• The Journal of Korean Medicine
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• v.39 no.1
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• pp.75-85
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• 2018

Objectives: This is a long-term survival case report about glioblastoma treated with western medicine and traditional Korean medicine. 28 year-old man diagnosed glioblastoma in 2003 went through 2 year's chemotherapy first. After emergency brain surgery he took acupuncture and Korean herbal medication including Dohongsamul-tang and Boan-Manyeongdan in addition to conventional radiotherapy and chemotherapy for 3 years. Since May 2008, he was exclusively treated with traditional Korean medicine except taking antiplatelets only for 9 years. Though he has sequelae of tumor necrosis such as facial palsy and hemiparesis, he has survived without recurrence more than 14 years. We suggest that integrative approach including traditional Korean medicine can be a meaningful treatment option for malignant brain tumor. Further studies with more cases should be performed to establish proper treatment protocol of integrative medicine for brain tumor.

• The Journal of Internal Korean Medicine
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• v.42 no.4
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• pp.687-694
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• 2021

Objectives: The aim of this case report is to present abdominal pain relief in a patient diagnosed with colorectal cancer with several organ metastases. Methods: The patient was treated with herbal medicine, acupuncture, and moxibustion. The effect of the treatment was measured by a numeric rating scale (NRS). Results: The NRS of the patient's abdominal pain was reduced after Korean medicine treatment. Conclusions: This case report suggests that Korean medicine may be effective for treating abdominal pain in cancer patients. However, additional study is needed to confirm interactions between Korean medicine and the control of abdominal pain.

• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• v.22 no.3
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• pp.201-213
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• 2005

Objective : The aim of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of Bee-venom therapy for Cervical radiculopathy patients. Methods : To evaluate the effectiveness of Bee-venom therapy, 14 patients were treated by Bee-venom therapy. To estimate the efficacy of treatment, we used Quardruple Visual Analog Scale (QVAS), JOA score and Odom's degree. Results & Conclusions : 1. As a objectivity treatment record, they test treatment record excellent(7 case) 50%, good(4 case) 28.57%, fair(,3 case) 21.43%. 2. After Bee-venom therapy, pain rate changed from 8.82 to 3.25.(p=0.000) 3. After Bee-venom therapy, JOA score changed from 11.00 to 12.79.(p=0.000) 4. By the results which puts out the statistics in sex, age, existence of finger numbness and disc type, the pain rate is not significantly difference as a therapy. (p<0.05) 5. By the results which puts out the statistics in sex, age and disc type, the JOA score is not significantly difference as a therapy.(p<0.05) But by the results which puts out the statistics in existence of finger numbness the JOA score is significantly difference as a therapy.(p=.025) There was reports about Bee-venom therapy of the Patient with Cervical radiculopathy. It is very effective to reduce the pain and increase the JOA score.

• Journal of Korean Traditional Oncology
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• v.20 no.1
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• pp.45-54
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• 2015

Objectives : Lung cancer is the leading cause of death in cancer patients. Many studies reflect the growing application of integrative korean and western medicine for lung cancer, but its efficacy remains largely unexplored. The purpose of this study is to show that the role of Korean medicine for treatment and manage for lung cancer patients. Methods : In the present study, we searched all the clinical studies of Korean Medical therapies for lung cancer by electronic and manual searching in two databases including MEDLINE, OASIS. Results : Our study showed that acupuncture has strong immunomodulatory effect. Further analysis revealed that acupuncture and herb medicine alleviate the conventional therapy-induced bone marrow supression in lung cancer patients, as well as desease nausea and vomiting. In this study, we showed that acupuncture and herb medicine can improve immediate tumor response, quality of life of lung cancer patients. Conclusions : Korean medicine including that acupuncture and herb medicine is found to be effective in lung cancer treatment and management.

• Journal of Haehwa Medicine
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• v.6 no.2
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• pp.659-668
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• 1998

• The Journal of Korean Medicine
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• v.32 no.5
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• pp.139-146
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• 2011

Hwabyung is a culture-bound anger syndrome in Korea. It manifests as one or more of a wide range of physical symptoms, in response to emotional stress. This case describes a 26-year old woman diagnosed as Hwabyung by HBDIS. She complained chiefly of binge eating and sleep disorder. She also complained of chest discomfort, abdominal discomfort, foreign body sensation in the throat, burning sensation and so on. We treated the patient with herbal medication, acupuncture, cupping, and moxa. After treatment, her condition improved. Standardized patients (SP) were used in teaching and practicing interviewing and physical examination skills for This report suggests that traditional Korean treatment such as herbal medication, acupuncture, cupping, moxa is effective for the treatment of Hwabyung patients.

• The Journal of Dong Guk Oriental Medicine
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• v.10
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• pp.86-97
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• 2008

Objective: The purpose of this study is to determine oriental medical concept of emotional intelligence, and to develop the ways of treatment. Methods: We investigated the literature of the oriental and western medicine about an emotional intelligence. Results: Regarding an emotional intelligence from the oriental medicine, it will follow in attributes of five elements(五行), five emotions(五志), seven passions(七情). Due to the five emotions and seven passions will take to control themselves with following the principle of poles at interinhibition, and intergeneration among the five phases. There is a possibility of trying to apply in reflection control of emotion(partIV). Five emotions(五志), depression theories(鬱症), and a control of theories of seven passions(七情調節) will be applied an emotional stability and an emotional control. Conclusion: This study showed that oriental medicine has more merits better than western medicine about emotional intelligence, because oriental medicine consider that the body and mental is an inseparable relation. The further study is necessary with the concept formulation and a historical investigation about an emotional intelligence.

• 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 Korean Medicine
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• v.27 no.2 s.66
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• pp.57-69
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• 2006

For decades, scientists and clinicians have examined methods of measuring scalp hair growth. There has been a greater need for reliable, economical and minimally invasive means of measuring hair growth and, specifically, response to Oriental medicine therapy. We review the various methods of measurement described to date, their limitations and value to the clinician. In our opinion, the potential of computer-assisted technology in this field is yet to be maximized and the currently available tools are less than ideal. The most valuable means of measurement at the present time are global photography and phototrichogram-based techniques (with digital image analysis). Subjective scoring systems are also of value in the overall assessment of response to therapy and these are under-utilized and merit further refinement.

• Herbal Formula Science
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• v.24 no.3
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• pp.225-231
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• 2016

Objectives : Liver cancer usually appears in the setting of underlying liver disease. Liver transplantation has potentials to improve survival for patients with liver cancer. This case report was designed to assess the clinical effect of Korean medicine on liver transplant patient's cerebral infarction.Methods : We provided Chiganpung Granule(Chodeungsan) to a patient who was 58 year old man complained of cognitive impairment and dysarthria. We checked the change of symptoms(K-MMSE, Aphasia Rapid Test) and liver function test and kidney function test.Results : We observed that Chiganpung Granule(Chodeungsan) decreased cognitive impairment and dysarthria. Liver function test and Kidney function test was improved.Conclusions : From the above results, it is considered that Korean medicine treatments is effective on liver transplant patient's cerebral infarction.