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A Review of Research Trends in Gold Implantation Therapy Focused on Gold Thread, Gold Needle and Gold Bead

금사, 금침, 금주를 중심으로 한 금(金)의 인체 내 매장요법에 대한 연구동향 고찰연구

  • Jo, Dae Hyun (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • Baatarkhuyag, Ariunchimeg (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • Jo, Ye Eun (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • Lee, Sang Hoon (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • Lee, Jae Dong (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University)
  • 조대현 (경희대학교 한의과대학 침구의학교실) ;
  • 아리온치멕 (경희대학교 한의과대학 침구의학교실) ;
  • 조예은 (경희대학교 한의과대학 침구의학교실) ;
  • 이상훈 (경희대학교 한의과대학 침구의학교실) ;
  • 이재동 (경희대학교 한의과대학 침구의학교실)
  • Received : 2016.02.17
  • Accepted : 2016.03.02
  • Published : 2016.03.18
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Abstract

Objectives : The purpose of this study is to explore research trends in gold implantation therapy performed on the animal and human body, through a review of clinical studies focused on gold thread, gold needle and gold bead. Methods : Medical databases, including Pubmed, CENTRAL, MEDLINE, EMBASE, RISS4u, KISTI, OASIS and KTKP, were searched for relevant articles published from their launch to December 31, 2015 using the key word 'gold' with '$thread^*$', '$needle^*$', '$acupuncture^*$', '$wire^*$', '$bead^*$', '$embed^*$', '$implant^*$', or '$insert^*$'. The results were classified into in vivo studies, clinical trials and clinical reports. Analysis of the results was conducted in several research areas, from the identity of studies such as nationality and published year, to the gold preparations-features and implanted locations and to the outcomes that reflect the clinically favorable or adverse effect of gold implantation therapy. Results : A total of 30 studies including 11 in vivo studies, 4 clinical trials and 15 case reports, were found in the search. We observed certain research trends according to the research time, nationality and target indication of the studies. The studies primarily revealed a chronic local inflammatory response which could be a useful mechanism for pain-relief in musculoskeletal diseases and facial rejuvenation. Researches concerning long-term reactions or adverse effects were rare. Conclusion : The results show that the efforts to discover the level of clinical efficacy of gold implantation therapy were steady and worldwide. However, further researches on the longterm effect, and more importantly, the safety of gold implantation therapy are required.

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