• Journal of Digital Convergence
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• v.20 no.1
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• pp.327-334
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• 2022

The purpose of this study was to analyze the impact on people's willingness to take korean medicine based on the perception of korean medicine treatment effects by disease, and provide basic data when the herbal medicine (pharmacology) health insurance pilot project is carried out. The survey 'Usage and Consumption of Korean Medicine Report in 2017' was used, and frequency analysis, chi-square test, and logistic regression analysis were conducted on 3,032 people. Logistic regression results showed that the perception of herbal treatment effects on digestive diseases and arthritis was a significant factor in the future intention to take korean medicine. As the herbal medicine health insurance pilot project aims to popularize herbal medicine treatment through the management of the quality of korean medicine by incorporating it within the system, it is necessary to consider highly acceptable digestive diseases and arthritis when expanding target diseases.

• The Journal of Internal Korean Medicine
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• v.36 no.1
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• pp.69-75
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• 2015

Objectives : To investigate the clinical features of drug-induced liver injury (DILI) and traditional Korean medicine (TKM) -based management. Methods : A female patient diagnosed with DILI caused by Western drugs had been treated with Oriental therapies, then the subjective clinical outcome and biochemical parameters were monitored. Results : A 73-year-old female had taken Western drugs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory and skeletal muscle relaxants) for about 3 months, and complained of severe abdominal discomfort and tiredness. Her RUCAM score was 9, which met the criteria for DILI (AST 90 IU/L, ALT 100 IU/L, ALP 191 IU/L, and GGT 614 IU/L). She was treated with herbal drugs, moxibustion, and acupuncture, and her symptoms completely resolved, with normalized hepatic enzymes within two weeks. Conclusions : This case report provides a clinical characteristic for a typical DILI caused by Western medicine, and shows an example of a TKM-based application.

• The Journal of Internal Korean Medicine
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• v.42 no.6
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• pp.1237-1244
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• 2021

Objectives: Drug fever and procedure-related fever are the causes of nosocomial fever. Oriental medicine has been practiced in Asia and is now being practiced as an alternative medicine in western countries. No data are available on the incidence of drug fever and procedure-related fever in oriental medical hospitals (OMHs). The aim of this study was to identify the incidence of drug fever related to oriental herbal medicine and oriental medical procedure-related fever. Methods: This was a retrospective study at one OMH of a university medical institute in Seoul, Korea, conducted from June 2006 to June 2013. Results: Overall, 95 episodes of drug fever occurred among 10880 patients treated with herbal medicine (0.89%). Peak body temperature was 38.37±0.58 ℃, and the fever lasted for 1.0 day (range 1.0-17.0 days). Eosinophilia was found in 15 patients (15.79%) and 8 patients developed toxic hepatitis (8.42%). Five patients had a drug-related skin rash (5.26%). The most common ingredients of the herbal medicines associated with drug fever were licorice, Angelica gigas root, and white Atractylodes rhizome. In total, 16 episodes of procedure-related fever (0.20%) occurred in 8125 patients treated with oriental medical procedures. The peak body temperature was 38.26±0.51 ℃, and the fever lasted for 1.0 day (range 1.0-3.0 days). Among various oriental medical procedures, moxibustion was the most common procedure related to fever, followed by acupuncture. Conclusions: The incidence of drug fever and procedure-related fever in oriental medicine is not high compared with the incidence in western medicine.

• The Journal of Internal Korean Medicine
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• v.42 no.4
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• pp.475-487
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• 2021

Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the degree of satisfaction of cancer patients and to understand their motives for visiting Korean Medicine Hospital in order to increase satisfaction with Korean medicine among cancer patients. Methods: Data collection was conducted in the form of a survey of 100 inpatients who responded to a self-report questionnaire. Independent t-test and analysis of variance (ANOVA) were used for data analysis. Results: The main reason for visiting Korean Medicine Hospital was to prevent metastasis or recurrence of cancer. Patients showed the highest satisfaction with acupuncture and moxibustion. The average degree of satisfaction related to the doctor service was, on a 5-point scale, 4.80, and that of using procedure was 4.68. Conclusion: Most of the cancer patients are satisfied with the medical services in Korean Medicine Hospital. There were no significant differences in satisfaction degree by gender, age, or occupation.

• Journal of Korean Medicine for Obesity Research
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• v.7 no.2
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• pp.95-103
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• 2007

Objectives The purpose of this study was to investigate the clinical effect of acre improved by oriental medical weight management. Methods We treated 2 cases of obese and acne patients with dietetic therapy, electro-acupuncture therapy and herb medication. Results After $5{\sim}6$weeks of oriental medicine therapy of obesity, a remarkable improvement was made for not only obesity but also acne. Conclusion The study suggests that oriental medicine therapy of obesity also effects acne. We think that it need further study and clinical trial for obesity and acne.

• The Journal of Pediatrics of Korean Medicine
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• v.19 no.1
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• pp.1-9
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• 2005

Objectives : The objective of this study is to assess the clinical effect of Taklisodok-${\breve{u}}m$(托裏消毒飮) and Ultraviolet B(UVB) on scrofula. Methods : This clinical study was carried out with one case(male) who visited the Department of Pediatrics, Dongguk University Bundang Oriental Hospital and it was diagnosed as scrofula. It is treated with herb medication for 78 days and UVB in 36 times. We checked the size and aspect of open wound. Results : The child's open wound improved, and the scrofula disappeared. Conclusion : Taklisodok-${\breve{u}}m$(擺裏消毒飮) and UVB are effective in the treatment of scrofula and improve the function of removing inflammation and regerminating the skin in the body.

• The Journal of Pediatrics of Korean Medicine
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• v.20 no.2
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• pp.11-18
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• 2006

Objectives : The objective of this study is to assess the clinical effect of illinition and carbon-ray treatment on seborrheic dermatitis. Methods : This clinical study was carried out with one case(male) who visited the Department of Pediatrics, Dongguk University Bundang Oriental Hospital and it was diagnosed as seborrheic dermatitis. It is treated with illinition for 37 days and carbon-ray treatment in 12 times. We checked the aspect of wound. Results : The child's wound improved, and the seborrheic dermatitis disappeared. Conclusions : Illinition and carbon-ray treatment are effective in the treatment of seborrheic dermatitis and improve the function of removing inflammation and regerenating the skin in the body.

• Journal of TMJ Balancing Medicine
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• v.11 no.1
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• pp.20-24
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• 2021

Objectives: This study was designed to report the clinical improvement of the patient with glossodynia. Methods: During the treatment period (from Jul. 7^th, 2021 to Aug. 3^rd), a patient was treated using acupuncture, Korean Medicine, pharmacopuncture and FCST (Functional Cerebrospinal Therapy). Symptoms were evaluated by Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), the Oral Health Impact Profile-14 (OHIP-14). Results: After the treatments for 28 days, the OHIP-14 score decreased from 53 to 7. Also, the patient's VAS score decreased from 6 to 0. Conclusions: Korean medicine treatment with FCST may be valuable for glossodynia patients. Nevertheless further studies are needed.

• The Journal of Internal Korean Medicine
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• v.41 no.6
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• pp.1210-1222
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• 2020

Objective: The purpose of this study was to report the effect of acupuncture on the splenius muscle and the effect of combined Korean medicine treatment on acute dizziness in patients due to whiplash injury. Methods: Three patients with acute dizziness were treated with acupuncture of the splenius muscle and combined Korean medicine. A numeric rating scale (NRS) and the Korean dizziness handicap inventory (K-DHI) were checked every day from admission to discharge to confirm symptom improvements. Results: In the acute stage of dizziness caused by whiplash injury, acupuncture of the splenius muscle and combined Korean medicine improved the NRS and K-DHI scores. Conclusions: For patients with acute dizziness caused by whiplash injury, a combination of acupuncture on the splenius muscle and Korean medicine treatment may be a solution.

• The Journal of Internal Korean Medicine
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• v.44 no.5
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• pp.830-836
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• 2023

Objective: This study investigated the efficacy of using Korean medicine treatments on a patient with peripheral palsy with fatigue symptoms. Methods: A 58-year-old female patient with peripheral palsy and fatigue symptoms was treated with herbal medicine (Yikgeebohyul-tang), acupuncture, pharmacopuncture, Chuna manual therapy, and cupping therapy for 21 days. The treatment effects on peripheral palsy were evaluated using the Yanagihara and House-Brackmann grading systems. Results: Following treatment, the patient showed decreases in the House-Brackmann grading system and fatigue symptoms, as well as an improved Yanagihara grading system score. Conclusions: These results show that Korean medicine treatment improved the condition of a patient with peripheral palsy with fatigue symptoms.