This study investigated the temperature changes at acupuncture points resulting from a weight reduction program. A standard method using a digital infrared thermographic imaging device was employed to monitor the temperature at 20 acupuncture points in 32 participants treated for obesity at an Oriental obesity clinic. There were significant temperature increases at all of the acupuncture points except for LI4 (Hegu) and TE5 (Waiguan). The mean total temperature change at the acupuncture points was significantly correlated with the BMI change (r = .588, p < .001). The weight-reduction-induced increase in temperature at acupuncture points may reflect improvements in the circulation of energy flows. However, further study is necessary to understand fully the relationship between the temperature at acupuncture points and weight reduction, including the use of appropriate controls.
Objectives This study was carried out to investigate the clinical effects of Korean medical treatment on acute peroneal nerve palsy caused by prolonged immobilization. Methods One patient with acute peroneal nerve palsy was treated with various korean medical techniques such as acupuncture, moxibustion, cupping and herbal medicine, beevenom acupuncture for 12 weeks. Manual Muscle Test, Range of motion, Numerical Rating Scale, Ankle-hindfoot scale, Digital infrared thermographing imaging system were used to evaluate treatment effect. Results After treatment, all the scales mentioned above were improved significantly. Conclusions This result showed that Korean medical treatment is effective on acute peroneal nerve palsy caused by prolonged immoblization. (J Korean Med Rehab 2015;25(3): 127-136)
Objectives The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety of Gunghatang tablet in healthy male volunteers. Methods Single center pharmacokinetics study was carried out in healthy male volunteers. Through the laboratory test, vital sign and adverse event data, safety evaluation was conducted. Total 15 of 16 subjects who met the inclusion criteria were enrolled and three subjects were allocated to waiting group. 12 subjects were allocated by serial number according to registration order. Subjects took the maximum daily dose of the tablet on the second day of hospitalization. For the evaluation of safety, blood samples were collected and vital sign were checked 4 times (screening, before administration, after administration and follow up period) during the trial. All adverse events were recorded and summarized as frequency and percentage. All continuous data were summarized as mean and standard deviation. For comparison of variables between before administration and after administration, data were analyzed by paired T-test or Wilcoxon signed rank test (p<0.05). Results As a result of all data related to vital sign and laboratory test in both group, there were no significant differences associated with the clinical trial drug between pre and post administration. And there was no adverse event associated with the clinical trial drug. Conclusions Gunghatang tablet were found to be safe for healthy male volunteers. (J
Objectives The present study was designed to analyze the posture pattern of healthy right-handed male and to investigate the effect of Chuna treatment. Methods Twenty healthy right-handed male were selected in this study. Body posture was measured by Body Style Ⓡ . After that, subjects received Chuna treatment on lumbar and pelvis area. Finally, the 2nd measurement was carried out.Results In shoulder height, left shoulder was higher than right one. In pelvic height, right iliac crest was higher than left, followed by longer right leg than left. In lower limb angle suggesting valgus or varus knee. In height of scapula inferior angle, right seemed higher than left. After the Chuna treatment, shoulder height, pelvic height, and leg length difference showed significant improvement. Other variables showed improvement but it was not significant.Conclusions These results suggest that right-handed male have some characteristic posture pattern because of their daily life habits, and Chuna treatment can be effective in correcting bad posture.
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