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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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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Meta-Analysis Mental Health

Meta-Analysis of Acupuncture Treatment for Forgetfulness and Mild Cognitive Impairment

Kwak MA, Lee JY, Seo YJ, et al.

Dementia and Geriatric Cognitive Disorders (2024)

18 studies Analyzed RCTs
MoCA +2.34 Cognitive Function Improvement
Forgetfulness, MCI Target Population

Acupuncture treatment is effective for cognitive function improvement in mild cognitive impairment and forgetfulness.

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Meta-Analysis Mental Health

Meta-Analysis of Acupuncture Treatment for Forgetfulness and Mild Cognitive Impairment

Kwak MA, Lee JY, Seo YJ, et al. Dementia and Geriatric Cognitive Disorders (2024)
18 studies Analyzed RCTs
MoCA +2.34 Cognitive Function Improvement
Forgetfulness, MCI Target Population

Summary

A meta-analysis of 18 RCTs evaluating the effect of acupuncture treatment for mild cognitive impairment and forgetfulness. MoCA scores improved significantly in the acupuncture treatment group (MD: 2.34).

Key Conclusion

Acupuncture treatment is effective for cognitive function improvement in mild cognitive impairment and forgetfulness.

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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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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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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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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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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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