scholarly journals Effects of the Obesity Therapy with Korean Herbal Medicine on Menstrual Cycle Disorder: Case Series

2018 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 50-56
Author(s):  
Ji-Hyeon Lee
Keyword(s):  
Menstrual Cycle ◽  
Herbal Medicine ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Obesity Therapy

scholarly journals An Alternative Approach to Atopic Dermatitis: Part I—Case-Series Presentation

2004 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 49-62 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hiromi Kobayashi ◽  
Kuniaki Takahashi ◽  
Nobuyuki Mizuno ◽  
Haruo Kutsuna ◽  
Masamitsu Ishii
Keyword(s):  
Atopic Dermatitis ◽  
Herbal Medicine ◽  
Conventional Therapy ◽  
Complex Disease ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Line Treatment ◽  
Second Line ◽  
Substantial Portion ◽  
Alternative Approach ◽  
Evidential Basis

Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a complex disease of obscure pathogenesis. A substantial portion of AD patients treated with conventional therapy become intractable after several cycles of recurrence. Over the last 20 years we have developed an alternative approach to treat many of these patients by diet and Kampo herbal medicine. However, as our approach is highly individualized and the Kampo formulae sometimes complicated, it is not easy to provide evidence to establish usefulness of this approach. In this Review, to demonstrate the effectiveness of the method of individualized Kampo therapy, results are presented for a series of patients who had failed with conventional therapy but were treated afterwards in our institution. Based on these data, we contend that there exist a definite subgroup of AD patients in whom conventional therapy fails, but the ‘Diet and Kampo’ approach succeeds, to heal. Therefore, this approach should be considered seriously as a second-line treatment for AD patients. In the Discussion, we review the evidential status of the current conventional strategies for AD treatment in general, and then specifically discuss the possibility of integrating Kampo regimens into it, taking our case-series presented here as evidential basis. We emphasize that Kampo therapy for AD is more ‘art’ than technology, for which expertise is an essential pre-requisite.

scholarly journals Chinese Herbal Medicine Effectively Prolongs the Overall Survival of Pancreatic Cancer Patients: A Case Series

2019 ◽  
Vol 18 ◽  
pp. 153473541982883 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wendy Wong ◽  
Bing Zhong Chen ◽  
Allyson Kin Yan Lee ◽  
Adrian Ho Cheung Chan ◽  
Justin Che Yuen Wu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pancreatic Cancer ◽  
Overall Survival ◽  
Survival Rate ◽  
Herbal Medicine ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Chinese Herbal Medicine ◽  
Western Medicine ◽  
Combined Treatment ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Chinese Herbal

Background and Aims: Pancreatic cancer has the lowest survival rate of all cancers (4%), and it accounts for 1.9% of new cancer cases in Hong Kong. Combined treatment with Chinese herbal medicine (CHM) and Western medicine has yielded promising results, leading to improved prognosis and overall survival. This retrospective case series aimed to illustrate the improved survival and quality of life outcomes of pancreatic cancer patients administered CHM based on traditional Chinese medicine theory. Methods: To investigate the effectiveness of CHM in prolonging overall survival, 182 patients diagnosed with pancreatic cancer who received CHM treatment were observed from 2005 to 2015. Results: One hundred eighty-two pancreatic cancer patients were treated with CHM; 21 patients died. The mean and median survival of these patients were 29.6 and 15.2 months, respectively; the 1-year survival rate was 76% (range = 4 months to 9 years). These results are better than those reported in patients treated with Western medicine, suggesting the need for further study of CHM. Conclusion: A superior clinical outcome may be obtained with CHM treatment. The case series illustrates the potential benefits and safety issues of CHM in pancreatic cancer patients that could be relevant for developing strategies to increase individualization of pancreatic cancer treatment and improve survival. This study may facilitate interprofessional communication and improved clinical management of pancreatic cancer patients.

Clinical Assessment of Usefulness, Effectiveness and Safety of Jackyakamcho-tang (Shaoyaogancao-tang) on Muscle Spasm and Pain: A Case Series

2004 ◽  
Vol 32 (04) ◽  
pp. 611-620 ◽  
Author(s):  
Woo Sang Jung ◽  
Sang Kwan Moon ◽  
Seong Uk Park ◽  
Chang Nam Ko ◽  
Ki Ho Cho
Keyword(s):  
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome ◽  
Herbal Medicine ◽  
Carpal Tunnel ◽  
Medical Records ◽  
Cervical Spondylosis ◽  
Single Case ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Muscle Spasm ◽  
Tunnel Syndrome ◽  
Thalamic Pain

This study is a retrospective single case series. Two hundred and thirty-seven patients were treated with Jackyakamcho-tang (JKT) for relief of muscle spasm and pain; 81 of them were included in analysis. (The others were excluded because of insufficient medical records to confirm the diagnosis or assess the response.) There were 29 patients with nocturnal leg cramps, 28 with cervical spondylosis, 13 with thalamic pain and 11 with carpal tunnel syndrome, for which the effectiveness was assessed as 86.2%, 60.7%, 45.5% and 72.8%, respectively. Adverse effects (indigestion, diarrhea or edema) were seen in 11.1% of the total patients, but severe cases were only 3.7%. Taking the effectiveness and the safety into consideration, the usefulness was assessed as 86.2%, 57.1%, 53.9% and 72.8% for treating nocturnal leg cramps, cervical spondylosis, thalamic pain and carpal tunnel syndrome, respectively. In conclusion, we suggest that JKT is a useful herbal medicine with analgesic and anti-spasmodic effects.

scholarly journals Korean Traditional Medicine in Treating Patients with Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Multicenter Prospective Observational Case Series

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Yujin Choi ◽  
Young-Eun Kim ◽  
Ui Min Jerng ◽  
Hwan Kim ◽  
Sung Ik Lee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Mild Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Herbal Medicine ◽  
Neuropsychological Assessment ◽  
Clinical Setting ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Cognitive Disorders ◽  
Mean Difference ◽  
Korean Medicine ◽  
The Real

In Korea, patients with mild cognitive impairment can choose to receive treatment of Korean medicine, and Korean medicine hospitals provide specialized medical care for the prevention and management of cognitive disorders. The aim of the study is to explore the role of Korean medicine therapy for patients with mild cognitive impairment in a real clinical setting. Fifteen patients with amnestic mild cognitive impairment were enrolled in this prospective observational study in three Korean medicine hospitals. Korean medicine treatments were delivered by experienced professionals and not restricted to standardized treatment. Outcome measures were prospectively planned to examine the Korean-Montreal Cognitive Assessment (K-MoCA), Korean-Mini Mental State Examination (K-MMSE), and other detailed neuropsychological assessment at the baseline and after 12 and 24 weeks of treatment. Korean medicine treatment for MCI treatment in the real-world clinical setting included herbal medicine and acupuncture. The most frequently used herbs in herbal decoctions were Acori Graminei Rhizoma, Polygalae Radix, and Poria Sclerotium Cum Pini Radix. The herbal medicine formulae used in this study were classified into three categories: tonifying Qi (33.3%), tonifying kidney (46.7%), and calming liver (20%) formulae. In the cognitive ability assessment, the K-MoCA score significantly improved after treatment (mean difference 2.6; 95% CI: 1.3 to 3.9, p=0.001). The K-MMSE score slightly increased after treatment; however, the improvement was not statistically significant (mean difference 0.8; 95% CI: −0.5 to 2.0, p=0.195). In detailed neuropsychological assessment, the cognitive domains of executive functions and memory after the treatment were distinctively improved. In this prospective observational case series, we could see the real clinical environments of treating patients with mild cognitive impairment in Korean medicine hospitals. Patients treated with Korean medicine showed improved results in the neuropsychological assessment after 12 and 24 weeks.

scholarly journals Ephedrae Herba in combination with herbal medicine (Zhizichi decoction and Phellodendri Cortex) for weight reduction: a case series

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 100408 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eunji Lee ◽  
Sang-Hoon Yoon ◽  
Hyunho Kim ◽  
Young Doo Kim ◽  
Jungtae Leem ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Herbal Medicine ◽  
Weight Reduction ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Phellodendri Cortex

scholarly journals Effect of Acupuncture on Premature Ovarian Failure: A Pilot Study

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yingru Chen ◽  
Yigong Fang ◽  
Jinsheng Yang ◽  
Fei Wang ◽  
Yingying Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Menstrual Cycle ◽  
Premature Ovarian Failure ◽  
Mental Stress ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Ovarian Failure ◽  
Serious Adverse Events ◽  
End Of Treatment ◽  
Case Series Study ◽  
Series Study

To investigate the effect of acupuncture on women with premature ovarian failure (POF), prospective consecutive case series study was applied. 31 women with POF were included; all patients were treated with acupuncture once every other day, three times a week for three months. Acupoints, GV 20, GV 24, GB 13, CV 3, CV 4, BL 23, BL 32, ST 25, ST 28, ST 29, ST 36, SP 6, KI 3, and LR 3, were selected. Serums FSH, E2, and LH level, Self-Rating Anxiety Scale (SAS), and Kupperman score were measured at baseline and at the end of treatment; the menstrual cycle was recorded during one-month follow-up. Compared with baseline, patients’ serums FSH and LH were decreased, E2was increased, and SAS score and Kupperman score were decreased. Four patients resumed menstrual cycle after treatment and two resumed during follow-up. No serious adverse events were found in all patients. The results indicate that acupuncture may decrease serums FSH and LH level, raise serum E2level, relieve anxiety, reduce mental stress, and improve the menopausal symptoms.

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