• Journal of Haehwa Medicine
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• v.29 no.2
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• pp.38-44
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• 2020

Objective : The aim of this study was to report the effectiveness of Korean medicine on a Intracerebral hemorrhage patient with shoulder subluxation induced shoulder pain. Method : The patient was treated with acupuncture, electroacupunture, soyeom pharmacopuncture, electrical stimulation therapy, and rehabilitation exercise. The treatment effect was evaluated through the Numeral Rating Scale(NRS), Passive Range Of Motion(PROM) and Fingerbreadth Palpation Method(FPM). Results : After 31days of Korean Medicine including acupuncture, electroacupunture, soyeom pharmacopuncture, electrical stimulation therapy, and rehabilitation exercise treatment, the pain parameters and range of motions improved. Conclusion : This study suggested that Korean medicine might be effective for shoulder pain and range of motions in patients with intracerebral hemorrhage.

• Journal of Haehwa Medicine
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• v.29 no.2
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• pp.1-11
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• 2020

Objectives : The aim of this study was to report the effectiveness of Combined Korean Medicine treatment on a intracerebral hemorrhage patient with hemiplegia and gait disturbance. Methods : A 56-year-old, female patient with hemiplegia and gait disturbance was treated by Korean Medicine including acupuncture, moxibustion and herbal medicine. The effect of the treatment was evaluated by Manual Muscle Test(MMT), Modified Rankin Scale(MRS), Korean version of Modified Barthel Index(K-MBI). The gait of the patient was evaluated by 10m walk test, Timed Up&Go Test(TUG), Functional Ambulatory Category(FAC), GAITRite and Symmetry Criterion(SC). Results : After treatment, MMT, MRS, K-MBI, gait parameters and gait symmetry were improved. Conclusions : This study suggests that Combined Korean Medicine treatment might be effective for a intracerebral hemorrhage patient with hemiplegia and gait disturbance.

• The Journal of Internal Korean Medicine
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• v.42 no.5
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• pp.982-990
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• 2021

Objectives: The aim of this study was to report the effectiveness of Korean medicine treatment for a patient with lateral medullary infarction who presented with central dizziness and hypoesthesia. Methods: The patient was treated with Korean medicine treatment, including acupuncture, moxibustion, and herbal medicine. We measured the progress of the case using the Numerical Rating Scale (NRS). Results: After the treatment, the NRS scores for dizziness and hypoesthesia decreased. Conclusions: This study suggests that Korean medicine treatment might be effective for lateral medullary infarction in patients who present with central dizziness and hypoesthesia.

• The Journal of Internal Korean Medicine
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• v.43 no.5
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• pp.951-959
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• 2022

Objectives: The aim of this study is to describe the effects of treatment with traditional Korean medicine on a patient with multiple cerebral infarction caused by posterior cerebral artery occlusion. Methods: The patient was treated with herbal medicine (Yikgeebohyul-tang) and acupuncture. The effects of these treatments were evaluated using the Manual Muscle Test, the Korean version of the Modified Barthel Index, the Modified Rankin scale, and a subjective percentage of sensation in the left lower extremity and face. Results: After treatment, the Modified Rankin Scale score, subjective percentage of sensation in the left lower extremity, and gait disturbance improved. Conclusion: The results suggest that traditional Korean medicine may be effective for treating the symptoms of multiple cerebral infarction caused by posterior cerebral artery occlusion.

• Journal of Korean Medicine Rehabilitation
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• v.26 no.3
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• pp.165-170
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• 2016

Objectives The purpose of this study was to observe clinical reactions (itching, pain, etc.) after Essential Bee Venom (EBV) treatment. Methods This study was conducted 64 patients who had been injected with EBV in Korean Medicine Hospital of Woosuk University and Haeundae Ja-Seng Hospital of Korean Medicine from October 5, 2015 to February 20, 2016. We checked clinical reactions of treatment region. Results 8 patients (12.5%) complained of localized itching and 4 patients (6.3%) complained of localized pain after EBV injection. In itching reaction of patients, 2 patients (15.4%) occurred itching in head and neck, 4 patients (12.9%) occurred in lumbar and back. In pain reaction of patients, 2 patients (6.5%) occurred pain in lumbar and back, 1 patient (11.1%) occurred pain in upper limb. All clinical reactions were happened within 7 treatment times. Conclusions This study suggested EBV treatment can cause clinical reaction like itching and pain. Clinical reactions were more common in inpatients than outpatient, and all reactions were happened within 7 treatment times. Doctors should recognize physical reaction caused by EBV and explain to patient. Further studies are needed to more improved treatment.

• The Journal of Internal Korean Medicine
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• v.38 no.2
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• pp.195-200
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• 2017

Objectives: The purpose of this case report is to describe the effect of Korean medicine therapy on patients with tension-type headaches. Methods: This study consisted of four patients with tension-type headaches. The patients were treated with Korean medicine therapies, such as herbal medicine (Gunoe-tang), acupuncture, and cupping, in addition to physical therapy. None of the patients took any analgesics during the admission period. To evaluate the effects of the treatment, the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) for headaches was used. Results: After the treatment, the patients' complaints decreased, as shown by the results of the NRS. Conclusion: Treatment with Korean medicine may ameliorate tension-type headaches.

• The Journal of Internal Korean Medicine
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• v.38 no.5
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• pp.555-563
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• 2017

Objectives: This case report describes a patient who had suffered a stroke and who was treated for a long period with herbal medicine in combination with a Western medicine. Methods: Changes in liver function and renal function laboratory tests were measured while the patient took herbal medicine during the 1190 days of hospitalization. Results: During the hospitalization period, the liver function test (LFT) levels were elevated two fold, but after taking the herbal medicine, the LFT levels were stabilized and have remained stable since. Conclusions: The high risk of prescribing herbal medicine by an unlicensed person and the possibility of long-term herbal medicine usage for stabilizing liver function test were shown.

• The Journal of Korean Obstetrics and Gynecology
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• v.36 no.3
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• pp.129-153
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• 2023

Objectives: The purpose of this study is to report the clinical effectiveness and safety of herbal medicine treatment for postmenopausal osteoporosis. Methods: Researchers searched papers through 5 online databases including The Cochrane Library Central, Pubmed, China Academic Journal (CAJ), Oriental medicine Advanced Searching Integrated System (OASIS) and Korean studies Information Service System (KISS). Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that used herbal medicine as treatment were included. Results: Twenty three studies were selected by the selection and exclusion criteria. The treatment group was treated with herbal medicine alone or with herbal medicine and conventional medicine. The control group was treated with conventional medicine. Most common evaluation index was Bone Mineral Density (BMD) followed by total efficacy rate and level of bone metabolism markers, level of sex hormones, etc. Compared with the control group, the treatment group was more effective and safer in all of 23 studies. Conclusions: Herbal treatment alone could be an effective and safe option in treating postmenopausal osteoporosis. Moreover herbal treatment with conventional medicine could improve its therapeutic effect on postmenopausal osteoporosis as well.

• The Journal of Churna Manual Medicine for Spine and Nerves
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• v.14 no.2
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• pp.147-156
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• 2019

Objectives : This study aimed to report the evidence of difficulty, safety, and frequency of the use of Chuna Manual Therapy. Methods : The survey questions were developed using the consensus from a professor who majored in Rehabilitation Medicine of Korean Medicine (RMKM). November 26th to December 31st 2018, the questionnaire was given to education training members of the Korean Society of Chuna Manual Medicine for Spine & Nerves by paper. Twenty-nine(23%) of the questionnaires were retrieved. Difficulty, safety, and frequency of the use of Chuna Manual Therapy were reported based on the questionnaire. Results : In this study, the more difficult techniques were observed to be less safe. In particular, the adjustment techniques applied to the cervical and lumbar spine was answered with high difficulty. Although these techniques are high difficulty and low safety, the reason for its versatility also suggests that the technique has a high therapeutic effect and necessity. Conclusions : This is the first consensus on experts'opinions on Chuna Manual Therapy for education. We hope that this report is helpful for Korean medicine doctors who operate technique and expected to make clinical evidence of Chuna Manual Therapy.

• The Journal of Internal Korean Medicine
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• v.42 no.5
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• pp.800-807
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• 2021

Objectives: This study investigated the efficacy of Korean medical treatment for reflux esophagitis. Methods: We used Korean medical treatment (herbal medicines, acupuncture, herbal acupuncture, and therapy) to treat a hospitalized patient with reflux esophagitis. To evaluate the treatment, we measured the symptoms using the Reflux Symptom Index (RSI) and the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) for heartburn, acid reflux, chest pain, foreign body sensations in the throat, chronic cough, hoarseness, and bronchial asthma. The generic health status was evaluated using the European Quality of Life Five-Dimension (EQ-5d) Scale. Results: The RSI and EQ-5d scores improved following treatment, but the VAS scores showed that only heartburn, acid reflux, and chest pain symptoms were relieved. Conclusions: This study suggests that Korean medicine may be effective for treating reflux esophagitis.