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Objectives: The purpose of this study is to research domestic and foreign trend of pharmacopuncture treatment on obesity during recent 10 years. Methods: 5 Databases (

This study examined the clinical effects of Korean medicine therapy in a patient with hypopharyngeal cancer treated with chemotherapy. A 53-year-old male patient suffering from hypopharyngeal cancer was treated with docetaxel as well as acupuncture and herbal medicine. Tumor size was measured by computed tomography (CT) and adverse events were evaluated according to the National Cancer Institute's Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (NCI-CTCAE) version 5.0. After two months of combined treatment, the size of the tumor mass was reduced at the left side of the neck, posterior to the CCA and at the lymph node in the left retropharyngeal area and medial aspect of the carotid sheath. The adverse events of chemotherapy also improved. This study indicates that Korean medicine therapy, such as acupuncture and herbal medicine, may lessen the side effects of chemotherapy and may be effective in the treatment of hypopharyngeal cancer.

Objectives The purpose of this study is to introduce application of flipped learning in <Korean Education and Media Language> class, which are major subjects of Korean language education, and to examine their significance. Methods Therefore, this study examined the effects and limitations of flipped learning-based classes by proposing the class composition of the <Korean Education and Media Language> class operated in a flipped learning method and analyzing learning outcomes, learners reflective journal, and class satisfaction. Results As a result of the analysis, the students were able to engage in advanced learning activities and have practical opportunities to improve their practical skills. In addition, it was confirmed that active interaction between professors and students was possible, and that learners self-direction could be enhanced. However, some parts to be supplemented, such as the increased amount of learning, the burden of learners on tasks and collaborative activities, were also confirmed. Conclusions This study is meaningful as a study that proposes the composition of the class by applying flipped learning to Korean language education major subjects and confirms the effectiveness and limitations of the class. This study expects follow-up studies to overcome the improvement tasks of flipped learning classes, such as the amount of learning and the burden of collaborative activities, and to enhance the effectiveness of flipped learning.

Objectives: This study examined the case of a patient with recurrent salivary duct carcinoma and hepatic metastasis.Methods: The patient was treated with Casodex/Nolvadex from January 25^th 2021 onward with doses of bicalutamide (150 mg/day) and tamoxifen (10 mg/day) every four weeks. Simultaneously, the patient was treated with Korean medicine. The tumor size was measured using computed tomography (CT). Adverse events were evaluated according to the National Cancer Institute’s Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (NCI-CTCAE), version 5.0.Results: Following the four-month treatment, the extent of the proximal portion of hepatic metastasis decreased, and discomfort and physical activity gradually improved.Conclusions: The results suggest that combined chemotherapy and Korean medicine may help to reduce tumor size and improve quality of life.

Objectives: This study examined the case of a patient with ROS1-positive recurrent non-small-cell lung cancer treated with crizotinib and traditional Korean medicine.Methods: The patient was treated with crizotinib from January 20 2021 to May 22 2021, together with <i>Haedogyangpye-tang</i> and <i>Haengso-tang</i>. The tumor size was measured using computed tomography (CT), and adverse events were evaluated according to the National Cancer Institute’s Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (NCI-CTCAE) version 5.0.Results: After four months of combined treatment, the sizes of the lymph nodes in the porta hepatis, hepatoduodenal, retrocrural, aortocaval, and para-aortic areas had decreased, and no lymph nodes larger than 1 cm in diameter were observed. The side effects of chemotherapy also improved.Conclusions: This case study suggests that traditional Korean medicine may alleviate the side effects of chemotherapy, improve quality of life, and complement chemotherapy itself.

Objectives: This study investigated the effect of combined Korean medical treatment and antibiotics on a patient diagnosed with nontuberculous mycobacterial lung disease.Methods: The patient had been treated with antibiotics since July 2020 concurrently with <i>Maekmoondong-tang</i>, <i>Banhasasim-tang</i>, <i>Gwakhyangjunggi-san</i> and <i>Bojungikgi-tang</i>. The improvement of symptoms was evaluated using scores for the numerical rating scale (NRS), the Medical Research Council (MRC) dyspnea scale, C-reactive protein (CRP) levels, and computed tomography (CT).Results: Following treatment, the NRS, MRC dyspnea scale and CT images significantly improved. Also, CRP levels remained in the normal range during treatment.Conclusions: Traditional Korean medical treatment combined with antibiotics could be effective for treating patients with nontuberculous mycobacterial lung disease.