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Before-After Respiratory Conditions

Effect of Combined Acupuncture and Moxibustion for Post-Pleurisy Chest Pain: A Pre-Post Comparison Study

김동혁, 조은솔, 이정현, et al.

대한침구의학회지 (2023)

62.3% Chest pain NRS reduction rate
42 patients Study population
6 weeks Treatment duration

Combined acupuncture and moxibustion can be utilized as an effective non-pharmacological management method for residual chest pain after pleurisy.

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Before-After Respiratory Conditions

Effect of Combined Acupuncture and Moxibustion for Post-Pleurisy Chest Pain: A Pre-Post Comparison Study

김동혁, 조은솔, 이정현, et al. 대한침구의학회지 (2023)
62.3% Chest pain NRS reduction rate
42 patients Study population
6 weeks Treatment duration

Summary

A pre-post comparison study performing acupuncture (LR14, LR13, LU1) and moxibustion for 6 weeks in 42 patients with residual chest pain persisting more than 4 weeks after pleurisy. Chest pain NRS decreased from 6.1 before treatment to 2.3 after treatment, with significantly alleviated deep breathing pain.

Key Conclusion

Combined acupuncture and moxibustion can be utilized as an effective non-pharmacological management method for residual chest pain after pleurisy.

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Systematic Review Respiratory Conditions

Protective Effect of Cheongpyesagan-tang on Respiratory Inflammation from Particulate Matter Exposure: A Systematic Review

박준서, 김유나, 이도경, et al.

Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine (2024)

10 studies Analyzed studies
35% Symptom occurrence reduction
PM2.5 Main pollutant

Cheongpyesagan-tang shows preventive and therapeutic effects against respiratory inflammation from particulate matter and can be utilized for environmental respiratory disease management.

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Systematic Review Respiratory Conditions

Protective Effect of Cheongpyesagan-tang on Respiratory Inflammation from Particulate Matter Exposure: A Systematic Review

박준서, 김유나, 이도경, et al. Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine (2024)
10 studies Analyzed studies
35% Symptom occurrence reduction
PM2.5 Main pollutant

Summary

Ten preclinical and clinical studies evaluating the protective effect of Cheongpyesagan-tang on respiratory inflammatory response to particulate matter (PM2.5/PM10) exposure were systematically reviewed. In clinical studies, respiratory symptom occurrence rates in the herbal medicine group during high particulate matter concentration periods were significantly lower.

Key Conclusion

Cheongpyesagan-tang shows preventive and therapeutic effects against respiratory inflammation from particulate matter and can be utilized for environmental respiratory disease management.

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RCT Respiratory Conditions

Immune Modulation Effect of Okbyungpung-san in High-Risk Groups for Environmental Respiratory Diseases: A Randomized Controlled Trial

이서준, 김채원, 정승호, et al.

Phytotherapy Research (2023)

52% Infection frequency reduction
96 patients Study population
NK cell increase Immune indicator improvement

Okbyungpung-san can be utilized as a preventive herbal medicine that strengthens immune function and reduces infection frequency in high-risk groups for environmental respiratory diseases.

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RCT Respiratory Conditions

Immune Modulation Effect of Okbyungpung-san in High-Risk Groups for Environmental Respiratory Diseases: A Randomized Controlled Trial

이서준, 김채원, 정승호, et al. Phytotherapy Research (2023)
52% Infection frequency reduction
96 patients Study population
NK cell increase Immune indicator improvement

Summary

A comparison of Okbyungpung-san 12-week administration versus placebo in 96 residents of high air pollution exposure areas with history of recurrent upper respiratory infections. The Okbyungpung-san group showed 52% reduction in upper respiratory infection occurrence, with significant increases in NK cell activity and secretory IgA levels.

Key Conclusion

Okbyungpung-san can be utilized as a preventive herbal medicine that strengthens immune function and reduces infection frequency in high-risk groups for environmental respiratory diseases.

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Before-After Men's Health / Urology

Effect of Boyanghwano-tang on Hormone Recovery in Testosterone Deficiency: A Pre-Post Comparison Study

김우성, 장현준, 노태형, et al.

Andrologia (2024)

50.0% Testosterone Increase Rate
52 subjects Number of Subjects
12 weeks Treatment Period

Boyanghwano-tang is effective for restoring hormone levels to normal range in testosterone deficiency patients, and a mechanism through SHBG regulation is suggested.

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Before-After Men's Health / Urology

Effect of Boyanghwano-tang on Hormone Recovery in Testosterone Deficiency: A Pre-Post Comparison Study

김우성, 장현준, 노태형, et al. Andrologia (2024)
50.0% Testosterone Increase Rate
52 subjects Number of Subjects
12 weeks Treatment Period

Summary

A study analyzing hormone changes before and after 12 weeks of Boyanghwano-tang administration in 52 men with testosterone deficiency (total testosterone <3 ng/mL). Total testosterone increased from an average of 2.4 ng/mL to 3.6 ng/mL, and bioavailable testosterone also increased significantly along with SHBG level reduction.

Key Conclusion

Boyanghwano-tang is effective for restoring hormone levels to normal range in testosterone deficiency patients, and a mechanism through SHBG regulation is suggested.

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Cohort Study Men's Health / Urology

Correlation Between Male Hormone Imbalance and Korean Medicine Pattern Types: A Prospective Cohort Study

이강민, 서준혁, 안소영, et al.

Journal of Korean Medicine (2023)

180 subjects Cohort Size
4 types Pattern Types
r=0.72 Correlation Coefficient

Korean medicine pattern types show significant correlation with pathological aspects of male hormone imbalance, and pattern-based customized treatment is effective for hormone recovery.

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Cohort Study Men's Health / Urology

Correlation Between Male Hormone Imbalance and Korean Medicine Pattern Types: A Prospective Cohort Study

이강민, 서준혁, 안소영, et al. Journal of Korean Medicine (2023)
180 subjects Cohort Size
4 types Pattern Types
r=0.72 Correlation Coefficient

Summary

A prospective cohort study analyzing the correlation between hormone profiles and pattern types in 180 male hormone imbalance patients classified by pattern. Testosterone was lowest in the kidney yang deficiency type, and the cortisol/testosterone ratio was significantly higher in the liver qi stagnation type. Pattern-customized herbal prescriptions were effective for hormone normalization.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine pattern types show significant correlation with pathological aspects of male hormone imbalance, and pattern-based customized treatment is effective for hormone recovery.

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RCT Men's Health / Urology

Therapeutic Effect of Modified Chukcheon-hwan on Nocturia: A Randomized Controlled Trial

박승민, 고은석, 황동현, et al.

BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2024)

64.7% Nocturia Reduction Rate
94 subjects Number of Subjects
p<0.001 Statistical Significance

Modified Chukcheon-hwan significantly reduces urinary frequency in nocturia patients and has a positive impact on sleep quality improvement.

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RCT Men's Health / Urology

Therapeutic Effect of Modified Chukcheon-hwan on Nocturia: A Randomized Controlled Trial

박승민, 고은석, 황동현, et al. BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2024)
64.7% Nocturia Reduction Rate
94 subjects Number of Subjects
p<0.001 Statistical Significance

Summary

A randomized controlled trial evaluating the effect of modified Chukcheon-hwan in 94 men with nocturia (frequency ≥2/night). After 8 weeks of administration, nocturnal urination frequency decreased from an average of 3.4 to 1.2 times, and the nocturnal polyuria index (NPi) also improved significantly. Sleep quality (PSQI) also improved together.

Key Conclusion

Modified Chukcheon-hwan significantly reduces urinary frequency in nocturia patients and has a positive impact on sleep quality improvement.

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Case Study Men's Health / Urology

Urodynamic Effect of Acupuncture Treatment for Overactive Bladder Male Patients: A Case Study

전민규, 허진영, 류승범, et al.

대한침구의학회지 (2024)

57.3% Urgency Reduction Rate
8 cases Number of Cases
12 sessions Acupuncture Sessions

Acupuncture treatment is an effective treatment for improving urinary symptoms and urodynamic indicators in overactive bladder male patients.

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Case Study Men's Health / Urology

Urodynamic Effect of Acupuncture Treatment for Overactive Bladder Male Patients: A Case Study

전민규, 허진영, 류승범, et al. 대한침구의학회지 (2024)
57.3% Urgency Reduction Rate
8 cases Number of Cases
12 sessions Acupuncture Sessions

Summary

An acupuncture treatment case study on 8 male patients with overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms. After 12 sessions of acupuncture treatment at Junggeuk, Gwanwon, Sameumgyo, and Joksamri acupoints, urgency frequency decreased by an average of 57.3%, and maximum bladder capacity increased significantly on urodynamic testing.

Key Conclusion

Acupuncture treatment is an effective treatment for improving urinary symptoms and urodynamic indicators in overactive bladder male patients.

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Narrative Review Men's Health / Urology

Recent Trends in Korean Medicine Treatment Approaches for Male Urinary Disorders: A Narrative Literature Review

조성훈, 안병철, 김한결, et al.

Integrative Medicine Research (2023)

62 studies Analyzed Studies
10 years Analysis Period
82.4% IPSS Improvement Rate (Average)

Evidence for Korean medicine treatment of male urinary disorders is accumulating across various treatment modalities, and standardized protocol development is a future challenge.

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Narrative Review Men's Health / Urology

Recent Trends in Korean Medicine Treatment Approaches for Male Urinary Disorders: A Narrative Literature Review

조성훈, 안병철, 김한결, et al. Integrative Medicine Research (2023)
62 studies Analyzed Studies
10 years Analysis Period
82.4% IPSS Improvement Rate (Average)

Summary

A narrative literature review comprehensively analyzing research trends in Korean medicine treatment for male urinary disorders (LUTS). Sixty-two studies published from 2013 to 2023 were analyzed, confirming that herbal medicine, acupuncture treatment, and moxibustion treatment are effective for IPSS and QoL improvement. New evidence for pharmacopuncture and electroacupuncture was also accumulating.

Key Conclusion

Evidence for Korean medicine treatment of male urinary disorders is accumulating across various treatment modalities, and standardized protocol development is a future challenge.

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Systematic Review Men's Health / Urology

Effect of Jeoryeong-tang on Residual Urine Volume Reduction in Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia with Residual Urine Sensation: A Systematic Review

민경호, 강성일, 윤태영, et al.

Phytotherapy Research (2024)

42.8 mL Residual Urine Volume Reduction
11 studies Included Studies
p=0.003 Statistical Significance

Jeoryeong-tang effectively reduces residual urine volume in BPH patients with residual urine sensation, with diuretic action and bladder contractility enhancement as main mechanisms.

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Systematic Review Men's Health / Urology

Effect of Jeoryeong-tang on Residual Urine Volume Reduction in Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia with Residual Urine Sensation: A Systematic Review

민경호, 강성일, 윤태영, et al. Phytotherapy Research (2024)
42.8 mL Residual Urine Volume Reduction
11 studies Included Studies
p=0.003 Statistical Significance

Summary

A systematic review analyzing the effect of Jeoryeong-tang on residual urine volume reduction in benign prostatic hyperplasia patients with residual urine sensation. Eleven clinical trials were included, and the Jeoryeong-tang administration group showed an average reduction of 42.8 mL in post-voiding residual urine volume, with significant improvements also in voiding time and flow rate indicators.

Key Conclusion

Jeoryeong-tang effectively reduces residual urine volume in BPH patients with residual urine sensation, with diuretic action and bladder contractility enhancement as main mechanisms.

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Systematic Review Women's Health / Infertility

Safety and Efficacy of Acupuncture Treatment for Postpartum Depression: A Systematic Review

Noh HM, Yoon JY, Park JE, et al.

Archives of Womens Mental Health (2024)

12 studies Analyzed Studies
EPDS reduction Main Effect
Breastfeeding safe Safety

Acupuncture treatment is a safe and effective non-pharmacological treatment option for postpartum depression.

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Systematic Review Women's Health / Infertility

Safety and Efficacy of Acupuncture Treatment for Postpartum Depression: A Systematic Review

Noh HM, Yoon JY, Park JE, et al. Archives of Womens Mental Health (2024)
12 studies Analyzed Studies
EPDS reduction Main Effect
Breastfeeding safe Safety

Summary

Twelve studies evaluating the effect of acupuncture treatment for postpartum depression were systematically reviewed. Acupuncture treatment showed significant effects on EPDS score reduction and was confirmed to be safely applicable during breastfeeding.

Key Conclusion

Acupuncture treatment is a safe and effective non-pharmacological treatment option for postpartum depression.

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Meta-Analysis Mental Health

Effect of Acupuncture Treatment for Autonomic Dysfunction Due to Chronic Stress: A Meta-Analysis

Kwon OJ, Seo JY, Kim MJ, et al.

Autonomic Neuroscience (2023)

20 studies Analyzed RCTs
SDNN increase Autonomic Improvement
HRV Assessment Indicator

Acupuncture treatment is effective for sympathetic-parasympathetic balance recovery in autonomic dysfunction.

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Meta-Analysis Mental Health

Effect of Acupuncture Treatment for Autonomic Dysfunction Due to Chronic Stress: A Meta-Analysis

Kwon OJ, Seo JY, Kim MJ, et al. Autonomic Neuroscience (2023)
20 studies Analyzed RCTs
SDNN increase Autonomic Improvement
HRV Assessment Indicator

Summary

A meta-analysis of 20 RCTs evaluating the effect of acupuncture treatment for autonomic dysfunction. After acupuncture treatment, SDNN and RMSSD of HRV significantly increased, confirming parasympathetic activity improvement.

Key Conclusion

Acupuncture treatment is effective for sympathetic-parasympathetic balance recovery in autonomic dysfunction.

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Before-After Neurological Disorders

Pre-Post Comparison Study of Combined Chuna Therapy and Acupuncture for Psychogenic Headache

Jang EY, Hwang MS, Choi JY, et al.

Cephalalgia (2023)

61% Pain Reduction
1.8/week Headache frequency↓
70 subjects Participants

The combination of chuna therapy and acupuncture treatment effectively reduces intensity and frequency of psychogenic headache.

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Before-After Neurological Disorders

Pre-Post Comparison Study of Combined Chuna Therapy and Acupuncture for Psychogenic Headache

Jang EY, Hwang MS, Choi JY, et al. Cephalalgia (2023)
61% Pain Reduction
1.8/week Headache frequency↓
70 subjects Participants

Summary

Chuna + acupuncture combined treatment was administered for 6 weeks to 70 patients with psychogenic headache. VAS pain scores decreased by 61%, and headache frequency decreased from 5.2 to 1.8 times per week.

Key Conclusion

The combination of chuna therapy and acupuncture treatment effectively reduces intensity and frequency of psychogenic headache.

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