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 papersReviewed Papers
65%Recurrence Reduction
2 methodsMajor Treatments
Korean medicine treatment is an effective approach for recurrence prevention of recurrent epistaxis, with constitutional cause treatment being the key.
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 patientsStudy population
10 daysTreatment 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.
Narrative Review on Effects of Korean Medicine Fumigation Treatment in Asthma Patients
박서영, 김규현, 이수민, et al.
대한외관과학회지 (2023)
14 studiesReviewed papers
3 prescriptionsMajor fumigation prescriptions
10 yearsReview 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.
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 pointsMoCA score improvement
92 patientsStudy 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.
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 subjectsNumber of Subjects
p<0.001Statistical Significance
Guibi-tang significantly alleviates depressive symptoms in male climacteric depression patients, and BDNF-mediated neuroplasticity enhancement is suggested as the mechanism.
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 kgAverage Weight Reduction
2.9%Body Fat Percentage Reduction
756 subjectsTotal 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.