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All Wellness / Restoration Gongjindan (拱辰丹) Gyeongokgo (瓊玉膏) Gwanjeoldan (關節丹) Hyangseongpajeokhwan (響聲破笛丸) Mental Health Skin Conditions Digestive Disorders Respiratory Conditions ENT Disorders Neurological Disorders Pediatric / Adolescent Care Women's Health / Infertility Men's Health / Urology Geum! Maek! Capsule Diet Geum! Maek! Beauty Clinic Private Inpatient Room Traffic Accident Aftercare Pediatric Traffic Accident Workers' Compensation Lower Back Pain Neck Pain Shoulder Pain Elbow Pain Wrist / Hand Pain Hip Pain Knee Pain Ankle / Foot Pain TMJ Disorder
Cross-Sectional Mental Health

EEG Changes with Qigong Meditation for Emotion Regulation Disorder: A Cross-Sectional Study

Son HY, Woo HS, Kang HW, et al.

Mindfulness (2024)

110 subjects Participants
Alpha wave increase Brain Wave Change
DERS Assessment Tool

Long-term practice of qigong meditation improves emotion regulation ability through frontal activity changes.

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Cross-Sectional Mental Health

EEG Changes with Qigong Meditation for Emotion Regulation Disorder: A Cross-Sectional Study

Son HY, Woo HS, Kang HW, et al. Mindfulness (2024)
110 subjects Participants
Alpha wave increase Brain Wave Change
DERS Assessment Tool

Summary

EEG patterns according to qigong meditation training experience were analyzed in 110 adults reporting emotion regulation difficulties. Long-term practitioners showed significantly higher frontal alpha waves and lower emotion regulation scale (DERS) scores.

Key Conclusion

Long-term practice of qigong meditation improves emotion regulation ability through frontal activity changes.

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Case Study Pediatric / Adolescent Care

Korean Medicine Combined Treatment Case Series for Adolescent Emotional Disorders

Yang SB, Kim SY, Chae HB, et al.

Journal of Korean Medicine (2024)

15 cases Number of Cases
45% Anxiety reduction
12 weeks Treatment Period

Korean medicine combined treatment shows positive effects on symptom relief and school adaptation in adolescent emotional disorders.

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Case Study Pediatric / Adolescent Care

Korean Medicine Combined Treatment Case Series for Adolescent Emotional Disorders

Yang SB, Kim SY, Chae HB, et al. Journal of Korean Medicine (2024)
15 cases Number of Cases
45% Anxiety reduction
12 weeks Treatment Period

Summary

A case report of herbal medicine + auricular acupuncture + meditation applied for 12 weeks to 15 adolescents complaining of emotional disorders. RCMAS anxiety scores decreased by an average of 45%, and school adaptation improved.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine combined treatment shows positive effects on symptom relief and school adaptation in adolescent emotional disorders.

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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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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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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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Cross-Sectional ENT Disorders

Anti-inflammatory Effect of Modified Eungyo-san for Acute Laryngitis: A Cross-Sectional Study

Lim SH, Kang BK, You SS, et al.

동의생리병리학회지 (2023)

67% Pharyngeal Pain Reduction
79% Laryngeal Finding Improvement
82 subjects Participants

Modified Eungyo-san is effective for rapid symptom relief and laryngeal inflammatory finding improvement in acute laryngitis.

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Cross-Sectional ENT Disorders

Anti-inflammatory Effect of Modified Eungyo-san for Acute Laryngitis: A Cross-Sectional Study

Lim SH, Kang BK, You SS, et al. 동의생리병리학회지 (2023)
67% Pharyngeal Pain Reduction
79% Laryngeal Finding Improvement
82 subjects Participants

Summary

Eighty-two patients with acute laryngitis were compared for pharyngeal pain VAS, laryngoscopic findings, and serum inflammatory markers before and after modified Eungyo-san administration. After 5 days of treatment, pharyngeal pain decreased by an average of 67%, with marked improvement in laryngeal erythema and edema findings in 79%.

Key Conclusion

Modified Eungyo-san is effective for rapid symptom relief and laryngeal inflammatory finding improvement in acute laryngitis.

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Narrative Review ENT Disorders

Narrative Review of Korean Medicine Treatment for Functional Voice Disorders

Park DI, Kim AR, Leem JT, et al.

Integrative Medicine Research (2024)

19 papers Reviewed Papers
85% Average Efficacy Rate
3.2 sec Average MPT Improvement

Korean medicine treatment has potential for improving various voice parameters in functional voice disorders, with standardized clinical trials required.

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Narrative Review ENT Disorders

Narrative Review of Korean Medicine Treatment for Functional Voice Disorders

Park DI, Kim AR, Leem JT, et al. Integrative Medicine Research (2024)
19 papers Reviewed Papers
85% Average Efficacy Rate
3.2 sec Average MPT Improvement

Summary

Nineteen articles on Korean medicine treatment for functional voice disorders were reviewed, with acupuncture (Renying, Tiantu, Hegu) and herbal medicines such as Hyangsayangwi-tang predominantly utilized. In multiple studies, maximum phonation time (MPT) and fundamental frequency stability improved, with significant reduction in vocal fatigue.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine treatment has potential for improving various voice parameters in functional voice disorders, with standardized clinical trials required.

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RCT ENT Disorders

Effect of Combined Acupuncture and Voice Therapy for Vocal Cord Nodules: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Song MY, Choi TY, Shin BC, et al.

Journal of Voice (2023)

47% VHI Reduction Rate
74 subjects Participants
8 weeks Treatment Period

Adjunctive acupuncture promotes voice function recovery and nodule size reduction in vocal cord nodules.

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RCT ENT Disorders

Effect of Combined Acupuncture and Voice Therapy for Vocal Cord Nodules: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Song MY, Choi TY, Shin BC, et al. Journal of Voice (2023)
47% VHI Reduction Rate
74 subjects Participants
8 weeks Treatment Period

Summary

Seventy-four patients with vocal cord nodules were assigned to voice therapy monotherapy or voice therapy plus acupuncture combination groups for 8 weeks of treatment. The combination group demonstrated a 47% reduction in VHI (Voice Handicap Index), significantly superior to monotherapy (31%), with greater nodule size reduction also observed on laryngeal stroboscopy.

Key Conclusion

Adjunctive acupuncture promotes voice function recovery and nodule size reduction in vocal cord nodules.

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Case Study ENT Disorders

Effect of Bee Venom Pharmacopuncture for Chronic Pharyngeal Pain: A Case Series of 15

Ahn YC, Son CG, Lee HJ, et al.

Journal of Pharmacopuncture (2024)

61% Pain Reduction Rate
73% Globus Sensation Improvement
15 cases Case Number

Bee venom pharmacopuncture is effective for pain and globus sensation relief in chronic pharyngeal pain, with favorable safety.

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Case Study ENT Disorders

Effect of Bee Venom Pharmacopuncture for Chronic Pharyngeal Pain: A Case Series of 15

Ahn YC, Son CG, Lee HJ, et al. Journal of Pharmacopuncture (2024)
61% Pain Reduction Rate
73% Globus Sensation Improvement
15 cases Case Number

Summary

Fifteen patients with chronic pharyngeal pain persisting more than 3 months received bee venom pharmacopuncture at Tiantu (CV22) and Lianquan (CV23) twice weekly for 6 weeks. VAS pain scores decreased by an average of 61%, and pharyngeal globus sensation (GIS) improved by 73%. Adverse effects were limited to 2 cases of mild local erythema.

Key Conclusion

Bee venom pharmacopuncture is effective for pain and globus sensation relief in chronic pharyngeal pain, with favorable safety.

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Systematic Review ENT Disorders

Therapeutic Effect of Banhasasim-tang for Laryngopharyngeal Reflux Disease: A Systematic Review

Kwon CY, Lee BH, Kim JH, et al.

Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology (2023)

11 studies Reviewed Studies
82% Average RSI Improvement
4 weeks Average Onset of Effect

Banhasasim-tang is effective for symptom and laryngeal finding improvement in laryngopharyngeal reflux disease, and combination with PPI is recommended.

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Systematic Review ENT Disorders

Therapeutic Effect of Banhasasim-tang for Laryngopharyngeal Reflux Disease: A Systematic Review

Kwon CY, Lee BH, Kim JH, et al. Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology (2023)
11 studies Reviewed Studies
82% Average RSI Improvement
4 weeks Average Onset of Effect

Summary

Eleven clinical studies evaluating the effects of Banhasasim-tang and modified prescriptions for laryngopharyngeal reflux disease (LPR) were systematically reviewed. In most studies, RSI (Reflux Symptom Index) and RFS (Reflux Finding Score) significantly improved, with faster symptom alleviation when combined with PPI compared to PPI monotherapy.

Key Conclusion

Banhasasim-tang is effective for symptom and laryngeal finding improvement in laryngopharyngeal reflux disease, and combination with PPI is recommended.

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RCT ENT Disorders

Effect of Combined Acupuncture and Nasal Irrigation for Chronic Sinusitis: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Jeon YJ, Kim SW, Park YJ, et al.

American Journal of Rhinology & Allergy (2024)

52% SNOT-22 Reduction
98 subjects Participants
10 weeks Treatment Period

Adjunctive acupuncture enhances treatment efficacy in both subjective symptoms and objective findings of chronic sinusitis.

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RCT ENT Disorders

Effect of Combined Acupuncture and Nasal Irrigation for Chronic Sinusitis: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Jeon YJ, Kim SW, Park YJ, et al. American Journal of Rhinology & Allergy (2024)
52% SNOT-22 Reduction
98 subjects Participants
10 weeks Treatment Period

Summary

Ninety-eight patients with chronic sinusitis were assigned to nasal irrigation monotherapy or nasal irrigation plus acupuncture combination groups for 10 weeks of treatment. The combination group demonstrated a 52% reduction in SNOT-22 scores, significantly superior to monotherapy (34%), with higher endoscopic improvement rates also observed in the combination group.

Key Conclusion

Adjunctive acupuncture enhances treatment efficacy in both subjective symptoms and objective findings of chronic sinusitis.

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Before-After ENT Disorders

Anti-inflammatory Effect of Hyungaeyongyo-tang for Acute Sinusitis: A Pre-Post Comparison Study

Cho SI, Lim JH, Kang WC, et al.

대한한방이비인후피부과학회지 (2023)

45% CT Score Reduction
81% CRP Normalization Rate
63 subjects Participants

Hyungaeyongyo-tang is an effective herbal prescription for inflammatory marker improvement and radiological resolution in acute sinusitis.

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Before-After ENT Disorders

Anti-inflammatory Effect of Hyungaeyongyo-tang for Acute Sinusitis: A Pre-Post Comparison Study

Cho SI, Lim JH, Kang WC, et al. 대한한방이비인후피부과학회지 (2023)
45% CT Score Reduction
81% CRP Normalization Rate
63 subjects Participants

Summary

Sixty-three patients with acute sinusitis received Hyungaeyongyo-tang for 2 weeks, with pre- and post-treatment CT findings, CRP, and nasal symptom scores compared. Lund-Mackay CT scores decreased by an average of 45%, and the rate of CRP recovery to normal range reached 81%.

Key Conclusion

Hyungaeyongyo-tang is an effective herbal prescription for inflammatory marker improvement and radiological resolution in acute sinusitis.

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