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Cross-Sectional Men's Health / Urology

Effect of Electroacupuncture Treatment on Sperm Motility Improvement: A Cross-Sectional Study and Mechanism Analysis

한지영, 오승환, 임도현, et al.

대한침구의학회지 (2023)

31.2% Progressive Motility Improvement
65 subjects Number of Subjects
2/100Hz Electroacupuncture Frequency

Electroacupuncture treatment is effective for improving sperm motility, and a mechanism through hypothalamus-pituitary-gonadal axis regulation is suggested.

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Cross-Sectional Men's Health / Urology

Effect of Electroacupuncture Treatment on Sperm Motility Improvement: A Cross-Sectional Study and Mechanism Analysis

한지영, 오승환, 임도현, et al. 대한침구의학회지 (2023)
31.2% Progressive Motility Improvement
65 subjects Number of Subjects
2/100Hz Electroacupuncture Frequency

Summary

A cross-sectional study analyzing the effect of electroacupuncture treatment in 65 men showing reduced sperm motility. After 2Hz/100Hz mixed-wave electroacupuncture stimulation at Sinsu, Myungmun, and Gwanwon acupoints, sperm progressive motility improved significantly, and serum inhibin B levels also improved.

Key Conclusion

Electroacupuncture treatment is effective for improving sperm motility, and a mechanism through hypothalamus-pituitary-gonadal axis regulation is suggested.

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Before-After Men's Health / Urology

Therapeutic Effect of Palmijihwang-hwan on Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH): A Pre-Post Comparison Study

강민호, 유정석, 백승현, et al.

Complementary Therapies in Medicine (2024)

39.4% IPSS Score Reduction Rate
3.2 mL/s Maximum Flow Rate Increase
78 subjects Study Participants

Palmijihwang-hwan significantly improves IPSS scores and urodynamic indicators in BPH patients and can be considered as a first-line treatment option for kidney yang deficiency-type BPH.

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Before-After Men's Health / Urology

Therapeutic Effect of Palmijihwang-hwan on Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH): A Pre-Post Comparison Study

강민호, 유정석, 백승현, et al. Complementary Therapies in Medicine (2024)
39.4% IPSS Score Reduction Rate
3.2 mL/s Maximum Flow Rate Increase
78 subjects Study Participants

Summary

A study analyzing symptom changes before and after 8 weeks of Palmijihwang-hwan administration in 78 benign prostatic hyperplasia patients. IPSS scores decreased from an average of 19.3 to 11.7, and maximum flow rate increased by an average of 3.2 mL/s. Residual urine volume also decreased significantly, confirming improvement across lower urinary tract symptoms.

Key Conclusion

Palmijihwang-hwan significantly improves IPSS scores and urodynamic indicators in BPH patients and can be considered as a first-line treatment option for kidney yang deficiency-type BPH.

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Case Study Men's Health / Urology

Acupuncture Treatment Case Report on 10 Cases of Chronic Prostatitis/Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome

정우진, 김상헌, 이동윤, et al.

대한한방남성학회지 (2023)

42.3% NIH-CPSI Reduction Rate
10 cases Number of Cases
8 weeks Treatment Period

Acupuncture treatment is an effective treatment option for pain and urinary symptom relief in chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome patients.

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Case Study Men's Health / Urology

Acupuncture Treatment Case Report on 10 Cases of Chronic Prostatitis/Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome

정우진, 김상헌, 이동윤, et al. 대한한방남성학회지 (2023)
42.3% NIH-CPSI Reduction Rate
10 cases Number of Cases
8 weeks Treatment Period

Summary

Acupuncture treatment case report on 10 patients with chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS). After 8 weeks of acupuncture treatment at perineal and lower abdominal acupoints, NIH-CPSI scores decreased by an average of 42.3%, and significant improvements were observed in dysuria, perineal discomfort, and quality of life domains.

Key Conclusion

Acupuncture treatment is an effective treatment option for pain and urinary symptom relief in chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome patients.

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Narrative Review Men's Health / Urology

Recent Research Trends in Korean Medicine Treatment for Non-Bacterial Prostatitis: A Narrative Literature Review

조현우, 양승훈, 김지훈, et al.

Integrative Medicine Research (2024)

47 studies Analyzed Studies
10 years Analysis Period
78.7% Symptom Improvement Rate (Average)

Evidence for Korean medicine treatment of non-bacterial prostatitis is accumulating, and additional verification through multicenter randomized controlled trials is needed.

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Narrative Review Men's Health / Urology

Recent Research Trends in Korean Medicine Treatment for Non-Bacterial Prostatitis: A Narrative Literature Review

조현우, 양승훈, 김지훈, et al. Integrative Medicine Research (2024)
47 studies Analyzed Studies
10 years Analysis Period
78.7% Symptom Improvement Rate (Average)

Summary

A narrative literature review analyzing research trends in Korean medicine treatment for non-bacterial prostatitis (NIH Category IIIB). Forty-seven studies published in the past 10 years were analyzed, and herbal medicine and acupuncture combination showed superior effects to single treatments. The evidence level of low-frequency electroacupuncture, pharmacopuncture, and moxibustion treatment was gradually improving.

Key Conclusion

Evidence for Korean medicine treatment of non-bacterial prostatitis is accumulating, and additional verification through multicenter randomized controlled trials is needed.

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RCT Men's Health / Urology

Effect of Electroacupuncture Treatment on Ejaculation Latency Time Extension in Premature Ejaculation: A Randomized Controlled Trial

황석진, 나영준, 김현수, et al.

Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies (2023)

3.6 fold IELT Extension Ratio
64 subjects Number of Subjects
p<0.001 Statistical Significance

Electroacupuncture treatment significantly extends ejaculation latency time in premature ejaculation patients and can be a safe alternative for patients concerned about drug side effects.

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RCT Men's Health / Urology

Effect of Electroacupuncture Treatment on Ejaculation Latency Time Extension in Premature Ejaculation: A Randomized Controlled Trial

황석진, 나영준, 김현수, et al. Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies (2023)
3.6 fold IELT Extension Ratio
64 subjects Number of Subjects
p<0.001 Statistical Significance

Summary

A randomized controlled trial evaluating the effect of electroacupuncture treatment in 64 men with premature ejaculation (IELT <2 minutes). After 8 weeks of electroacupuncture treatment at Hoeeum and Junggeuk acupoints, IELT significantly extended from an average of 1.3 minutes to 4.7 minutes, and PEDT scores also improved significantly.

Key Conclusion

Electroacupuncture treatment significantly extends ejaculation latency time in premature ejaculation patients and can be a safe alternative for patients concerned about drug side effects.

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RCT Traffic Accident Aftercare

Effect of Combined Acupuncture and Chuna Treatment for Cervical Whiplash Injury After Traffic Accidents: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Kim SJ, Choi BH, Lee KW, et al.

Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics (2024)

58% NDI improvement
22° Cervical ROM increase
79% Headache reduction

Combined acupuncture and Chuna treatment more effectively improves neck function and pain of traffic accident whiplash injuries than general physiotherapy, with excellent headache reduction.

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RCT Traffic Accident Aftercare

Effect of Combined Acupuncture and Chuna Treatment for Cervical Whiplash Injury After Traffic Accidents: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Kim SJ, Choi BH, Lee KW, et al. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics (2024)
58% NDI improvement
22° Cervical ROM increase
79% Headache reduction

Summary

A randomized controlled trial comparing acupuncture plus Chuna combination versus general physiotherapy over 8 weeks in 106 patients with cervical whiplash injury (WAD grade I-II). The combination group showed 58% improvement in NDI (Neck Disability Index), significantly higher than the physiotherapy group (34%). Cervical ROM increased by an average of 22 degrees, with headache frequency decreased from 5.6 to 1.2 episodes per week.

Key Conclusion

Combined acupuncture and Chuna treatment more effectively improves neck function and pain of traffic accident whiplash injuries than general physiotherapy, with excellent headache reduction.

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Meta-Analysis Traffic Accident Aftercare

Effect of Korean Medicine Integrative Treatment for Post-Traffic Accident Sequelae: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Park JY, Shin HK, Song MY, et al.

European Journal of Integrative Medicine (2023)

87% Treatment response rate
2.8 points Additional VAS reduction
12 days Return duration reduction

Korean medicine integrative treatment shows superior effects to Western medicine alone in general post-traffic accident sequelae, particularly contributing to early daily life return.

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Meta-Analysis Traffic Accident Aftercare

Effect of Korean Medicine Integrative Treatment for Post-Traffic Accident Sequelae: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Park JY, Shin HK, Song MY, et al. European Journal of Integrative Medicine (2023)
87% Treatment response rate
2.8 points Additional VAS reduction
12 days Return duration reduction

Summary

Twenty-four RCTs (total 2,018 patients) evaluating Korean medicine treatment effects for post-traffic accident sequelae (musculoskeletal pain, headache, dizziness, etc.) were meta-analyzed. The Korean medicine treatment group showed an average 2.8-point additional VAS pain reduction compared to controls, with treatment response rates of 87%, significantly higher than Western medicine alone (68%). Time to daily life return was also shortened by an average of 12 days.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine integrative treatment shows superior effects to Western medicine alone in general post-traffic accident sequelae, particularly contributing to early daily life return.

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RCT Traffic Accident Aftercare

Effect of Pharmacopuncture Treatment for Lower Back Pain Patients After Traffic Accidents: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Lee JH, Kim EJ, Hwang DS, et al.

Pain Medicine (2024)

4.6 points VAS reduction
52% ODI improvement
64% Analgesic reduction

Pharmacopuncture significantly enhances analgesic effects of acupuncture treatment in acute lower back pain after traffic accidents and contributes to reducing analgesic dependence.

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RCT Traffic Accident Aftercare

Effect of Pharmacopuncture Treatment for Lower Back Pain Patients After Traffic Accidents: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Lee JH, Kim EJ, Hwang DS, et al. Pain Medicine (2024)
4.6 points VAS reduction
52% ODI improvement
64% Analgesic reduction

Summary

A randomized controlled trial comparing pharmacopuncture plus acupuncture versus acupuncture alone over 4 weeks in 92 patients with acute lower back pain (VAS 5 or higher) after traffic accidents. The pharmacopuncture combination group showed an average 4.6-point VAS reduction, significantly higher analgesic effect than the acupuncture alone group (2.9 points). ODI (Oswestry Disability Index) improved by 52%, with analgesic use decreased by 64%.

Key Conclusion

Pharmacopuncture significantly enhances analgesic effects of acupuncture treatment in acute lower back pain after traffic accidents and contributes to reducing analgesic dependence.

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Before-After Traffic Accident Aftercare

Effect of Acupuncture Treatment for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) After Traffic Accidents: A Pre-Post Comparison Study

Cho SY, Park JH, Kim SY, et al.

Journal of Traumatic Stress (2023)

18.4 points PCL-5 reduction
42% Sleep disturbance improvement
28% Parasympathetic activity increase

Acupuncture treatment significantly alleviates PTSD symptoms and sleep disturbance after traffic accidents and contributes to emotional stability through autonomic nervous system modulation.

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Before-After Traffic Accident Aftercare

Effect of Acupuncture Treatment for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) After Traffic Accidents: A Pre-Post Comparison Study

Cho SY, Park JH, Kim SY, et al. Journal of Traumatic Stress (2023)
18.4 points PCL-5 reduction
42% Sleep disturbance improvement
28% Parasympathetic activity increase

Summary

A pre-post comparison study of acupuncture treatment for 8 weeks in 58 patients diagnosed with PTSD after traffic accidents. PCL-5 (PTSD checklist) scores decreased by an average of 18.4 points, with sleep disturbance (PSQI) improving by 42%. Heart rate variability (HRV) analysis showed 28% increase in parasympathetic activity, confirming autonomic nervous system stabilization effects.

Key Conclusion

Acupuncture treatment significantly alleviates PTSD symptoms and sleep disturbance after traffic accidents and contributes to emotional stability through autonomic nervous system modulation.

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Cohort Study Traffic Accident Aftercare

Long-Term Effect of Chuna Treatment for Chronic Pain Patients After Traffic Accidents: A 12-Month Prospective Cohort Study

Hwang EH, Shin JS, Lee J, et al.

The Clinical Journal of Pain (2024)

62% Chronic pain resolution rate
2.7-fold vs non-treatment
12 months Follow-up period

Chuna treatment is effective for long-term resolution of chronic pain after traffic accidents and contributes to preventing pain chronicity and social return.

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Cohort Study Traffic Accident Aftercare

Long-Term Effect of Chuna Treatment for Chronic Pain Patients After Traffic Accidents: A 12-Month Prospective Cohort Study

Hwang EH, Shin JS, Lee J, et al. The Clinical Journal of Pain (2024)
62% Chronic pain resolution rate
2.7-fold vs non-treatment
12 months Follow-up period

Summary

A prospective cohort study comparing 12-month course in 128 patients with chronic pain persisting more than 3 months after traffic accidents between Chuna treatment and non-treatment groups. The Chuna group showed an average NRS pain score of 3.1 at 12 months, significantly lower than the non-treatment group (5.8). Chronic pain resolution rate was 62%, 2.7-fold higher than non-treatment group (23%), with also superior workplace return rates.

Key Conclusion

Chuna treatment is effective for long-term resolution of chronic pain after traffic accidents and contributes to preventing pain chronicity and social return.

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RCT Traffic Accident Aftercare

Effect of Korean Medicine Rehabilitation Program for Thoracic and Lumbar Compression Fracture Patients After Traffic Accidents: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Kang JH, Won CH, Lee SH, et al.

Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (2023)

61% VAS reduction
1.4-fold Bone density recovery speed
54% Oswestry improvement

Korean medicine integrative rehabilitation shows superior effects to general rehabilitation in all of pain reduction, bone recovery, and functional recovery in traffic accident compression fracture patients.

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RCT Traffic Accident Aftercare

Effect of Korean Medicine Rehabilitation Program for Thoracic and Lumbar Compression Fracture Patients After Traffic Accidents: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Kang JH, Won CH, Lee SH, et al. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (2023)
61% VAS reduction
1.4-fold Bone density recovery speed
54% Oswestry improvement

Summary

A randomized controlled trial comparing Korean medicine rehabilitation (acupuncture + moxibustion + herbal medicine + Doin exercise) versus general rehabilitation over 12 weeks in 84 patients with thoracolumbar compression fracture (stable type) after traffic accidents. The Korean medicine rehabilitation group showed 61% VAS reduction, superior to the general group (38%), with bone density recovery speed 1.4-fold faster. Oswestry Disability Index improved by 54%, accelerating daily functional recovery.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine integrative rehabilitation shows superior effects to general rehabilitation in all of pain reduction, bone recovery, and functional recovery in traffic accident compression fracture patients.

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Systematic Review Traffic Accident Aftercare

Effect of Korean Medicine Treatment for Dizziness (Post-Traumatic Vertigo) After Traffic Accidents: A Systematic Review

Moon SK, Jung WS, Ko CN, et al.

Frontiers in Neurology (2024)

52% DHI improvement
16 studies Analyzed studies
Vestibular function Objective recovery confirmed

Korean medicine treatment improves both subjective symptoms and objective vestibular function in post-traffic accident vertigo, with combination approach more effective than monotherapy.

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Systematic Review Traffic Accident Aftercare

Effect of Korean Medicine Treatment for Dizziness (Post-Traumatic Vertigo) After Traffic Accidents: A Systematic Review

Moon SK, Jung WS, Ko CN, et al. Frontiers in Neurology (2024)
52% DHI improvement
16 studies Analyzed studies
Vestibular function Objective recovery confirmed

Summary

Sixteen clinical studies evaluating Korean medicine treatment (acupuncture, herbal medicine, Chuna) effects for post-traumatic vertigo after traffic accidents were systematically reviewed. The Korean medicine treatment group showed an average 52% improvement in DHI (Dizziness Handicap Inventory), superior to Western medicine controls (31%). Vestibular function recovery was also significantly faster on semicircular canal function tests (VNG), with improved postural stability (posturography).

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine treatment improves both subjective symptoms and objective vestibular function in post-traffic accident vertigo, with combination approach more effective than monotherapy.

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