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RCT Traffic Accident Aftercare

Effect of Combined Acupuncture and Chuna Treatment for Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD) After Traffic Accidents: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Han JM, Yoo JS, Park SJ, et al.

Journal of Oral Rehabilitation (2023)

12 mm Mouth opening increase
63% Pain reduction
48% Functional limitation improvement

Combined acupuncture and Chuna more effectively improves mouth opening limitation and pain of post-traffic accident TMD than occlusal splint.

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RCT Traffic Accident Aftercare

Effect of Combined Acupuncture and Chuna Treatment for Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD) After Traffic Accidents: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Han JM, Yoo JS, Park SJ, et al. Journal of Oral Rehabilitation (2023)
12 mm Mouth opening increase
63% Pain reduction
48% Functional limitation improvement

Summary

A randomized controlled trial comparing acupuncture plus Chuna versus general occlusal splint over 6 weeks in 68 patients with temporomandibular disorder after traffic accidents. The acupuncture plus Chuna group showed an average 12 mm increase in maximum mouth opening, 2-fold the effect of the splint group (6 mm). TMJ pain VAS decreased by 63%, with Jaw Function Limitation Scale improving by 48%.

Key Conclusion

Combined acupuncture and Chuna more effectively improves mouth opening limitation and pain of post-traffic accident TMD than occlusal splint.

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Cohort Study Traffic Accident Aftercare

Korean Medicine Treatment Satisfaction and Quality of Life Changes in Post-Traffic Accident Sequelae Patients: A Multicenter Cohort Study

Lee BK, Song JH, Cho WJ, et al.

Quality of Life Research (2024)

28 points Physical function improvement
92% Treatment satisfaction
248 patients Study population

Korean medicine treatment significantly improves both physical and mental quality of life in patients with post-traffic accident sequelae, with very high patient satisfaction.

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Cohort Study Traffic Accident Aftercare

Korean Medicine Treatment Satisfaction and Quality of Life Changes in Post-Traffic Accident Sequelae Patients: A Multicenter Cohort Study

Lee BK, Song JH, Cho WJ, et al. Quality of Life Research (2024)
28 points Physical function improvement
92% Treatment satisfaction
248 patients Study population

Summary

A multicenter prospective cohort study evaluating 12-week treatment satisfaction and quality of life changes in 248 patients receiving Korean medicine treatment for post-traffic accident sequelae. SF-36 physical function scores improved by an average of 28 points, with mental health scores increasing by 19 points. Treatment satisfaction was very high at 92%, with significant improvement confirmed even with treatment within insurance coverage.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine treatment significantly improves both physical and mental quality of life in patients with post-traffic accident sequelae, with very high patient satisfaction.

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Before-After Traffic Accident Aftercare

Effect of Bee Venom Pharmacopuncture Treatment for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) After Traffic Accidents: A Pre-Post Comparison Study

Nam DW, Kim JI, Kang JW, et al.

Pain Practice (2023)

47% Pain reduction
32% Edema reduction
62% Temperature asymmetry improvement

Bee venom pharmacopuncture simultaneously improves pain, edema, and autonomic abnormalities of CRPS after traffic accidents, presenting potential of Korean medicine approach to intractable pain syndromes.

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Before-After Traffic Accident Aftercare

Effect of Bee Venom Pharmacopuncture Treatment for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) After Traffic Accidents: A Pre-Post Comparison Study

Nam DW, Kim JI, Kang JW, et al. Pain Practice (2023)
47% Pain reduction
32% Edema reduction
62% Temperature asymmetry improvement

Summary

A pre-post comparison study administering bee venom pharmacopuncture for 12 weeks in 42 patients with CRPS type I occurring after traffic accidents. BPI (Brief Pain Inventory) pain severity decreased by an average of 47%, with edema of affected limbs reduced by 32%. Skin temperature asymmetry improved by 62%, confirming sympathetic nerve function normalization, with also significant recovery of grip strength.

Key Conclusion

Bee venom pharmacopuncture simultaneously improves pain, edema, and autonomic abnormalities of CRPS after traffic accidents, presenting potential of Korean medicine approach to intractable pain syndromes.

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Cohort Study ENT Disorders

Effect of Auricular Acupuncture on Tinnitus Patients: A Prospective Cohort Study

Park SH, Kim YJ, Choi MK, et al.

Journal of Korean Medicine Otolaryngology (2024)

41% THI Reduction Rate
124 subjects Participants
8 weeks Treatment Period

Auricular acupuncture is an effective non-invasive treatment for symptom alleviation and sleep quality improvement in tinnitus patients.

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Cohort Study ENT Disorders

Effect of Auricular Acupuncture on Tinnitus Patients: A Prospective Cohort Study

Park SH, Kim YJ, Choi MK, et al. Journal of Korean Medicine Otolaryngology (2024)
41% THI Reduction Rate
124 subjects Participants
8 weeks Treatment Period

Summary

One hundred twenty-four patients with tinnitus received auricular acupuncture for 8 weeks, with THI and VAS changes tracked. The auricular acupuncture group demonstrated an average 41% reduction in THI scores, with significant improvement in sleep quality (PSQI). Stimulation at the Shenmen and Inner Ear acupoints was particularly effective.

Key Conclusion

Auricular acupuncture is an effective non-invasive treatment for symptom alleviation and sleep quality improvement in tinnitus patients.

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RCT ENT Disorders

Synergistic Effect of Combined Acupuncture and Hearing Aid Use for Sensorineural Hearing Loss: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Lee DH, Seo JW, Han KS, et al.

Audiology and Speech Research (2023)

18% Additional SRS Improvement
86 subjects Participants
12 weeks Follow-up Period

Adjunctive acupuncture enhances hearing aid rehabilitation effects in sensorineural hearing loss patients and contributes to improved speech recognition ability.

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RCT ENT Disorders

Synergistic Effect of Combined Acupuncture and Hearing Aid Use for Sensorineural Hearing Loss: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Lee DH, Seo JW, Han KS, et al. Audiology and Speech Research (2023)
18% Additional SRS Improvement
86 subjects Participants
12 weeks Follow-up Period

Summary

Eighty-six patients with sensorineural hearing loss were randomized to hearing aid monotherapy or hearing aid plus acupuncture combination groups and followed for 12 weeks. The combination group demonstrated an average 18% greater improvement in speech recognition score (SRS), with significantly higher hearing aid adaptation satisfaction.

Key Conclusion

Adjunctive acupuncture enhances hearing aid rehabilitation effects in sensorineural hearing loss patients and contributes to improved speech recognition ability.

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Systematic Review ENT Disorders

Effect of Korean Medicine Combined Treatment on Cognitive Decline in Presbycusis Patients: A Systematic Review

Choi YS, Park JH, Kim EJ, et al.

Journal of Aging and Health (2023)

14 studies Analyzed Studies
2.8 points MMSE Improvement
p<0.01 Statistical Significance

Korean medicine combined treatment has the potential to simultaneously improve hearing and cognitive function in presbycusis patients.

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Systematic Review ENT Disorders

Effect of Korean Medicine Combined Treatment on Cognitive Decline in Presbycusis Patients: A Systematic Review

Choi YS, Park JH, Kim EJ, et al. Journal of Aging and Health (2023)
14 studies Analyzed Studies
2.8 points MMSE Improvement
p<0.01 Statistical Significance

Summary

Fourteen studies on Korean medicine intervention for the association between presbycusis and cognitive decline were systematically reviewed. The combined acupuncture and herbal medicine group demonstrated an average 2.8-point improvement in MMSE scores, with positive correlation confirmed between hearing improvement and cognitive function improvement.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine combined treatment has the potential to simultaneously improve hearing and cognitive function in presbycusis patients.

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RCT ENT Disorders

Therapeutic Effect of Modified Banhabaekchulcheonma-tang for Meniere's Disease: A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial

Yoon SJ, Lee KH, Hwang DS, et al.

European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology (2024)

68% Attack Frequency Reduction
112 subjects Participants
8 weeks Treatment Period

Modified Banhabaekchulcheonma-tang demonstrates superior efficacy to betahistine in vertigo attack control and hearing stabilization in Meniere's disease.

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RCT ENT Disorders

Therapeutic Effect of Modified Banhabaekchulcheonma-tang for Meniere's Disease: A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial

Yoon SJ, Lee KH, Hwang DS, et al. European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology (2024)
68% Attack Frequency Reduction
112 subjects Participants
8 weeks Treatment Period

Summary

One hundred twelve patients with Meniere's disease were compared over 8 weeks between modified Banhabaekchulcheonma-tang and betahistine groups. The herbal group demonstrated a 68% reduction in vertigo attack frequency, significantly superior to the betahistine group (52%). Hearing fluctuation amplitude was also more stable in the herbal group.

Key Conclusion

Modified Banhabaekchulcheonma-tang demonstrates superior efficacy to betahistine in vertigo attack control and hearing stabilization in Meniere's disease.

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Meta-Analysis Neurological Disorders

Effect of Acupuncture for Recurrence Prevention of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV): A Meta-analysis

Han JM, Cho SY, Park SU, et al.

BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2023)

8.7% Recurrence Rate (Acupuncture)
22.4% Recurrence Rate (Control)
12 studies Analyzed Studies

Adjunctive acupuncture after canalith repositioning maneuvers significantly reduces BPPV recurrence rates and promotes resolution of residual dizziness.

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Meta-Analysis Neurological Disorders

Effect of Acupuncture for Recurrence Prevention of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV): A Meta-analysis

Han JM, Cho SY, Park SU, et al. BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2023)
8.7% Recurrence Rate (Acupuncture)
22.4% Recurrence Rate (Control)
12 studies Analyzed Studies

Summary

Twelve RCTs (1,089 subjects total) evaluating the effect of acupuncture for BPPV recurrence prevention after canalith repositioning maneuvers were meta-analyzed. The 6-month recurrence rate in the acupuncture combination group was 8.7%, significantly lower than 22.4% in untreated controls. Residual dizziness also resolved more rapidly in the acupuncture group.

Key Conclusion

Adjunctive acupuncture after canalith repositioning maneuvers significantly reduces BPPV recurrence rates and promotes resolution of residual dizziness.

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Case Study Neurological Disorders

Effect of Electroacupuncture for Acute-Phase Vestibular Neuritis Vertigo: 10 Case Reports

Shin HK, Lim SC, Kim KT, et al.

대한침구의학회지 (2024)

52% DHI Reduction Rate
3 days Time to Symptom Relief
10 cases Case Number

Electroacupuncture may rapidly alleviate vertigo in acute-phase vestibular neuritis and promote vestibular compensation.

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Case Study Neurological Disorders

Effect of Electroacupuncture for Acute-Phase Vestibular Neuritis Vertigo: 10 Case Reports

Shin HK, Lim SC, Kim KT, et al. 대한침구의학회지 (2024)
52% DHI Reduction Rate
3 days Time to Symptom Relief
10 cases Case Number

Summary

Ten patients with acute-phase vestibular neuritis received electroacupuncture at Fengchi (GB20), Wangu (GB12), Yifeng (TE17), and other points. DHI scores decreased by an average of 52% within 3 days of treatment, and vestibulo-ocular reflex (VOR) function showed normalization tendency within 2 weeks.

Key Conclusion

Electroacupuncture may rapidly alleviate vertigo in acute-phase vestibular neuritis and promote vestibular compensation.

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Before-After ENT Disorders

Therapeutic Effect of Socheongryong-tang for Chronic Otitis Media with Effusion in Pediatric Patients: A Pre-Post Comparison Study

Jung WS, Kim MJ, Yoo JH, et al.

International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology (2023)

64% Tympanic Normalization Rate
15 dB Hearing Improvement
45 subjects Participants

Socheongryong-tang is an effective herbal treatment that promotes effusion absorption and hearing recovery in pediatric otitis media with effusion.

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Before-After ENT Disorders

Therapeutic Effect of Socheongryong-tang for Chronic Otitis Media with Effusion in Pediatric Patients: A Pre-Post Comparison Study

Jung WS, Kim MJ, Yoo JH, et al. International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology (2023)
64% Tympanic Normalization Rate
15 dB Hearing Improvement
45 subjects Participants

Summary

Forty-five pediatric patients diagnosed with otitis media with effusion received Socheongryong-tang for 8 weeks, resulting in a 64% normalization rate (Type B to Type A) on tympanometry. Hearing improvement averaged 15 dB.

Key Conclusion

Socheongryong-tang is an effective herbal treatment that promotes effusion absorption and hearing recovery in pediatric otitis media with effusion.

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Narrative Review ENT Disorders

Korean Medicine Treatment Experience for Tinnitus as a Sequela of Chronic Otitis Media: A Narrative Review

Baek SH, Oh MS, Kwon OS, et al.

Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine (2024)

22 papers Reviewed Papers
78% Average Efficacy Rate
3 methods Major Treatments

Korean medicine treatment for tinnitus after chronic otitis media has diverse evidence, but large-scale clinical trials are needed in the future.

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Narrative Review ENT Disorders

Korean Medicine Treatment Experience for Tinnitus as a Sequela of Chronic Otitis Media: A Narrative Review

Baek SH, Oh MS, Kwon OS, et al. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine (2024)
22 papers Reviewed Papers
78% Average Efficacy Rate
3 methods Major Treatments

Summary

Twenty-two articles on Korean medicine treatment (acupuncture, herbal medicine, auricular acupuncture) for persistent tinnitus after chronic otitis media were narratively reviewed. In most studies, acupuncture utilizing peri-aural acupoints (Ermen, Tinggong, Tinghui) and herbal medicines such as Ironggojadan-tang were effective for tinnitus alleviation.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine treatment for tinnitus after chronic otitis media has diverse evidence, but large-scale clinical trials are needed in the future.

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Cross-Sectional ENT Disorders

Effect of Combined Acupuncture and Moxibustion for Eustachian Tube Dysfunction: A Cross-Sectional Study

Lee YK, Song JH, Park KM, et al.

Acupuncture in Medicine (2023)

44% ETDQ-7 Improvement Rate
57% Eustachian Function Normalization
76 subjects Participants

Combined acupuncture and moxibustion is an effective treatment method for symptom improvement and Eustachian tube function recovery in Eustachian tube dysfunction.

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Cross-Sectional ENT Disorders

Effect of Combined Acupuncture and Moxibustion for Eustachian Tube Dysfunction: A Cross-Sectional Study

Lee YK, Song JH, Park KM, et al. Acupuncture in Medicine (2023)
44% ETDQ-7 Improvement Rate
57% Eustachian Function Normalization
76 subjects Participants

Summary

Seventy-six patients with Eustachian tube dysfunction received combined acupuncture (Xiaguan, Ermen, Tinggong) and mastoid moxibustion, with ETDQ-7 questionnaire and tympanometry assessment. ETDQ-7 scores improved by an average of 44% after treatment, with a 57% Eustachian tube opening function normalization rate.

Key Conclusion

Combined acupuncture and moxibustion is an effective treatment method for symptom improvement and Eustachian tube function recovery in Eustachian tube dysfunction.

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