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Before-After Neurological Disorders

Effect of Auricular Acupuncture in Dizziness Patients: A Single-Arm Pre-Post Comparison

Lee WK, Ahn SH, et al.

Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine (2020)

60 subjects Participants
42% DHI Improvement Rate
4 weeks Treatment Period

Auricular acupuncture treatment is effective for symptom relief and balance function improvement in chronic dizziness patients.

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Before-After Neurological Disorders

Effect of Auricular Acupuncture in Dizziness Patients: A Single-Arm Pre-Post Comparison

Lee WK, Ahn SH, et al. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine (2020)
60 subjects Participants
42% DHI Improvement Rate
4 weeks Treatment Period

Summary

Auricular acupuncture treatment was administered for 4 weeks to 60 chronic dizziness patients of various causes, and DHI scores and balance ability were evaluated. DHI scores and static balance indicators improved significantly.

Key Conclusion

Auricular acupuncture treatment is effective for symptom relief and balance function improvement in chronic dizziness patients.

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Narrative Review Neurological Disorders

Pattern Identification System and Modern Interpretation of Neurological Disorders in Korean Medicine: An Integrated Literature Review

Kim BS, Oh JY, Nakamura T, et al.

Neurological Research (2024)

65 sources Reviewed Literature
5 disease groups Disease Categories
12 types Main Pattern Types

The Korean medicine pattern identification system provides a useful framework for personalized treatment of neurological disorders.

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Narrative Review Neurological Disorders

Pattern Identification System and Modern Interpretation of Neurological Disorders in Korean Medicine: An Integrated Literature Review

Kim BS, Oh JY, Nakamura T, et al. Neurological Research (2024)
65 sources Reviewed Literature
5 disease groups Disease Categories
12 types Main Pattern Types

Summary

An integrated literature review interpreting the Korean medicine pattern identification system for neurological disorders (headache, dizziness, facial palsy, tinnitus, peripheral neuropathy) from a modern neuroscience perspective.

Key Conclusion

The Korean medicine pattern identification system provides a useful framework for personalized treatment of neurological disorders.

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Before-After Neurological Disorders

Changes in Microvascular Reactivity Before and After Herbal Medicine Treatment in Cold Hypersensitivity Patients: A Laser Doppler Imaging Study

Yoon MK, Han SB, et al.

Microvascular Research (2023)

45 subjects Participants
35% Vascular Reactivity Increase
12 weeks Treatment Period

Herbal medicine treatment is effective for restoring microvascular reactivity in cold hypersensitivity patients.

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Before-After Neurological Disorders

Changes in Microvascular Reactivity Before and After Herbal Medicine Treatment in Cold Hypersensitivity Patients: A Laser Doppler Imaging Study

Yoon MK, Han SB, et al. Microvascular Research (2023)
45 subjects Participants
35% Vascular Reactivity Increase
12 weeks Treatment Period

Summary

Danggwisayeokgaosuyusaenggang-tang was administered for 12 weeks to 45 cold hypersensitivity patients, and microvascular reactivity was evaluated by laser Doppler imaging. Vascular dilation response to thermal stimulation increased significantly after herbal medicine administration.

Key Conclusion

Herbal medicine treatment is effective for restoring microvascular reactivity in cold hypersensitivity patients.

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Cohort Study Neurological Disorders

Differences in Treatment Response by Korean Medicine Constitution in Tinnitus Patients: A Multicenter Cohort Study

Cho MH, Lee SK, Park YS, et al.

Audiology and Neurotology (2023)

260 subjects Participants
4 types Constitution Types
p<0.01 Constitution Differences

Sasang constitution is a significant factor for predicting treatment response in tinnitus Korean medicine treatment, and constitution-based personalized treatment is needed.

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Cohort Study Neurological Disorders

Differences in Treatment Response by Korean Medicine Constitution in Tinnitus Patients: A Multicenter Cohort Study

Cho MH, Lee SK, Park YS, et al. Audiology and Neurotology (2023)
260 subjects Participants
4 types Constitution Types
p<0.01 Constitution Differences

Summary

A multicenter cohort study classifying 260 patients receiving Korean medicine treatment for tinnitus by Sasang constitution and analyzing differences in treatment response. Acupuncture treatment response was best in the Soyangin constitution.

Key Conclusion

Sasang constitution is a significant factor for predicting treatment response in tinnitus Korean medicine treatment, and constitution-based personalized treatment is needed.

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Meta-Analysis Neurological Disorders

Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Korean Medicine Treatment for Post-Herpetic Neuralgia

Kwon DY, Song MK, Zhang W, et al.

Pain Medicine (2019)

15 studies Included Studies
WMD -2.1 VAS Reduction
p<0.01 Statistical Significance

Korean medicine treatment is effective for pain relief and quality of life improvement in post-herpetic neuralgia.

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Meta-Analysis Neurological Disorders

Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Korean Medicine Treatment for Post-Herpetic Neuralgia

Kwon DY, Song MK, Zhang W, et al. Pain Medicine (2019)
15 studies Included Studies
WMD -2.1 VAS Reduction
p<0.01 Statistical Significance

Summary

Fifteen studies on Korean medicine treatment (acupuncture, herbal medicine, pharmacopuncture) for post-herpetic neuralgia were systematically reviewed and meta-analyzed. The Korean medicine treatment group showed significant improvements in VAS and SF-36 scores.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine treatment is effective for pain relief and quality of life improvement in post-herpetic neuralgia.

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Before-After Neurological Disorders

Effect of Personalized Herbal Prescriptions on Headache Frequency and Analgesic Use Reduction in Chronic Headache Patients

Cho SJ, Kim BK, Moon HS, et al.

Cephalalgia (2024)

100 subjects Participants
Headache days 57% reduction Headache Improvement
Analgesic use 45% reduction Medication Reduction

Personalized herbal prescriptions are effective in reducing chronic headache frequency and lowering analgesic dependence.

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Before-After Neurological Disorders

Effect of Personalized Herbal Prescriptions on Headache Frequency and Analgesic Use Reduction in Chronic Headache Patients

Cho SJ, Kim BK, Moon HS, et al. Cephalalgia (2024)
100 subjects Participants
Headache days 57% reduction Headache Improvement
Analgesic use 45% reduction Medication Reduction

Summary

One hundred patients with chronic headache (tension-type/migraine) received pattern-differentiation-based personalized herbal medicine for 12 weeks. Monthly headache days decreased from an average of 11.2 to 4.8, and acute analgesic use frequency reduced.

Key Conclusion

Personalized herbal prescriptions are effective in reducing chronic headache frequency and lowering analgesic dependence.

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RCT Neurological Disorders

Effect of Acupuncture Treatment for Peripheral Facial Nerve Palsy: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Tong FM, Chow SK, Chan PY, et al.

Neurology (2023)

78% Complete Recovery Rate
1.8 weeks Recovery Period Shortened
96 subjects Study Participants

Combined acupuncture treatment increases the complete recovery rate of Bell's palsy and shortens recovery period, and active combined treatment from the acute phase is recommended.

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RCT Neurological Disorders

Effect of Acupuncture Treatment for Peripheral Facial Nerve Palsy: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Tong FM, Chow SK, Chan PY, et al. Neurology (2023)
78% Complete Recovery Rate
1.8 weeks Recovery Period Shortened
96 subjects Study Participants

Summary

A randomized controlled trial comparing steroid + acupuncture combined treatment and steroid alone in 96 acute peripheral facial nerve palsy (Bell's palsy) patients. The combined group showed a House-Brackmann complete recovery (Grade I) rate of 78%, significantly higher than the alone group (61%). Recovery period was also shortened by an average of 1.8 weeks.

Key Conclusion

Combined acupuncture treatment increases the complete recovery rate of Bell's palsy and shortens recovery period, and active combined treatment from the acute phase is recommended.

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Systematic Review Neurological Disorders

Systematic Review of Korean Medicine Treatment for Trigeminal Neuralgia

Liu H, Li J, Xu Q, et al.

Journal of Pain Research (2022)

61% Attack Frequency Reduction
48% Pain Score Improvement
16 studies Analyzed Studies

Korean medicine treatment significantly reduces the frequency and intensity of trigeminal neuralgia attacks and has value as an alternative treatment for patients with drug side effects.

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Systematic Review Neurological Disorders

Systematic Review of Korean Medicine Treatment for Trigeminal Neuralgia

Liu H, Li J, Xu Q, et al. Journal of Pain Research (2022)
61% Attack Frequency Reduction
48% Pain Score Improvement
16 studies Analyzed Studies

Summary

A systematic review of 16 clinical studies (total 1,192 subjects) evaluating the effect of Korean medicine treatment (acupuncture, electroacupuncture, herbal medicine) for trigeminal neuralgia. The Korean medicine treatment group showed an average 61% reduction in pain attack frequency and 48% improvement in VAS pain scores. The alternative value of Korean medicine treatment was confirmed in patients with difficulty in drug control due to carbamazepine side effects.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine treatment significantly reduces the frequency and intensity of trigeminal neuralgia attacks and has value as an alternative treatment for patients with drug side effects.

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RCT Neurological Disorders

Nerve Conduction Improvement Effect of Acupuncture Treatment for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Hadianfard M, Bazrafshan E, Momeninejad H, et al.

Journal of Research in Medical Sciences (2023)

44% Symptom Severity Reduction
8 weeks Treatment Period
60 subjects Study Participants

Acupuncture treatment not only alleviates symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome but also improves nerve conduction function itself, providing a valid option for non-surgical treatment.

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RCT Neurological Disorders

Nerve Conduction Improvement Effect of Acupuncture Treatment for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Hadianfard M, Bazrafshan E, Momeninejad H, et al. Journal of Research in Medical Sciences (2023)
44% Symptom Severity Reduction
8 weeks Treatment Period
60 subjects Study Participants

Summary

A randomized controlled trial comparing acupuncture treatment and splinting groups for 8 weeks in 60 patients with mild-to-moderate carpal tunnel syndrome. The acupuncture treatment group showed significant improvement in median nerve sensory conduction velocity, with the Boston Questionnaire symptom severity score decreasing by 44%, demonstrating superior results compared with the splint group (28%).

Key Conclusion

Acupuncture treatment not only alleviates symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome but also improves nerve conduction function itself, providing a valid option for non-surgical treatment.

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