• The Journal of Internal Korean Medicine
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• v.38 no.2
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• pp.180-189
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• 2017

Objectives: The aim of this study is to describe the effects of traditional Korean medicine treatment on a patient with an intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) at the left basal ganglia, thalamus, and posterior limb of the internal capsule. Methods: The patient was treated with acupuncture, moxibustion, Hyangsayukgunja-tang, and Samul-tang-gami. The effect of these treatments were evaluated using the manual muscle test (MMT), modified Barthel index (MBI), and National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS). Results: After the treatments, the patient's status improved, as shown by his MMT grade, which increased from 1/1 to 4/4. In addition, the patient's MBI score improved from 0 to 77, and his NIHSS score declined from 16 to 2. In addition, the patient's Levin tube and Foley catheter were removed. Conclusion: The results suggest that traditional Korean medicine may be effective in the treatment of patients with ICH.

• The Journal of Internal Korean Medicine
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• v.38 no.6
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• pp.1076-1084
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• 2017

Objectives: This report describes the case of a patient with progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) with hemiplegia, who was treated with a combination of traditional Korean medicine and western medicine. Methods: The patient received traditional Korean medical treatments, including acupuncture, during robust antiretroviral therapy with rehabilitative exercise. Results: During 24 months of treatment, the patient showed improvement in hemiplegia on a manual muscle test. Conclusions: The combination of traditional Korean medicine and western medicine was effective in the treatment of PML in a patient with hemiplegia.

• Journal of Society of Preventive Korean Medicine
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• v.6 no.2
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• pp.36-47
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• 2002

Over thousands of years oriental traditional medicine has developed a theoretical and practical approach to treat and prevent diseases and to promote people's health in China and Korea. In China, the integration of traditional Chinese medicine into the national healthcare system began in the late 1950s. This was in response to national planning needs to provide comprehensive healthcare services. On contrary to China, South Korea established the parallel operation of two independent medical systems in 1952. Hence there has been a political conflict between oriental and modern medicine over issues of fee, the ability to sell and prescribe herbal medicines, and the licensing of practitioners in traditional medicines. Given this background. This study is to compare peoples' attitudes and opinions for oriental traditional medicine by ethnicity (Chinese, Korean-Chinese and Korean). Chinese and Korean-Chinese were more used and satisfied with traditional medicine treatment and traditional practitioners compared with Koreans. The proportion of Koreans who reported the cost of traditional treatments was expensive was higher than those of Chinese and Korean Chinese. Most of Chinese, Korean-Chinese, and Koreans reported that they would use traditional medicine: 1) when they would have some disease to be treated best through traditional medicine; and 2) when traditional practitioner had a reputation and lots of experiences for those diseases. Most Korean people reported that oriental and western practitioners should cooperate each other to improve the quality of care. Therefore, policy framework including integration of traditional and western medicine, regulation, etc. is needed. In addition, research is needed to determine which diseases is treated best through traditional medicine.

• The Journal of Internal Korean Medicine
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• v.25 no.4
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• pp.192-199
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• 2004

Objective : This study was designed to evaluate the extent of effectivness of no mind-therapy (Korean traditional Qigong) on ADPKD. Method : ADPKD patient were observed for one year, given no Western Treatments, and treated only Josik(調息), Joki(調氣)(Korean traditional therapy). Results : 1. The general condition of patient improved and there were specific symtoms that ceased. 2. Hypertention patient showed a lowering of blood pressure. Conclusion : These results suggest a role for no mind-therapy in treatement of ADPKD.

• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• v.32 no.2
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• pp.59-64
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• 2015

Objectives : This study aims to evaluate current clinical evidence of traditional Korean medicine treatment on wrist pain with carpal tunnel syndrome. Methods : Ten Korean databases were searched for prospective clinical trials of traditional Korean medicine therapy on wrist pain with carpal tunnel syndrome from the time of their inception to February, 2015. Studies conducted in Korean, Chinese and English were searched. Risk of bias in included non-randomized controlled trials was assessed by the Cochrane handbook procedure. Results : Four non-randomized controlled trials were included. A high risk of bias was observed in all trials. All of the included studies reported favorable effects being experienced by an intervention group compared to a baseline or control group. Included studies never described any occurrence of adverse events. Conclusions : There is no evidence that traditional Korean medicine treatments are effective for treating wrist pain associated with carpal tunnel syndrome. All of the included studies lacked appropriate methodological qualities and internal validity. Future well-designed clinical trials that evaluate the effects and safety of traditional Korean medicine treatment for patients with carpal tunnel syndrome are needed.

• Journal of Oriental Neuropsychiatry
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• v.21 no.3
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• pp.105-114
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• 2010

Objectives : This case report presents a 77-year-old female patient, who was suffered from fitful sigh, chest discomport and bitter taste diagnosed with psychosomatic disease improved by application of korean traditional treatments. Methods : The patient in this case had been suffered from severe stress by her family. Therefore, she diagnosed heart eum deficiency(心陰虛), heart qi stagnation(心氣鬱滯) and since then she had received herbal treatments. These treatments were successful and reduced the level of symptoms. Results : After treatment, her chief complains that fitful sigh, chest discomport and bitter taste were almost reduced. Conclusions : This result suggests that our korean traditional treatments was effective on psychosomatic disease caused by stress.

• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• v.40 no.4
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• pp.382-388
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• 2023

The triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) is crucial for stabilizing the ulnar side of the wrist but can be partially torn due to degenerative changes, falling, or sudden injuries. However, only a few studies have focused on the use of Korean medicine treatments for TFCC-related wrist pain. This case report presents the successful outcomes of integrated Korean medicine treatment in a patient with a partial TFCC tear. The diagnosis was confirmed via magnetic resonance imaging, which revealed the tear. Subsequently, the patient received integrated Korean medicine treatments. The assessment of the pain scale scores revealed a significant reduction in wrist pain and an improvement in daily life activities. Based on the findings of this study, integrated Korean medicine treatments have been proven to be an effective treatment option for patients with a partial TFCC tear. However, further research is needed to determine the potential benefits and mechanisms of these treatments in managing TFCC-related wrist pain.

• The Journal of Pediatrics of Korean Medicine
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• v.37 no.1
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• pp.15-44
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• 2023

Objectives The purpose of this study is to analyze the types of childhood simple obesity and suggest clinical symptoms, treatment principles, and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) treatments for each type. Methods All kinds of literature published by the China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) up to August 20, 2022 were analyzed. We extracted information about types of childhood simple obesity, relevant clinical symptoms, treatment principles and TCM treatments. Results 25 studies were included. Spleen deficiency with dampness obstruction, gastrointestinal dampness-heat, internal excess of phlegm-dampness were the most reported. Spleen deficiency with dampness obstruction has symptoms of powerless, heavy limbs, pale tongue, teeth-marked tongue, sunken and slippery pulse. As a treatment, herbal medicine (HM) like modified Banggihwanggitang and acupoint like Joksamri were mainly reported. Gastrointestinal dampness-heat has symptoms of thirst, constipation, edacity, rapid hungering, heavy limbs, red tongue, slippery and rapid pulse. HM like Modified Xiehuangsan to clear heat was mainly reported. Internal excess of phlegm-dampness has symptoms of heavy limbs, lack of strength, tongue with white slimy fur, slippery pulse. Modified Ijintang to dry dampness to resolve phlegm was mainly reported. Conclusions This study analyzed types of pattern, clinical symptoms, treatment principles, and TCM treatments of childhood simple obesity. Based on this study, it is necessary to derive a standardized dialectical information that reflects the domestic situation.

• The Journal of Internal Korean Medicine
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• v.39 no.2
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• pp.184-191
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• 2018

Objectives: This study evaluated the effects of traditional Korean medicine treatment on a patient with asthma. Methods: A patient was treated with acupuncture, herbal medicine, and cupping. The effect of treatment was evaluated via the quality of life questionnaire for adult Korean asthmatics (QLQAKA), the visual analog scale (VAS), and night awakening frequency. Results: After treatment, improvements were observed. The total QLQAKA score increased from 36 to 50. Conclusions: This study observed that traditional Korean medicine treatments are effective in caring for a patient with asthma.

• The Journal of Internal Korean Medicine
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• v.37 no.2
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• pp.212-217
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• 2016

Objective: This study reports on two patient cases with lower limb symptoms related to femoral nerve entrapment who were treated with traditional Korean medicinal treatments.Method: We used acupuncture and pharmacopuncture for several days and observed any changes in the patients’ symptoms.Results: After treatment, the numerical rating scale (NRS) of the first patient decreased from 7 to 1, while that of the second patient decreased from 10 to 1.Conclusion: The results of this study suggest that traditional Korean medicinal treatments may be effective in reducing symptoms related to femoral nerve entrapment.