The Acupuncture

The Effect of Acupuncture in Promoting Neurogenesis and Angiogenesis after Middle Cerebral ...

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:00:01 +0100

Objectives : This study was performed to choose more effective neuro-protective acupuncture point and to verify the effect of acupuncture in promoting neurogenesis and angiogenesis as a result of its neuro-vasculo-regenerative effect in middle cerebral artery occlusion model in rats.
Methods : By TTc staining we chose the most effective acupuncture point with neuro-protection. We randomly divided into four groups: Such as (1) sham group(with sham-operation), (2) sham+acupuncture group(with sham-operation), (3) middle cerebral artery occlusion group, (4) MCAO+AT group. Acupuncture procedure was performed for four days. Total RNA was extracted using TRIzol reagent, according to the manufacturer’s instructions, and was purified using an RNAeasy mini kit. Immuno-histochemistry was performed using primary antibody mouse anti-BrdU, NeuN, Dcx, and VEGF.
Results : We found that ST36 had the more neuroprotective effect than LI11 and SP3. The microarray analysis revealed that 54 genes were more expressed neurogenesis pathway in MCAO+AT group compared with MCAO group(fold changes greater than or equal to twofold change). 11 genes were more expressed angiogenesis pathway. And 7 genes were more expressed VEGF pathway. Immuno-histochemistry revealed that cell proliferation, cell migration and cell maturation were increased.
Conclusions : This study demonstrated that acupuncture on ST36 had neuro-protective and neuro-restorative effect in ischemic brain injuries. And its mechanism might be related to promote neurogenesis and angiogenesis. These results suggest that acupuncture have potential benefits for the treatment of ischemic stroke.

The Efficacy of Eriobotryae Folium Pharmacopuncture on Local Fat of High Fat Diet Induced ...

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:00:01 +0100

Objectives : This study was designed to investigate the anti-obesity effects in local area adipose tissue using by pharmacopuncture of Eriobotryae Folium on mice fed high fat diet.
Methods : Male ICR mouse were divided into three groups. Normal diet group (N), High-fat diet(HFD) group, HFD+E(pharmacopuncture of the Eriobotryae Folium) group for 8 weeks. HFD+E group was injected in the concentration of 50 mg/kg once a day for 4 weeks and every other day during the next 4 weeks. We measured body weight, food intake, absolute weight and relative weight in the liver and adipose tissue. Also, we analyzed hematological levels and histopathological changes on adipose tissue.
Results : 1. We observed no difference in food intake among three groups. 2. HFD+E group significantly decreased body weight gain and absolute weight and relative weight in the liver and adipose tissue compared with HFD group. 3. Blood AST and ALT were no differences among the experiment groups. However, HFD group was significantly increased higher TG, TC, HDL and LDL than in N group and HDL/LDL ratio was remarkably decreased. On the other hand, HFD+E group was significantly decreased in obesity markers and HDL/LDL ratio was remarkably increased. 4. Levels of adiponectin in serum of HFD+E group was remarkably increased compared with those of HFD group. 5. HFD group was significantly decreased compared with N group in adipocyte number. Compared with the HFD group, HFD+E group was displayed a significant increase by adipocyte number.
Conclusions : We suggest that pharmacopuncture of the Leaves of Eriobotrya japonica can play the anti-obesity effects in local area adipose tissue.

A Study on Satisfaction Evaluation of Korean Medicine Therapy Using Treatment Tool by ...

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:00:01 +0100

Objectives : This study was designed to evaluate patient satisfaction of Korean medicine therapy using treatment tool by psychological type.
Methods : 48 subjects were participated in this study. Before a treatment, we analyzed a patient’s phychological type first by using a questionnaire. And then we divided 3 groups which were called a rational sympathy module group, emotional sympathy module group, control group. Manner of medical consultation according to patient’s phychological type was carried out in all groups. After all treatment, we conducted a survey about medical service perception index, patient happiness index, medical satisfaction index. To evaluate a satisfaction degree, we analyzed results of survey statistically.
Results : The results of the analysis, both rational sympathy module group and emotional sympathy module group got a higher score than control group statistical significantly on medical service perception index. Emotional sympathy module group got a higher score than control group statistical significantly on patient happiness index and medical satisfaction index. But rational sympathy module group only had a higher tendency than control group on patient happiness index and medical satisfaction index. Emotional sympathy module group got a higher score than rational sympathy module group on medical service perception index, patient happiness index and medical satisfaction index.
Conclusions : Korean medicine therapy using treatment tool by psychological type consisted of patient’s phychological type questionnaire and manner of medical consultation could improve a patient’s satisfaction. It was more effective in emotional sympathy module group than rational sympathy module group.

Effects of Taegeuk Acupuncture on the Autonomic Nervous System by Analyzing Heart Rate ...

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:00:01 +0100

Objectives :The purpose of this study is to assess the effect of Taegeuk acupuncture on reducing mental stress by analyzing heart rate variability in Soeumin.
Methods :Six Soeumin-diagnosed men participated in this study. They were randomly divided into group A and group B. Each participant went through 4 sessions every week with 1 week of washout period in between each session. HRV was measured three times at every session; at baseline, after administering mentally stressful circumstances and after applying Soeumin Taegeuk acupuncture or Soyangin Taegeuk acupuncture. This study was designed as a crossover clinical trial. Group A participants were treated with two sets of Soeumin Taegeuk and Soyangin Taegeuk acupuncture treatment in respective order (i.e. Soeumin Taegeuk - Soyangin Taegeuk - Soeumin Taegeuk - Soyangin Taegeuk acupuncture treatment). Group B participants were treated with reverse-ordered acupuncture treatment (i.e. Soyangin Taegeuk - Soeumin Taegeuk - Soyangin Taegeuk - Soeumin Taegeuk acupuncture treatment ). Bayesian analysis was performed by using WinBUGS(Ver. 1.4.3) for comparison between Soeumin Taegeuk acupuncture and Soyangin Taegeuk acupuncture.
Results :Overall, Soeumin Taegeuk acupuncture tends to reduce LF/HF ratio, LF, HF, LF(Norm) and increase HF(Norm) more than Soyangin Taegeuk acupuncture, but the difference was not statistically significant. In one participant, however, Soeumin Taegeuk acupuncture reduced LF/HF ratio, LF(Norm) and increased HF(Norm) more than Soyangin Taegeuk acupuncture, and the difference was stastatistically significant.
Conclusions :This study suggests that Soeumin Taegeuk acupuncture might be an effective means of stabilizing mental stress-induced imbalance of autonomic nervous system for Soeumin.

Acupuncture Trials for Peripheral Facial Palsy in Republic of Korea: A Systematic Review

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:00:01 +0100

Objectives :This study was designed to evaluate clinical evidence of acupuncture treatment for peripheral facial palsy in South Korea.
Methods : All process was independently proceeded by two investigators. Literature search was performed in 9 databases from their inception to February 2013. Searched reports was twice excluded for title, abstract and body. And then, data extract and analysis was done before assessing risk of bias by Cochrane Handbook.
Results : 10 randomized controlled trials(RCT) were finally included. 4 RCT handled postauricular pain with facial palsy. All articles at least used in combination with two treatments. Interventions like pharmacopuncture, electroacupuncture, scalp acupuncture etcetera were conducted as treatment to evaluate efficacy, and some study reported advantageous effects of treatment group compared to baseline or control group. Adverse events didn’t referd to in any studies. In assessing risk of bias, indefinite and uncertain information made all included trials to have a high risk of bias.
Conclusions : Because of methodological deficit, there is no sufficient evidence to allow any conclusion about the efficacy of acupuncture for peripheral facial palsy. Therefore, well designed trials with high quality is needed from now on.

The Effect of Phaseoli Semen Herbal-acupuncture at KI10 in Lipopolysaccharide Induced Acute ...

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:00:01 +0100

Objectives : This study was designed to evaluate the effects of Phaseoli Semen Herbalacupuncture( PS-HA) at KI10 in acute nephritis induced by lipopolysaccharide(LPS) in rat.
Methods :The rats were divided into 5 groups, which were control, LPS, PS-HA, NP and saline group. LPS, PS-HA, NP and saline groups were given LPS to induce acute nephritis and control group did not receive LPS. LPS group did not receive any treatment after the onset of acute nephritis. PS-HA, NP and saline group received PS-HA, normal acupuncture, and saline injection at KI10 three times per week, respectively. To evaluate the effect of PS-HA at KI10, the complete blood count, BUN, creatinine, TNF-α, and CINC-1 in serum were measured. To show its effect on renal function, creatinine, and total protein in urine was measured as well as urine output. The level of myeloperoxidase in renal tissue was quantified and complete histology was done in kidney samples obtained from the rats.
Results :PS-HA group showed a significant reduction in the proportion of WBC and neutrophil, serum BUN, TNF-a, and CINC-1 compared to LPS group. Furthermore, a significant increase in urine output and a decrease in urinary creatinine level, MPO in renal tissue, and number of neutrophils at glomerulus was observed in PS-HA group compared to LPS group
Conclusions : PS-HA at KI10 was shown to have a significantly effect on treating LPS induced acute nephrits. Therefore, future study is needed to further evaluate the clinical usefulness of PS-HA at KI10 in treating acute nephritis.

The Effects of Pharmacopuncture(Eugenia caryophyllata THUNB. ...

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:00:01 +0100

Objectives : The purpose on this study is to show the anti-obesity effect of Eugenia caryophyllata THUNB. pharmacopuncture in mice fed a high fat diet.
Methods : Male ICR mice were divided into three groups, which were fed a normal AIN diet(N), a high fat diet(CT), a high fat diet and injected with 50 mg/kg of Eugenia caryophyllata THUM. pharmacopuncture(EC) for 8 weeks.
Results : 1. The levels of body weight gains were significantly increased in CT compared with N and decreased in EC compared with CT. 2. The levels of absolute liver weight and adipose-tissue weight were significantly decreased in EC compared with CT. The levels of relative adipose-tissue weight were significantly decreased in EC compared with CT. 3. The levels of total cholesterol(TG), triglycerid(TC), high density lipoprotein(HDL) cholesterol and low density lipoprotein(LDL) cholesterol were significantly increased in CT compared with N and decreased in EC compared with CT. The levels of HDL/LDL ratio were shown there were no significant differences in all groups. 4. The levels of adiponectin in serum were remarkably decreased in CT compared with N and significantly increased in EC compared with CT. 5. The levels of measuring adipocyte number in adipose tissue was significantly decreased in CT compared with N and increased in EC compared with CT.
Conclusions :These results suggest that Eugenia Caryophyllata THUNB. has an anti-obesity effect in mice and that the effect is mediated by inhibition of fat gain.

A Review of Fire Needling on Frozen Shoulder: Focusing on Chinese Journals

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:00:01 +0100

Objectives :The objective of this study is to find out the method and effects of fire needling on frozen shoulder in China.
Methods :We searched journals using the China National Knowledge Infrastructure(CNKI) and PubMed. The keywords were a combination of “fire needling”, “fire needle”, “burning acupuncture”, “frozen shoulder”, “adhesive capsulitis”, “periarthritis”.
Results :There were 23 studies finally selected, 7 were case control studies and 16 were case series studies. There were 9 out of 14 main meridians and 31 kinds of acupoints. The most frequently adopted meridians were LI, SI and TE. The most frequently used acupoints were LI15, SI9 and TE14. Adjacent points were used more often than distant points. They usually heated the needle before insertion and needle retention was mostly not done. 7 case control studies showed that fire needling reported better results than the filiform needle or electro-acupuncture treatment. 15 case series studies reported a significant improvement in fire needling on frozen shoulder patients.
Conclusions : There have been many studies regarding fire needling on frozen shoulder in China. Further studies should be required and these can be applied to clinical practices in Korea.

The Correlation between Acupuncture Therapy on Knee Osteoarthritis and BMI

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:00:01 +0100

Objectives :The purpose of this study is to investigate the correlation between acupuncture therapy on knee osteoarthritis and BMI.
Methods :Data on assessment measurements of knee osteoarthritis and obesity were obtained from 31 patients suffering from knee osteoarthritis from May, 2011 to September, 2012. The assesment measurements consisted of body mass index(BMI), visual analogue scale(VAS) and Western Ontario and McMaster Universities(WOMAC) index. Statistical correlations among assessment measurements were evaluated by examining the Pearson's correlation coefficients.
Results :1. The average age of all patients was 58.87 ± 9.48(male : 63.67 ± 11.34, female : 57.72 ± 8.86). 2. The average BMI of all patients was 25.41 ± 3.06 ㎏/㎡. According to clinical definition of obesity by Korean Society for the Study of Obesity, 25.81% of all patients was within normal weight, 25.81% was overweight, 38.71% was obesity and 9.67% was morbid obesity. 3. There were no significant correlations in statistics among assessment measurements.
Conclusions :There is significant correlation between knee osteoarthritis and obesity according to many clinical and experimental researches. So more studies on correlation between knee osteoarthritis and obesity and development of assessment measurement are needed.

A Survey on Motivation and Satisfaction of Subjects in Acupuncture & Moxibustion Clinical Trial

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:00:01 +0100

Objectives :This study was aimed to find the motivation and satisfaction of subjects who participated in acupuncture and moxibustion clinical trials and to suggest ways to improve clinical trial management.
Methods : We conducted a survey and collected the data of 233 subjects of acupuncture and moxibustion clinical trials from 6 university hospitals.
Results :For all 233 subjects, the mean of the total satisfaction score was 4.07 (perfect score 5.0), and the score was particularly high in aspects of the investigator and clinical research coordinator, but low in the site and sponsor aspects. There were no differences in the satisfaction degree with general characteristics. The satisfaction degree of the acupuncture and moxibustion clinical trials was strong positive correlated with participation benefits(r=0.595) and easy contact with the research team (r=0.500).
Conclusions :Most subjects showed positive perception and interest in the clinical trials. Future studies should investigate how personal factors influence the satisfaction of subjects, should identify a specific classification criterion, and create a standardized protocol for the clinical trials.

The Comparative Study on the Effect of Bee Venom Pharmacopuncture Treatment and Hwangryun ...

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:00:01 +0100

Objectives :This study was designed to compare the effect of bee venom pharmacopuncture treatment and Hwangryun pharmacopuncture treatment in patients with cervical disc herniation.
Methods :This study was done on 48 cases of patients with cervical disc herniation diagnosed by MRI, symptoms and physical test who admitted in Bu-cheon Jaseng Hospital of Oriental Medicine from January 1st, 2012 to August 31th, 2012. We divided patients into two groups. Bee venom group was treated by bee venom pharmacopuncture treatment and Hwangryun group was treated by Hwangryun pharmacopuncture treatment. We measured the efficacy of treatment with numerical rating scale(NRS) and neck disability index(NDI). The evaluations performed at admission day and 14th day after admission.
Results :In both bee venom group and Hwangryun group, NRS and NDI decreased significantly in statistics as treatment was performed. Though bee venom group showed a decreasing NRS and NDI score compared to Hwangryun group, there is no statistical significant difference between the result of both groups.
Conclusions :The result of this study suggest that both bee venom pharmacopuncture treatment and Hwangryun pharmacopuncture treatment is effective in reducing pain for patients with cervical disc herniation. Further clinical research is needed to verify these results and findings.

Effects of Electro and Laser Acupuncture Treatment with GB39 and GB34 on Neuropathic Pain in ...

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:00:01 +0100

Objectives :We studied the effects of electro and laser acupuncture treatment with GB39 and GB34 on neuropathic pain in rats induced by tibial and sural nerve ligation.
Methods :To produce the model of neuropathic pain, the tibial and sural nerves of rats were ligated by a 6-0 silk thread. Three days after the neuropathic surgery, only electro acupuncture(EA), electro acupuncture and 830 ㎚ laser acupuncture(EA-LA-1), and electro acupuncture and 904 ㎚ laser acupuncture(EA-LA-2) were treated with GB39 and GB34 twice a week for 8 weeks. We observed the withdrawal response of neuropathic rats’ legs by von Frey filament and acetone stimulation. We also observed c-fos and nocieptin on the central gray area in the midbrain of neuropathic rats.
Results :As we observed the effect of mechanical allodynia, the EA and EA-LA-1 groups in 5 and 6 weeks and the EA-LA-2 group in 6 weeks increased significantly compared with the control group. As for the effect of c-fos activity in the central gray region, the EA, EA-LA-1, and EA-LA-2 groups decreased significantly compared with the control group. The EA-LA-2 group increased significantly compared with the control group as regards the effect of nociceptin activity in the central gray region.
Conclusions :We noticed the synergic effect of electro and laser acupuncture treatment because the EA-LA-1 and EA-LA-2 groups had more controllable effect compared with the control group. This study can be used in clinical therapy for neuropathic pain.

A Clinical Study on the Repeatability and Reproducibility of Portable Ryodoraku Device

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:00:01 +0100

Objectives :The purpose of this study is to investigate the repeatability and reproducibility of the Ryodoraku acupuncture device. For such device to be accepted as a good apparatus for clinical diagnosis, the score it provides should be stable no matter who measure it or when it is measured, assuming all other conditions equal.
Materials and Methods :Three oriental medical doctors who were well trained and fully aware of the usage of the Ryodoraku acupuncture device examined ten randomly selected patients three times. Each doctor measured the Ryodoraku scores three times from each of the 10 selected patients. Three doctors were involved in this experiment to investigate the reproducibility and each of them measured the Ryodoraku scores three times from each patient to investigate the repeatability. Data was analyzed with Friedman test, Spearman correlation test, and intra-class correlation coefficient(ICC) in SPSS ver. 18.
Results :1. The Friedman test showed that there is no statistically significant difference between the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Ryodoraku scores measured by the same examiner. It indicates that the Ryodoraku acupuncture device provides the repeatability. 2. Spearman correlation test confirmed the results obtained by the Fiedman test by showing that there exists a strong positive correlation between the three Ryodoraku scores measured by the same examiner. 3. A very high ICC among the three examiner assured that the Ryodoraku acupuncture device achieves the reproducibility.
Conclusions :The Ryodoraku acupuncture device achieves the repeatability and reproducibility. However, we still recommend that a doctor trained to a certain level use the Device to carry out the diagnosis. Also, to improve the device in terms of Reproducibility even more, it should be considered to provide a manual for the exact usage.

Case Report on the 2 Cases of Patients with Vascular Disease of Spinal Cord

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:00:01 +0100

Objectives :The study aimed to show the clinical effects of oriental medical treatments for vascular disease of spinal cord.
Methods :The patients were treated using acupuncture, electroacupuncture, pharmacoacupuncture, herbal medication. And the effects for vascular disease of spinal cord have measured in ASIA scale, SCIM III.
Results : Sensory score on the ASIA scale is increased 128 to 156 in case 1, 189 to 196 in case 2. Motor score on the ASIA scale isn't changed in case 1, but is increased 90 to 99 in case 2. SCIM III is improved 25 to 30 in case 2.
Conclusions :From the above results, It is considered that oriental medical treatments is effective on vascular disease of spinal cord.

Case Study of Jung-an Acupuncture on the Sequelae of Peripheral Facial Palsy

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:00:01 +0100

Objectives :This study was designed to evaluate the effect of Jung-an acupuncture on the sequelae of peripheral facial palsy.
Methods :Four patients suffering from sequelae of peripheral facial palsy were treated with Jung-an acupuncture. Yanagihara’s total scores, the scale of Peitersen grades and picture, before and after the Jung-an acupuncture treatment were compared to evaluate its treatment efficacy.
Results :Yanagihara’s total score of all subjects were increased. Peitersen grades of all subjects were decreased.
Conclusions :As indicated by unequivocal increase in all subjects’ Yanagihara and Peitersen scores, Jung-an Acupuncture treatment is effective in alleviating the sequelae of peripheral facial palsy. Randomized-controlled trial

Treatment of CRPS Type-I with Fire and Water Acupoints: A Case Report

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:00:01 +0100

Objectives : The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of acupuncture treatment on a patient suffering from CRPS Type 1.
Methods : A 30-year-old female patient suffering from CRPS Type 1 with symptoms of intense burning pain, joint stiffness, restricted mobility, rapid hair and nail growth, allodynia, hyperalgesia and coldness of the right leg was treated with acupuncture on six acupuncture points on the leg from 13 July to 18 July of 2011. Improvement of the patient's symptoms was evaluated by Numerical Rating Scale(NRS), Digital Infrared Thermographic Image(DITI).
Results : After 6 days of treatment, NRS score decreased significantly and the DITI results showed moderate improvement in temperature.
Conclusions : The results suggest that acupuncture may be an effective in reducing the symptoms of CRPS. Further study is needed to evaluate the significancy of this report.

Effect of Bloodletting Therapeutics Complex Therapy on Peripheral Facial Paralysis Patients ...

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 00:00:01 +0100

Objectives : This study was done for reporting the effect of bloodletting therapeutics on peripheral facial paralysis patients with back of the affected ear pain.
Methods : We investigated 37 cases of peripheral facial paralysis patients with postauricular pain, and devided patients into two groups : We treated one group by complex oriental medical treatment with bloodletting therapeutics, and did the other group by complex oriental medical treatment without bloodletting therapeutics. Visual analogue scale(VAS) and gross grading system of House-Brackmann(H-B grade) and at baseline and final were used for evaluating the effect of the treatment.
Results : 1. In bloodletting therapeutics group and non-bloodletting therapeutics group, compared with baseline, at final, VAS and H-B grade was significantly decreased. 2. At final, bloodletting therapeutics group showed significant decrease on VAS and H-B grade compared with non-bloodletting therapeutics group.
Conclusions : Bloodletting therapeutics showed significant improvement in peripheral facial palsy with postauricular pain.

Effect of Moxibustion Therapy on Ryodoraku Score of the Patients with Degenerative Arthritis of ...

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 00:00:01 +0100

Objectives : This study was done for reporting the effect of moxibustion therapy on Ryodoraku score of the patients with degenerative arthritis of knee joint
Methods : We investigated 65 cases of patients with degenerative arthritis of knee joint, and devided patients into two groups : One group treated by moxibustion therapy, which was not applied to the other group we analyzed of each group the Ryodoraku score(F1, F6) of each group before and after moxibustion therapy and compared it.
Results : 1. In moxibustion therapy group compared with baseline, at final, Ryodoraku score(F1, F6) was significantly increased.
2. At final, moxibustion therapy group showed significant increase on Ryodoraku score(F1, F6) score compared with non moxibustion therapy group.
Conclusions : It is suggested that Ryodoraku score(F1, F6) should be available for diagnosing degenerative arthritis of knee joint.

Clinical Study about Meridian Tendino-musculature Acupuncture on Headache

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 00:00:01 +0100

Objectives : To broaden understanding about meridian tendino-musculature acupuncture on headache and to evaluate the effect of meridian tendino-musculature acupuncture on headache.
Methods and Results : From Feb. 2012 to Jan. 2013, the 64 patients were outpatients for treatment of headache in Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion Medicine, Traditional Korean Medical Hospital, Semyung University and treated with meridian tendino-musculature acupuncture. To evaluate the effect of meridian tendino-musculature acupuncture, we devide 3groups(21 occipital-headache patients, 27 temporal-headache patients, 16 frontal-headache patients) upon pain area and search pain intensity(VAS were used), different frequency, duration time. As a result, headache are improved remarkably within two weeks.
Conclusions : Meridian tendino-musculature acupuncture was found to be helpful to patients who wish to recover from headache. In order to make this meridian tendino-musculature acupuncture more available, we should pay more attention to improving treatment appliance and acupuncture techniwue

A Case Study of 13 Patients with Lateral Epicondylitis of Elbow Using Deep Thermo-conductive ...

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 00:00:01 +0100

Objectives : The Purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of the deep thermo-conductive acupuncture therapy for the patients with lateral epicondylitis of the elbow.
Methods : Thirteen patients with lateral epicondylitis were included from April 2011 to December 2012 and all the patients were treated with the deep thermo-conductive acupuncture therapy. Then we checked visual analog scale(VAS) scores of the patients at every hospital visit, and compared the differences for before and after treatment. We also divided them into 3 age groups(in 40s, 50s, 60s) and 4 groups of the duration of illness(~ 1 week, ~ 1month, ~ 6 months, 6 months ~), and compared the effects for 3 age groups as well as 4 groups of duration of illness.
Results : 1. VAS scores had been changed significantly from 6.0769±1.5390 to 3.3077± 1.9207(p=0.005). 2. No significant differences were found between 3 age groups(p=0.968) as well as 4 groups of the duration of illness(p=0.724).
Conclusions : This study suggests that deep thermo-conductive acupuncture therapy is effective for healing of the lateral epicondylitis of elbow.　But the age and the duration of illness seem to have no influence on results.

Inhibitory Effects of Naegwan-acupuncture(PC6) on Acute Reflux Esophagitis Rat

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 00:00:01 +0100

Objectives : This study was to evaluate inhibitory effects of Naegwan-acupuncture(PC₆) on acute RE(reflux esophigitis) rat induced by pylorus and forestomach ligation operation.
Methods : Twenty seven SD rats were divided three groups (intact normal rat; RE control rat; RE control rat respectively stimulated by Naegwan point(PC₆)). All rats was fasted for 18 h but free water, we induced RE by pylorus and forestomach ligation operation. Six hour after the operation, rats were sacrified, collected bloods in the abdominal vein, dissected a esophagus and stomach. The stomach was washed a 1 ml PBS to research gastric volume, pH, acidity and mucin release of gastric juice, esophagus was cut longitudinally and pictured a innter mucosa area to research damages in esophagus. The proinflammatory cytokine and chemokine including IFN-γ, TNF-α, IL-1β, IL-6 and MCP-1 were analyzed by ELISA kit.
Results : 1. Significantly, death rate of PC₆ acupuncture rat group was decreased compared to that of RE control group.
2. Gastric Volume, gastric injury and esophageal mucosa demage were decreased significantly, too.
3. Compared with RE, all of the proinflammatory cytokine and chemokine analyzed in serum of PC₆ were decreased remarkably. Especially, there were significant meanings TNF-α, IL-6 and MCP-1 in serum of PC₆ were decreased.
Conclusion : The results suggest that antiinflammatory and protecting effects of PC₆ could attenuate the severity of reflux esophagitis and prevent the esophageal mucosal damage, and validate its therapeutic use in esophageal reflux disease.

Review on Clinical Trials of Chemotherapy Induced Toxicity with Acupuncture in PubMed Database

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 00:00:01 +0100

Objectives : The purpose of this study is to review of Clinical trials related to the treatment of chemotherapy induced-toxicity by acupuncture therapy.
Methods : We searched PubMed by using word of "chemotherapy induced, acupuncture" (Limits : Full text available, 10 years, Clinical trials, Humans, English). We analyzed 15 research paper and examined published journals, years, countries, topic, study design, their results, interventions, participants and instruments of assessment.
Results : Eleven journals with fifteen papers were searched. These papers were published in USA, Germany, etc. On the topic of these clinical trials, seven of them were about nausea(vomiting), two about peripheral neuropathy, two about hot flash, two about arthralgia and one about neutropenia, one about fatigue. Six of these studies were single blinded, randomized controlled trial. Twelve studies reported significant effect. The median for number of final participants was 35.5 persons. Assessment for outcomes were versatile questionnaire, nerve conduction studies, WBC, ANC, G-CSF examination, etc.
Conclusions : Their median for impact factor was 3.650 and average modified Jadad score of six RCTs was 4.33. In order to provide appropriate evidence regarding the effectiveness of acupuncture in treatment for chemotherapy-induced toxicity, more rigorous and well-designed studies are necessary.

Effects of Auricular Acupuncture Therapy at Adult Men on Smoking Cessation

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 00:00:01 +0100

Objectives : This study was performed to examine the effectiveness of auricular acupuncture to adult men on smoking cessation.
Methods : 47 smoking people was divided two groups : experimental group(treated with auricular acupuncture therapy, n=22) and control group(not treated with auricular acupuncture therapy, n=25). We used Lung point, Shenmen point and Endocrine point twice a week for 4 weeks to experimental group. We assessed the changes in amount of daily smoking, desire of smoking, taste of smoking and nicotine dependence as well as subjective symptoms were studied.
Results : The experimental group showed significant decrease in amount of daily smoking, desire of smoking, taste of smoking and nicotine dependence. Subjective symptoms also showed improvement comparing to control group.
Conclusions : Acupuncturing lung, shenmen, and endocrine point showed effectiveness on decreasing smoking rates and subjective symptoms. Therefore the auricular acupuncture therapy is expected to helpful to smoking cessation and improve the health of smokers.

Effect of Manipulation Complex Therapy on Ankle Sprain with Ankle Pain

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 00:00:01 +0100

Objectives : This study was to evaluate the effectiveness of manipulation complex therapy on ankle sprain with ankle pain.
Methods : We divided ankle sprain with ankle pain patient into 2 groups; one group combined manipulation therapy and acupuncture therapy, another group was only acupuncture therapy. To estimate the efficacy of treatment that applied for two groups, we used visual analog scale(VAS) and ankle-hindfoot scale(AHS). We compared the VAS score and AHS score of two groups statistically.
Results : 1. As a result of evaluation by using visual analog scale(VAS) and ankle-hindfoot scale(AHS), treatment score at final was marked more higher than score before treatment on each groups.
2. treatment at final, acupuncture and manipulation therapy group had significant result on visual analog scale(VAS) and ankle-hindfoot scale(AHS) compared with acupuncture therapy group.
Conclusions : Manipulation therapy can be used with acupuncture therapy for highly effective treatment for ankle sprain with ankle pain.

A Case Study on the Use of Trihexyphenidyl, Korean Medical Treatment for the Control of ...

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 00:00:01 +0100

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.

A Clinical Study about Gait Disturbance of Patient who Diagnosed Spinal Cord Concussion after ...

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 00:00:01 +0100

Objectives : The purpose on this study is to report clinical effects of oriental medicine for gait disturbance after traffic accident.
Methods : The patient was treated using electro-acupuncture, 8 constitution acupuncture, herbal medicine, moxibustion and physical treatment. The effects for gait disturbance have measured with modified barthel index(MBI) and that for lower back pain have measured with visual analog scale(VAS).
Results : 1. The Modified barthel index gradually increased according to treatment time.
2. The VAS of low back pain decreased to less than half.
Conclusion : Oriental medical treatment showed positive effect on gait disturbance after traffic accident.

Correlations between Gastroscopy Results and Zone-5 Data from the 7-zone-Diagnostic System

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 00:00:01 +0100

Objectives : The 7-zone-diagnostic system is a device for predetermining bodily locations by measuring the energy of the living body. The purpose of this study is to examine correlations between gastroscopy results and zone-5 data from the 7-zone-diagnostic system.
Methods : This study was carried out with data from gastroscopy procedures. It involved 115 patients who had been diagnosed with gastritis, esophagitis, or gastric ulcers. These patients were divided into three groups according to the different patterns of zone-5 factors AA, FL2 and FL1. Group A was made up of patients for whom the red bar graph of zone-5 was higher than the normal range for factor AA. Group B was made up of patients for whom the red bar graph of zone-5 was within the normal range for factor AA. Group C was made up of patients for whom the red bar graph of zone-5 was lower than the normal range for factor AA. Group DㆍE and F were made up of same way as group AㆍB and C for factor FL2. Group GㆍH and I were made up of same way as group AㆍB and C for factor FL1. After the collection of gastroscopy results and data on zone-5 from the 7-zone-diagnostic system, the data was analyzed statistically.
Results : 1. Group D had a higher ratio of medication than group E, and this result was statistically significant. 2. Group DㆍG had a higher ratio of medication than group EㆍG and group EㆍH, and this result was statistically significant. 3. Group G had a higher ratio of esophagitis than group H, and this result was statistically significant. 4. A Group BㆍH had a higher ratio of esophagitis than group BㆍG, group CㆍG, and group CㆍH, and this result was statistically significant. 5. The medication group had a high score on the function index than the non-medication group, and this result was statistically significant.
Conclusions : This study suggests that there is a slight correlation between gastroscopy results and zone-5 data from the 7-zone-diagnostic system. The research resulted in significant data that are helpful for diagnosing digestive system problems through the use of the 7-zone-diagnostic system.

Dong-Qi Therapy of Dong-Si Acupuncture to Movement System Impairment Syndrome of Lumbar Spine ...

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 00:00:01 +0100

Objectives : The aim of this study was to show the application to add the Dong-Qi therapy of the Dong-Si acupuncture to exercise therapy of the movement system impairment syndrome(MSIS) and to determine the best acupuncture point for the Dong-Qi therapy.
Methods : We reviewed Diagnosis and Treatment of Movement Impairment Syndrome and Movement System Impairment Syndromes Of The Extremities, Cervical and Thoracic Spines written by Sahrmann SA. to show the exercise therapy of the sort of MSIS. We reviewed complete works of Yang Wei Jie to show the acupuncture points of the Dong-Si acupuncture and the Dong-Qi therapy.
Results : We showed the acupuncture point of the Dong-Si acupuncture by each type of MSIS based on the reference book of MSIS, the Dong-Si acupuncture. Also, we selected and tabulated the best possible acupuncture point of the Dong-Si acupuncture which could minimize a side effect of acupuncture during the therapeutic exercise by each type of MSIS.
Conclusion : A specific acupuncture point of the Dong-Si acupuncture could be chosen for a specific MSIS therapeutic exercise. The best possible acupuncture point could be chosen when selecting an acupuncture point of the Dong-Si acupuncture.

Comparative Review on Oriental Medicine Study Utilized Surface Electromyography in Korea, ...

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 00:00:01 +0100

Background or Objectives : The purpose of this study is to review oriental medicine journal that have been utilize Surface EMG in Korea, China, Japan and compare each country’s trend in studies.
Methods : We investigated studies in relation to surface EMG through 10 articles in Korea from OASIS, 74 articles in China from CAJ, 6 articles in Japan from J-stage.
Results : Of 90 articles, 6 articles in Korea, 7 article in China, 6 articles in Japan, totally 19 articles selected. There was no big differences number of articles, type of articles among three countries. There was differences topic of articles, treatment method of articles among three countries.
Conclusion : The result of this study could provide useful information of field of Surface EMG is used in Oriental medicine. Studies about Surface EMG performed in different way in Korea, China, Japan,

A Descriptive Analysis of 199 Marathon Participants with Acute Sport Injuries Treated by ...

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 00:00:01 +0100

Objectives : This study aimed to perform descriptive analysis on demographic characteristics and symptom distribution of 199 marathon participants in Pusan, Korea.
Methods : Brief medical charts of 199 marathon participants in 11 marathon rallies who had visited the emergency medical support team of Korean Medicine Hospital, Pusan National University were collected. Participants’ demographic and clinical characteristics were descriptively analyzed.
Results : More than two third of participants who have visited the support team was male(71.9 %) and their mean age was 44.0(years). The main intervention was manual acupuncture with vigorous stimulation techniques. Most of treated symptoms were lower extremity pain(77.0 %). Knee pain was the most frequently recorded symptoms, following the ankle pain. No information on the safety of acupuncture treatments were reported in the records.
Conclusions : Symptom distribution of marathon participants who have visited the emergency medical support team of Korean Medicine Hospital was similar to previous literatures of acute injuries of marathon athletes and runners. The role of acupuncture for emergency support care of acute injuries in marathon participants should be further explored in well-designed clinical studies.

Inhibitory Effect of Snake Venom Toxin on Colorectal Cancer HCT116 Cells Growth through ...

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 00:00:01 +0100

I investigated whether snake venom toxin(SVT) from Vipera lebetina turanica enhances the apoptosis ability of tumor necrosis factor(TNF)-related apoptosis-inducing ligand(TRAIL) in cancer cells. TRAIL inhibited HCT116 cell growth in a dose-dependent manner. Consistent with cell growth inhibition, the expression of TRAIL receptors; DR4 and DR5 was significantly increased as well as apoptosis related proteins such as cleaved caspase-3, 8, 9 and Bax. However, the expression of survival proteins(eg, cFLIP, survivin, XIAP and Bcl2) was suppressed by the combination treatment of SVT and TRAIL. Pretreatment with the reactive oxygen species(ROS) scavenger N-acetylcysteine reduced the SVT and TRAIL-induced upregulation of DR4 and DR5 expression and expression of the apoptosis related protein such as caspase-3 and-9 as well as cell growth inhibitory effects. The collective results suggest that SVT facilitates TRAIL-induced apoptosis in human colorectal cancer HCT116 cells through up-regulation of the TRAIL receptors; DR4 and DR5 via ROS pathway signals.

Inhibitory Effects of Bee Venom on Growth of A549 Lung Cancer Cells via Induction of Death Receptors

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 00:00:01 +0100

This study was to investigated the effects of the bee venom on inhibition of cell growth via upregulation of death receptor expression in the A549 human lung cancer cells. Bee venom(1-5 ㎍/ml) inhibited the growth of A549 lung cancer cells by the induction of apoptotic cell death in a dose dependent manner. Consistent with apoptotic cell death, expression of TNFR1, Fas, death receptors(DR) 3, 4 and 6 was increased in the cells. Expression of DR downstream pro-apoptotic proteins including caspase-3, -9 and Bax was concomitantly increased, but the expression of Bcl-2, NF-kB were inhibited by treatment with bee venom in A549 cells. Moreover, deletion of DR3, DR4 by small interfering RNA significantly reversed bee venom-induced cell growth inhibitory effect, whereas Apo3L strengthened anti-proliferative effect of bee venom through enhancement of DR3 expression. These results suggest that bee venom should exert anti-tumor effect through induction of apoptotic cell death in lung cancer cells via enhancement of death receptor expression, and that bee venom could be a promising agent for preventing and treating lung cancer.

The Effects of Different Moxibustion Stimulation at Abdominal Acupoints (CV12, CV6, CV4) on the ...

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 00:00:01 +0100

Objectives : This study aimed to investigate the difference of abdominal skin temperature responses following moxibustion comparing stimulation method.
Methods : Moxibustion was applied on the acupuncture points of CV₄, CV₆, CV₁₂. Thirty healthy men were randomly divided into two groups, one receiving a single moxibustion stimulation in three locations ‘CV₄ㆍCV₆ㆍCV₁₂’(n=15) and the other receiving triple moxibustion stimulations in one location ‘CV₁₂’(n=15) for 30 min. To obtain the skin temperature on abdominal region, a thermograph was used. Three arbitrary frames(the upper abdominal, lower abdominal, whole abdominal regions) were made to analyse skin temperature. Thermographic images were obtained at before and after the procedure of indirect moxibustion and 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 min afterwards.
Results : An increase in skin temperature on the three abdominal regions was observed following both one point and three points moxibustion administrations. Significant increase in skin temperature of the whole abdominal region was observed at 30 min after the procedure of three points moxibustion compared with one point moxibustion stimulation. A tendency of skin temperature changes over time was observed.
Conclusions : In this study, skin temperature of lower abdominal region does not increase after triple moxibustion stimulations on CV₁₂. Administration of single moxibustion on CV₄, CV₆, CV₁₂ makes greater changes in skin temperature on the whole abdominal region than triple moxibustion on CV₁₂.

A Literature Review on Research Methodology Assessing Properties of Moxibustion

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 00:00:01 +0100

Objectives : The aim of this review was to summarize and assess researches reporting thermal properties of moxibustion. Methods and Materials : We searched one electronic database(PubMed) and two journals(The Journal of Korean Medicine and The Journal of Korean Acupuncture & Moxibustion Society) and for the articles published until Nov. 2012. The articles reporting thermal characteristic of moxibustion were selected and reviewed. 31 articles were included and assessed in this review. The type of moxibustion, the material beneath moxbustion, main outcome and the amount of information were reviewed. The amount of information was defined as 1 for one main outcome reported in each article. Results : Direct moxibustion were used in 15 articles and indirect moxibustion were used in 19 articles. 11 researches used anti-heating plate for the material beneath moxibustion, one article used steel ring, agar with anti-heating plate, six articles used skin and another six articles used heater. Two articles used animals and another two articles used metals. The mean value of the amount of information was 4.41±2.94(SD). Conclusions : Research articles assessing properties of moxibustion have been consistently published since 1993, and employed various methodologies. The amount of information has been associated with four section analysis and is currently decreasing. Research assessing properties of moxibustion with clinical effectiveness is needed.

Effects of Astragalus Membranaceus, Innamomum Cassia, Phellodendron Amurensis(BHH10) on ...

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 00:00:01 +0100

Objectives : BHH10 is traditional medicine herb used for enhancing body resistance against various diseases. The aim of this study was to identify BHH10 extract induces osteogenic activity in human osteoblast-like MC3T3-E1 cells. Methods : MC3T3-E1, pre-osteoblast cell line, were treated with BHH10 of various concentrations(0.1 ㎍/mL, 1 ㎍/mL, 10 ㎍/mL). And then, the effect of BHH10 on osteoblast differentiation was examined by alkaline phosphatase(ALP) activity, von Kossa staining and RT-PCR for osteoblast differentiation markers such as osteocalcin(OCN), osteopontin(OPN). Results : BHH10 had dose-dependent effect on the viability of osteoblastic cells, and dose-dependently increased alkaline phosphatase(ALP) activity. BHH10 markedly increased mRNA expression for OCN, OPN in MC3T3-E1 cells. Also, BHH10 significantly induced mineralization in the culture of MC3T3-E1 cells. Conclusions : In conclusion, these results propose that BHH10 can play an important role in osteoblastic bone formation, osteogenesis, and may possibly lead to the development of bone-forming drugs.

Clinical Study on Peripheral Facial Nerve Injury

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 00:00:01 +0100

Objectives : This study was performed to define clinical character of peripheral facial nerve injury. Methods : 36 patients was identified with peripheral facial nerve injury among 1128 patients who visited the Facial Palsy Center in Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gang-dong between January 2010 and November 2011. We reviewed the medical records including gender, age, cause, symptom, period of treatment, and axonal loss. Results : Most common cause of peripheral facial nerve injury was iatrogenic surgery, followed by direct trauma, neoplastic disorders. Patients with facial nerve injury commonly complain about facial palsy(ipsilateal or bilateral), followed by paresthesia, facial spasm, facial pain, auricular pain. Peripheral facial nerve injury group showed worse electrophysiological pattern and younger onset age compared with Bell’s palsy group. Conclusion : This study was designed for 36 patients and further studies are necessary.

Effects of Sujeom Powder Pharmacopuncture Injected at Jung-wan(CV12) on The Caerulein-induced ...

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 00:00:01 +0100

Objectives : This study was designed to investigate Effects of Sujeom powder (SJP) pharmacopuncture Injected at Jung-wan(CV₁₂) in rats with caerulein-induced acute pancreatitis(AP). Methods : We examined changes of organ weight, histology, immunohistochemistry and gene expression of cycolooxygenase 2(COX-2) in the pancreas. Twenty adult male Sprague-Dawley rats were divided into four groups as follow: normal(Nor), caerulein-induced(Con), caerulein+SJP pharmacopuncture 0.2mL injected at Jung-wan(CV₁₂)(SA), and caerulein+SJP pharmacopuncture 0.8mL injected at Jung-wan(CV₁₂)(SB) groups. Pancreatic tissues of rats from all groups were removed for histological observation and light microscopic examination. Interleukin-6(IL-6) levels were determined spectrophotometrically. Results : The ratio of pancreas/body weights was significantly(p<0.05) increased in the Con, the SA and the SB compared with the Nor, but was slightly decreased in the SA and in the SB groups compared with the Con. Caerulein administration has significantly(p<0.05) increased in the levels of amylase, but the SA, the SB significantly(p<0.05) decreased in the levels of these enzyme. The levels of amylase were increased significantly with caerulein administration, but were inhibited significantly in the SA and in the SB groups. Interleukin-6(IL-6) levels were significantly(p<005) increased in all groups compared with the Nor, especially in the SB. were significantly increased. The levels of Tumor necrosis factor(TNF)-α levels were significantly increased in all groups compared with the Nor. In the conclusion, the datum of IL-6 and TNF-α are suggested that the inflamation was still existed actively at a point of measurement(24 hours later). The COX-2 positive materials are observed in the pancreas from the Con, but these positive materials are decreased in the SJP pharmacopuncture at Jung-wan(CV₁₂) treatment group. Conclusion : SJP pharmacopuncture injected at Jung-wan(CV₁₂) is potentially capable of limiting pancreatic damage during AP by restoring the fine structure of acinar cells and tissues. Therefore we can say that SJP pharmacopuncture Injected at Jung-wan(CV₁₂) may have beneficial effects in the treatment of caerulein-induded AP. Further studies about the adequate amount of the SJP pharmacopuncture and about more effective route of administration is still required .

Effect of Acupuncture at Yintang Point(EX-HN3) on Heart Rate Variability in Healthy Adults with ...

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 00:00:01 +0100

Objectives : This study was performed to investigate the effect of acupuncture at Yintang point(EX-HN₃) on heart rate variability in healthy adults with mental stress. Methods : 38 healthy volunteers(sham point group : 19, Yintang point group 19) participated in this study. The study was established by randomized trial. After 10 minutes rest period, mental stress was provided for 10 minutes. HRV was recorded before and after stress. And then simple acupuncture was applied at sham or Yintang point for 15 minutes. We measured HRV 3 times: before and after stress, and after acupuncture. Results : In sham point group, LF norm and HF norm changed significantly after mental stress. In Yintang point group, LF, HF, LF norm, HF norm and LF/HF showed a significant change after mental stress. In sham point group, all indicators were not affected after acupuncture. In Yintang point group, HF norm decreased significantly. LF, LF norm and LF/HF increased significantly. There were significant differences between two groups(p<0.05). Conclusions : The results suggest that acupuncture at Yintang point(EX-HN₃) can regulate and prevent the alteration of autonomic nerve system by mental stress

The Effect of Sa-Am Stomach Tonifying Acupuncture on Radial Pulse in Healthy Human Subjects

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 00:00:01 +0100

Objectives : The purpose of this study is to find the effects of Sa-Am stomach tonifying acupuncture on radial pulse through the parameters difference. Methods : Forty healthy subjects participated in this study, acupuncture group and control group were divided. Radial pulse were measured using 3 dimensional pulse imaging system(DMP-3000). 19 parameters that significantly changed were selected after comparing between acupuncture group and control group. Then, 19 parameters were analyzed before, immediately after , 30 minutes after and 60 minutes after acupuncture in acupucture group. Results : 1. Heart rate, pulse period, T/T1, T2/T, T4/T, T5/T, T-T4, (T-T4)/T and T4/(T-T4) significantly changed after acupuncture. 2. H1 Amplitude, H2 Amplitude, H4 Amplitude and H5 Amplitude significantly changed after acupuncture. 3. Area of Pulse Wave, Systolic Pulse Area, Diastolic Pulse Area and Area of W significantly changed after acupuncture. 4. AIx/HR significantly changed after acupuncture Conclusion : Stomach Tonifying Acupuncture exerts an influence on radial pulse parameters. Further radial pulse change study on various acupuncture treatment is required.

The Effect of Junci Medulla Herbal-acupuncture at KI10 on LPS induced Nephritis in Rats

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 00:00:01 +0100

Objectives : This study aimed to evaluate the effects of Junci Medulla Herbal-acupuncture(JM-HA) at KI₁₀(Umgok) on nephritis induced by lipopolysaccharide(LPS) in rats. Methods : Rats with nephritis induced by LPS, were treated with JM-HA at KI₁₀ 3 times a week. The rats in the NP group and the saline group were treated with a needle prick and a saline injection respectively. To evaluate the effects of JM-HA at KI10 on nephritis in rats, WBC, neutrophils in blood, BUN, creatinine, TNF-α in serum, creatinine, total protein in urine and renal MPO were measured. Results : JM-HA at KI₁₀ significantly inhibited the increase of WBC and neutrophils in blood, BUN, creatinine, TNF-α in serum, and MPO in kidney of LPS-stimulated rats. Conclusion : JM-HA at KI₁₀ has therapeutic effects on nephritis in LPS-stimulated rats. Therefore, it is suggested that JM-HA at KI₁₀ may be a useful therapy in clinical field after further researches.

A Research of Trend on Japanese Medical Tourism in Oriental Hospital of Daejeon University

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 00:00:01 +0100

Objectives : This study is to evaluate the current situation of Japanese tourists for medical tour of Daejeon University hospital and to draw up a plan for better policies. Methods : 59 Japanese tourists visiting oriental medicines hospital of Daejeon University from January 2012 to September 2012, were analysed in the statistics. And 8 of them answer a questionnaire about reasons for selection of Daejeon University hospital, satisfaction for thread embedding therapy and side effects of thread embedding therapy. Results : A total of 59 foreigners visited oriental medicines hospital of Daejeon University for medical service, consisting of 54 females(92 %), the thirties to fifties 71 % by age. The 87.5 % of patients answered that the reason for choosing this hospital was the subsidization of the medical expenses, and 50 % for appropriate payment, 37.5 % for safety, 12.5 % for recommendation of the people who had good experience at this hospital. The 71% of patients selected thread-embedding therapy for treating wrinkles. The degree of satisfaction was evaluated as quite satisfaction of 87.5 %, full satisfaction of 12.5 % showing that a whole number of the patients treated with thread-embedding therapy showed relative satisfaction. This evaluation is, however, a short term survey which should lead to a further term study. For the evaluation of side effects of thread-embedding therapy, 75 % of patients answered as pain occurred during the therapy, 62.5 % as edema, 50 % as hypodermal bleeding. Conclusion : First of all, there should be more constructive promotion and support for medical tour of oriental medicines, ultimately leading to promoting better clusters of oriental medicines. Secondly, support in terms of a medical law should be established for medical disputes, and the best follow-up service should be considered.

The Effect of Intranasal Bloodletting Therapeutics on the Allergic Rhinitis: Report of eight Cases

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 00:00:01 +0100

Objectives : The purpose of this study is to observe the effect of Intranasal Bloodletting Therapeutics on the Allergic Rhinitis. Methods : 8 patients were treated by intranasal bloodletting therapeutics to recover from allergic rhinitis. The symtoms were evaluated by total nasal sympton score(TNSS), verbal numerical rating scale(VNRS). Results : Total nasal sympton score(TNSS) was significantly improved and verbal numerical rating scale(VNRS) was decreased in all cases. Conclusion : Intranasal bloodletting therapeutics is effective to allergic Rhinitis.

A Case Report of Atypical Miller-Fisher Syndrome

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 00:00:01 +0100

Objectives : This study is designed to investigate the effect of oriental medical therapy on a 10 year old male patient had atypical Miller-Fisher syndrome with ophthalmoplegia and ptosis. Methods : We experienced a case of atypical Miller-Fisher syndrome and treated with acupuncture treatment, electro-acupuncture therapy, herbal medicine. The effect of treatment were evaluated with pictures of palpebra and eyeball movement. Results : After oriental medical treatment, ophthalmoplegia and ptosis was improved. Conclusion : Acupuncture, electro-acupuncture therapy and herbal medication is promising treatment for atypical Miller-Fisher syndrome with ophthalmoplegia and ptosis.

Effect of Moxibustion Therapy on the Degenerative Arthritis of Knee Joint with Osteochondroma

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 00:00:01 +0100

Objectives : This study was done for reporting effect of moxibustion therapy on the degenerative arthritis of knee joint with osteochondroma. Methods : Two patient with degenerative arthritis of knee joint with osteochondroma was treated by moxibustion therapy. We applied moxibustion therapy three times a day for 12 days(three days per week). To investigate effectiveness of treatment we used visual analogue scale, Korean Western Ontario and McMaster Universities. Results : 1. The moxibustion therapy deceased knee joint pain. 2. As a result of evaluation by visual analogue scale, Korean Western Ontario and McMaster Universities the score marked lower than before treatment and after treatment. Conclusion : Moxibustion therapy decreased knee joint pain that patient have degenerative arthritis of knee joint with osteochondroma.

1 Case of Shoulder Pain Treated with Oriental Treatment Including Pharmacopuncture in Rotator ...

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 00:00:01 +0100

Objectives : Rotator cuff tear is a common disease that causes shoulder pain and disability. Sometimes surgical treatment is demanded and appropriate rehabilitation is also needed to provide functional recovery. This report is intended to estimate the effect of oriental treatment for the patients in rotator cuff surgery rehabilitation period. Methods : From 29th October, 2012 to 13th November, 2012, One male patient who received rotator cuff surgery was treated with acupuncture, pharmacopuncture and herbal medication. NRS and ROM were evaluated to demonstrate the effect of treatment. Results : The patient showed the improvement in shoulder pain and ROM. Conclusion : Oriental treatments such as acupuncture, pharmacopuncture, herbal medication can be effective for relieving pain and increasing ROM in rotator cuff surgery rehabilitation period.