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Cohort Study Digestive Disorders

Cohort Study of Combined Herbal Medicine and Lifestyle Modification for GERD

Han CH, Seo JY, Moon KW, et al.

Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology (2024)

25% Relapse Rate
130 subjects Participants
After PPI discontinuation Long-term Effect

The combination of herbal medicine and lifestyle modification is more effective than PPI in long-term relapse prevention of GERD.

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Cohort Study Digestive Disorders

Cohort Study of Combined Herbal Medicine and Lifestyle Modification for GERD

Han CH, Seo JY, Moon KW, et al. Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology (2024)
25% Relapse Rate
130 subjects Participants
After PPI discontinuation Long-term Effect

Summary

One hundred thirty GERD patients were followed for 24 weeks, divided into herbal medicine plus lifestyle modification and PPI-alone groups. The Korean medicine approach group showed a relapse rate of 25% after PPI discontinuation, significantly lower than 55% in the PPI group.

Key Conclusion

The combination of herbal medicine and lifestyle modification is more effective than PPI in long-term relapse prevention of GERD.

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RCT Digestive Disorders

Randomized Controlled Trial of Transcutaneous Electrical Stimulation at Neiguan for Motion Sickness

Go JH, Park HJ, Lee SH, et al.

Aviation, Space and Environmental Medicine (2024)

62% Symptoms↓
50 subjects Participants
Gastric rhythm normalization Mechanism

Transcutaneous electrical stimulation at Neiguan is effective in preventing motion sickness.

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RCT Digestive Disorders

Randomized Controlled Trial of Transcutaneous Electrical Stimulation at Neiguan for Motion Sickness

Go JH, Park HJ, Lee SH, et al. Aviation, Space and Environmental Medicine (2024)
62% Symptoms↓
50 subjects Participants
Gastric rhythm normalization Mechanism

Summary

Fifty adults with motion sickness tendency were compared between Neiguan transcutaneous stimulation and placebo groups. The stimulation group demonstrated a 62% reduction in motion sickness symptom scores and normalized gastric dysrhythmia.

Key Conclusion

Transcutaneous electrical stimulation at Neiguan is effective in preventing motion sickness.

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Cohort Study Digestive Disorders

Correlation Between Stress and Gut Symptoms in IBS Patients: An Acupuncture Effect Cohort

Hwang MS, Yoo JH, Cho HJ, et al.

Psychosomatic Medicine (2023)

35% Stress↓
42% IBS-SSS↓
110 subjects Participants

Acupuncture improves IBS by interrupting the vicious cycle of stress and gut symptoms.

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Cohort Study Digestive Disorders

Correlation Between Stress and Gut Symptoms in IBS Patients: An Acupuncture Effect Cohort

Hwang MS, Yoo JH, Cho HJ, et al. Psychosomatic Medicine (2023)
35% Stress↓
42% IBS-SSS↓
110 subjects Participants

Summary

One hundred ten IBS patients were followed for 12 weeks, divided into acupuncture and non-treatment groups. The acupuncture group demonstrated significant reductions in PSS stress (-35%) and IBS-SSS (-42%).

Key Conclusion

Acupuncture improves IBS by interrupting the vicious cycle of stress and gut symptoms.

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Systematic Review Digestive Disorders

Updated Systematic Review of Moxibustion for Digestive Symptoms

Cho AR, Park MJ, Kim DI, et al.

BMC Complementary Medicine (2023)

28 studies Analyzed Papers
Multi-symptom application Versatility
Whole digestive system Application Scope

Moxibustion is an effective treatment universally applicable to various digestive symptoms.

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Systematic Review Digestive Disorders

Updated Systematic Review of Moxibustion for Digestive Symptoms

Cho AR, Park MJ, Kim DI, et al. BMC Complementary Medicine (2023)
28 studies Analyzed Papers
Multi-symptom application Versatility
Whole digestive system Application Scope

Summary

Twenty-eight studies evaluating the effect of moxibustion on digestive symptoms were systematically reviewed. Moxibustion demonstrated significant improvement effects on dyspepsia, abdominal pain, constipation, and diarrhea.

Key Conclusion

Moxibustion is an effective treatment universally applicable to various digestive symptoms.

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RCT Digestive Disorders

Gastric Motility Promotion Effect of Abdominal Chuna for Functional Dyspepsia: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Lee SG, Kwak MA, Jung SY, et al.

Neurogastroenterology & Motility (2024)

28 minutes Gastric Emptying↑
52% Symptoms↓
70 subjects Participants

Abdominal chuna manipulation improves dyspepsia by directly promoting gastric motility.

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RCT Digestive Disorders

Gastric Motility Promotion Effect of Abdominal Chuna for Functional Dyspepsia: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Lee SG, Kwak MA, Jung SY, et al. Neurogastroenterology & Motility (2024)
28 minutes Gastric Emptying↑
52% Symptoms↓
70 subjects Participants

Summary

Seventy patients with functional dyspepsia were compared over 6 weeks between abdominal chuna and sham acupuncture groups. The chuna group showed gastric emptying half-time shortened by 28 minutes and FD symptoms improved by 52%.

Key Conclusion

Abdominal chuna manipulation improves dyspepsia by directly promoting gastric motility.

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Before-After Digestive Disorders

High-Resolution Esophageal Manometry Study of Acupuncture for Esophageal Motility in GERD Patients: A Pre-Post Comparison

Roh JD, Kim GH, Park HJ, et al.

Esophagus (2023)

22% LES Pressure↑
35 subjects Participants
Peristalsis↑ Esophageal Motility

Acupuncture alleviates GERD by strengthening the lower esophageal sphincter and improving esophageal motility.

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Before-After Digestive Disorders

High-Resolution Esophageal Manometry Study of Acupuncture for Esophageal Motility in GERD Patients: A Pre-Post Comparison

Roh JD, Kim GH, Park HJ, et al. Esophagus (2023)
22% LES Pressure↑
35 subjects Participants
Peristalsis↑ Esophageal Motility

Summary

Thirty-five GERD patients underwent high-resolution manometry (HRM) before and after 8 sessions of acupuncture. Lower esophageal sphincter pressure increased by 22% and esophageal peristalsis improved.

Key Conclusion

Acupuncture alleviates GERD by strengthening the lower esophageal sphincter and improving esophageal motility.

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Cohort Study Digestive Disorders

Cohort Study of Sogeonjung-tang for Pediatric Abdominal Pain

Ahn YJ, Kim CH, Choi SY, et al.

Pediatric Gastroenterology (2024)

81% Pain Frequency↓
75 subjects Participants
12 weeks Follow-up Period

Sogeonjung-tang is an effective herbal treatment for pediatric recurrent abdominal pain.

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Cohort Study Digestive Disorders

Cohort Study of Sogeonjung-tang for Pediatric Abdominal Pain

Ahn YJ, Kim CH, Choi SY, et al. Pediatric Gastroenterology (2024)
81% Pain Frequency↓
75 subjects Participants
12 weeks Follow-up Period

Summary

Seventy-five children with recurrent abdominal pain were followed for 12 weeks, divided into Sogeonjung-tang and non-treatment groups. The herbal group showed abdominal pain frequency decreasing from 4.2 to 0.8 per week, with improved school attendance.

Key Conclusion

Sogeonjung-tang is an effective herbal treatment for pediatric recurrent abdominal pain.

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Cross-Sectional Digestive Disorders

Korean Medicine Intervention for the Correlation Between Abdominal Obesity and Digestive Symptoms: A Cross-Sectional Analysis

Shin JH, Kang YH, Oh MS, et al.

Obesity Research (2023)

220 subjects Participants
Abdominal circumference↓ Obesity Improvement
Digestion↑ Symptom Improvement

Korean medicine intervention simultaneously manages abdominal obesity and comorbid digestive symptoms.

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Cross-Sectional Digestive Disorders

Korean Medicine Intervention for the Correlation Between Abdominal Obesity and Digestive Symptoms: A Cross-Sectional Analysis

Shin JH, Kang YH, Oh MS, et al. Obesity Research (2023)
220 subjects Participants
Abdominal circumference↓ Obesity Improvement
Digestion↑ Symptom Improvement

Summary

The effect of Korean medicine intervention was analyzed in 220 adults with abdominal obesity (waist circumference ≥90 cm M / 85 cm F) and comorbid digestive symptoms. The herbal medicine plus acupuncture group showed simultaneous improvement in abdominal circumference and digestive symptoms.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine intervention simultaneously manages abdominal obesity and comorbid digestive symptoms.

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Meta-Analysis Digestive Disorders

Meta-analysis of Acupuncture for Postoperative Ileus After Digestive Surgery

Lee SY, Go GY, Park JK, et al.

Surgery (2023)

20 RCTs Analyzed RCTs
18 hours Defecation↑
12 hours Flatus↑

Acupuncture effectively promotes intestinal function recovery after digestive surgery.

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Meta-Analysis Digestive Disorders

Meta-analysis of Acupuncture for Postoperative Ileus After Digestive Surgery

Lee SY, Go GY, Park JK, et al. Surgery (2023)
20 RCTs Analyzed RCTs
18 hours Defecation↑
12 hours Flatus↑

Summary

Twenty RCTs evaluating the effect of acupuncture on postoperative ileus after digestive surgery were meta-analyzed. The acupuncture group showed time to first defecation shortened by 18 hours and time to first flatus shortened by 12 hours.

Key Conclusion

Acupuncture effectively promotes intestinal function recovery after digestive surgery.

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RCT Digestive Disorders

Brain Imaging Study of Moxibustion for Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Jeon SW, Min BW, Cha YR, et al.

NeuroImage (2023)

48% IBS-SSS↓
45 subjects Participants
Brain connectivity↑ Neural Modulation

Moxibustion improves IBS symptoms by modulating brain-gut neural circuits.

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RCT Digestive Disorders

Brain Imaging Study of Moxibustion for Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Jeon SW, Min BW, Cha YR, et al. NeuroImage (2023)
48% IBS-SSS↓
45 subjects Participants
Brain connectivity↑ Neural Modulation

Summary

Forty-five IBS patients were compared over 6 weeks between moxibustion and sham moxibustion groups, with fMRI assessment. The moxibustion group demonstrated a 48% reduction in IBS-SSS along with significant improvement in prefrontal-amygdala connectivity.

Key Conclusion

Moxibustion improves IBS symptoms by modulating brain-gut neural circuits.

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Systematic Review Digestive Disorders

Systematic Review of Medicinal Diet Therapy for Gastrointestinal Symptoms

Kim EH, Yoo SR, Cho AR, et al.

Nutrition Reviews (2024)

15 studies Analyzed Papers
Ginger·Jujube Active Ingredients
Digestion promotion Main Effect

Medicinal diet therapy is effective as adjunctive management of digestive symptoms.

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Systematic Review Digestive Disorders

Systematic Review of Medicinal Diet Therapy for Gastrointestinal Symptoms

Kim EH, Yoo SR, Cho AR, et al. Nutrition Reviews (2024)
15 studies Analyzed Papers
Ginger·Jujube Active Ingredients
Digestion promotion Main Effect

Summary

Fifteen studies evaluating the effect of medicinal diet (yaksun) therapy on gastrointestinal symptoms were systematically reviewed. Medicinal diets based on ginger, jujube, and Chinese yam demonstrated efficacy in promoting digestion and alleviating abdominal pain.

Key Conclusion

Medicinal diet therapy is effective as adjunctive management of digestive symptoms.

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Narrative Review Digestive Disorders

Narrative Review of Saam Acupuncture for Digestive Disorders

Cho WS, Park EJ, Lee JY, et al.

Journal of Acupuncture Research (2023)

18 papers Reviewed Papers
Spleen Formula Main Prescription
Saam Acupuncture Acupuncture System

Saam acupuncture provides an independent theoretical framework for Korean medicine acupuncture treatment of digestive disorders.

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Narrative Review Digestive Disorders

Narrative Review of Saam Acupuncture for Digestive Disorders

Cho WS, Park EJ, Lee JY, et al. Journal of Acupuncture Research (2023)
18 papers Reviewed Papers
Spleen Formula Main Prescription
Saam Acupuncture Acupuncture System

Summary

Eighteen articles on the theory and clinical application of Saam acupuncture for digestive disorders were reviewed. Spleen-Stomach tonification and sedation (Spleen-Tonifying Formula, Stomach-Tonifying Formula) demonstrated consistent effects on dyspepsia and abdominal pain.

Key Conclusion

Saam acupuncture provides an independent theoretical framework for Korean medicine acupuncture treatment of digestive disorders.

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