• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• 제29권4호
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• pp.113-121
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• 2012

Objectives : The purpose of this study is to observe the effect of burning acupuncture therapy on the external epicondylitis. Methods : 6 patients were treated by burning acupuncture therapy to recover from external epicondylitis. The symtoms were evaluated by Numerical Rating Scale(NRS), grip strength, ROM of elbow. Results : ROM & grip strength were increased and NRS decreased in all cases. Conclusions : Burning acupuncture therapy is effective to external epicondylitis.

• 한방안이비인후피부과학회지
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• 제29권3호
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• pp.186-196
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• 2016

Objectives : The purpose of this study is to report the efficacy of using oriental medical treatment with acute labyrinthitis diagnosed patient.Methods : We experienced one case of acute labyrinthitis diagnosed patient treated with oriental medical treatment. To evaluate the results of this treatment, we measured the hearing recovery, decrease of tinnitus and vertigo. Decrease of tinnitus and vertigo was assessed by THI and Visual Analogue Scale(VAS).Results : VAS of tinnitus decreased from 1.5 to 0.2, and vertigo decreased from 2 to 0. THI decreased from 41 to 25.Conclusions : This study suggests that using oriental medical treatment is effective on Acute labyrinthitis.

• 한방안이비인후피부과학회지
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• 제28권4호
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• pp.186-195
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• 2015

Objectives : The purpose of this study is to report the efficacy of using oriental medical treatment withMelonis Calyxvomiting therapy for sudden sensorineural hearing loss(SSNHL).Methods : We experienced one case of SSNHL treated with oriental medical treatment(acupuncture, herbal medicine) andMelonis Calyxvomiting therapy(MCVT). MCVT is a traditional treatment, which induces vomiting by eatingMelonis Calyxpowder with water. To evaluate the results of this treatment, we measured the hearing recovery, decrease of tinnitus and vertigo. The degree of hearing improvement was evaluated by Siegel's Criteria. Decrease of tinnitus and vertigo was assessed by Visual Analogue Scale(VAS).Results : The pure tone 5 frequency average improved by 39㏈(marked recovery, from 64㏈ to 25㏈). VAS of tinnitus decreased from 10 to 1, and vertigo decreased from 4 to 0.Conclusions : This study suggests that using MCVT with oriental medical treatment is effective on SSNHL.

• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• 제30권2호
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• pp.73-79
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• 2013

Objectives : Sialorrhea in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis patients is a cause of death due to aspiration pneumonia as well as reduces the patient's quality of life. We report the changes that appeared in the sialorrhea treated by using trihexyphenidyl and Korean medical treatments. Methods : We treated amyotrophic lateral sclerosis patient with sialorrhea by using trihexyphenidyl a known antiparkinsonian agent and Korean medical treatments such as acupuncture, pharmacopuncture and herbal medicine. The salivation rate was checked with visual analogue scale(VAS). Results : There was a more than 50 % decrease in salivation in this case. Owing to the constipation, trihexyphenidyl was stopped after which only Korean medical treatments were provided. Over which a lasting decrease in salivation could be seen. Conclusions : Existing treatments would cause several considerable side effects and have difficulty in being applied in domestic clinics. In this respect, we suspect that our findings could open up new clinical guideline possibilities. We should solve the limitations of this case study and conduct more studies.

• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• 제30권5호
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• pp.185-192
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• 2013

Objectives : Weight loss and loss of appetite in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis patients are common symptoms, these are associated with survival as well as nutritional condition. The changes in weight and appetite were reported after treatment using Megestrol acetate and Korean medical treatments. Methods : Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis patient with weight loss and loss of appetite were treated by administering megestrol acetate a known anti-malignant tumor agent and Korean medical treatments such as acupuncture, pharmacopuncture and herbal medicine. The changes in weight and appetite were checked using body mass index(BMI) and simplified nutritional appetite questionnaire(SNAQ). Results : There was a more than 17 kg increase in weight. BMI increased from 15.94 $kg/m^2$ to 21.97 $kg/m^2$ and SNAQ score increased from 7 to 16. Owing to several side effects, Megestrol acetate was stopped after which only Korean medical treatments were provided. After which the lasting effects in BMI and appetite could be seen. Conclusion : There are few studies on weight loss and loss of appetite in ALS patients. Using only megestrol acetate can cause several considerable side effects. Which respect to this, the findings in this study could open up new clinical guideline possibilities.

• 동의신경정신과학회지
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• 제18권3호
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• pp.321-330
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• 2007

Bacteremia is the transient presence of bacteria (or other microorganisms) in the blood. Bacteremia may result no symptom to the healthy persons, but it may result symptoms such as pylexia, headache and even septic shock to the patient in immunosuppression. In this case, a 75 years old male patient had a dental caries and cerebrovascular accident ago, therefore was in a bad condition and often caught cough. Suddenly be bad a headache with a high fever caused by Streptococcus Mutans Bateremia. After defervescence, a slight fever and a headache remained. It may the symptoms of Yolgwol headache(熱厥頭痛) , so Cbeougsaugsabwa-taug(淸上瀉火湯), the symptoms such as a slight fever and a headache are on the mend.

• 한방안이비인후피부과학회지
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• 제30권3호
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• pp.220-230
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• 2017

Objectives : The purpose of this study is to report the efficacy of using oriental medical treatment with Melonix Calyx Vomiting Therapy for Cholinergic urticaria patient. Methods : We experienced one case of Cholinergic urticaria patient treated with oriental medical treatment and Melonix Calyx Vomiting Therapy(MCVT). MCVT is traditional treatment, which induces vomiting by eating Melonix Calyx powder with water. To evaluate the results of this treatment, we measured the decrease of pruritus, number of wheals, redness. Decrease of pruritus, number of wheals was assessed by Urticaria Activity Score(UAS) and quality of life was assessed by Chronic urticaria quality of life questionnaire(CU-Q2oL). Results : UAS decreased from 6 to 0, and severity score of redness decreased from 3 to 0. CU-Q2oL score decreased from 78 to 23. Conclusions : This study suggests that using MCVT with oriental medical treatment is effective on Cholinergic urticaria.

• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• 제30권5호
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• pp.253-262
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• 2013

Objectives : The purpose of this study is to observe the effect of Cervi Pantotrichum Cornu Pharmacopuncture at Pyesu($BL_{13}$) on Chronic Cough. Methods : 6 patients with the cough treated with Cervi Pantotrichum Cornu Pharmacopuncture at Pyesu($BL_{13}$), then self-conscious complain rates were studied. Results : There are remarkable improvement in self-conscious complain rate about cough, sputum, sore throat, runny nose, chest pain, fatigue which chronic cough patients complained. Conclusions : Cervi Pantotrichum Cornu Pharmacopuncture is effective to chronic cough.

• 대한한방내과학회지
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• 제25권4호
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• pp.356-363
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• 2004

Iron Deficiency Anemia is defined as deficiency Fe in blood. The causal relationships between this and gastrointestinal bleeding, impaired absorption, excessive menstrual flow and other maladies are not well understood. In oriental medicine Iron Deficiency Anemia is generally characterized as deficiency of ki(氣)and blood(血) defined in terms of hypofunction of the spleen and stomach, and insufficiency of the spleen and kindneys. Two Iron Deficiency Anemia patients were treated with Ickibohyoul-tang, Samchulgunbi-tang, Ickibohyoul-tang ga antler, and Sachulgunbi-tang ga antler. Symptoms improved and Blood exams (RBC, Hb, Hct) yielded higher counts. Further research concerning this is necessary.

• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• 제31권2호
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• pp.153-163
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• 2014

Objectives : To investigate the clinical results of patients who were diagnosed with grade II spondylolithesis treated with Korean medicine of relaxative Chuna and Gangchuk herbal medicine. Methods : We reviewed medical records of four patients diagnosed with grade II spondylolisthesis. Each patient has taken intensive Korean medical admission treatment at Mokhuri Hospital. All patients received treatments of Gangchuk herbal medicine, relaxative Chuna and acupuncture during admission period. Before treatment and every after 7-day treatment the patient's pain and walking distance without pain were assessed. The zero minimum to ten maximum pain numeric rating scale(NRS) was used to determine the degree of pain. Results : Average admission duration was 23 days. All the patients' NRS decreased from median figure of 7.5[the minimum 7 to the highest 8] to median figure of 1[the minimum 0 to the highest 2]. Walking distance without pain increased from a median of 55 m[the minimum 20 m to the highest 100 m] to median of 165 m[the minimum 100 m to the highest 250 m]. Conclusions : Intensive conservative korean medical treatment was effective in reducing pain and functional improvement for grade II lumbar spondylosisthesis patients.