• The Journal of Korean Medicine
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• v.39 no.4
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• pp.171-176
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• 2018

Background: Small cell lung cancer (SCLC) tends to grow more rapidly and spread much faster than non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). A concurrent combination of chemotherapy and thoracic radiotherapy is suggested as the standard conventional treatment, but it is more challenging for elderly patients having pulmonary and cardiovascular comorbidities. Case presentation: Here we present a case of an 80-year-old male, current smoker diagnosed with SCLC in limited stage T3N0M0 (36mm right upper lobe, satellite nodule) in Dec, 2015. The standard concurrent chemoradiotherapy was not available for his comorbidities, which included chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and angina pectoris. Furthermore, he and his family refused the recommended chemotherapy or radiotherapy exclusively. Alternatively, he received various non-conventional treatments including local radiofrequency hyperthermia, mistletoe, and Traditional Korean medicine including acupuncture, moxibustion and herbs since Jan. 2016. Despite the progression in primary tumor size, there have been no other distant relapse so far, and the patient has been in stable condition ever since. Conclusion: We suggest that a combination of various alternative treatments could be a candidate for elderly patients intolerable to conventional cytotoxic treatments.

• The Journal of Internal Korean Medicine
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• v.38 no.3
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• pp.383-391
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• 2017

Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of traditional Korean medicine, including Gwaruhaebackbackju-tang and Gwaruhaebackbanha-tang, on idiopathic atypical chest pain. Method: Herbal medicine and acupuncture were carried out. NRS scores were used to evaluate the effect of the treatments. Results: After the treatments, the patients' chest pain improved, as the NRS score decreased. Conclusion: This study suggests that traditional Korean medicine treatments might be effective for idiopathic atypical chest pain.

• Journal of Physiology & Pathology in Korean Medicine
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• v.26 no.4
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• pp.557-565
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• 2012

The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of acupuncture on trunk flexors compared with trunk extensors in patients with chronic low back pain. The experimental group was treated with acupuncture on trunk flexors. The control group was treated with acupuncture on trunk extensors. Acupuncture treatment was performed 12 sessions over the course of 6 weeks. Volunteers who satisfied the requirements were enrolled in the study. Chronic low back pain was evaluated based on the VAS for bothersomeness, VAS for pain intensity at every treatment and 8, 12 and 24 weeks after starting the treatments, and ODI, SF-36 and BDI before and after treatments and 8, 12 and 24 weeks after starting the treatments. The VAS score for bothersomeness significantly decreased after treatment for up to 24 weeks after starting the treatments in both group (p<0.05). The VAS score for bothersomeness in the experimental group decreased more rapidly than that of the control group with statistical significance (p<0.05). The VAS score for pain intensity, ODI, SF-36 and BDI significantly improved after treatment for up to 24 weeks after starting the treatments in both group (p<0.05). The VAS score for pain intensity, ODI, SF-36 and BDI in the experimental group showed more rapid improvement than those of the control group. But, there were no statistical significances. Treating trunk flexors using acupuncture was more effective in decreasing the degree of bothersomeness caused by chronic low back pain than treating trunk extensors with acupuncture. There is a need to perform further studies.

• Journal of Physiology & Pathology in Korean Medicine
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• v.20 no.5
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• pp.1350-1354
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• 2006

The purpose of this study is to refort the effect of oriental demonstration treatments for the incontinence of urine and stool by cerebrovascular disease. He was treated with herbal medication, acupunture, moxibustion and physical therapy. Through oriental demonstration treatments, Improvement in incontinence of urine and stool by cerebrovascular disease, therefore reported here. The study suggests that therapeutic value of oriental demonstration treatments for the incontinence of urine and stool by cerebrovascular disease will De higher if more clinical studies and researching more cases are accomplished.

• Journal of Society of Preventive Korean Medicine
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• v.22 no.2
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• pp.125-132
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• 2018

Objectives : This survey assessed Korean medical doctors' (KMDs') use and perception of smoking cessation therapies in traditional Korean medicine (TKM) and their drawbacks. Methods : A total of 14,485 KMDs affiliated with the Association of Korean Medicine were sent surveys via email. They were asked the use and perception of smoking cessation therapies in TKM and their drawbacks: Present use of Korean medicine treatment for smoking cessation, ideal treatment for smoking withdrawal symptoms, advantages and disadvantages of smoking cessation treatments in Korean medicine were asked with closed-ended questionnaire. Results : Two hundred fifty-three KMDs (1.75%) responded to the questionnaire. According to the results of the study, more than half of KMDs (51.4%) answered that they have practiced smoking cessation therapy. The most frequently used treatments for smoking cessation were ear acupuncture (EA) (74.6%) and acupuncture (15.4%), and the most of TKM doctors said that they were the most effective treatments. The advantages of smoking cessation treatment in TKM were the fewer adverse events (53.4%), availability to stimulate acupoints continuously in everyday life (48.2%), and the possibility of controlling withdrawal symptoms. Disadvantages included the long treatment duration and the necessity of frequent visits to the doctor. The greatest disadvantage was the lack of sufficient evidence for the effectiveness of TKM smoking cessation protocols. Conclusions : Despite of the low response rate, the survey results show that the main treatment modalities for smoking cessation are acupuncture, and this was also estimated effective for stop smoking. However, to improve smoking cessation rate, the more various smoking cessation treatments should be developed.

• Journal of Society of Preventive Korean Medicine
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• v.22 no.1
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• pp.69-80
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• 2018

Objectives : This paper examines the effects of Particulate Matter on human bodies and the possibility of treating them with Chinese or Korean medicines. Methods : This paper categorizes the diseases caused by Particulate Matter, as well as the causes, pathology, prevention methods, and effectiveness of treatments by Chinese and Korean medicines. Based on these results, it analyzes whether such diseases can be managed by Chinese and Korean medicine. Results : Particulate Matter is known to affect respiratory organs, skin, circulatory system, nervous system, gestational diabetes, and other parts of the human body. While studies show evidence that treatments by Chinese and Korean medicines can reduce symptoms of some diseases and improve bodily functions that are damaged by Particulate Matter, there is no statistically significant evidence that they can provide fundamental treatments nor treat irreversible damages. Conclusion : Currently, there is no definite evidence that Chinese and Korean medicine can treat symptoms and diseases caused by Particulate Matter. Therefore, some Korean medicine doctors' arguments that Korean medicine is effective in treating such diseases are problematic, and thus, there is a need for much research in this field.

• The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology
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• v.34 no.3
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• pp.112-126
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• 2021

Objectives : The purpose of this study is to report the effectiveness of Korean medical treatments on chronic glossitis using Yanggyeok-sangagam based on tutakbeop(透托法), and Ikgibohyeol-tanggagam based on botakbeop(補托法) and bobeop(補法). Methods : We treated a 83-year-old female patient who had glossitis by Korean medicine and acupuncture treatment. These treatments were performed from 2020.8.4. to 2021.3.4. We have confirmed the improvement of white plaque like a pseudomembranous pattern lesion and pain. We recorded images that include change of symptoms. Results : After the treatments were done, the scores of numeric rating scale(NRS), oral assessment guide(OAG) and oral health impact profile-14(OHIP-14) were decreased. The NRS score was decreased from 7 to 1. The OAG score was decreased from 20 to 9. The OHIP-14 score was decreased from 34 to 5. Conclusions : According to the result, Korean medical treatments such as Korean medicine and acupuncture treatment, followed by the cure rules- tutakbeop(透托法), botakbeop(補托法) and bobeop(補法) can be effective for the treatment of chronic glossitis.

• The Journal of Internal Korean Medicine
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• v.37 no.2
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• pp.189-195
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• 2016

Objective: This study evaluates the effects of traditional Korean medicine (including Guibi-tang) on a psychogenic urinary incontinence patient with hypersomnia disorder.Method: Herbal medicine, acupuncture, and moxibustion were carried out. The effect of the treatments was then evaluated via the Beck depression inventory (BDI), the Beck anxiety inventory (BAI), the symptom checklist-90-revised (SCL 90-R), the Epworth sleepiness scale (ESS), and the revised urinary incontinence scale (RUIS), as well as the number of urinations, incontinence levels, and sleeping times during the day.Results: After the treatments, both the urinary incontinence and hypersomnia symptoms showed improvement.Conclusion: This study suggests that traditional Korean medicine treatments are effective in caring for patients who suffer from psychogenic urinary incontinence with hypersomnia disorder.

• The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology
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• v.31 no.3
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• pp.116-126
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• 2018

Objectives : The purpose of this study is to report the effect of Psoraleae Semen extract and korean medical treatments on 3 psoriasis patients. Methods : 200g of Psoraleae Semen was dipped in $1000m{\ell}$ of alcohol for 7days. The residue was filtered to use the solution. Extract was applied to psoriasis and UVB rays were irradiated for 10 minutes or more. PASI(psoriasis area and severity) score was used to check the prognosis of 3 psoriasis patients. Results : All three cases achieved PASI 50 within 4 weeks and two of 3 cases reached PASI 75 within 4 weeks. Conclusions : Psoraleae Semen extract and korean medical treatments is effective method for treating Psoriasis. It can shorten the duration of treatment of Psoriasis.

• Journal of Korean Medicine Rehabilitation
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• v.28 no.4
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• pp.51-57
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• 2018

Objectives Low back disability, along with low back pain, places a significant social burden in terms of work loss and medical expenses. Motion-Style-Acupuncture-Treatment using Traction (T-MSAT) is employed as one of the conservative treatments to such conditions. In the present study, effectiveness of Korean Medical treatments, including T-MSAT, was investigated in inpatients with low back disability and low back pain. Methods Among the patients who were admitted between January 2018 to June 2018 with disabled low back function, ones that were treated with T-MSAT were identified. Pain and function were compared at the point of admission and discharge, using Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) and Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), respectively. Results Over the hospitalization period of 34.55 days, pain intensity significantly decreased from NRS score of 6.14 to 3.26 and low back function also significantly improved from ODI score of 50.93 to 33.73 upon receiving Korean Medical treatments including T-MSAT. Conclusions Korean Medical treatments including T-MSAT were found to be effective in inpatients with low back disability with a statistical significance. To evaluate the sole effectiveness of T-MSAT, rigorous clinical trials are necessitated in future.