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Two Cases of Sudden Deafness Treated with Herbal Acupuncture Therapy (藥針療法을 병용한 돌발성 난청 치험 2례)

  • Chun, Seung-chul;Jo, Soo-hyun;Jee, Seon-young
    • The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology
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    • v.16 no.1
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    • pp.206-213
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    • 2003
  • The sudden deafness is generaly defined as sensorineural hearing loss without definite cause. The medical treatment of this disease is purposed on hemokinetic improvement and anti-inflammatory action. There are various prognoses such as perfect recovery or loss of hearing. The symptoms are easily redeveloped by fatigue or psychological stress. We treated two patients, who diagnosed as the flare of Liver fire and the flare based on insufficiency of Kidney Yin, of sudden deafness with herbal medication, acupuncture, moxibustion and herbal acupuncture. The symptoms were improved after three or four times of treatment.

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One Case Treated Semi-coma by Scalp Acupuncture with Electric Stimulation (두침전기자극을 시술한 반혼수 환자 1례에 관한 보고)

  • Kim, Min-Kyun;Kim, Hyun-Soo;Hwang, Jae-Pil;Hong, Seo-Young;Heo, Dong-Seok;Yoon, Il-Ji
    • Journal of Korean Medicine Rehabilitation
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    • v.18 no.3
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    • pp.157-171
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    • 2008
  • Objectives : To report one case of semi-coma patient was treated by scalp acupuncture with electric stimulation. Methods : Patient (state of semi-coma) was treated by scalp acupuncture with electric stimulation, herbal medication and physical therapy. The improvement of patient was measured every other week by Glasgow Coma Scale(GCS), Modified Bathel Index(MBI), National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale(NIHSS). Results : We observed the patient decrease in NIHSS score and increase in GCS and MBI. Symptoms of patient such as semi-coma were improved following the treatment. Conclusions : It is suggested that oriental medical treatment; scalp acupuncture with electric stimulation, herbal medication and physical therapy were effective in semi-coma caused by traumatic brain injury.

Treatment of Chronic Cough in an Upper Airway Cough Syndrome (UACS)-Suspected Patient with Local Acupuncture Points Stimulation and Application of Topical Herbal Mixed Heating Cream : A Case Report (상기도기침증후군으로 의심되는 만성기침 환자에 대한 인후부 근위취혈 침치료 및 한약 온열크림 도포 경과 : 증례보고)

  • Kim, Eunmi;Jo, Hee-geun
    • The Journal of Internal Korean Medicine
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    • v.40 no.3
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    • pp.557-565
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    • 2019
  • Objectives: This study investigated the effect of local acupuncture point stimulation and the application of a topical herbal mixed heating cream in a chronic cough patient who had not responded to various medications for more than a few months. Methods: An 81 year-old female patient who was suspected to be suffered from Upper Airway Cough Syndrome (UACS) was examined. The patient was treated with local acupuncture point stimulation and the application of a topical herbal mixed heating cream. We used the Leicester Cough Questionnaire, Cough-Specific Quality-of-Life Questionnaire, and Verbal Numerical Rating Scale to assess the patient's respiratory symptoms. Results: Local acupuncture point stimulation and the application of a topical herbal mixed heating cream resulted in the improvement of cough symptoms. The quality of life due to the alleviation of symptoms also significantly improved. Adverse effects were not observed. Conclusions: This study suggests that local acupuncture point stimulation and the application of a topical herbal mixed heating cream may be an effective therapy for the treatment of chronic cough in patients with UACS.

A Clinical Study of Forty-five Patients with headache (두통을 주소(主訴)로 하여 내원한 환자 45명에 관한 임상 연구)

  • Lee Seung-Gi
    • Journal of Oriental Neuropsychiatry
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    • v.12 no.1
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    • pp.209-217
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    • 2001
  • Objectives : The aims of this study were to investigate the factors of headache and to evaluate the effects of oriental medical therapy on headache. Methods : 45 patients were classified into several groups by oriental medical classification and also by IHS classification. they were treated with acupuncture therapy and herbal medicines. Results : The results were as follows 1. 55.6% of patients has etiologic factors. 2. Self-reports showed that 15 patients were introvertive and 4 patients were nervous. 3. Sleep disorders, digestive troubles, and dizziness were accompanied with some patients. 4. After the oriental medical therapy, 15 patients didn't feel an ache, 11 patients were improved a little, 8 patients didn't recovered, and 11 patients could not be known. Conclusions : In conclusion, the present results suggest that oriental medical therapy has effects on headaches.

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A Case Report of Cervical Radiculopathy (신경뿌리 병증, 경추부의 증례보고 1례)

  • Park, Jem Ma;Yu, Soo Hyang;Chae, Jung Won
    • The Journal of Pediatrics of Korean Medicine
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    • v.26 no.4
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    • pp.71-76
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    • 2012
  • Objectives: The purpose of this study is to report the clinical effects of Korean medical treatment on the patient with cervical radiculopathy. Methods: A 16-year-old female patient, who was suffering from the cervical radiculopathy on her Lt. shoulder: ROM limit, swelling and arthralgia, was treated by herbal medicine, physical therapy, acupuncture and pharmacupuncture. Results: As a result, the patient's left upper limb disability was improved by Korean herbal medicine (ssanghwatang hap gamiseokyungtang), hominis placenta (Ja-ha-geou) pharmacupuncture and physical therapy. Conclusions This study showed that Korean medical treatments can be an effective choice for cervical radiculopathy.

Research Trends of Randomized Controlled Trial Studies on the Herbal Treatment of Avascular Necrosis of the Femoral Head Using China National Knowledge Infrastructure Database (대퇴골두 무혈성 괴사의 탕약 치료에 대한 무작위대조군 연구의 최신 경향 분석: 중국지망(中國知網) 검색을 중심으로)

  • Kim, Hyeon-Jin;Ahn, Jae-Young;Shin, Na-Young;Koh, Ah-Ra;Lee, Young-Jin;Park, Jae-Eun;Lee, Min-Cheol;Jeon, Myung-Kyu;Kim, Hyun-Woo;Jo, Hye-Jeong;Chae, Go-Eun;Nam, Hye-Jin
    • Journal of Korean Medicine Rehabilitation
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    • v.32 no.3
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    • pp.37-53
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    • 2022
  • Objectives This study was conducted to investigate a randomized controlled trial study on the clinical treatment of herbal medicines for avascular necrosis of the femoral head. Methods By March 2022, the China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) was reviewed about randomized controlled trial studies on the herbal treatment of avascular necrosis of the femoral head through. The publication year, evaluation criteria, treatment period, treatment method and effectiveness were analyzed for articles published from 2017 to 2022. Results 16 articles were selected and 14 kinds of herbal medicines were used. In most studies, Western medical treatments such as injection therapy, oral drug administration, traction therapy and mid-frequency electric therapy were treated alone in the control group, and a combination of Western medical treatment and herbal treatment was administered to the experimental group. Conclusions In China, there have been many studies on herbal treatment for avascular necrosis of the femoral head. In Korea, more clinical studies on the herbal treatment of avascular necrosis of the femoral head are needed. This study will be helpful for future research in Korean medicine on avascular necrosis of the femoral head.

Acupuncture in Sport Recovery: A Brief Review

  • CHAPLEAU, Christopher
    • The Korean Journal of Food & Health Convergence
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    • v.6 no.2
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    • pp.23-26
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    • 2020
  • Active and therapeutic sport recovery is becoming a popular and important component in approving performance for pro and recreational athletes alike. It is also helping in the realm of injury prevention. In the search of finding modalities that are widely effective, natural, and safe, acupuncture is a viable and cost-effective treatment for helping athletes achieve this goal. More direct related research is needed, but testimonials from pro athletes and the body of research that currently exists provides powerful evidence on acupunctures ability to help with enhancing recovery. Specializing in acupuncture and exercise science, Chris integrates acupuncture into musculoskeletal rehabilitation therapy or fitness training for pain modulation, speedy recovery, and enhanced performance. Clients can choose to focus on one-on-one corrective exercise therapy, manual and massage therapy, or acupuncture. However, for best results, Chris recommends all three. Other modalities that he uses in therapy are acu-taping, herbal therapy, nutrition supplementation, cupping, guasha, and stretching techniques. The corrective exercise component is one-on-one body balancing management, focusing on strength and conditioning, post physical rehab - exercise therapy, integrative sport specific exercise, weight loss, core strengthening, dynamic lumbar stabilization, active recovery techniques, and myo-fascial release techniques. The acupuncture component focuses on sport injuries, myofascial pain, peripheral neuropathy, arthritis, facial rejuvenation, stress, smoking cessation, addiction detoxification program, weight management, sport recovery and performance.

Clinical Study of the Effects of Juglandis Semen Pharmacopuncture Therapy on Chronic Shoulder Pain (호도약침이 만성견비통에 미치는 임상적 연구)

  • Choi, Han-Na;Park, Sun-Mi;Park, Ga-Young;Jang, Sun-Hee;Park, Jae-Heung;Son, In-Suk;Jang, Kyung-Jun;Yoon, Hyun-Min
    • Journal of Acupuncture Research
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    • v.27 no.3
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    • pp.15-23
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    • 2010
  • Objectives : The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of Juglandis Semen Herbal Acupuncture Therapy on Chronic Shoulder Pain. Methods : Clinical studies on shoulder pain were carried out on 34 patients who were treated at Department of Acupuncture & Moxibusition, Samse Oriental Hospital from June 1, 2009 to October 15, 2009. Subjects were divided into two groups: Experimental group(Group A, n=17) and Control group(Group B, n=17). Group A were treated by common acupuncture therapy, cupping therapy and Juglandis Semen Pharmacopuncture Therapy and Group B were treated by common acupuncture therapy & cupping therapy. All patients in both groups were treated three times a week over 3 weeks. For evaluating change of pain, we used Shoulder Pain and Disability Index(SPADI), Visual Analogue Scale(VAS), Degree of feeling inconvenient in everyday life and Degree of subjective symptoms of shoulder pain. Evaluations were made at baseline and after one week, two weeks and three weeks of treatment. Results : Both group showed chronic shoulder pain decrease after 3 weeks of treatment. But Group A showed better effect on decreasing SPADI, VAS, Degree of feeling inconvenient in everyday life and Degree of subjective symptoms of chronic shoulder pain than Group B. Conclusions : According to the above-mentioned results, it seems that Juglandis Semen Pharmacopuncture Therapy could be applied as the effective method for reducing shoulder pain.

Clinical Study for Patients with Lumbar Disc Herniation on Change of Magnetic Resonanse Imaging after Conservative Treatment (요추 추간판 탈출증 환자의 보존적 치료 후 변화된 자기공명영상에 따른 임상적 고찰)

  • Kwon, Hyeok-Joon;Jeong, Hae-Chan;Kim, Ho-Jun;Park, Young-Hoi;Keum, Dong-Ho;Lee, Myeong-Jong
    • Journal of Korean Medicine Rehabilitation
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    • v.19 no.3
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    • pp.81-90
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    • 2009
  • Objectives : To analyze the therapeutic outcomes of back pain modalities in patients with disc herniation according to the change of Magnetic Resonanse Imaging(MRI) whom were treated with herbal medicine, chuna, acupuncture, bee-venom acupuncture. Methods : Clinical outcomes of 35 patients diagnosed with lumbar disc herniation by MRI examination, treated conservatively, were analyzed according to MRI follow-up change. Patients underwent MRI examaintion at baseline and after 24th week of treatment. Patients are divided into three groups ; improved, unchanged, worsened. 35 patients with lumbar disc herniation were treated with chuna therapy, acupuncture, bee-venom acupuncture once a week and took herbal medicine after a meal two times daily. The patients' clinical outcomes were assessed at baseline, 12th week, 24th week by Visual analogue scale(VAS), Oswestry disability index(ODI). Results : 1. MRI follow-up exams on regression of disc herniation resulted on 42.86% of cases by conservative treatment. 2. VAS(low back pain and sciatica) and ODI of disability of daily activities showed significant decrease in "improved" and "unchanged" groups compared to "worsened" group(P<0.05). 3. VAS(low back pain and sciatica) and ODI change after treatment did not show any relationship with MRI follow-up change(P<0.05). Conclusions : This study suggests that "improved" and "unchanged" groups compared to "worsened" group on MRI follow-up in patients with lumbar disc herniation were more effective when treated with herbal medicine, chuna therapy, acupuncture, bee-venom acupuncture. MRI follow-up change does not affect clinical changes in patients with lumbar disc herniation.