• 한방재활의학과학회지
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• 제19권2호
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• pp.1-25
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• 2009

Objectives : The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of Yanghyuljanggeungunbo-tang(Yangxuezhuangjinjianbu-tang, YGKT) and electrical acupuncture treatment in spinal cord injury(SCI)-induced rats. Methods : The subjects were divided into 5 groups ; Normal, Control-no treatment after SCI, Experimental I(Exp. I)-taken with YGKT 500 mg/kg $0.5m{\ell}$ daily after SCI. Experimental II(Exp. II)-taken with electrical acupuncture after SCI and Experimental III(Exp. III)-taken with YGKT 500 mg/kg $0.5m{\ell}$ and electrical acupuncture after SCI. After each operation, the present author observed cytological changes, the motor behavior recovery and nerve regeneration by analysis of the motor behavior tests, EMG, hematological(AST, ALT, WBC), histological and immunological changes. Rats were tested by Motor behavior test at 1st, 3rd, 7th, 14th and 21st day. Results : 1. All the experimental groups were improved compared with control group in the motor behavior tests including Tarlov test, Basso-Beattle-Bresnahan locomotor rating scale, modified inclined plane test, open field test, grid walk test and narrow beam test. Especially Exp. III was significantly improved among other groups. 2. In EMG test, H and M wave were significantly increased in Exp. III. 3. All the experimental groups were significantly decreased compared with control group in AST, ALT and WBC. 4. NGF, BDNF and Trk B of spinal cord gray matter in all the experimental groups were increased compared with control group. Especially, Exp. III was more effective. 5. In histological observations, muscle contraction and denaturation of gastrocnemius muscle of all the experimental groups were inhibited. Especially, those of Exp. III was more effective. On the observations of liver and kidney, cell atrophy and apoptosis of all the experimental groups were decreased compared with control group. Especially, those of Exp. III was more effective. Conclusions : It can be suggested that YGKT and electrical acupuncture may improve motor behavior, EMG, hematological, histological and immunological findings in SCI-induced rats. Especially, combination of these two treatments will be somewhat better in spinal nerve recovery and motor function improvement.

• 대한한방내과학회지
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• 제43권3호
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• pp.363-374
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• 2022

Objective: This study was conducted to evaluate the hypoglycemic effect and safety of herbal extracts in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Methods: We investigated 19 hospitalized patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus who were administered Banhasasim-tang (BST), Gumiganghwal-tang (GGT), or Pyeongwee-san (PWS) at Kyung Hee University Korean Medical Hospital for at least three days between January 2012 and December 2021. Their clinical characteristics and laboratory tests were reviewed retrospectively. The glucose-lowering effect of the herbal extracts was assessed by comparing blood glucose levels, including fasting blood sugar (FBS), two-hour postprandial glucose (PP2) levels, and glycated hemoglobin levels. To evaluate the safety of the herbal extract, liver function test and kidney function test results were compared, including aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), blood urea nitrogen (BUN), and creatinine (Cr). Results: After taking herbal extracts, PP2 and HbA1c levels significantly decreased from 205.82 mg/dL to 171.41 mg/dL and 7.58% to 6.62%, respectively. The safety profile reported no significant difference after taking herbal extracts. Conclusions: BST, GGT, and PWS may have hypoglycemic effects in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus taking hypoglycemic medication.

• 대한한방내과학회지
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• 제29권4호
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• pp.1000-1010
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• 2008

Objective : Hypothyroidism is a syndrome characterized by symptoms such as cold intolerance, or weight gain. Because of side effects of Western medicine treatment, interest in oriental medicine has been increasing. In this study, we examined the therapeutic effects of Evodiae fructus and histological modification in hypothyroidism rat model induced by PTU(6-propyl, 2-thiouracil). Methods : After inducing hypothyroidism in the rats by PTU injections, we divided the rats into four groups, the Evodiae fructus 100 500, control, and $LT_4$ (levothyroxine) groups. After 2 weeks Evodiae fructus and $LT_4$ were administered, respectively. The weight was measured once a week. After sampling the blood for biochemical analysis to check the levels of $T_3$, $T_4$ and TSH, the thyroid tissue was removed, stained with H&E, and an image was obtained using an optical microscope. Results : Compared with normals, controls showed low $T_4$ and high TSH. The Evodiae fructus group showed a statistically meaningful $T_3$ increase to be dose related. But the levels of TSH showed no meaningful difference between the Evodiae fructus group and normals. About the biochemical tests(liver, kidney etc) and weight change, there was no meaningful difference between the Evodiae fructus group and controls. In the biopsy, the Evodiae fructus group showed thyroid tissue improvement compared to controls. Conclusions : These results show that Evodiae fructus stimulates the decreased functions of the thyroid, and also has thyroid cell protecting effects. The lab results also showed that Evodiae fructus is a safe substance that doesn't cause hepatotoxicity or nephrotoxicity. Therefore it is an effective substance in the treatment of hypothyroidism.

• 대한핵의학회지
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• 제30권1호
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• pp.130-138
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• 1996

전기화상후 조직이나 뼈의 상태를 관찰하고 창상변연절제술, 피부판 이식후 경과 관찰 및 절단술여부와 부위를 정하는 데 골스캔이 지표가 되고 골결손이 있는 환자에서 피부판 이식술 시행후 경과가 호전되었는지 여부를 알기 위해 골스캔검사가 유용하다고 알려져 있다. 본 연구에서는 1991년부터 1995년 11월까지 본원에 내원한 전기화상 환자중 골스캔 및 경과관찰이 가능했던 37명을 대상으로 골스캔의 유용성을 조사하였다. 골스캔 시행시기는 대상환자 37명 모두에서 1주일이 내에 골스캔을 시행하였다. 저압전류에 수상한 환자는 8명, 고압전류에 수상한 환자는 29명이었다. 유입부별 분포를 보면 수부가 27례, 두부가 6예, 견관절부위가 2예, 좌흉벽부위가 1예, 수혜부위가 1예로 나타났다. 사출부별 분포는 저압전류 8명에서는 사출부위를 찾을 수 없었고 고압전류 29명중 족부가 22예, 수부가 3예, 견관절부위가 2예, 좌측 흉부가 1예, 둔부부위가 1예 순으로 나타났다. 유입부의 골스캔 소견은 저압전류에 손상받은 환자8명 모두 봉와직염 소견을 보였고 고압전류에 손상받은 환자 29명줌 15명은 골수염, 10명은 봉와직염, 4명은 골결손 소견으로 나타났다. 사출부의 골스캔 소견은 저압전류 손상 8명을 제외한 고압전류 손상 환자29명 모두 봉와직염 소견을 보였다. 피부이식이나 피부판 이식술 시행후 추적관찰이 가능했던 4명의 환자모두 피부이식이나 피부판 이식술 시행후, 골결손 부위가 좋아지는 것을 관찰할 수 있었다. 심근에 섭취가 증가된 경우가 2예, 간에 섭취가 증가된 경우가 1예, 신장에 섭취가 증가된 경우가 6예였는데, 혈청 칼슘농도, 심전도, 심근 효소, 간기능 검사 및 신기능 검사상에서는 이상이 없는 것으로 나타났다. 결론적으로 골스캔은 전기화상후 손상부위를 평가하는데 도움이 되고 봉와직염과 골수염의 감별진단, 피부이식이나 피부판 이식술후 평가에 도움이 된다. 그러나 인체 내부 장기의 손상평가는 앞으로 많은 연구가 필요할 것으로 생각된다.