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Research Papers

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

Research Papers
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Total 1642 papers

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Narrative Review Respiratory Conditions

Recent Research Trends in Korean Medicine Treatment for Cold: A Narrative Review

정유진, 김동원, 이하영, et al.

대한한의학회지 (2023)

32 studies Reviewed papers
6 prescriptions Major prescription analysis
10 years Review period

Evidence for Korean medicine treatment of cold is gradually accumulating, and development of standardized clinical guidelines is a future challenge.

Narrative Review Respiratory Conditions

Recent Research Trends in Korean Medicine Treatment for Cold: A Narrative Review

정유진, 김동원, 이하영, et al. 대한한의학회지 (2023)
32 studies Reviewed papers
6 prescriptions Major prescription analysis
10 years Review period

Summary

A narrative review comprehensively examining clinical research trends in Korean medicine treatment for cold over the past 10 years. Evidence levels of major prescriptions including Galgeun-tang, Eungyo-san, and Ssanghwa-tang were evaluated, and adjunctive roles of non-pharmacological treatments such as acupuncture, cupping, and moxibustion were analyzed.

Key Conclusion

Evidence for Korean medicine treatment of cold is gradually accumulating, and development of standardized clinical guidelines is a future challenge.

Case Study Respiratory Conditions

Expectorant Effect of Pharmacopuncture for COPD Patients with Sputum: A Case Series

오현석, 김은비, 정재원, et al.

대한약침학회지 (2024)

47% Sputum volume reduction
10 patients Number of cases
8 weeks Treatment duration

Pharmacopuncture effectively reduces excessive sputum in COPD patients and can be utilized as an adjunctive means for airway hygiene management.

Case Study Respiratory Conditions

Expectorant Effect of Pharmacopuncture for COPD Patients with Sputum: A Case Series

오현석, 김은비, 정재원, et al. 대한약침학회지 (2024)
47% Sputum volume reduction
10 patients Number of cases
8 weeks Treatment duration

Summary

A case series performing placenta-Astragalus pharmacopuncture at BL13 and CV22 for 8 weeks in 10 COPD patients with large amounts of sputum as main symptom. After treatment, daily sputum output decreased by an average of 47%, with improved sputum color and viscosity, and enhanced airway hygiene.

Key Conclusion

Pharmacopuncture effectively reduces excessive sputum in COPD patients and can be utilized as an adjunctive means for airway hygiene management.

Before-After Respiratory Conditions

Effect of Cheongpye-tang for Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Bronchitis: A Pre-Post Comparison Study

한지원, 김영호, 이채은, et al.

동의생리병리학회지 (2024)

72% Sputum reduction rate
64 patients Study population
10 days Treatment duration

Cheongpye-tang is a useful herbal medicine prescription that assists rapid symptom recovery in acute exacerbation of chronic bronchitis through anti-inflammatory and expectorant effects.

Before-After Respiratory Conditions

Effect of Cheongpye-tang for Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Bronchitis: A Pre-Post Comparison Study

한지원, 김영호, 이채은, et al. 동의생리병리학회지 (2024)
72% Sputum reduction rate
64 patients Study population
10 days Treatment duration

Summary

A pre-post comparison study administering Cheongpye-tang for 10 days to 64 patients with acute exacerbation of chronic bronchitis. After treatment, sputum output decreased by 72%, with significant improvements in both cough VAS and CRP levels. Symptom recovery was faster than historical controls treated with antibiotics alone.

Key Conclusion

Cheongpye-tang is a useful herbal medicine prescription that assists rapid symptom recovery in acute exacerbation of chronic bronchitis through anti-inflammatory and expectorant effects.

Narrative Review Respiratory Conditions

Narrative Review on Effects of Korean Medicine Fumigation Treatment in Asthma Patients

박서영, 김규현, 이수민, et al.

대한외관과학회지 (2023)

14 studies Reviewed papers
3 prescriptions Major fumigation prescriptions
10 years Review period

Korean medicine fumigation treatment may contribute to bronchial dilation and airway hyperresponsiveness alleviation as an adjunctive treatment for asthma, and standardized protocol development is needed.

Narrative Review Respiratory Conditions

Narrative Review on Effects of Korean Medicine Fumigation Treatment in Asthma Patients

박서영, 김규현, 이수민, et al. 대한외관과학회지 (2023)
14 studies Reviewed papers
3 prescriptions Major fumigation prescriptions
10 years Review period

Summary

A narrative review comprehensively examining mechanisms, clinical evidence, and treatment protocols of Korean medicine fumigation treatment (medicinal vapor inhalation) for asthma patients. Fumigation prescriptions including Ephedra, Asarum, and Sinapis showed effectiveness in bronchial dilation and mucus expectoration promotion.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine fumigation treatment may contribute to bronchial dilation and airway hyperresponsiveness alleviation as an adjunctive treatment for asthma, and standardized protocol development is needed.

Cross-Sectional Respiratory Conditions

Effect of Acupuncture for Cognitive Decline and Respiratory Symptoms in Long COVID: A Cross-Sectional Study

김지훈, 이해인, 정소현, et al.

BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2024)

2.8 points MoCA score improvement
92 patients Study population
43% Respiratory symptom improvement

Acupuncture can be utilized as a multifunctional treatment that simultaneously improves cognitive decline and respiratory symptoms in long COVID patients.

Cross-Sectional Respiratory Conditions

Effect of Acupuncture for Cognitive Decline and Respiratory Symptoms in Long COVID: A Cross-Sectional Study

김지훈, 이해인, 정소현, et al. BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2024)
2.8 points MoCA score improvement
92 patients Study population
43% Respiratory symptom improvement

Summary

A cross-sectional study analyzing symptom changes before and after acupuncture treatment (GV20, Sasinchong, BL13, LU1) in 92 patients with comorbid cognitive decline and respiratory symptoms due to COVID-19 sequelae. After acupuncture treatment, MoCA (Cognitive Function Assessment) scores improved by an average of 2.8 points, with concurrent improvements in cough and dyspnea.

Key Conclusion

Acupuncture can be utilized as a multifunctional treatment that simultaneously improves cognitive decline and respiratory symptoms in long COVID patients.

Cross-Sectional Men's Health / Urology

Effect of Gyeongokgo on Fatigue and Physical Strength Improvement in Male Chronic Fatigue: A Cross-Sectional Study

오태준, 김병수, 이재민, et al.

한방재활의학과학회지 (2023)

42.6% FSS Score Reduction Rate
76 subjects Number of Subjects
p<0.01 Statistical Significance

Gyeongokgo significantly improves subjective fatigue and objective physical strength indicators in male chronic fatigue patients.

Cross-Sectional Men's Health / Urology

Effect of Gyeongokgo on Fatigue and Physical Strength Improvement in Male Chronic Fatigue: A Cross-Sectional Study

오태준, 김병수, 이재민, et al. 한방재활의학과학회지 (2023)
42.6% FSS Score Reduction Rate
76 subjects Number of Subjects
p<0.01 Statistical Significance

Summary

A cross-sectional study analyzing the effect of Gyeongokgo on fatigue and physical strength improvement in 76 men complaining of chronic fatigue. After 8 weeks of Gyeongokgo intake, Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS) scores decreased from an average of 5.4 to 3.1, and physical strength indicators such as grip strength and 6-minute walking distance also improved significantly.

Key Conclusion

Gyeongokgo significantly improves subjective fatigue and objective physical strength indicators in male chronic fatigue patients.

Cohort Study Men's Health / Urology

Effect of Acupuncture Treatment on Male Job Stress and Autonomic Nervous System Imbalance: A Cohort Study

한재욱, 신현정, 박용석, et al.

Stress and Health (2024)

28.7% LF/HF Ratio Improvement
104 subjects Cohort Size
8 weeks Treatment Period

Acupuncture treatment effectively corrects autonomic nervous system imbalance due to male job stress and contributes to stress hormone regulation.

Cohort Study Men's Health / Urology

Effect of Acupuncture Treatment on Male Job Stress and Autonomic Nervous System Imbalance: A Cohort Study

한재욱, 신현정, 박용석, et al. Stress and Health (2024)
28.7% LF/HF Ratio Improvement
104 subjects Cohort Size
8 weeks Treatment Period

Summary

A cohort study analyzing the autonomic nervous system regulation effect of acupuncture treatment in 104 male office workers showing high job stress. After 8 weeks of acupuncture treatment twice weekly, the LF/HF ratio of heart rate variability (HRV) improved significantly, and cortisol awakening response (CAR) also normalized. Job stress scale (KOSS) scores also decreased significantly.

Key Conclusion

Acupuncture treatment effectively corrects autonomic nervous system imbalance due to male job stress and contributes to stress hormone regulation.

RCT Men's Health / Urology

Antidepressant Effect of Guibi-tang on Male Climacteric Depression: A Randomized Controlled Trial

곽재현, 문지영, 차승환, et al.

Journal of Affective Disorders (2023)

49.3% BDI Score Reduction Rate
82 subjects Number of Subjects
p<0.001 Statistical Significance

Guibi-tang significantly alleviates depressive symptoms in male climacteric depression patients, and BDNF-mediated neuroplasticity enhancement is suggested as the mechanism.

RCT Men's Health / Urology

Antidepressant Effect of Guibi-tang on Male Climacteric Depression: A Randomized Controlled Trial

곽재현, 문지영, 차승환, et al. Journal of Affective Disorders (2023)
49.3% BDI Score Reduction Rate
82 subjects Number of Subjects
p<0.001 Statistical Significance

Summary

A randomized controlled trial evaluating the antidepressant effect of Guibi-tang in 82 patients with male climacteric depression (BDI ≥14, AMS ≥37). After 12 weeks of administration, BDI scores decreased from an average of 21.3 to 10.8, and serum BDNF levels increased significantly. AMS scores also improved simultaneously.

Key Conclusion

Guibi-tang significantly alleviates depressive symptoms in male climacteric depression patients, and BDNF-mediated neuroplasticity enhancement is suggested as the mechanism.

Meta-Analysis Men's Health / Urology

Weight and Body Composition Changes with Combined Acupuncture-Electroacupuncture Treatment for Male Obesity: A Meta-Analysis

이진혁, 송민호, 황재우, et al.

Acupuncture in Medicine (2024)

3.8 kg Average Weight Reduction
2.9% Body Fat Percentage Reduction
756 subjects Total Subjects

Combined acupuncture-electroacupuncture treatment is effective for weight and body composition improvement in male obesity patients, and synergistic effects are expected when combined with lifestyle modification.

Meta-Analysis Men's Health / Urology

Weight and Body Composition Changes with Combined Acupuncture-Electroacupuncture Treatment for Male Obesity: A Meta-Analysis

이진혁, 송민호, 황재우, et al. Acupuncture in Medicine (2024)
3.8 kg Average Weight Reduction
2.9% Body Fat Percentage Reduction
756 subjects Total Subjects

Summary

A meta-analysis analyzing weight and body composition changes with combined acupuncture-electroacupuncture treatment in men with BMI 25 or higher. Twelve randomized controlled trials (total 756 subjects) were included, confirming an average weight reduction of 3.8 kg and body fat percentage reduction of 2.9% in the treatment group. Electroacupuncture centered on abdominal acupoints was most effective.

Key Conclusion

Combined acupuncture-electroacupuncture treatment is effective for weight and body composition improvement in male obesity patients, and synergistic effects are expected when combined with lifestyle modification.