The Effects of Korean Medicine Treatment for Meniscus Tears: A Retrospective Chart Review [PDF]
Changes in symptoms and dysfunction related to meniscus tears following the use of Korean medicine for ≥ 4 days were studied. The medical charts of 53 cases of diagnosed meniscus tears (magnetic resonance imaging) with an admission Numeric Rating Scale ...
Ji-won Park +7 more
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Effects of Nonsurgical Spinal Decompression Treatment on the Level of Pain and Quality of Life in Patients with Cervical or Lumbar Disc Herniation: A Retrospective Observational Study [PDF]
Background This study aims to statistically analyze and compare the curative effect and satisfaction level between typical traditional Korean medicine treatment and nonsurgical spinal decompression treatment.
Beom Seok Kim +6 more
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A Review of the Clinical Use of Ultrasound in Korean Traditional Medicine [PDF]
This study was performed to evaluate research studies utilizing ultrasound diagnostic units, the practitioners who performed the ultrasound assessments, and how they had been used primarily in tandem with the Korean Medicine Advanced Searching Integrated
Seok Hee Kim +8 more
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Protocol for Systematic Review of Controlled Trials of Korean and Chinese Herbal Treatments for Stroke [PDF]
Background Many stroke patients receive traditional medical care in Korea and China. Stroke patients comprise the largest proportion of inpatients in traditional Korean medicine and traditional Chinese medicine hospitals.
Ju-Ah Lee +7 more
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Allium victorialis L. (AVL) is a traditional medicinal plant recorded in the Compendium of Materia Medica (the Ming Dynasty). In general, it is used for hemostasis, analgesia, anti-inflammation, antioxidation, and to especially facilitate ...
Zhen-Yu Cui +14 more
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Thread-Embedding Therapy for Knee Osteoarthritis [PDF]
The aim of this study was to investigate the efficacy of thread-embedding therapy for the treatment of knee osteoarthritis. There were 20 patients treated with thread-embedding therapy at various acupoints on the muscles around the knee.
Jeong-Du Roh
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Effects of Galgeungyulpitang on Cellular Production of Melanin and Elastase [PDF]
Background This study was designed to investigate the potential effects of Galgeungyulpitang for whitening and elasticity treatment by examining its effect on melanoma cells.
Na Young Jo +3 more
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Ontology for medicinal materials based on traditional Korean medicine [PDF]
Abstract Summary: We are constructing an ontology for traditional Korean medicine, and we started with medicinal materials to express the relationships between patients' symptoms, diseases and treatments. Biological materials and mineral resources have been used traditionally for patient treatments.
Hyunchul, Jang +7 more
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The roots of Peucedanum japonicum (Apiaceae) have been used as an alternative to the roots of Saposhnikovia divaricata (Apiaceae) to treat common cold-related symptoms in Korea.
Jung-Hoon Kim +2 more
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Inhibitory Effects of Donkey Hide Gelatin on DNCB-Induced Atopic Dermatitis in NC/Nga Mice
The increase of atopic dermatitis has led to higher socio-economic cost and raised a need for alternative medicine as novel therapeutic agents. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the inhibitory effects of Donkey Hide Gelatin (DHG) water extract on DNCB ...
Ju Hyun Lee +7 more
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