• Journal of Korean Medical classics
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• v.26 no.1
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• pp.131-150
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• 2013

Subject : The Imminent Labor Pulse(臨産 離經脈, extra-meridian pulse approaching labor) is one of many practical clinical knowledges, unique to Traditional Korean(Eastern) Medicine. Objective : This research explores the origin and change of perception on the subject throughout history, with objective to sort out practical knowledge applicable in the clinic of today. Also, it draws clinical meaning of pulse diagnosis according to the physiological theories, and suggests directions for future clinical researches. Method : First, the Imminent Labor Pulse was examined based on major publications such as the "Nanjing", "Maijing" and theories of major doctors. Second, this previous study was examined through clinical observation research. Third, further research was carried out on pulse theory according to the Traditional Medical theories. Fourth, their clinical practicality and points of further research were sorted out. These points need to be examined through additional clinical research. Conclusion : The following conclusions could be drawn from study of the Imminent Labor Pulse. From the Imminent Labor Pulse which indicated the beginning of the first period of labor in the "Maijing", it developed into trying to grasp the beginning of the second period of labor which is the actual time of labor, through "Zhubingyuanhoulun" and "Shizaizhifang". By Xueji, another pulse that could be felt on the middle finger of the mother had been discovered. The middle finger is where the Pericardium Meridian flows. The child's connection to the uterus becomes disconnected on the first period, but that with the Pericardium meridian which provides blood meridian to the Taichongmai of the child continues throughout labor until the umbilicus chord is cut. Therefore, this middle finger pulse could serve as showing the heart condition of the mother and child during labor. The time of its appearance and disappearance, and their correlation with the child's heartbeat need to be clinically examined.

• Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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• 2007.07a
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• pp.1904-1905
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• 2007

한의학적 중요 진단방법의 하나인 맥진은 한의사 경험에 의해 구전되거나 전수되어 판단 기준이 모호하여 객관화 및 표준화하기 어려운 상황이다. 이를 위해 한의사가 맥진에서 측정하는 물리적 요소를 신뢰성 있게 측정할 수 있는 맥진기 개발이 진행되었으며, 측정된 맥진기 데이터를 이용하여 맥의 부/침, 허/실, 대/세의 정도를 판별할 수 있는 함수식을 만들어 향후 맥진을 자동으로 진단할 수 있도록 알고리즘을 산출하는 연구를 수행중이다. 그런데 맥진기는 환자의 맥파 신호 이외에 다른 정보를 고려하고 있지 않고 있지만 임상에서 한의사들은 환자의 키와 몸집 등 눈으로 관찰된 환자정보를 반영하여 맥진을 한다. 따라서 본 연구에서는 환자의 기초 정보 중, BMI가 맥진에 영향을 줄 것으로 가정하고, BMI와 연관성이 있을 것으로 예상되는 부/침, 허/실, 대/세의 판별함수 결과 값을 이용하여 BMI의 등급에 따라 비교 분석하였다. 그 결과 부/침의 정도는 비만인 그룹에서 맥이 가라앉아있고 저체중인 그룹에서는 맥이 떠있는 경향이 나타났고, 대/세의 정도는 비만인 그룹에서는 맥의 굵기가 넓고 저체중의 집단에서는 맥의 굵기가 좁은 경향이 나타났다. 따라서 부/침, 대/세를 판별하는 진단 알고리즘을 개발할 경우 개인의 BMI를 고려한 진단 알고리즘이 연구되어야 하겠다.

• Advances in Traditional Medicine
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• v.7 no.5
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• pp.447-458
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• 2008

This paper reviews the historic origin and traits of the classification system used in current Korean herbology textbooks. By reassessing its value, it proposes the most relevant path for future revisions and supplementations. Through an evaluation of the history of the modern style of classification in terms of its efficacy and statistic analysis of the distribution of individual herbs in each category, this paper shows how the classification systems of Korean herbology textbooks were influenced by contemporary Chinese herbology, particularly that of the Cheong [淸] Dynasty. An examination of the academic background, strengths and weaknesses of each classification system demonstrates the need for future research on classification systems to concentrate on resolving the following issues: how well the setting and composition of each classification system reflects reality, and how closely it is connected to related sciences such as etiology and pathogenesis, prescriptionology, and diagnosis.

• The Journal of Korean Obstetrics and Gynecology
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• v.19 no.1
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• pp.272-285
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• 2006

Purpose : To report the clinical condition and the effect of oriental medicine treatment on patients with uterine myoma. Methods : Our research was based on 41 cases of uterine myoma through medical records from November, 2003 to March, 2005. Research items were age of patients at first visit, BMI, past medical history, pregnancy history, preceding operation, constitution, accompanied symptoms, results after Oriental medicine treatment, treatment period. And we analyzed statistically about factors to affect results after treatment. Results : Average age of patients was 34.8 years old. After Oriental medicine treatment, the size of myoma of 9 patients(47.4%) lessened or disappeared, the VAS pain score during periods was decreased in 17 patients(72.7%). Conclusion : The result showed that Oriental medicine treatment can be effective for the management of uterine myoma without hysterectomy.

• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• v.23 no.4
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• pp.81-89
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• 2006

Objectives : This study is designed in order to evaluate oriental medical treatment of deveation of the eye and mouth caused trauma. Methods : The authors observed patient by Yanagihara's unweighted grading system for operated acupuncture treatment, herbal medicine treatment and physiotherapy. Conclusion : 1. Deveation of the eye and mouth is caused by trauma ; intra cranial trauma, intra temporal bone trauma, extra, temporal bone trauma, etc. Cardinal symptom is palsy of Facial muscle, slobbering, articulation disorder, epiphora, ear pain, hyperacusis, laterality hypogeusia. 2. Deveation of the eye and mouth patient by Lt. temporal bone Fx. is seen evaluate of Yanagihara's total score ; from S to 35. 3. Deveation of the eye and mouth patient by facial nerve inhury is seen evaluate of Yanagihara's total score ; from 10 to 30. 4. Traumatic Deveation of the eye and mouth patient evaluate by oriental medical treatmend ; acupuncture treatment, herbal medicine treatment and physiotherapy. This is based on sil(賞) of stomach channel of foot yangming & larhe intestine channel of hand Yangming.

• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• v.25 no.4
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• pp.95-103
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• 2008

Objectives : This study was to investigate the regulatory effect of electro-acupuncture on Jogsamni ($ST_{36}$) in bradygastric condition or gastroparesis which is a neuropathic complication of type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM), assessed using 4-channel electrogastrography (EGG). Methods : It was a case series study. Each patient was given electro-acupuncture(EA) one point, Jogsamni($ST_{36}$) or Gyeonu($LI_{15}$) bilaterally for thirty minutes with 2Hz bipolar square wave frequency and moderate intensity of stimulation. With attaching electrodes around stomach region throughout pre-acupuncture, acupuncture, and post-acupuncture session, these parameters were produced; percent rate of bradygastria power compared to sum of power in all kind of gastric rhythm(% bradygastria), dominant frequency(DF) and dominant power(DP). Parameter was analysed per each channel's variable change from pre-acupuncture session by paired t-test. Results : There was statistically significant decrease in % bradygastria parameters on one of the $ST_{36}$ treated patients from pre-acupuncture session and to post-acupuncture session(P=0.015, P=0.008 respectively). A marginal significant decrease of DP was shown in the other $ST_{36}$ treated patient from pre-acupuncture session through post-acupuncture session(P=0.049). Combined data of two $ST_{36}$ Treated patients showed that there was significant decrease of %bradygastria from pre-acupuncture session to acupuncture session(P=0.020), and was decrease of DP from pre-acupuncture session to post- acupuncture session(P=0.020). Conclusions : EA at $ST_{36}$ resulted in statistically significant decrease in %bradygastria and DP for dysrhythmic condition in T2DM gastroparesis patients. Considering this limited results, further study will be needed to elucidate the effect of multiple-acupuncture on gastric myoelectrical activities.

• Korean Journal of Oriental Medicine
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• v.13 no.1 s.19
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• pp.115-124
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• 2007

Objectives : The study investigated the actual condition of the class for Qi-gong gymnastics among health promotion service programs using oriental medicines, which the public health center has been conducting for local residents. Method : Of a total of 964 oriental medical physician in public health center across the country, it examined 27 places consisting of public health centers and public health sub-centers, and public hospitals, all of which were running the class for Qi-gong gymnastics. Then, it carried out the tele research of those oriental medical physicians in charge of the class there. Result : As a result, area that is enforcing the Class for Qi-gong Gymnastics was expose each attempt that difference is particularly, and appeared by thing which form and practice law that operate the classroom are various. Also, in many cases, the oriental medical physicians instructed the gymnastics directly instead of inviting an external lecturer. Conclusions : In conclusion, based on the contents surveyed, by making the well-organized system of the class for Qi-gong excercise; by developing the common excercise and texts; and by publicizing and educating the oriental medical physicians engaged in public health, that the Class for Qi-gong Gymnastics is real in health promotion of local residents.

• Korean Journal of Oriental Medicine
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• v.10 no.1
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• pp.107-117
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• 2004

Each Local public heal public health service center is in difficult situation on programing and performing of local public health service. The purpose of research is to inquire of the present state of local public health service and search long-term developmental methods. The first, in order to accomplish this purpose, I distributed questionnaires to Korean medical doctors, who are worked in public health service center and researched that. The second, based on these findings, I proposed planning for upcoming project for activating local public health service on Korean medicine.

• Journal of Korean Medical classics
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• v.21 no.3
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• pp.165-175
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• 2008

"Donguibogam(東醫寶鑑)" is published in 1613 in Joseon(朝鮮) Dynasty, and reprinted many times in Korea, China and Japan. After publication of Donguibogam, Donguibogam became a base of Korean Medical development. Until now, Korean Oriental medical doctors make the most use of Donguibogam in clinical medicine. Donguibogam Sinhyeongjangbudo(身形藏府圖) represents Heojun(許浚)'s medical view, but there were not enough research about it. In oriental medical development, Taoism and Medicine interact each other and develop into higher grade. We searched Taoistic human body figures and medical ones which appeared before Donguibogam. We compared Donguibogam Sinhyeongjangbudo(身形藏府圖) with other figures and revealed the special features of it. Donguibogam Sinhyeongjangbudo is one of medical human body figures, but it has Taoistic features. Heojun(許浚) located Sinhyeongjangbudo at the opening of Donguibogam, and represented his medical point of view. Heojun laid emphasis on Taoistic training more than medical care in Donguibogam, and this thought is expressed in introduction of Donguibogam. Donguibogam Sinhyeongjangbudo shows Heojun(許浚)'s exact view.

• Korean Journal of Oriental Medicine
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• v.13 no.3
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• pp.143-149
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• 2007

Objectives : This study aimed to evaluate present status and future of traditional medical service market, focusing on the Korean medical center. Methods: We chose the subject with simple random sampling and investigated through interview and internet with questionnaire. Total 319 people helped us. Results: 1. It was investigated that, the number of the Korean medical centers which was operating traditional medical service was 9,910. And the number of people in the business of traditional medical service was estimated by total 46,577 in 2005. 2. Average sales of Korean medical center in 2003 was 24.8 million won. increased by 25.6million won in 2004, 28.3million won in 2005. 3. At the end of 2005, the scale of traditional medical service market was estimated by 2 trillion 7,676 hundred million won. Conclusions : Korean traditional medical service industry has been developed and will be developing by 2.8 times in 2015.