• 대한한방내과학회지
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• 제36권3호
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• pp.400-409
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• 2015

Objectives The study aimed to evaluate the therapeutic effect of Hyungtonghaeul-tang along with Korean medicine treatment for fibromyalgia syndrome. Methods A patient with fibromyalgia syndrome was treated with Hyungtonghaeul-tang as well as Korean medical treatment including acupuncture, electro-acupuncture, bee venom therapy, chuna, aromatherapy, and physical therapy. The counts of tenderness points, widespread pain index (WPI), symptom severity scale score (SS scale score), digital infrared thermal imaging (DITI), Ryodoraku diagnosis, visual analogue scale (VAS), fibromyalgia impact questionnaire (FIQ), and beck depression inventory (BDI) were measured. Results After treatment, the counts of tenderness point, WPI, SS scale score, VAS, FIQ, and BDI were decreased. The DITI and the Ryodoraku pattern recovered normally. Conclusions Hyungtonghaeul-tang along with Korean medicine treatment can be used in the treatment of fibromyalgia syndrome.

• 한국임상수의학회지
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• 제4권2호
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• pp.463-472
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• 1987

Although there are many reports on the bovine electroacupuncture anesthesia, its application to clinical cases needs much to be verified. In order to apply the electroacupuncture anesthesia to bovine species, a new anesthesia technique, which is safe and effective, must be developed. In the present study, 11 meridian points were selected and 11 kinds of meridian points were prescribed to develop an effective and safe electroacupucture methods in the bovine species. The results obtained are summarized as fellows : 1. When the maximun electric current (30Hz at 5.3-5.6V ) was applied, anesthesia was attained with the signs of tetany and tremor : When the electric current was continued for 15-20 minutes, the signs of tetany and tremor diminished markedly. 2. If the electric current was adjusted to 30Hz at 3.5-4.0V and continued, the tetany and tremor disappeared. The skin was slackened, thus suitable for surgical operation. The continuation of anesthesia could be regulated at operator's own will. 3. The same anesthesia effect could be attained by using any one meridian point when the points were symmetrical. 4. Transient changes of clinical signs and blood pictures were noted during the stages of acupuncture anesthesia. However, the red blood cell counts, white blood cell counts and hematocrit values were always within the normal range.

• Korean Journal of Acupuncture
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• 제20권3호
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• pp.9-27
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• 2003

Objectives : The aim of this study was to examine the effects of electro-acupuncture(EA) at the SP6(Sameumgyo)-GB39(Hyeonjong) on normal human EEG using power spectral analysis. Methods : EEG power spectrum exhibit site-specific and state-related differences in specific frequency bands. In this study, power spectrum was used as a measure of complexity(LAXTHA Co., KOREA). 30 channel EEG study was carried out in 20 subjects $(20\;males;\;age=21.4{\pm}0.5\;years)$. Results : In $\alpha$(alpha) band, the power values at F4 channels(p<0.05) during the SP6-GB39 acupoints treatment was significantly increased. But, the power values at Fz channel during the non-acupoint treatment was significantly decreased . In $\beta$(beta) band, the power values at Fz, FTC1, T3 channels(p<0.05) was significantly increased during the SP6-GB39 acupoints treatment. In $\delta$(delta) band, the power values at F4, C3, Cz, CP1, Pz channels(p<0.05) during SP6-GB39 acupoints treatment were significantly decreased.

• Korean Journal of Acupuncture
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• 제23권2호
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• pp.167-176
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• 2006

목 적 : 본 연구는 태충(太衝) 및 양지혈(陽池穴) 에 대한 전침(電鍼)이 galactosamine 을 이용한 백서의 간독성(肝毒性)을 실험적으로 유발시킨 모델에서 예방효과(豫防效果)를 알아보고자 혈청중의 $\gamma\;-GTP$, GOT, GPT, LDH, total bilirubin, total cholesterol, triglyceride 의 변화를 관찰하였다. 방 법 : 간독성은 각 군들은 간독성을 유발하지 않고 무처치한 정상군, 간독성을 유발하고 난 후 무처치한 대조군, 각각 10 Hz, 50 Hz, 100 Hz 전침을 20 일간 10 회 시행한 후 간독성을 유발한 Pre 10, Pre 50, Pre 100군 등으로 분류하였다. 결 과 : 태충(太衝) 양지혈(陽池穴)에 대한 전침(電鍼) 치료(治療)의 예방효과(豫防效果)에서는 Pre 10 군에서는 ${\gamma}\;-GTP$, GOT, GPT, total cholesterol, triglyceride이 Pre 50군에서는 ${\gamma}\;-GTP$GOT, GPT, LDH, total bilirubin, total cholesterol이, Pre 100 군에서는 ${\gamma}\;-GTP$, GOT, LDH, total bilirubin, total cholesterol이 대조군에 비해 감소하였다. 결 론 : 위의 결과를 종합해보면 간독성에 대하여 태충(太衝) 양지혈(陽池穴)의 전침(電鍼)을 시행한 모든 군에서 간능과 지절대사에서 간손상에 대한 유의한 예방효과를 나타내었다.

• 대한한방내과학회지
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• 제37권2호
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• pp.225-231
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• 2016

Objective: Paralytic ileus is a common complication of cerebral infarction. This study reports on the effect of Daeseunggi-tang and Daeshiho-tang on a cerebral infarction patient with paralytic ileus.Method: This patient was treated with herbal medicine (Daeshiho-tang and two applications of Bo-ryu enema), acupuncture, electro-acupuncture, and moxibustion therapy for 17 days.Results: The symptoms of paralytic ileus appeared to improve after treatment.Conclusions: Traditional Korean medical treatment may be effective in paralytic ileus.

• 대한한방내과학회지
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• 제42권5호
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• pp.1054-1061
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• 2021

Objective: The aim of this study was to report the effect of Korean medicine treatment on Claude's syndrome with ataxia and diplopia. Methods: We applied electroacupuncture, scalp acupuncture, and physical therapy to the patient. Diplopia was assessed with the distance between two images of one object, and ataxia was assessed with the Korean Version of the Scale for the Assessment and Rating of Ataxia (K-SARA). Results: After 21 days of treatment, diplopia, abnormal extraocular movement, and ataxia were improved on the basis of the K-SARA score. Conclusion: This case demonstrates the effectiveness of Korean medicine treatment in improving the symptoms of Claude's syndrome.

• 한방재활의학과학회지
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• 제31권3호
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• pp.105-114
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• 2021

A 38-year-old Korean man without any other history was diagnosed with myelopathy due to a spinal dural arteriovenous fistula. Following embolization and high-dose steroid therapy, the patient was treated with complex Korean medical therapies including acupuncture, pharmacopuncture, electro-acupuncture, Chuna manual therapy, herbal medicine, and cupping therapy in addition to conventional treatment. To assess the patient's improvement, international standard for neurological classification of spinal cord injury, Korean version of modified Barthel index, functional independence measure, spinal cord independence measure III, walking index for spinal cord injury II, modified Ashworth scale were used. After treatment, the muscle strength and sensory function of the lower extremities were improved, and the spasticity was reduced, resulting in a rapid improvement in performance of daily activities. These results suggest that complex Korean medical therapies may be effective for myelopathy, and further clinical studies are needed to clarify their effects.

• 대한한의학회지
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• 제41권4호
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• pp.120-132
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• 2020

Objectives: Hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) is defined as severe nausea and vomiting during pregnancy (NVP) with weight loss, ketonuria, and electrolyte imbalance. Many NVP or HG patients get hard to take herbal medicine since the smell and taste of it. Therefore, the distilled herbal medicines are often used in clinical practice. A 32-year-old, 14-week pregnant female was admitted for 3 weeks at a Korean medicine hospital. She was experiencing HG accompanied by 19.61% (10 kg) weight loss, ketonuria, and electrolyte imbalance. The patient received Bosaeng-tang gagambang in its distilled form, acupuncture, electro-acupuncture, sticker needles, cupping, moxibustion, and hydration during admission. The severity and frequency of NVP, weight loss, and ketonuria significantly improved without any side effects. Before the therapy, she admitted to two obstetrics and gynecology hospitals, 1 week each, with no improvement. This case presents the therapeutic potential of Korean medicine including herbal medicine in its diluted form for HG and NVP.

• 대한암한의학회지
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• 제27권1호
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• pp.57-66
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• 2022

Objective: To report the improvements with Korean medicine-based integrative cancer therapies on adverse effects of adjuvant chemotherapy in non-small cell lung cancer patients. Method: There were two patients complained cough, rhinorrhea, numbness, general weakness, nausea and dyspepsia after chemotherapy. They got treated centered on Korean medicine including herbal medicine, acupuncture, electro-acupuncture, pharmacopuncture, moxibustion, hand and foot bath. They were also treated Western immunotherapies like Thymosin at regular intervals. The symptoms were measured by the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire Core 15 for Palliative Care(EORTC QLQ C-15 PAL) and their subjective assessments. Results: Their chief complaints were relieved and their quality of life scores was improved even though they have been receiving chemotherapy continuously. Conclusion: These cases revealed a possibility that Korean medicine-based integrative cancer therapies could improve some symptoms after chemotherapy in non-small cell lung cancer.

• 대한한방내과학회지
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• 제44권2호
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• pp.97-106
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• 2023

Objective: This study addressed the case of a cerebral infarction patient with recurring aspiration pneumonia. Methods: A patient diagnosed with cerebral infarction with recurring aspiration pneumonia was treated with Korean medicine therapies, including herbal medication (Shigyungbanha-tang-gami), acupuncture, electro-acupuncture, and moxibustion combined with antibiotics for 31 days. To evaluate the therapeutic effect, we checked chest X-rays, lab evaluations, the number of night suctions, and body temperature. Results: After treatment, chest X-rays and inflammation markers improved. In addition, the number of night suctions decreased, and the body temperature was normalized. Aspiration pneumonia recurred. However, the intensity of the symptoms gradually weakened, and the recovery speed increased. Conclusion: These results suggest that Korean medicine therapies, including Shigyungbanha-tang-gami combined with antibiotics, have a beneficial effect on recurring aspiration pneumonia, an additional disease related to cerebral infarction.