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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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

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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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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