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Systematic Review Men's Health / Urology

Effect of Bangpungtongseong-san on Visceral Fat Reduction for Male Abdominal Obesity: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

장서진, 김민규, 이하은, et al.

Obesity Reviews (2024)

4.7 cm Waist Circumference Reduction
23.4 cm² Visceral Fat Area Reduction
1,089 subjects Total Subjects

Bangpungtongseong-san significantly reduces visceral fat in male abdominal obesity patients and is also effective for improving metabolic syndrome risk factors.

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Systematic Review Men's Health / Urology

Effect of Bangpungtongseong-san on Visceral Fat Reduction for Male Abdominal Obesity: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

장서진, 김민규, 이하은, et al. Obesity Reviews (2024)
4.7 cm Waist Circumference Reduction
23.4 cm² Visceral Fat Area Reduction
1,089 subjects Total Subjects

Summary

A systematic review and meta-analysis analyzing the effect of Bangpungtongseong-san on visceral fat reduction in men with abdominal obesity. Sixteen clinical trials (total 1,089 subjects) were included, and the Bangpungtongseong-san administration group showed an average waist circumference reduction of 4.7 cm and visceral fat area reduction of 23.4 cm².

Key Conclusion

Bangpungtongseong-san significantly reduces visceral fat in male abdominal obesity patients and is also effective for improving metabolic syndrome risk factors.

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Narrative Review Men's Health / Urology

Efficacy and Safety of Korean Medicine Treatment for Male Hair Loss: A Narrative Literature Review

나승현, 전호영, 백지원, et al.

Dermatologic Therapy (2023)

38 studies Analyzed Studies
2.3% Adverse Reaction Rate
15 years Analysis Period

Korean medicine treatment is an effective and safe treatment alternative for male hair loss and can be particularly recommended for patients concerned about drug side effects.

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Narrative Review Men's Health / Urology

Efficacy and Safety of Korean Medicine Treatment for Male Hair Loss: A Narrative Literature Review

나승현, 전호영, 백지원, et al. Dermatologic Therapy (2023)
38 studies Analyzed Studies
2.3% Adverse Reaction Rate
15 years Analysis Period

Summary

A narrative literature review comprehensively analyzing the efficacy and safety of Korean medicine treatment (herbal medicine, acupuncture, pharmacopuncture, scalp acupuncture) for male hair loss. Thirty-eight clinical studies over the past 15 years were analyzed, with combined herbal medicine and pharmacopuncture treatment showing the highest effects, and adverse reaction incidence rates significantly lower than finasteride.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine treatment is an effective and safe treatment alternative for male hair loss and can be particularly recommended for patients concerned about drug side effects.

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Case Study Men's Health / Urology

Hair Regrowth Effect of Pharmacopuncture Treatment for Androgenetic Alopecia (AGA): 12 Case Reports

양현수, 오지훈, 김래환, et al.

대한한방피부미용학회지 (2024)

18.7 strands/cm² Hair Density Increase
12 cases Number of Cases
16 weeks Treatment Period

Polygoni Multiflori Radix-Biota Orientalis pharmacopuncture is effective for improving hair density and thickness in androgenetic alopecia patients, with scalp microcirculation improvement as the main mechanism.

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Case Study Men's Health / Urology

Hair Regrowth Effect of Pharmacopuncture Treatment for Androgenetic Alopecia (AGA): 12 Case Reports

양현수, 오지훈, 김래환, et al. 대한한방피부미용학회지 (2024)
18.7 strands/cm² Hair Density Increase
12 cases Number of Cases
16 weeks Treatment Period

Summary

A case report on 12 patients with androgenetic alopecia (AGA, Hamilton-Norwood classification III-IV) treated with Polygoni Multiflori Radix-Biota Orientalis pharmacopuncture. After 16 weeks of scalp pharmacopuncture twice weekly, hair density increased by an average of 18.7 strands/cm², and hair thickness also increased significantly. Scalp blood flow improvement was confirmed by ultrasound examination.

Key Conclusion

Polygoni Multiflori Radix-Biota Orientalis pharmacopuncture is effective for improving hair density and thickness in androgenetic alopecia patients, with scalp microcirculation improvement as the main mechanism.

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Before-After Men's Health / Urology

Anti-Inflammatory and Voiding Function Improvement Effect of Oryeong-san on Male Cystitis: A Pre-Post Comparison Study

최동헌, 김세준, 이우택, et al.

Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice (2023)

2.1 days Symptom Resolution Shortened
44 subjects Number of Subjects
p=0.012 Statistical Significance

Oryeong-san is effective for promoting inflammation resolution and shortening symptom improvement period as adjunctive to antibiotic treatment for male cystitis.

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Before-After Men's Health / Urology

Anti-Inflammatory and Voiding Function Improvement Effect of Oryeong-san on Male Cystitis: A Pre-Post Comparison Study

최동헌, 김세준, 이우택, et al. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice (2023)
2.1 days Symptom Resolution Shortened
44 subjects Number of Subjects
p=0.012 Statistical Significance

Summary

A pre-post comparison study analyzing the anti-inflammatory and voiding function improvement effect of Oryeong-san in 44 male patients with acute cystitis. With combined antibiotic administration, the Oryeong-san addition group showed faster urinary WBC reduction speed, and dysuria resolution period was shortened by an average of 2.1 days, with lower recurrence rates.

Key Conclusion

Oryeong-san is effective for promoting inflammation resolution and shortening symptom improvement period as adjunctive to antibiotic treatment for male cystitis.

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Cross-Sectional Men's Health / Urology

Immune Regulatory Effect of Bojungikgi-tang on Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections in Men: A Cross-Sectional Study

권정민, 유승호, 장동수, et al.

BMC Urology (2024)

68.9% Recurrence Rate Reduction
58 subjects Number of Subjects
12 months Follow-up Period

Bojungikgi-tang is effective for preventing recurrent urinary tract infections in men, and a mechanism through urinary mucosal local immune enhancement was confirmed.

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Cross-Sectional Men's Health / Urology

Immune Regulatory Effect of Bojungikgi-tang on Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections in Men: A Cross-Sectional Study

권정민, 유승호, 장동수, et al. BMC Urology (2024)
68.9% Recurrence Rate Reduction
58 subjects Number of Subjects
12 months Follow-up Period

Summary

A cross-sectional study analyzing the immune regulatory effect of Bojungikgi-tang in 58 men with recurrent urinary tract infections (≥3/year). The Bojungikgi-tang administration group showed increased IgA secretion in urine, and expression of urinary mucosal defense factor Tamm-Horsfall protein also improved. Recurrence rates decreased significantly at 12-month follow-up.

Key Conclusion

Bojungikgi-tang is effective for preventing recurrent urinary tract infections in men, and a mechanism through urinary mucosal local immune enhancement was confirmed.

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Cohort Study Men's Health / Urology

Immediate Analgesic Effect of Auricular Acupuncture Treatment for Ureteral Stone Colic: A Cohort Study

홍석현, 배승우, 김태윤, et al.

Acupuncture in Medicine (2023)

59.0% VAS Reduction Rate
72 subjects Number of Subjects
30 minutes Effect Onset Time

Auricular acupuncture treatment is an immediate and effective analgesic method for ureteral stone colic, with high value as adjunctive treatment in emergency situations.

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Cohort Study Men's Health / Urology

Immediate Analgesic Effect of Auricular Acupuncture Treatment for Ureteral Stone Colic: A Cohort Study

홍석현, 배승우, 김태윤, et al. Acupuncture in Medicine (2023)
59.0% VAS Reduction Rate
72 subjects Number of Subjects
30 minutes Effect Onset Time

Summary

A cohort study analyzing the analgesic effect of auricular acupuncture treatment in 72 men who visited the emergency room for ureteral stone colic. Thirty minutes after auricular acupuncture stimulation at Kidney, Sympathetic, and Shenmen acupoints, VAS pain scores decreased from an average of 7.8 to 3.2, and the need for additional analgesic administration was significantly lower.

Key Conclusion

Auricular acupuncture treatment is an immediate and effective analgesic method for ureteral stone colic, with high value as adjunctive treatment in emergency situations.

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RCT Digestive Disorders

Acupuncture Treatment for Stress-Related Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Anxiety: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Park BS, Kang JH, Lee EH, et al.

Neurogastroenterology & Motility (2023)

48% IBS symptoms↓
42% Anxiety↓
Gut-brain axis Mechanism

Acupuncture treatment simultaneously improves irritable bowel syndrome and accompanying anxiety through the gut-brain axis.

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RCT Digestive Disorders

Acupuncture Treatment for Stress-Related Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Anxiety: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Park BS, Kang JH, Lee EH, et al. Neurogastroenterology & Motility (2023)
48% IBS symptoms↓
42% Anxiety↓
Gut-brain axis Mechanism

Summary

Eighty-five patients with comorbid IBS and anxiety were divided into acupuncture and sham acupuncture groups and compared for 8 weeks. Both IBS-SSS (-48%) and GAD-7 (-42%) significantly improved in the acupuncture group.

Key Conclusion

Acupuncture treatment simultaneously improves irritable bowel syndrome and accompanying anxiety through the gut-brain axis.

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Before-After Mental Health

EEG Analysis of Scalp Acupuncture Treatment for Concentration Decline: A Pre-Post Comparison Study

Jang SB, Go HY, Kim EH, et al.

Clinical EEG and Neuroscience (2023)

25% Beta Wave Increase
60 subjects Participants
CPT improvement Attention Improvement

Scalp acupuncture treatment effectively improves concentration through changes in frontal activity.

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Before-After Mental Health

EEG Analysis of Scalp Acupuncture Treatment for Concentration Decline: A Pre-Post Comparison Study

Jang SB, Go HY, Kim EH, et al. Clinical EEG and Neuroscience (2023)
25% Beta Wave Increase
60 subjects Participants
CPT improvement Attention Improvement

Summary

EEG and attention tests were compared after 8 scalp acupuncture treatment sessions in 60 adults complaining of concentration decline. Frontal beta waves increased by 25%, and CPT attention span improved.

Key Conclusion

Scalp acupuncture treatment effectively improves concentration through changes in frontal activity.

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Cross-Sectional Mental Health

Effect of Korean Medicine Yangsaeng Program on Worker Chronic Stress: A Cross-Sectional Analysis

Song JH, Lee HJ, Cho HJ, et al.

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (2024)

300 subjects Participants
32% Stress↓
Yangsaeng practice Key Factor

Korean medicine yangsaeng practice has significant effects on chronic stress management in workers.

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Cross-Sectional Mental Health

Effect of Korean Medicine Yangsaeng Program on Worker Chronic Stress: A Cross-Sectional Analysis

Song JH, Lee HJ, Cho HJ, et al. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (2024)
300 subjects Participants
32% Stress↓
Yangsaeng practice Key Factor

Summary

Korean medicine yangsaeng (health preservation) practice levels (qigong, food therapy, sleep hygiene), PSS stress, and job satisfaction were analyzed in 300 workers. The high yangsaeng practice group showed 32% lower PSS and higher job satisfaction.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine yangsaeng practice has significant effects on chronic stress management in workers.

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RCT Neurological Disorders

EMG Changes with Electroacupuncture Treatment for Tension Headache: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Yoon SH, Kim JH, Park YC, et al.

Pain Medicine (2023)

38% Muscle Tension Reduction
55% Headache intensity↓
75 subjects Participants

Electroacupuncture treatment is superior to regular acupuncture for muscle tension relief and pain reduction in tension headache.

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RCT Neurological Disorders

EMG Changes with Electroacupuncture Treatment for Tension Headache: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Yoon SH, Kim JH, Park YC, et al. Pain Medicine (2023)
38% Muscle Tension Reduction
55% Headache intensity↓
75 subjects Participants

Summary

Seventy-five patients with tension headache were divided into electroacupuncture and regular acupuncture groups and compared for 4 weeks. Temporal-trapezius EMG activity decreased by 38% and headache intensity decreased by 55% in the electroacupuncture group.

Key Conclusion

Electroacupuncture treatment is superior to regular acupuncture for muscle tension relief and pain reduction in tension headache.

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Case Study Mental Health

Korean Medicine Treatment Case Report for Eating Disorder (Anorexia)

Kang SH, Moon PD, Choi SY, et al.

Journal of Eating Disorders (2024)

8 cases Number of Cases
BMI +1.8 Weight Recovery
16 weeks Treatment Period

Korean medicine treatment can play an adjunctive role in weight recovery and eating attitude improvement in anorexia patients.

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Case Study Mental Health

Korean Medicine Treatment Case Report for Eating Disorder (Anorexia)

Kang SH, Moon PD, Choi SY, et al. Journal of Eating Disorders (2024)
8 cases Number of Cases
BMI +1.8 Weight Recovery
16 weeks Treatment Period

Summary

A case report of herbal medicine (modified Sagunja-tang) + acupuncture + moxibustion applied for 16 weeks to 8 anorexia patients. BMI increased by an average of 1.8, and EAT-26 scores improved by 35%.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine treatment can play an adjunctive role in weight recovery and eating attitude improvement in anorexia patients.

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Cohort Study Mental Health

Cohort Study of Sanjoin-tang for Anxiety Disorder with Sleep Disturbance

Shin SM, Bae GE, Kim KW, et al.

Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine (2023)

40% Anxiety Reduction
45% Sleep Quality Improvement
130 subjects Participants

Sanjoin-tang shows dual effects of simultaneously improving anxiety and sleep disturbance.

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Cohort Study Mental Health

Cohort Study of Sanjoin-tang for Anxiety Disorder with Sleep Disturbance

Shin SM, Bae GE, Kim KW, et al. Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine (2023)
40% Anxiety Reduction
45% Sleep Quality Improvement
130 subjects Participants

Summary

One hundred thirty patients with comorbid anxiety disorder and sleep disturbance were followed for 12 weeks, divided into Sanjoin-tang administration and non-administration groups. Both GAD-7 (-40%) and PSQI (-45%) significantly improved in the Sanjoin-tang group.

Key Conclusion

Sanjoin-tang shows dual effects of simultaneously improving anxiety and sleep disturbance.

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