortisol Dysregulation in Chronic Stress

Cha YR, Lee DH, Kang BK, et al.

Psychoneuroendocrinology (2023)

22 studies Analyzed papers
Cortisol normalized HPA axis modulation
DHEA-S increased Stress recovery

Acupuncture improves neuroendocrine dysregulation in chronic stress through HPA axis modulation.

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Systematic Review Mental Health

Systematic Review of Acupuncture for Cortisol Dysregulation in Chronic Stress

Cha YR, Lee DH, Kang BK, et al. Psychoneuroendocrinology (2023)
22 studies Analyzed papers
Cortisol normalized HPA axis modulation
DHEA-S increased Stress recovery

Summary

Twenty-two studies evaluating acupuncture for HPA axis dysregulation in chronic stress were systematically reviewed. Acupuncture showed significant effects in normalizing cortisol diurnal variation and increasing DHEA-S.

Key Conclusion

Acupuncture improves neuroendocrine dysregulation in chronic stress through HPA axis modulation.

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Cross-Sectional ENT Disorders

Immediate Analgesic Effect of Auricular Acupuncture and Acupressure for Otalgia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Suh JW, Bae GT, Nam HJ, et al.

Journal of Pain Research (2024)

56% VAS Reduction Rate
30 min Onset of Effect
94 subjects Participants

Auricular acupuncture and acupressure are effective non-pharmacological interventions for rapid analgesia in acute otalgia.

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Cross-Sectional ENT Disorders

Immediate Analgesic Effect of Auricular Acupuncture and Acupressure for Otalgia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Suh JW, Bae GT, Nam HJ, et al. Journal of Pain Research (2024)
56% VAS Reduction Rate
30 min Onset of Effect
94 subjects Participants

Summary

Ninety-four patients with acute otalgia received auricular acupuncture (Ear Gate, External Ear) and acupressure at Yifeng (TE17) and Ermen (TE21), with VAS changes measured 30 minutes post-treatment. VAS decreased by an average of 3.8 points (56%) within 30 minutes of treatment, with analgesic effects maintained at 1 hour.

Key Conclusion

Auricular acupuncture and acupressure are effective non-pharmacological interventions for rapid analgesia in acute otalgia.

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Before-After ENT Disorders

Effect of Topical Hwangnyeonhaedok-tang Treatment for Otitis Externa: A Pre-Post Comparison Study

Min IK, Cho KH, Lee DI, et al.

대한외관과학회지 (2023)

78% Otorrhea Resolution
71% Edema Improvement
41 subjects Participants

Topical Hwangnyeonhaedok-tang effectively improves inflammatory findings and otorrhea in chronic otitis externa.

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Before-After ENT Disorders

Effect of Topical Hwangnyeonhaedok-tang Treatment for Otitis Externa: A Pre-Post Comparison Study

Min IK, Cho KH, Lee DI, et al. 대한외관과학회지 (2023)
78% Otorrhea Resolution
71% Edema Improvement
41 subjects Participants

Summary

Forty-one patients with chronic otitis externa received combined external auditory canal irrigation with Hwangnyeonhaedok-tang extract and oral herbal medicine for 4 weeks. Complete resolution of otorrhea (ear discharge) was 78%, with external auditory canal edema and erythema improving by an average of 71%.

Key Conclusion

Topical Hwangnyeonhaedok-tang effectively improves inflammatory findings and otorrhea in chronic otitis externa.

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Narrative Review ENT Disorders

Narrative Review of Korean Medicine Treatment for Recurrence Prevention of Epistaxis (Nosebleed)

Chung MJ, Lee YJ, Shin JC, et al.

Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2024)

15 papers Reviewed Papers
65% Recurrence Reduction
2 methods Major Treatments

Korean medicine treatment is an effective approach for recurrence prevention of recurrent epistaxis, with constitutional cause treatment being the key.

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Narrative Review ENT Disorders

Narrative Review of Korean Medicine Treatment for Recurrence Prevention of Epistaxis (Nosebleed)

Chung MJ, Lee YJ, Shin JC, et al. Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2024)
15 papers Reviewed Papers
65% Recurrence Reduction
2 methods Major Treatments

Summary

Fifteen articles on Korean medicine treatment of epistaxis (herbal medicine, acupuncture, hemostatic acupoint stimulation) were narratively reviewed. Bloodletting therapy based on the Ten Hemorrhagic Acupoints and heat-clearing hemostatic herbal medicines (modified Samul-tang) reduced recurrence rates by an average of 65% in patients with recurrent epistaxis.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine treatment is an effective approach for recurrence prevention of recurrent epistaxis, with constitutional cause treatment being the key.

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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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Case Study ENT Disorders

Hearing Recovery Effect of Adjunctive Astragalus Pharmacopuncture for Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss: A Case Series

Kang MS, Lee CK, Woo HJ, et al.

Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies (2023)

23.4 dB Hearing Improvement
56% Complete Recovery Rate
18 cases Case Number

Adjunctive Astragalus pharmacopuncture increases hearing recovery rates in sudden sensorineural hearing loss, with effects particularly notable in moderate hearing loss.

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Case Study ENT Disorders

Hearing Recovery Effect of Adjunctive Astragalus Pharmacopuncture for Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss: A Case Series

Kang MS, Lee CK, Woo HJ, et al. Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies (2023)
23.4 dB Hearing Improvement
56% Complete Recovery Rate
18 cases Case Number

Summary

Eighteen patients with sudden sensorineural hearing loss received adjunctive Astragalus pharmacopuncture at Fengchi, Wangu, and Yifeng three times weekly for 4 weeks alongside steroid treatment. Pure tone audiometry showed an average 23.4 dB improvement, with a 56% complete recovery rate (within 25 dB).

Key Conclusion

Adjunctive Astragalus pharmacopuncture increases hearing recovery rates in sudden sensorineural hearing loss, with effects particularly notable in moderate hearing loss.

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