• Korean Journal of Acupuncture
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• 제31권3호
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• pp.136-145
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• 2014

Objectives : The purpose of this randomized, placebo-controlled, cross-over trial was to examine how acupuncture treatment at Shinmun(HT7) affects the brain activity and the autonomic nervous system(ANS), using electroencephalograms(EEG) and heart rate variability(HRV). Methods : Eighteen healthy volunteers participated in two separate experiments: in each experiment, either real acupuncture(RA) or non-penetrating sham acupuncture(SA) was applied at HT7 in random sequences to each person. The EEG and HRV measurements were conducted simultaneously before and during the acupuncture stimulation for 5 minutes, respectively. Resulting EEG and HRV parameters were compared between RA and SA groups. To assess differences according to the stress levels for participants, subgroup analysis was performed based on the results of the stress response index questionnaire. Results : In the results, acupuncture stimulation at HT7 increased ${\alpha}$ band in EEG. In the HRV analysis, heart rate was decreased significantly but HF and RMS-SD were increased in the RA group, compared with those of the SA group. In the subgroup analysis by stress level, participants in the RA group with high stress exhibited an increased in ${\alpha}$ band in their EEG while the low stress participants showed decrease or little increase in the band. For the SA group, ${\alpha}$ band reported relatively moderate changes in all channels. Conclusions : Our results showed that acupuncture induces changes in brain activation and the ANS. Acupuncture was related to the activation of the parasympathetic nervous system. The brain activities of the participants were different depending on the stress level.

• Korean Journal of Acupuncture
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• 제31권1호
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• pp.33-39
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• 2014

Objectives : This study was designed to evaluate the feasibility of further acupuncture research as an effective and safe treatment for reducing cancer-related upper abdominal pain in patients treated with Neurolytic celiac plexus block(NCPB). Methods : This study is a randomized controlled pilot clinical trial of 3-week duration. Fourteen patients will be recruited and randomly allocated to 2 groups: an acupuncture plus NCPB group(experimental group) and a NCPB group(control group). All patients will undergo one session of NCPB, but only the experimental group will receive three acupuncture sessions a week for 2 weeks(6 in total). The primary outcome will be measured using the visual analogue scale, and the secondary outcome will be measured using the Painvision system and the consumption of additional analgesics. Assessments will be made at baseline and at 1, 2, and 3 weeks thereafter(that is, the 3-week assessment will be made 1 week after treatment cessation). Conclusions : This clinical trial will inform the design of a full-scale trial. The outcomes will provide information to facilitate the incorporation of acupuncture into existing pain management methods such as NCPB in the treatment of cancer-related upper abdominal pain patients.

• Journal of Haehwa Medicine
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• 제20권2호
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• pp.125-131
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• 2012

The number of allergic contact dermatitis patients is steadily increasing but a proper reliability treatment guide is not prepared in Oriental Medicine. Also, the number of clinical cases on allergic contact dermatitis is not sufficient in Oriental medicine. As such, the facial flushing of allergic contact dermatitis which has been improved by infra-red therapy is significant in its treatment purpose. We reported on 43-year old male patient with allergic contact dermatitis. We treated him with herbal concoction, acupuncture, infra-red therapy and cupping therapy. We have received a good result in this case by using the combination of infra-red therapy. We reached a conclusion that using infra-red therapy can improve the facial flushing of patient with allergic contact dermatitis. However, further research on the effect of infra-red therapy for these symptoms is desired.

• The Journal of the Institute of Internet, Broadcasting and Communication
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• 제9권1호
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• pp.25-30
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• 2009

The oriental medical treatment has many strong points when compared to the western medical treatment, but there are still problems when there is no scientific proof given concerning the effectiveness of a certain treatment. Moreover, experiments are being conducted where new medical treatments applied to patients suing both oriental and western techniques. Especially, in oriental acupuncture, there is no objective data on which an oriental medicine doctor can decide the injection time for acupuncture needle by considering a patients body condition, age and the condition of the diseases. From computer simulation results, it has been that the electronic needle is more efficient than the conventional method of acupuncture needle.

• Journal of the korean veterinary medical association
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• 제26권9호
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• pp.513-517
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• 1990

• Journal of the korean veterinary medical association
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• 제19권2호
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• pp.57-64
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• 1983

• The Journal of the Korean dental association
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• 제22권5호통권180호
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• pp.393-396
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• 1984

치과마취시의 응급사항이란 마취를 시행하는 도중이나, 후에 정상적으로 기대되었던 현상외의 변이로 나타난 합병증과 같다고 생각되며 이들 합병증의 치료를 소홀히 하였을때 치명적인 상태까지도 도달할 수 있다. 마취의 효과는 주사침이 조직내로 자입된 후, 마취액이 주입되어 해당신경이 분포되는 부위에 동통감각이 소실됨으로써 얻어지게 된다. 그러므로 주사침의 자입시나 주입된 마취액에 의한 부작용이 없어야 한다.

• The Journal of Korean Obstetrics and Gynecology
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• 제22권2호
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• pp.209-221
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• 2009

목 적: 이 논문은 제왕절개 분만을 위한 척수마취로 인해 수술 중 또는 그 후에 발생할 수 있는 오심 및 구토에 대한 침관련 치료의 항구토 효과를 규명하기 위한 계통적 리뷰 논문이다. 방 법: 제왕절개 분만을 위한 척수마취로 인해 발생할 수 있는 오심 및 구토를 예방하기 위한 침관련 치료에 대한 randomized clinical trials(RCT's)를 검색하기 위해 2008년 3월까지 수록된 6개의 데이터베이스(MEDLINE, EMBASE, The Cochrane Library, CINAHL, AMED and PsycINFO)를 검색하였다. 논문의 선정 기준은 원저이며, 플라시보 대조군을 설정한 무작위 임상시험이고, 오심 또는 구토에 대한 결과가 실려 있는 것으로 하였다. 결 과: 총 5개의 논문을 선정하였으며 각 논문들의 연구방법은 일반적으로 좋은 편이었다. 5개의 논문들을 종합한 결과는 수술중 오심 발생률(OR=0.468, 95%CI:0.250 -0.876, P=0.018), 수술 후 오심 발생률(OR=0.616, 95%CI:0.042-0.942, P=0.026), 수술 후 구토 발생률(OR=0.640, 95%CI:0.432-0.948, P=0.026)이 침관련 치료군이 대조군에 비해서 통계적으로 의미있게 적었다. 결 론: 본 문헌 고찰을 통해 제왕절개 수술을 위해 시행한 척수 마취로 인해 수술중 또는 수술후 발생한 오심 및 구토에 대해 침관련 치료가 예방효과가 있음을 밝힐 수 있었다.

• The Science & Technology
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• 제29권7호통권326호
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• pp.26-27
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• 1996

무속인들은 어디서 병을 치료할 수 있는 능력이 나오는가. 그것은 무속인이 보통사람보다 강력한 기가 있기 때문에 예지력과 치유능력이 생겨 약과 침을 쓰지 않고도 병을 치료할 수 있는 것이다. 중국에서는 기치료가 대중화되어 병원에서는 기공사 한방 양의가 협동해서 치료를 하고 있다.

• The Journal of Churna Manual Medicine for Spine and Nerves
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• 제5권1호
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• pp.91-99
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• 2010

Objectives: This study is to report three cases those have an meaning for rheumatoid arthritis treatment by oriental medicine. In this case rheumatoid arthritis patients have phalangeal and carpal joints disorder mainly. Methods: These patients were treated by acupuncture and herb medication. Results: After treatment, the conditions of patients were improved with oriental medicine, so in two cases rheumatoid arthritis disappeared, but in one case rheumatoid arthritis not appeared. Conclusions: These results suggested that oriental medical treatment was effective to improve the condition of rheumatoid arthritis patients.