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Park DR, Choi BR, Yeo C, Yoon JE, Hong EY, Baek SH, Lee YJ, Ha IH. Mume Fructus reduces interleukin-1 beta-induced cartilage degradation via MAPK downregulation in rat articular chondrocytes. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0302906. [PMID: 38718039 PMCID: PMC11078424 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0302906] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2023] [Accepted: 04/15/2024] [Indexed: 05/12/2024] Open
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Osteoarthritis is the most prevalent type of degenerative arthritis. It is characterized by persistent pain, joint dysfunction, and physical disability. Pain relief and inflammation control are prioritised during osteoarthritis treatment Mume Fructus (Omae), a fumigated product of the Prunus mume fruit, is used as a traditional medicine in several Asian countries. However, its therapeutic mechanism of action and effects on osteoarthritis and articular chondrocytes remain unknown. In this study, we analyzed the anti-osteoarthritis and articular regenerative effects of Mume Fructus extract on rat chondrocytes. Mume Fructus treatment reduced the interleukin-1β-induced expression of matrix metalloproteinase 3, matrix metalloproteinase 13, and a disintegrin and metalloproteinase with thrombospondin type 1 motifs 5. Additionally, it enhanced collagen type II alpha 1 chain and aggrecan accumulation in rat chondrocytes. Furthermore, Mume Fructus treatment regulated the inflammatory cytokine levels, mitogen-activated protein kinase phosphorylation, and nuclear factor-kappa B activation. Overall, our results demonstrated that Mume Fructus inhibits osteoarthritis progression by inhibiting the nuclear factor-kappa B and mitogen-activated protein kinase pathways to reduce the levels of inflammatory cytokines and prevent cartilage degeneration. Therefore, Mume Fructus may be a potential therapeutic option for osteoarthritis.
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- Doo Ri Park
- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- College of Korean Medicine, Dongguk University, Goyang, Gyeonggi Province, Republic of Korea
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Son J, Kim ES, Lee YJ, Lee NW, Ha IH. Minimum clinically important difference and substantial clinical benefit in patients with chronic temporomandibular disorders. J Oral Rehabil 2024. [PMID: 38706163 DOI: 10.1111/joor.13717] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2023] [Revised: 12/07/2023] [Accepted: 04/18/2024] [Indexed: 05/07/2024]
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BACKGROUND Research on temporomandibular disorder (TMD) responsiveness is scarce and limited regarding patients' representativeness. OBJECTIVE(S) This study aimed to estimate minimum clinically important difference (MCID) and substantial clinical benefit (SCB) among a large and diverse patient population regarding sex and age. METHODS In this study, 162 patients participated from five hospitals. MCID and SCB in pain, functional disability and quality of life were examined with anchor-based methods. Patients' global impression of change was used as the anchor. Area under the curve (AUC) values were determined for testing accuracy. Changes from baseline and coefficient of variation by responsiveness status were calculated to explain the results of accuracy. RESULTS SCB was estimated to be 2.18 for the numeric rating scale (NRS) for pain (AUC: 0.80 [95% CI: 0.72-0.88]) in all patients and 2.50 in women (AUC: 0.81 [95% CI: 0.71-0.89]). The estimated SCB of NRS for discomfort (1.50) and Jaw Functional Limitation Scale for mastication (1.35) had wide CIs for AUCs. Likewise, the estimated MCIDs of NRS for pain (0.80) and NRS for discomfort (1.50) had wide CIs for AUCs. Among non-responders who did not achieve the MCID of NRS for pain, the coefficient of variation was very high for all outcomes other than the NRS for pain. CONCLUSION This study investigated the responsiveness of patients with TMD using a large and diverse patient sample. SCB in pain decrease can be used to assess the responsiveness of patients with TMD. Composite outcomes should be developed to estimate MCID.
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- Jaemin Son
- Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Korean Rehabilitation Medicine, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Kim DY, Ha IH, Kim JY. Graded exercise with motion style acupuncture therapy for a patient with failed back surgery syndrome and major depressive disorder: a case report and literature review. Front Med (Lausanne) 2024; 11:1376680. [PMID: 38651058 PMCID: PMC11034520 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2024.1376680] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2024] [Accepted: 03/19/2024] [Indexed: 04/25/2024] Open
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Effective treatment of failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS) remains challenging despite urgent medical attention requirements. Depression is a contributing factor to the development and poor prognosis of FBSS, and vice versa. We report the case of a patient with FBSS and major depressive disorder (MDD) treated with graded exercise combined with motion-style acupuncture therapy (MSAT). A 53-year-old male veteran who had undergone lumbar discectomy and laminectomy with instrumented fusion was admitted to the hospital with re-current back pain and radiative pain in the left leg. The effects of failed surgery triggered MDD as a comorbidity. After a six-week routine treatment without remarkable improvement, a three-week program of graded exercise with MSAT was applied. The numeric rating scale (NRS) and short form-36 (SF-36) were used to assess low back pain with radiating leg pain, and daily functioning levels, respectively. The voluntary walking distance of the patients was measured. To analyze the therapeutic effects and other applications of the intervention, we surveyed clinical trials using MSAT or graded exercise therapy (GET). Three weeks of graded exercise with MSAT reduced physical and mental functional disabilities (SF-36, physical component: 15.0 to 37.2, mental component: 21.9 to 30.1) as well as the intensity of low back pain and/or radiative leg pain (NRS: 50 to 30). Furthermore, as the therapeutic intensity gradually increased, there was a significant corresponding increase in daily walking distance (mean daily walking distance, the first week vs. baseline, second, and third week, 3.05 ± 0.56: 2.07 ± 0.79, 4.27 ± 0.96, and 4.72 ± 1.04 km, p = 0.04, p = 0.02, and p = 0.003, respectively). Three randomized controlled trials of GET were included, all showing statistically significant antidepressant effects in the diseased population. Graded exercise with MSAT may be an effective rehabilitative therapy for patients with FBSS and MDD who have impaired daily routines.
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- Do-Young Kim
- Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Jaseng Korean Medicine Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Kim JY, Yun JM, Lee SH, Lee YJ, Ko DK, Heo I, Shin WC, Cho JH, Seo BK, Ha IH. Survey on the current usage of ultrasound-guided procedures in Korean Medicine Clinics and Hospitals. Medicine (Baltimore) 2024; 103:e37659. [PMID: 38579082 PMCID: PMC10994457 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000037659] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2024] [Accepted: 02/28/2024] [Indexed: 04/07/2024] Open
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Ultrasound-guidance is applied during the administration of Korean medicine (KM) interventions to improve the safety and effectiveness of the interventions. Although many case series and reports on the use of ultrasound-guided KM interventions have been reported, no study has investigated the current use of ultrasound-guidance in clinical practice by doctors of Korean medicine (KMDs). An online survey was conducted with questions examining the status of ultrasound-guidance usage among KMDs practicing in various KM clinical settings. Survey responses from 335 KMDs were collected. Ultrasound started to be widely used in the clinical practice of KM since 2022. The primary objective of using ultrasound-guidance was "To improve the accuracy and efficacy" by 54.6%. Ultrasound-guidance was most frequently applied for shoulder joint diseases, and pharmacopuncture was the most frequently used intervention (76.1% and 90.4%, respectively). The respondents reported that effectiveness could be enhanced the most in nerve entrapment syndromes and especially when used in shoulder joints. Over 90% of KMDs responded that the safety and efficacy of treatment, specialty, and patients' satisfaction were improved after adopting ultrasound-guidance. Moreover, 94.9% of KMDs agreed with the necessity for reimbursement of ultrasound-guidance in KM under national health insurance coverage. Most KMDs responded that they had positive perceptions regarding the clinical use of ultrasound-guidance in KM in terms of treatment effects, safety, and patient satisfaction, and the need for national health insurance coverage of the service. Our findings may provide practice-based evidence for conducting clinical studies.
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- Ju Yeon Kim
- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Korean Medical Imaging Association, Jayeonsaeng Korean Medicine Clinic, Yongin-si, Republic of Korea
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- School of Korean Medicine, Pusan National University, Yangsan, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Korean Medicine Rehabilitation, Kyung Hee University Medical Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, College of Korean medicine, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Kang ES, Lim YC, Jang BH, Lee YJ, Ha IH, Lee YS. Changes in lymph node surgery in breast cancer and preoperative drug prescription analysis for postoperative pain management: A retrospective, cross-sectional study. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0298270. [PMID: 38574043 PMCID: PMC10994348 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0298270] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2023] [Accepted: 01/18/2024] [Indexed: 04/06/2024] Open
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This study aimed to investigate the changes in lymph node surgery types and prescription patterns of postoperative medications for pain management in patients with breast cancer using national health insurance claim data from South Korea. The study population comprised patients with at least one record of a principal diagnosis of breast cancer (ICD-10 code: C50) from the national health insurance claim database between 2010 and 2019. Patients who underwent mastectomy or lumpectomy only once were selected for the analysis. Patients who underwent axillary lymph node dissection (ALND) with mastectomy or lumpectomy on the day of surgery were included in the ALND group, whereas those who underwent sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) were included in the SLNB group. Prescription records of opioids before, after and on the date of breast cancer surgery were collected and categorized according to the opioid type. Multivariate logistic regression modeling was used to compare postoperative opioid prescriptions. The proportion of those undergoing ALND among 3,080 patients decreased consistently after 2014, while the proportion undergoing SLNB increased. Although the rate of pain medication prescription on the day of surgery was similar between the two groups, the rate of prescription of postoperative pain medication and anticancer agents was lower in the SLNB group than in the ALND group. Logistic regression modeling showed that the SLNB group had lower odds of receiving opioids than did the ALND group (Odds ratio (OR) = 0.727, Confidence Interval (CI) = 0.546-0.970). A consistent trend was observed when the model was adjusted for neoadjuvant chemotherapy and the use of preoperative pain medications (OR = 0.718, CI = 0.538-0.959). To manage postoperative pain and prevent chronic pain with minimal side effects, sufficient discussion among clinicians, patients, and other healthcare professionals is imperative, along with adequate treatment planning.
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- Eun Sol Kang
- Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine, Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Kyungheedae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Kwon OB, Hwang DW, Kang DH, Yoo SJ, Lee DH, Kwon M, Jang SW, Cho HW, Kim SD, Park KS, Kim ES, Lee YJ, Kim D, Ha IH. Effectiveness of lumbar motion style acupuncture treatment on inpatients with acute low back pain: A pragmatic, randomized controlled trial. Complement Ther Med 2024; 82:103035. [PMID: 38513746 DOI: 10.1016/j.ctim.2024.103035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2023] [Revised: 03/07/2024] [Accepted: 03/18/2024] [Indexed: 03/23/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE This parallel, single-center, pragmatic, randomized controlled study aimed to investigate the effectiveness and safety of motion style acupuncture treatment (MSAT; a combination of acupuncture and Doin therapy) to reduce pain and improve the functional disability of patients with acute low back pain (aLBP) due to road traffic accidents. MATERIALS AND METHODS Ninety-six patients with aLBP admitted to the Haeundae Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine in South Korea due to traffic accidents were treated with integrative Korean medicine (IKM) with additional 3-day MSAT sessions during hospitalization (MSAT group, 48 patients) or without (control group, 48 patients), and followed up for 90 days. RESULTS The mean numeric rating scale (NRS) scores of low back pain (LBP) of the MSAT and control groups were both 6.7 (95% confidence interval [CI]: 6.3, 7.1) at baseline. After completing the third round of all applicable treatment sessions (the primary endpoint in this study), the mean NRS scores of the MSAT and control groups were 3.76 (95% CI: 3.54, 3.99) and 5.32 (95% CI: 5.09, 5.55), respectively. The difference in the mean NRS score between the two groups was 1.56 (95% CI: 1.25, 1.87). CONCLUSION IKM treatment combined with MSAT can reduce pain and improve the range of motion of patients with aLBP. TRIAL REGISTRATION This trial is registered at ClinicalTrial.gov (NCT04956458).
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- Oh-Bin Kwon
- Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, Haeundae Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine, Busan 48102, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Korean Medicine Rehabilitation, Haeundae Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine, Busan 48102, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Korean Medicine Rehabilitation, Haeundae Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine, Busan 48102, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Korean Medicine Rehabilitation, Haeundae Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine, Busan 48102, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Korean Medicine Rehabilitation, Haeundae Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine, Busan 48102, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Korean Medicine, Haeundae Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine, Busan 48102, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Oriental Neuropsychiatry, Haeundae Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine, Busan 48102, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Korean Medicine Rehabilitation, Haeundae Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine, Busan 48102, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Korean Medicine Rehabilitation, Haeundae Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine, Busan 48102, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Korean Medicine Obstetrics and Gynecology, Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine, Seoul 06110, Republic of Korea
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, 540, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 06110, Republic of Korea
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, 540, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 06110, Republic of Korea
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, 540, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 06110, Republic of Korea.
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, 540, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 06110, Republic of Korea.
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Yeo C, Kim H, Jeon WJ, Lee J, Hong JY, Kim H, Lee YJ, Baek SH, Ha IH. Protective effect of Luffa cylindrica Roemer against dexamethasone-induced muscle atrophy in primary rat skeletal muscle cells. J Muscle Res Cell Motil 2024; 45:1-10. [PMID: 37845555 PMCID: PMC10844154 DOI: 10.1007/s10974-023-09661-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2023] [Accepted: 10/09/2023] [Indexed: 10/18/2023]
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Glucocorticoids (GCs) are commonly used in the treatment of chronic inflammatory conditions. However, the administration of high doses and long-term use of GCs can induce muscle atrophy (MA) in patients, leading to a decline in quality of life and increased mortality. MA leads to protein degradation in skeletal muscle, resulting in a reduction of muscle mass. This process is triggered by GCs like dexamethasone (DEX), which induce the expression of E3 ubiquitin ligases, namely Atrogin-1 and muscle RING-finger protein-1 (MuRF1). In this study, we examined the anti-MA potential of Luffa cylindrica Roemer (LCR) on DEX-treated primary skeletal myotubes. Primary skeletal myotubes stimulated with LCR alone resulted in a significant upregulation of myotube development, characterized by an increase in both the number and diameter of myotubes. Contrastingly, combined treatment with LCR and DEX reduced the expression of Atrogin-1, while treatment with DEX alone induced the expression of MuRF1. Furthermore, LCR treatment successfully restored the number and diameter of myotubes that had been diminished by DEX treatment. These findings suggest that LCR holds potential for treating MA, as an accelerating effect on muscle development and anti-MA effects on primary skeletal muscle cells were observed.
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- Changhwan Yeo
- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, Seoul, 135-896, Republic of Korea
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, Seoul, 135-896, Republic of Korea
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, Seoul, 135-896, Republic of Korea
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, Seoul, 135-896, Republic of Korea
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, Seoul, 135-896, Republic of Korea
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, Seoul, 135-896, Republic of Korea
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, Seoul, 135-896, Republic of Korea
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- College of Korean Medicine, Dongguk University, 32, Dongguk-ro, Ilsandong-gu, Goyang-si, 10326, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, Seoul, 135-896, Republic of Korea.
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Song HJ, Seo HJ, Jiang X, Jeon N, Lee YJ, Ha IH. Proton pump inhibitors associated with an increased risk of mortality in elderly: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Eur J Clin Pharmacol 2024; 80:367-382. [PMID: 38147074 DOI: 10.1007/s00228-023-03606-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2023] [Accepted: 12/10/2023] [Indexed: 12/27/2023]
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PURPOSE The increased use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) in the elderly has raised concerns about potential severe adverse effects. Our systematic review investigated the mortality associated with PPI use in elderly populations. METHODS We searched MEDLINE, EMBASE, and the Cochrane Library for relevant publications until August 2022. We included randomized controlled trials (RCTs), quasi-RCTs, and observational studies on the association between proton pump inhibitors and mortality in the elderly. To estimate the pooled relative risk (RR) and 95% confidence interval (CI), the inverse-variance random effect model was used. Heterogeneity was assessed using the I2 test. Subgroup analyses were performed by follow-up period, population, and study design. RESULTS A total of 4 RCTs and 36 cohort studies were included in the meta-analysis. Four RCTs showed that there was no significant association between PPIs and the risk of death. From 23 observational studies (26 cohorts), the use of proton pump inhibitors was not significantly associated with increased mortality in the elderly (RR 1.14; 95% CI, 0.90-1.45). However, when controlling for covariates from 33 observational studies (41 cohorts), proton pump inhibitors in older adults aged 50 years or more were significantly associated with a 15% higher risk of mortality compared to nonusers (RR 1.15; 95% CI, 1.10-1.20). CONCLUSIONS Our meta-analysis of RCTs found that PPIs did not show a significant association with increased mortality risk in older adults. However, the meta-analysis of cohort studies and long-term follow-up studies showed a higher increased risk of death with PPI use in older adults. The prescription of PPIs in patients aged 50 years or older should be carefully considered.
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- Hyun Jin Song
- School of Pharmacy, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, South Korea.
- College of Pharmacy, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA.
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- College of Nursing, Chungnam National University, Daejeon, South Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- College of Pharmacy, Pusan National University, Busan, South Korea
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, Seoul, South Korea
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, Seoul, South Korea
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Yoo DH, Choi JY, Lee SG, Choi KW, Park HB, Kim H, Cho H, Kim SD, Kim D, Lee YJ, Park KS, Ha IH. Long-Term Follow-Up of Inpatients with Rotator Cuff Tear Who Received Integrative Korean Medicine Treatment: A Retrospective Analysis and Questionnaire Survey. Explore (NY) 2024; 20:212-221. [PMID: 37689574 DOI: 10.1016/j.explore.2023.08.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2022] [Revised: 07/24/2023] [Accepted: 08/15/2023] [Indexed: 09/11/2023]
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CONTEXT Rotator cuff tear is one of the most common causes of shoulder pain and has become a prominent disease most frequently treated by surgery. OBJECTIVES To investigate the long-term therapeutic effect of integrative Korean medicine (KM) as a conservative treatment in treating rotator cuff tears. DESIGN A multicenter observational study. SETTINGS The settings involve four regional network KM hospitals. PATIENTS The study participants are 288 patients aged 19-70 with rotator cuff tear identified by radiologist based on magnetic resonance imaging who received integrative KM treatment for the chief complaint of shoulder pain between 1 January 2015 and 31 March 2020. INTERVENTION None. MAIN OUTCOMES The primary outcome was the pain score in the affected shoulder, measured by the numeric rating scale (NRS). The secondary outcomes were Shoulder Pain and Disability Index (SPADI), 5-Level Quality of life: EuroQol 5-Dimension (EQ-5D-5L), Patient Global Impression of Change (PGIC), and range of motion (ROM) scores. RESULTS Eligible patients for MCID achievement analysis for minimally clinical important change were 167, and 109 completed the follow-up survey. The mean NRS pain score in the affected shoulder was 5.80 ± 1.27 at admission, 3.50 ± 1.32 at discharge, and 3.83 ± 2.04 at follow-up.The mean SPADI score was 51.48 ± 20.18 at admission, 37.76 ± 19.23 at discharge, and 24.26 ± 21.80 at follow-up. The improvement at discharge (P-value < 0.001) and follow-up (P-value < 0.001) compared to those at admission was statistically significant. The results also presented a significant improvement in ROM for all motions at discharge after treatment (P-value < 0.001). The number of patients who achieved minimal clinically important difference in NRS was 116 (69.5%) at discharge and 71 (65.1%) at follow-up, and in SPADI was 82 (50.9%) at discharge and 77 (70.6%) at follow-up. CONCLUSION The results of this study suggested that integrative KM treatment can help improve pain, functional impairment, QoL, and ROM in patients with a rotator cuff tear TRIAL REGISTRATION: NCT04566939.
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- Dong-Hwi Yoo
- Haeundae Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine, Busan, 48102, Republic of Korea
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- Haeundae Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine, Busan, 48102, Republic of Korea
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- Haeundae Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine, Busan, 48102, Republic of Korea
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- Haeundae Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine, Busan, 48102, Republic of Korea
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- Haeundae Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine, Busan, 48102, Republic of Korea
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- Haeundae Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine, Busan, 48102, Republic of Korea
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- Haeundae Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine, Busan, 48102, Republic of Korea
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- Haeundae Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine, Busan, 48102, Republic of Korea
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, Seoul, 06110, Republic of Korea
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, Seoul, 06110, Republic of Korea
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- Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine, Seoul, 06110, Republic of Korea.
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, Seoul, 06110, Republic of Korea.
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Kang DH, Lee YJ, Ha IH, Song HS, Lee YS. Trends in healthcare utilization by patients with gout: A cross-sectional study using Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service data. Medicine (Baltimore) 2024; 103:e36436. [PMID: 38363901 PMCID: PMC10869061 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000036436] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2023] [Accepted: 11/10/2023] [Indexed: 02/18/2024] Open
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This study aimed to analyze the distribution of gout patients and the utilization of healthcare services in South Korea to provide valuable recommendations to clinicians and policymakers. A cross-sectional study was conducted. Claims data from the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service spanning 2010 to 2019 were utilized, and a sample of 69,680 patients was included in the study. The incidence of gout was observed to be high in male patients over the age of 40, with most patients receiving outpatient care for gout management. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and urate-lowering agents were the most frequently prescribed medications, with prescriptions for colchicine and febuxostat increasing among urate-lowering agents. Musculoskeletal disorders were found to be the most common comorbidities among gout patients. Although the total costs of gout management increased, there was no significant increase in cost per patient. This study provides insights into the current state of healthcare utilization for gout patients in South Korea and trends in the disease burden and use of medications. The findings have crucial implications for clinicians and policymakers involved in decision-making regarding the management and treatment of gout.
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- Do-Hyun Kang
- Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, College of Korean Medicine, Gachon University, Seongnam, Republic of Korea
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Lee JH, Song JY, Park KS, Lee J, Ha IH, Lee YJ. Long-term follow-up of inpatients with meniscus tears who received integrative Korean medicine treatment: A retrospective analysis and follow-up survey. Medicine (Baltimore) 2024; 103:e36917. [PMID: 38335386 PMCID: PMC10860960 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000036917] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2023] [Revised: 11/22/2023] [Accepted: 12/19/2023] [Indexed: 02/12/2024] Open
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Evidence regarding the use of Korean medicine (KM) for the conservative treatment of meniscus tears remains lacking. We aimed to evaluate clinical effectiveness and long-term follow-up outcomes in patients undergoing integrative KM treatment for meniscus tears. We analyzed the electronic medical records (EMRs) of 86 patients with meniscus tears and administered a follow-up survey. Patients treated at 1 of 4 KM hospitals between June 1, 2015, and June 30, 2020, were reviewed. KM treatment comprised herbal medicine, acupuncture, pharmacopuncture, bee venom pharmacopuncture, Chuna therapy, and KM physiotherapy. The primary outcome was the numeric rating scale (NRS) score for knee pain; secondary outcomes were the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Arthritis Index (WOMAC), EuroQol 5-dimension (EQ-5D) score, range of motion, and patient global impression of change. The NRS for knee pain was reduced by an average of 2.49 (95% confidence interval [CI]: 2.03-2.95) at discharge and 1.97 (95% CI: 2.03-2.95) at follow-up. The WOMAC decreased by an average of 15.52 (95% CI: 10.14-20.89) during hospital stay and 30.72 (95% CI: 24.58-36.87) at follow-up. The EQ-5D score increased by an average of 0.06 (95% CI: -0.14 to 0.02) at discharge and 0.19 (95% CI: -0.29 to -0.09) at follow up. KM treatment effectively reduced knee pain, improved knee joint function, and enhanced the quality of life in patients with a meniscus tear for a relatively long period after treatment.
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- June Haeng Lee
- Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Kim H, Hong JY, Lee J, Yeo C, Jeon WJ, Lee YJ, Ha IH. Immune-boosting effect of Yookgong-dan against cyclophosphamide-induced immunosuppression in mice. Heliyon 2024; 10:e24033. [PMID: 38293434 PMCID: PMC10826668 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e24033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2023] [Revised: 12/18/2023] [Accepted: 01/02/2024] [Indexed: 02/01/2024] Open
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Immune responses must be strictly regulated to prevent autoimmune and infectious diseases and to protect against infectious agents. As people age, their immunity wanes, leading to a decrease in lymphocyte production in bone marrow and thymus and a decline in the efficacy of mature lymphocytes in secondary lymphoid organs. This study explores the immune-boosting potential of Yookgong-dan (YGD) in enhancing the immune system by activating immune cells. In our in vitro experiments, cyclophosphamide (Cy) treatment led to a significant decrease in primary splenocyte viability. However, subsequent treatment with YGD significantly improved cell viability, with doses ranging between 1 and 25 μg/mL in Cy-treated splenocytes. Flow cytometry analysis demonstrated that the Cy group exhibited reduced positivity of CD3+ T cells and CD45+ leukocytes compared to the blank group. In contrast, treatment with YGD led to a notable, dose-responsive increase in these immune cell types. In our in vivo experiments, YGD was orally administered to Cy-induced immunosuppressed mice at 20 and 100 mg/kg doses for 10 days. The results indicated a dose-dependent elevation in immunoglobulin (Ig)G and IgM levels in the serum, emphasizing the immunostimulatory effect of YGD. Furthermore, the Cy-treated group showed decreased T cells, B (CD19+) cells, and leukocytes in the total splenocyte population. Yet, YGD treatment resulted in a dose-dependent reversal of this pattern, suggesting its ability to counter immunosuppression. Notably, YGD was found to effectively stimulate T (CD4+ and CD8+) lymphocyte subsets and natural killer cells, along with enhancing Th1/Th2 cytokines in immunosuppressed conditions. These outcomes correlated with the modulation of BCL-2 and BAX expression, which are critical for apoptosis. In conclusion, YGD has the potential to bolster immune functionality through the activation of immune cells, thereby enhancing the immune system's capacity to combat diseases and improve overall health and wellness.
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- Hyunseong Kim
- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, Seoul, 135-896, South Korea
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, Seoul, 135-896, South Korea
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, Seoul, 135-896, South Korea
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, Seoul, 135-896, South Korea
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, Seoul, 135-896, South Korea
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, Seoul, 135-896, South Korea
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, Seoul, 135-896, South Korea
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Kim SY, Lim YC, Seo BK, Nam D, Ha IH, Lee YS, Lee YJ. A study on the 10-year trend of surgeries performed for lumbar disc herniation and comparative analysis of prescribed opioid analgesics and hospitalization duration: 2010-2019 HIRA NPS Data. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2024; 25:65. [PMID: 38218767 PMCID: PMC10787428 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-024-07167-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2023] [Accepted: 01/02/2024] [Indexed: 01/15/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND This study, utilizing the claims data from the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service of Korea, aimed to examine the 10-year (2010-2019) trends in various types of lumbar spine surgeries performed on patients diagnosed with lumbar herniated intervertebral disc (HIVD), and the current status of opioid prescriptions, as well as the duration of postoperative hospital stays based on the type of surgery performed. METHOD This retrospective cross-sectional study examined patients with one or more national health insurance claims carrying a primary or secondary diagnosis of HIVD (ICD-10 codes: M511, M518, M519) over a 10-year period (2010-2019). From the patients undergoing lumbar spine surgery, we selected those who did not require reoperation within 30 days following the initial lumbar surgery. Our final study sample comprised patients who underwent only one type of surgery. RESULTS Among the patients diagnosed with HIVD and subsequently undergoing lumbar surgery between 2010 and 2019, a slight downward trend was observed in those undergoing open discectomy (OD); however, OD persistently accounted for the highest proportion over the 10 years. Percutaneous endoscopic lumbar discectomy (PELD) demonstrated a consistent upward trend from 2016 to 2018. When inspecting trends, we noted a consistent escalation over the decade in the postoperative opioid prescription rates of strong opioids (50.7% in 2010 to 77.8% in 2019) and tramadol (50.9% in 2010 to 76.8% in 2019). Analyzing these trends by surgery type, spinal fusion exhibited a slightly higher rate of opioid prescriptions than other lumbar surgeries. Regarding the length of postoperative hospital stays, patients undergoing PELD recorded the shortest stay (7.04 ± 6.78 days), while spinal fusion necessitated the longest (20.14 ± 12.18 days). CONCLUSION This study analyzed the trends in types of lumbar spine surgeries, opioid analgesic prescriptions, and length of hospital stays over 10 years (2010-2019) among patients with HIVD in Korea. Our data and findings provide valuable evidence that may prove beneficial for clinicians and researchers involved in HIVD-related practices.
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- Sang Yoon Kim
- Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine, 536 Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, 06110, Republic of Korea
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, 2F, 540 Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, 06110, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Kyung Hee University Korean Medicine Hospital at Gangdong, Seoul, 05278, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, 2F, 540 Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, 06110, Republic of Korea
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, 2F, 540 Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, 06110, Republic of Korea.
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, 2F, 540 Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, 06110, Republic of Korea.
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Choi HS, Lee YJ, Hahm DH, Lee H, Ha IH. The effect of integrative Korean medicine treatment on symptomatic lumbar facet joint cysts: A case series. Explore (NY) 2024; 20:130-137. [PMID: 37353459 DOI: 10.1016/j.explore.2023.06.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2023] [Accepted: 06/11/2023] [Indexed: 06/25/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The optimal treatment for facet joint cysts (FJCs) has remained controversial. Despite a higher success rate than the conservative option, surgical treatments may pose risks of postoperative complications and comorbidities may make the surgical approach difficult. Thus, this study reports four cases of pain amelioration and resorption of FJCs through noninvasive integrative Korean Medicine treatment. METHODS For intervention, four patients with symptomatic FJCs underwent integrative Korean medicine treatment with acupuncture, herbal medicine, pharmacopuncture, and Chuna manual therapy; after completion of the series of treatment sessions, patients were re-examined with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). RESULTS Pain disappeared within 2 months for all four patients; the amelioration of pain was sustained for more than 6 months. Furthermore, the disappearance of FJCs was confirmed by MRI after a certain period from the time of pain disappearance. CONCLUSIONS This study reported the effectiveness of non-invasive, integrative Korean medicine treatment for patients with FJCs; this method shows promise as a conservative treatment option for patients with FJCs.
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- Hee-Seung Choi
- Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine, Republic of Korea; Acupuncture and Meridian Science Research Center, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Republic of Korea
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Physiology, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Republic of Korea
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- Acupuncture and Meridian Science Research Center, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Republic of Korea
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, Republic of Korea.
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Yu JS, Kim ES, Park KS, Lee YJ, Park YC, Nam D, Kim EJ, Ha IH. Trends in the treatment of fibromyalgia in South Korea between 2011 and 2018: a retrospective analysis of cross-sectional health insurance data. BMJ Open 2023; 13:e071735. [PMID: 38056939 PMCID: PMC10711815 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-071735] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2023] [Accepted: 11/21/2023] [Indexed: 12/08/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES Fibromyalgia treatment trends vary globally; however, the trend in South Korea has not been investigated yet. This study aimed to analyse the fibromyalgia treatment trends in South Korea. DESIGN Retrospective, observational study using serial cross-sectional data. SETTING The National Patient Samples of the Korean Health Insurance Review & Assessment Service from 2011 to 2018 were used. PARTICIPANTS A total of 31 059 patients with fibromyalgia were included in this study. The basic characteristics of the patients were stratified by sex, age and comorbidity. A patient was considered to have a condition if it was recorded as a principal diagnosis at least once in a year. PRIMARY AND SECONDARY OUTCOME MEASURES Trends in the types of medical visits and prescribed treatments were investigated and the values are presented as rates per 100 patients. The types of pharmacological treatment were presented according to the existing clinical guidelines. Additionally, combination prescription trends and associated characteristics were investigated. RESULTS Of the patients, 66.2% were female. Visits to internal medicine departments showed the most significant increase (2011: 11.34; 2018: 21.99; p<0.001). Non-pharmacological treatment rates declined (physical therapy 2011: 18.11; 2018: 13.69; p<0.001, acupuncture 2011: 52.03; 2018: 30.83; p<0.001). Prescription rates increased for analgesics, relaxants, antiepileptics and antidepressants. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug prescriptions had the highest increase (2011: 27.65; 2018: 40.02; p<0.001). Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor prescriptions showed significant growth (2011: 2.4; 2018: 8.05; p<0.001). Prescription durations were generally longer for women (p<0.001), with higher rate increases in this group. Combinations of ≥3 medication classes increased (2011: 8.2; 2018: 9.64; p=0.041). Women were more likely to receive combination prescriptions (crude OR 1.47 (95% CI 1.29 to 1.68), adjusted 1.18 (95% CI 1.03 to 1.36)). CONCLUSIONS Our findings provide basic reference data for the development and application of national guidelines for fibromyalgia.
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- Jin-Sil Yu
- Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, Seoul, South Korea
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, Seoul, South Korea
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- Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, College of Oriental Medicine, Dongguk University, Seongnam-si, South Korea
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, Seoul, South Korea
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Kim ES, Yeo J, Kim Y, Ha IH. The Impact of Moderate Earthquakes on Antidepressant Prescriptions in Ulsan, South Korea: A Controlled Interrupted Time Series Analysis. J Epidemiol 2023; 33:600-606. [PMID: 36372434 PMCID: PMC10635813 DOI: 10.2188/jea.je20220171] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2022] [Accepted: 10/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/12/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND In 2016, two consecutive moderate magnitude earthquakes occurred in Ulsan, South Korea. Therefore, we aimed to investigate the impact of earthquakes on the mental health of residents in Ulsan. METHODS We used data from the 2015-2017 Korean Health Insurance Review & Assessment Service National Patient Sample. We conducted an interrupted time series analysis using location-based controls. Changes in the number of antidepressants, benzodiazepines, and zolpidem prescriptions in Ulsan were compared to controls. Overall changes in weekly prescriptions 1 year after the first earthquake, compared to a non-earthquake scenario, were estimated. RESULTS In antidepressant prescriptions, the increase in trend after an earthquake was significantly higher than controls. However, the changes in benzodiazepines and zolpidem prescribing were not significant. Overall, the impact of the earthquake on weekly antidepressant prescriptions at 1 year was estimated as a 1.32 (95% CI, 1.18-1.56) rate ratio compared to the non-earthquake scenario. This corresponded to an increase of 1,989.7 (95% CI, 1,202.1-3,063.0) in the number of prescriptions. Among subgroups, the increase was highest among males aged 20-39 years. CONCLUSION The moderate earthquake in Ulsan was associated with an increase in antidepressant prescriptions. The increase in the male group aged 20-39 was the highest. The impact may vary according to the context of the population.
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- Eun-San Kim
- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Economics, Korea University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- College of Korean Medicine, Sangji University, Wonju, Republic of Korea
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Hong JY, Lee J, Kim H, Yeo C, Jeon WJ, Lee YJ, Ha IH. Shinbaro2 enhances axonal extension beyond the glial scar for functional recovery in rats with contusive spinal cord injury. Biomed Pharmacother 2023; 168:115710. [PMID: 37862963 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2023.115710] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2023] [Revised: 10/10/2023] [Accepted: 10/11/2023] [Indexed: 10/22/2023] Open
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Spinal cord injury (SCI) is a devastating event that often results in the inflammatory condition of glial scar tissue formation, impeding neural regeneration and recovery. Reducing the inflammatory response and inhibiting glial formation are promising strategies for improving SCI outcomes. Here, we introduce a new role for Shinbaro2 (Sh2), known for its anti-inflammatory and pain-reducing effects, in ameliorating glial scars formed in the damaged spinal cord and promoting axon growth after SCI. Sh2 was applied at various concentrations to cultivate primary spinal cord neurons. Concentrations of 1 and 2 mg/mL effectively enhanced cell viability and axonal outgrowth in spinal cord neurons subjected to hydrogen peroxide or laceration injury. Sh2 helped reduce neuroinflammation by increasing anti-inflammatory M2 macrophages (arginase 1) and decreasing inflammatory cells, ultimately reducing lesion size. In scar formation, Sh2 inhibited the expression of β-catenin and nestin in reactive astrocytes in the injured spinal cord. Moreover, Sh2 suppressed the expression of chondroitin sulfate proteoglycans and SOX9, which are involved in scar formation. Furthermore, Sh2 promoted the sprouting of serotonergic axons and the growth of neurofibrillary tangles, enhancing motor function recovery in SCI. These findings highlight the potential of Sh2 as an SCI therapeutic intervention, offering hope for neural and functional restoration in individuals with this debilitating condition.
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- Jin Young Hong
- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, Seoul 135-896, Republic of Korea.
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, Seoul 135-896, Republic of Korea.
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, Seoul 135-896, Republic of Korea.
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, Seoul 135-896, Republic of Korea.
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, Seoul 135-896, Republic of Korea.
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, Seoul 135-896, Republic of Korea.
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, Seoul 135-896, Republic of Korea.
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Lee YS, Lee YJ, Ha IH. Real-world data analysis on effectiveness of integrative therapies: A practical guide to study design and data analysis using healthcare databases. Integr Med Res 2023; 12:101000. [PMID: 37953753 PMCID: PMC10637915 DOI: 10.1016/j.imr.2023.101000] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2023] [Revised: 10/17/2023] [Accepted: 10/18/2023] [Indexed: 11/14/2023] Open
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Real world data (RWD) is increasingly used to investigate health outcomes and treatment efficacy in the field of integrative medicine. Due to the fact that the majority of RWDs are not intended for research, their secondary use in research necessitates complex study designs to account for bias and confounding. To conduct a robust analysis of RWD in integrative medicine, a comprehensive study design process that reflects the characteristics of integrative therapies is necessary. In this paper, we present a guide for designing comparative effectiveness RWE research in integrative medicine. We discuss key factors to consider when selecting RWDs for research on integrative medicine. We provide practical steps for developing a research question, formulating the PICOT objectives (population, intervention, comparator, outcome, and time horizon), and selecting and defining covariates with a summary table. Specific study designs are depicted with corresponding diagrams. Finally, data analysis procedures are introduced. We hope this article clarifies the importance of RWE research design and related processes in order to improve the rigor of RWD studies in the field of integrative medicine research.
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- Ye-Seul Lee
- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, Seoul, Korea
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, Seoul, Korea
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, Seoul, Korea
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Lee HS, Lim YC, Kim DI, Park KS, Lee YJ, Ha IH, Lee YS. Comparative analysis of infertility healthcare utilization before and after insurance coverage of assisted reproductive technology: A cross-sectional study using National Patient Sample data. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0294903. [PMID: 38032991 PMCID: PMC10688631 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0294903] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2023] [Accepted: 11/08/2023] [Indexed: 12/02/2023] Open
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This study aims to analyze the types and cost of infertility care provided in a clinical setting to examine the changes of healthcare utilization for infertility after the 2017 launch of assisted reproductive technology (ART) health insurance coverage in South Korea. Health Insurance Review Assessment-National Patient Sample data from 2016 and 2018 were analyzed comparatively. Data related to receiving medical service under the International Classification of Diseases 10th revision code N97 (female infertility) or N46 (male infertility) at least once were analyzed, including patients' characteristics and healthcare utilization (type of healthcare facility and treatment approach). Between 2016 and 2018, the percentage of patients aged 30-34 receiving infertility care dropped; the percentages of patients in older age groups increased. The number of female patients remained comparable, whereas the number of male patients increased by 23%. Average visits per patient increased by about 1 day from 2016 to 2018. Total annual infertility care claim cost increased from $665,391.05 to $3,214,219.48; the per-patient annual cost increased from $114.76 to $522.38. The number of claims and cost of treatment and surgery increased markedly, as did the number of claims and cost of gonadotropins. With its focus on health insurance coverage of ART and results demonstrating increases in medical services, medications, cost, and patient utilization, this study reveals the significant effects of national health policies on the treatment, cost, and management of infertility.
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- Han-Sol Lee
- Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, College of Korean Medicine, Dongguk University Ilsan Oriental Hospital, Goyang, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Kim D, Kim ES, Song HJ, Park SY, Park KS, Lee YJ, Ha IH. An economic evaluation of pharmacopuncture versus usual care for chronic neck pain: a pragmatic randomized controlled trial. BMC Health Serv Res 2023; 23:1286. [PMID: 37993844 PMCID: PMC10666315 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-023-10325-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2023] [Accepted: 11/14/2023] [Indexed: 11/24/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND This study aimed to evaluate the cost utility of pharmacopuncture in comparison with usual care for patients with chronic neck pain. METHODS A 12-week, multicenter, pragmatic randomized controlled trial was conducted, and 101 patients suffering from chronic neck pain for more than six months were randomly placed into the pharmacopuncture and usual care groups to receive four weeks of treatment and 12 weeks of follow-up observations. The quality-adjusted life year (QALY) was calculated using EQ-5D and SF-6D. Concerning costs in 2019, a primary analysis was performed on societal perspective cost, and an additional analysis was performed on healthcare perspective cost. RESULTS Compared to usual care, pharmacopuncture was superior as it showed a slightly higher QALY and a lower incremental cost of $1,157 from a societal perspective. The probability that pharmacopuncture would be more cost-effective at a willingness-to-pay (WTP) of $26,374 was 100%. Pharmacopuncture was also superior from a healthcare perspective, with a lower incremental cost of $26. The probability that pharmacopuncture would be more cost-effective at a WTP of $26,374 was 83.7%. CONCLUSIONS Overall, pharmacopuncture for chronic neck pain was found to be more cost-effective compared to usual care, implying that clinicians and policy makers should consider new treatment options for neck pain. TRIAL REGISTRATION Number NCT04035018 (29/07/2019) Clinicaltrials.gov; Number KCT0004243 (26/08/2019) Clinical Research Information Service.
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- Doori Kim
- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, 540, Gangnamdae-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, 06110, Republic of Korea
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, 540, Gangnamdae-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, 06110, Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, University of Florida, 1225 Center Drive, Gainesville, Florida, FL, 32610, USA
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- , VIAplus, 6th floor, 197 Kwongwang-ro, Paldal-gu, Suwon, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
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- Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine, 536, Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, 06110, Republic of Korea
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, 540, Gangnamdae-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, 06110, Republic of Korea
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, 540, Gangnamdae-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, 06110, Republic of Korea.
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Hwangbo SY, Kim YJ, Shin DG, An SJ, Choi H, Lee Y, Lee YJ, Kim JY, Ha IH. Effectiveness and Safety of Progressive Loading-Motion Style Acupuncture Treatment for Acute Low Back Pain after Traffic Accidents: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Healthcare (Basel) 2023; 11:2939. [PMID: 37998431 PMCID: PMC10671479 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare11222939] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2023] [Revised: 11/03/2023] [Accepted: 11/07/2023] [Indexed: 11/25/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Traffic injuries include acute low back pain (LBP) needing active treatment to prevent chronicity. This two-armed, parallel, assessor-blinded, randomized controlled trial evaluated the effectiveness and safety of progressive loading-motion style acupuncture treatment (PL-MSAT) for acute LBP following traffic accidents. METHODS Based on an effect size of 1.03, 104 participants were recruited and divided in a 1:1 ratio into PL-MAST and control groups using block randomization. Both groups underwent integrative Korean medicine treatment (IKMT) daily; only the PL-MSAT group underwent three PL-MSAT sessions. The outcomes were assessed before and after the treatment sessions and at 1 and 3 months post-discharge. The primary outcome was the difference in the numeric rating scale (NRS) for LBP. The secondary outcomes included a visual analog scale for LBP, leg pain status, the Oswestry disability index, lumbar active range of motion (ROM), quality of life, Patient Global Impression of Change, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Checklist adverse events. RESULTS In the modified intention-to-treat analysis, 50 and 51 participants were included in the PL-MSAT and control groups. On Day 4, the mean LBP NRS score was 3.67 (3.44-3.90) in the PL-MSAT group, indicating a significantly lower NRS 0.77 (0.44-1.11) compared to 4.44 (4.20-4.68) for the control group (p < 0.001). The PL-MSAT group exhibited greater ROM flexion (-5.31; -8.15 to -2.48) and extension (-2.09; -3.39 to -0.80). No significant differences were found for the secondary outcomes and follow-ups. CONCLUSIONS Compared with IKMT alone, PL-MSAT plus IKMT showed significantly better outcomes for reducing pain and increasing the ROM in acute LBP.
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- Seung-Yoon Hwangbo
- Bucheon Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine, Bucheon-si 14598, Republic of Korea; (S.-Y.H.); (Y.-J.K.); (D.G.S.); (S.-J.A.); (H.C.); (Y.L.)
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- Bucheon Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine, Bucheon-si 14598, Republic of Korea; (S.-Y.H.); (Y.-J.K.); (D.G.S.); (S.-J.A.); (H.C.); (Y.L.)
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- Bucheon Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine, Bucheon-si 14598, Republic of Korea; (S.-Y.H.); (Y.-J.K.); (D.G.S.); (S.-J.A.); (H.C.); (Y.L.)
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- Bucheon Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine, Bucheon-si 14598, Republic of Korea; (S.-Y.H.); (Y.-J.K.); (D.G.S.); (S.-J.A.); (H.C.); (Y.L.)
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- Bucheon Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine, Bucheon-si 14598, Republic of Korea; (S.-Y.H.); (Y.-J.K.); (D.G.S.); (S.-J.A.); (H.C.); (Y.L.)
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- Bucheon Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine, Bucheon-si 14598, Republic of Korea; (S.-Y.H.); (Y.-J.K.); (D.G.S.); (S.-J.A.); (H.C.); (Y.L.)
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, Seoul 06110, Republic of Korea;
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, Seoul 06110, Republic of Korea;
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, Seoul 06110, Republic of Korea;
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Hwang DW, Yoo DH, Bae IS, Youn JH, Yoon KY, Jang WS, Lee YJ, Park JH, Cho HW, Kim SD, Lee YJ, Yang C, Han CH, Kim D, Park KS, Ha IH. Effectiveness of motion style acupuncture treatment for patients with shoulder disorders: A prospective observational study. Explore (NY) 2023; 19:832-841. [PMID: 37353458 DOI: 10.1016/j.explore.2023.04.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2022] [Revised: 04/09/2023] [Accepted: 04/26/2023] [Indexed: 06/25/2023]
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CONTEXT Shoulder disorders impair the ability to work. In most cases, the primary symptoms caused by shoulder disorders consist of pain and limitations in the range of motion. OBJECTIVES This study aimed to investigate the efficacy of motion style acupuncture treatment (MSAT), a conservative treatment modality for shoulder disorders. DESIGN prospective observational study SETTING: A Korean Medicine hospital PATIENTS: Eighty outpatients with shoulder disorders INTERVENTION: Either MSAT with integrative Korean medicine treatment (MSAT group; n = 40) or integrative Korean medicine treatment only (control group; n = 40). OUTCOME MEASURES The primary outcome was the shoulder range of motion (ROM), and the secondary outcomes were the numeric rating scale (NRS), visual analog scale (VAS), shoulder pain and disability index (SPADI), and 5-level EuroQol 5-dimension (EQ-5D-5L) scores. RESULTS At the primary endpoint (2 weeks from the start of the treatment), the MSAT group showed statistically significantly larger ROM for all motions, except adduction ROM, compared to the control group [Flexion ROM (165.10±4.14 vs. 150.49±4.06; P<0.001), extension ROM (43.24±1.55 vs. 40.56±1.51; P<0.05), abduction ROM (160.92±5.68 vs. 134.95±5.54; P<0.001), internal rotation ROM (73.38±2.96 vs. 65.00±2.89; P<0.001), and external rotation ROM (73.78±3.61 vs. 65.88±3.50; P<0.01)]. Additionally, the MSAT group showed significantly lower NRS, SPADI scores at week 2 than the control group; this trend was maintained until the 3-month follow-up.
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- Dong Wook Hwang
- Haeundae Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine, Busan, Republic of Korea
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- Haeundae Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine, Busan, Republic of Korea
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- Haeundae Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine, Busan, Republic of Korea
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- Haeundae Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine, Busan, Republic of Korea
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- Haeundae Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine, Busan, Republic of Korea
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- Haeundae Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine, Busan, Republic of Korea
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- Haeundae Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine, Busan, Republic of Korea
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- Haeundae Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine, Busan, Republic of Korea
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- Haeundae Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine, Busan, Republic of Korea
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- Haeundae Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine, Busan, Republic of Korea
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- KM Science Research Division, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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- KM Science Research Division, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon, Republic of Korea; Korean Convergence Medical Science, University of Science & Technology (UST), School of Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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Kim MK, Park KS, Choi GC, Yu JE, Lee HW, Kwon YS, Huh HS, Kim S, Kim ES, Lee J, Ha IH, Lee YJ. Long-term follow-up of inpatients with traumatic fractures who received integrative Korean Medicine treatment: A retrospective analysis and questionnaire survey study. Medicine (Baltimore) 2023; 102:e34530. [PMID: 37832058 PMCID: PMC10578701 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000034530] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2023] [Accepted: 06/28/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023] Open
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Previous studies have reported pain reduction after Korean medicine (KM) treatment in patients with fractures. However, these studies were limited by small sample sizes and short observation periods. To address these limitations, we aimed to analyze the outcomes of patients with traumatic fractures who received integrative KM treatment and investigate their long-term progress through follow-up observations. This study was a retrospective analysis and questionnaire survey conducted at a multi-center inpatient care setting in Korea. A total of 1150 patients who had traumatic fractures and received at least 5-day inpatient care at one of 5 KM hospitals. Finally, 339 patients completed the follow-up survey. The questionnaire survey was administered 3 months post discharge. The primary outcome was the difference in numeric rating scale (NRS) scores at admission and discharge for fracture-related pain. The secondary outcomes were EuroQol 5-Dimension 5-Level (EQ-5D-5L) score, Oswestry Disability Index, Neck Disability Index, Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Arthritis Index, Shoulder Pain and Disability Index, and Patient Global Impression of Change (PGIC) score. The follow-up questionnaire survey included questions on surgery and imaging before admission and after discharge and treatment within the past 3 months. The mean NRS score at follow-up showed a significant decrease of 4.41 points compared with that at admission (P < .001). The mean EQ-5D-5L score at follow-up showed a significant increase of 0.18 points compared with that at admission (P < .05). In the follow-up survey on PGIC, 307 participants (90.56%) were "minimally improved" or better. Integrative KM treatment can help improve pain, functional impairment, and long-term quality of life in patients with traumatic fractures.
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- Min Kyung Kim
- Daejeon Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine, Daejeon, Korea
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- Daejeon Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine, Daejeon, Korea
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- Daejeon Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine, Daejeon, Korea
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- Daejeon Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine, Daejeon, Korea
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- Daejeon Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine, Daejeon, Korea
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- Daejeon Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine, Daejeon, Korea
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- Daejeon Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine, Daejeon, Korea
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundations, Seoul, Korea
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- Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundations, Seoul, Korea
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundations, Seoul, Korea
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Park EY, Cho JH, Lee SH, Kim KW, Ha IH, Lee YJ. Is acupuncture an effective treatment for temporomandibular disorder?: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Medicine (Baltimore) 2023; 102:e34950. [PMID: 37746950 PMCID: PMC10519525 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000034950] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2022] [Revised: 08/03/2023] [Accepted: 08/04/2023] [Indexed: 09/26/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Acupuncture is used for treating various disorders, but its effects on temporomandibular disorder (TMD) remain unclear. This study aimed to assess the effectiveness and safety of acupuncture for TMD via a systematic review of randomized clinical trials. METHODS A total of 11 Korean and worldwide databases were searched to identify acupuncture studies in adults with TMD. A Cochrane risk of bias assessment was performed on all articles; a meta-analysis, which involved the categorization according to the type of control used (inactive control, active control, or add-on), was subsequently performed. The quality of evidence was assessed using the Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development and Evaluation methodology. RESULTS The qualitative analysis of randomized clinical trials with acupuncture as the intervention included 32 articles, 22 of which were included in the quantitative analysis (471 participants). Acupuncture significantly improved outcomes (effect rate, relative risk [RR]: 7.00, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.91, 25, 62; visual analog scale, standardized mean difference: 0.49, 95% CI: 0.24, 0.73) versus active controls (effect rate, RR: 1.19; 95% CI: 1.12, 1.27). In the analysis of add-ons, acupuncture significantly improved the effect rate and pain intensity (effect rate, RR: 1.36; 95% CI: 1.04, 1.77; visual analog scale, mean difference: -1.23; 95% CI -1.79, -0.67). However, the quality of evidence was determined to range from low to very low. CONCLUSION Acupuncture in TMD significantly improved outcomes versus active controls and when add-on treatments were applied. However, as the quality of evidence was determined to be low, well-designed clinical trials should be conducted in the future.
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- Department of Korean Rehabilitation Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Korean Rehabilitation Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Kim D, Kim SJ, Lee YJ, Yang CS, Han CH, Ha IH. Are Primary Outcomes Really Primary? An Exploratory Cross-Sectional Nationwide Web-Based Survey Study for Outcomes Reflecting Real Symptoms and Needs of Patients with Lumbar Disc Herniation. Healthcare (Basel) 2023; 11:2598. [PMID: 37761795 PMCID: PMC10531434 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare11182598] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2023] [Revised: 09/11/2023] [Accepted: 09/18/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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As primary outcomes differ among clinical lumbar disc herniation (LDH) studies, this study aimed to explore outcomes reflecting real-world patient experiences through an exploratory questionnaire survey. Those diagnosed with LDH having radiating leg pain in South Korea in November of 2022 (N = 500) were administered a questionnaire including basic characteristics, disease onset, symptoms and severity, priority symptoms for improvement, and important treatment factors. Outcome measures included the identification of priority symptoms and disabilities. Most common symptoms were numbness in the leg (N = 435, 87.0%) and back pain (N = 406, 81.2%); most common disabilities were discomfort in sitting (N = 323, 64.6%) and lifting (N = 318, 63.6%). The highest priority symptom was back pain (N = 242, 48.4%). A satisfactory degree of symptom improvement was a decrease of at least 3 points on the numeric rating scale. The majority of respondents preferred improvement in disability over pain (N = 270, 55.8%), a stable effect over a rapid effect (N = 391, 78.2%), and safety over treatment efficacy (N = 282, 56.4%). Safety (N = 129, 25.8%) and cost (N = 111, 22.2%) were the most important treatment factors. Improvements in back pain, leg pain, sitting, and sleeping were prioritized, and safety, stable treatment effect, and functional recovery were desired. Clinical trials for LDH should be designed to reflect this real-world patient need. Further study to examine the patients' symptoms and needs in details is needed.
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- Doori Kim
- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, 540 Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 06110, Republic of Korea; (D.K.); (S.-J.K.); (Y.J.L.)
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, 540 Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 06110, Republic of Korea; (D.K.); (S.-J.K.); (Y.J.L.)
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, 540 Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 06110, Republic of Korea; (D.K.); (S.-J.K.); (Y.J.L.)
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- Clinical Medicine Division, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, 1672 Yuseong-daero, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34054, Republic of Korea;
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- Korean Convergence Medical Science, School of Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, University of Science & Technology (UST), 1672 Yuseong-daero, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34054, Republic of Korea
- KM Science Research Division, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, 1672 Yuseong-daero, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34054, Republic of Korea
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, 540 Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 06110, Republic of Korea; (D.K.); (S.-J.K.); (Y.J.L.)
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Kim D, Kim ES, Lee YJ, Lee JY, Park KS, Jung SY, Yang C, Han CH, Ha IH. A Pilot Study for Effectiveness of Non-Pharmacological versus Pharmacological Treatment Strategies for Lumbar Disc Herniation: A Pragmatic Randomized Controlled Trial. J Pain Res 2023; 16:3197-3216. [PMID: 37744184 PMCID: PMC10516209 DOI: 10.2147/jpr.s421148] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2023] [Accepted: 08/12/2023] [Indexed: 09/26/2023] Open
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Purpose We aimed to compare the efficacy, safety, and cost-effectiveness of non-pharmacological- and pharmacological treatment strategies for Lumbar disc herniation (LDH) in pragmatic clinical settings. Patients and Methods This study was a pilot, two-armed, parallel pragmatic randomized controlled trial. Thirty patients aged 19-70 years with a numeric rating scale (NRS) score ≥5 for sciatica and confirmed LDH on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) were included. Participants were assigned in a 1:1 ratio to non-pharmacological (non-Phm) or pharmacological (Phm) treatment group. They were treated for 8 weeks and a total follow-up period was 26 weeks after randomization. Non-Phm treatment included acupuncture, spinal manual therapy, etc., Phm included medication, injection, nerve block, etc., The primary outcome was a numeric rating scale (NRS) of radiating leg pain. NRS for low back pain, Oswestry disability index, visual analog scale, Fear-Avoidance Beliefs Questionnaire, patient global impression of change, Short Form-12 Health Survey, version 2, 5-level European Quality of Life-5 dimensions (EQ-5D) were also measured. Linear mixed model was used to evaluated the difference in change of outcomes from baseline between two groups. An economic evaluation was conducted using incremental cost-effectiveness ratios. Results There was no significant difference between the two groups in the intervention period, but non-Phm group showed significantly greater degree of improvement in follow-up of Week 14. Difference in the NRS for sciatica and ODI were 1.65 (95% CI 0.59 to 2.71, p=0.003) and 8.67 (95% CI 1.37 to 15.98, p=0.21), respectively in Week 14. The quality-adjusted life year (QALY) value calculated by EQ-5D and Short Form-6 Dimension were 0.006 (95% CI -0.012 to 0.024, p=0.472) and 0.015 (95% CI -0.008 to 0.038, p=0.195) higher in non-Phm group than in Phm group. The cost was lower in non-Phm group than in Phm group (Difference: -682, 95% CI -3349 to 1699, p=0.563). Conclusion We confirmed that the non-Phm treatment could be more cost-effective treatments than Phm treatments and feasibility of a large-scale of main study in future.
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- Doori Kim
- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, Seoul, 06110, Republic of Korea
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, Seoul, 06110, Republic of Korea
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, Seoul, 06110, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Korean Internal Medicine, Integrative Cancer Center, Cha Ilsan Medical Center, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
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- Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine, Seoul, 06110, Republic of Korea
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- Clinical Research Coordinating Team, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon, 34054, Republic of Korea
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- Clinical Medicine Division, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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- Korean Convergence Medical Science, University of Science & Technology (UST), School of Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon, 34054, Republic of Korea
- KM Science Research Division, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon, 34054, Republic of Korea
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, Seoul, 06110, Republic of Korea
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Hong JY, Kim H, Yeo C, Lee J, Jeon WJ, Lee YJ, Ha IH. Epidural Injection of Harpagoside for the Recovery of Rats with Lumbar Spinal Stenosis. Cells 2023; 12:2281. [PMID: 37759506 PMCID: PMC10526993 DOI: 10.3390/cells12182281] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2023] [Revised: 09/12/2023] [Accepted: 09/13/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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Epidural administration is the leading therapeutic option for the management of pain associated with lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS), which is characterized by compression of the nerve root due to narrowing of the spinal canal. Corticosteroids are effective in alleviating LSS-related pain but can lead to complications with long-term use. Recent studies have focused on identifying promising medications administered epidurally to affected spinal regions. In this study, we aimed to investigate the effectiveness of harpagoside (HAS) as an epidural medication in rats with LSS. HAS at various concentrations was effective for neuroprotection against ferrous sulfate damage and consequent promotion of axonal outgrowth in primary spinal cord neurons. When two concentrations of HAS (100 and 200 μg/kg) were administered to the rat LSS model via the epidural space once a day for 4 weeks, the inflammatory responses around the silicone block used for LSS were substantially reduced. Consistently, pain-related factors were significantly suppressed by the epidural administration of HAS. The motor functions of rats with LSS significantly improved. These findings suggest that targeted delivery of HAS directly to the affected area via epidural injection holds promise as a potential treatment option for the recovery of patients with LSS.
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, Seoul 135-896, Republic of Korea; (J.Y.H.); (H.K.); (C.Y.); (J.L.); (W.-J.J.); (Y.J.L.)
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Park H, Lee SH, Lee Y, Choi DJ, Lee J, Jo H, Jung W, Kim SD, Sim HA, Lee YJ, Ha IH. Integrative Korean Medicine Treatments for Traumatic Facial Palsy Following Mandibular Fracture: A Case Report and Literature Review. Healthcare (Basel) 2023; 11:2546. [PMID: 37761743 PMCID: PMC10530994 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare11182546] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2023] [Revised: 09/13/2023] [Accepted: 09/13/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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Prior studies exploring the effectiveness of traditional Korean medicine (TKM) treatment for facial palsy have mainly focused on Bell's palsy, and there are few studies on the effectiveness of TKM treatments for traumatic facial palsy following mandibular fracture. The patient was a 24-year-old Korean man with left-sided facial paralysis following a left mandibular fracture. Surgery was performed for the fracture and the facial palsy was treated using conventional medicine (CM) treatments for approximately 3 months, but there was no improvement observed in the patient's condition. Subsequently, the patient underwent an integrative Korean medicine treatment regimen consisting of acupuncture, pharmacopuncture, cupping, moxibustion, and herbal medication for a duration of 2 months. After 2 months of treatments, the House-Brackmann facial grading scale changed from Ⅴ to II and Yanagihara's unweighted grading score increased from 9 to 34. This case presentation and previous studies of traumatic facial palsy using TKM treatment show that TKM treatment may be considered a complementary or alternative treatment method to CM treatment in patients with traumatic facial palsy. PROSPERO registration number: CRD42023445051.
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- Hyunsuk Park
- Department of Korean Medicine Rehabilitation, Bucheon Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine, Bucheon 14598, Republic of Korea; (H.P.); (D.J.C.); (J.L.)
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 06110, Republic of Korea; (S.-H.L.); (Y.J.L.)
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- Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Bucheon Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine, Bucheon 14598, Republic of Korea; (Y.L.); (H.J.)
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- Department of Korean Medicine Rehabilitation, Bucheon Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine, Bucheon 14598, Republic of Korea; (H.P.); (D.J.C.); (J.L.)
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- Department of Korean Medicine Rehabilitation, Bucheon Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine, Bucheon 14598, Republic of Korea; (H.P.); (D.J.C.); (J.L.)
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- Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Bucheon Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine, Bucheon 14598, Republic of Korea; (Y.L.); (H.J.)
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology of Korean Medicine, Bucheon Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine, Bucheon 14598, Republic of Korea;
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- Department of Internal Korean Medicine, Bucheon Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine, Bucheon 14598, Republic of Korea;
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- Department of Oriental Neuropsychiatry, Bucheon Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine, Bucheon 14598, Republic of Korea;
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 06110, Republic of Korea; (S.-H.L.); (Y.J.L.)
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- Department of Korean Medicine Rehabilitation, Bucheon Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine, Bucheon 14598, Republic of Korea; (H.P.); (D.J.C.); (J.L.)
- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 06110, Republic of Korea; (S.-H.L.); (Y.J.L.)
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Ji H, Shin S, Kim Y, Ha IH, Kim D, Lee YJ. Trends of Surgical Service Utilization for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis in South Korea: A 10-Year (2010-2019) Cross-Sectional Analysis of the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service-National Patient Sample Data. Medicina (Kaunas) 2023; 59:1582. [PMID: 37763701 PMCID: PMC10533068 DOI: 10.3390/medicina59091582] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2023] [Revised: 08/10/2023] [Accepted: 08/29/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023]
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Background and Objectives: This retrospective, cross-sectional, and descriptive study used claims data from the Korean Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service (HIRA) between 2010 and 2019 to analyze the trend of surgical service utilization in patients with lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS). Materials and Methods: The national patient sample data provided by the HIRA, which consisted of a 2% sample of the entire Korean population, was used to assess all patients who underwent decompression or fusion surgery at least once in Korea, with LSS as the main diagnosis from January 2010 to December 2019. An in-depth analysis was conducted to examine the utilization of surgical services, taking into account various demographic characteristics of patients, the frequency of claims for different types of surgeries, reoperation rates, the specific types of inpatient care associated with each surgery type, prescribed medications, and the overall expense of healthcare services. Results: A total of 6194 claims and 6074 patients were analyzed. The number of HIRA claims for patients increased from 393 (2010) to 417 (2019) for decompression, and from 230 (2010) to 244 (2019) for fusion. As for the medical expenses of surgery, there was an increase from United States dollar (USD) 867,549.31 (2010) to USD 1,153,078.94 (2019) for decompression and from USD 1,330,440.37 (2010) to USD 1,780,026.48 (2019) for fusion. Decompression accounted for the highest proportion (65.8%) of the first surgeries, but more patients underwent fusion (50.6%) than decompression (49.4%) in the second surgery. Across all sex and age groups, patients who underwent fusion procedures experienced longer hospital stays and incurred higher medical expenses for their inpatient care. Conclusion: The surgical service utilization of patients with LSS and the prescribing rate of opioids and non-opioid analgesics for surgical patients increased in 2019 compared to 2010. From mid-2010 onward, claims for fusion showed a gradual decrease, whereas those for decompression showed a continuously increasing trend. The findings of this study are expected to provide basic research data for clinicians, researchers, and policymakers.
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- HyungWook Ji
- Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine, 536 Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 06110, Republic of Korea;
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- College of Korean Medicine, Sangji University, Wonju 26339, Republic of Korea; (S.S.); (Y.K.)
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- College of Korean Medicine, Sangji University, Wonju 26339, Republic of Korea; (S.S.); (Y.K.)
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, 540 Gangnam-daero, Hangnam-gu, Seoul 06110, Republic of Korea;
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, 540 Gangnam-daero, Hangnam-gu, Seoul 06110, Republic of Korea;
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, 540 Gangnam-daero, Hangnam-gu, Seoul 06110, Republic of Korea;
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Wang YM, Lim YC, Hwang DS, Lee YJ, Ha IH, Lee YS. Osteoporosis Associated with Breast Cancer Treatments Based on Types of Hormonal Therapy: A Cross-Sectional Study Using Korean National Sample Data. Medicina (Kaunas) 2023; 59:1505. [PMID: 37763624 PMCID: PMC10532808 DOI: 10.3390/medicina59091505] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2023] [Revised: 08/16/2023] [Accepted: 08/18/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023]
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Background and Objectives: This study aimed to investigate osteoporosis-related treatments and the overall anticancer drug treatment tendencies, with a focus on selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs) and aromatase inhibitors (AIs), in Korean patients with breast cancer from 2010 to 2019. Materials and Methods: Data were obtained from the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service. Patients with breast cancer (International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision code: C50) as a principal diagnosis at least once from 2010 to 2019 were included. Those with osteoporosis (M80, M81, or M82) as a principal or sub-diagnosis or those who received osteoporosis treatment at least once were categorized as the osteoporosis-related treatment group, and others as the non-osteoporosis-related treatment group. The trends of drug prescriptions and treatment costs in patient groups were evaluated using descriptive statistics. Results: Among all included patients, those aged 45-54 years (40.20%) without osteoporosis treatment and those aged 55-64 years (34.11%) with osteoporosis treatment were the most common. SERM was the most commonly prescribed anticancer drug (29.20%) in the entire patient group, followed by AIs (20.83%). Patients without osteoporosis treatment had the highest prescription rate of SERM (31.48%), and those with osteoporosis treatment had a higher prescription rate of AIs (34.28%). Additionally, SERM and AIs were prescribed most frequently before and after the age of 55 years, respectively, regardless of the presence of treatment. Conclusions: This study found that osteoporosis-related treatment and patient age were associated with anticancer drug prescriptions. The present findings would help clinicians and researchers in the clinical diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer.
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- Yen Min Wang
- Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine, 536 Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 06110, Republic of Korea;
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, 2F, 540 Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 06110, Republic of Korea; (Y.-C.L.); (Y.J.L.)
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- Department of OB & GY in Korean Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02453, Republic of Korea;
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, 2F, 540 Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 06110, Republic of Korea; (Y.-C.L.); (Y.J.L.)
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, 2F, 540 Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 06110, Republic of Korea; (Y.-C.L.); (Y.J.L.)
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, 2F, 540 Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 06110, Republic of Korea; (Y.-C.L.); (Y.J.L.)
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Cho S, Lim YC, Kim EJ, Park Y, Ha IH, Lee YS, Lee YJ. Analysis of Conservative Treatment Trends for Lumbar Disc Herniation with Radiculopathy in Korea: A Population-Based Cross-Sectional Study. Healthcare (Basel) 2023; 11:2353. [PMID: 37628549 PMCID: PMC10454101 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare11162353] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2023] [Revised: 08/14/2023] [Accepted: 08/18/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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This study aimed to analyze the trends in conservative treatment and associated medical costs for lumbar intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy in Korea. This population-based cross-sectional study included patients aged ≥ 20 years with at least one "intervertebral disc disorder with radiculopathy" claim (Korean Standard Classification of Diseases (KCD)-7 code: M511) who sought treatment from tertiary, general, or Korean Medicine hospitals or clinics between 2010 and 2019 and whose data were extracted from the Korean Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service National Patients Sample database. Intervention frequency, ratio, and medical costs, including medication, were analyzed. The number of patients with lumbar intervertebral disc disorders and radiculopathy undergoing conservative treatment increased by >30%, and medical costs increased from USD 3,342,907 to USD 5,600,456 during the 10-year period. The non-surgical treatments mainly used were medication and physiotherapy, and the most commonly prescribed medication was non-opioid analgesics. Meanwhile, the number of patients who used nerve plexus and root and ganglion nerve blocks showed the most significant increase. In conclusion, the number of patients with radiculopathy who received nerve blocks, particularly nerve plexus and root and ganglion nerve blocks, and related expenditure increased, implying a gradual shift in medical decisions from systemic pain reduction to specific and targeted pain treatments. Future studies and clinical practice guidelines may require further inspection of real-world practice to advise optimal treatment choices for an effective treatment plan.
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- Sohyun Cho
- Jaseng Korean Medicine Hospital, Seoul 06110, Republic of Korea;
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, Seoul 06110, Republic of Korea; (Y.-C.L.); (I.-H.H.)
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- Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, College of Korean Medicine, Dongguk University Bundang Oriental Hospital, Seongnam 13601, Republic of Korea;
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- Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, Kyung Hee University at Gangdong, 892 Dongnam-ro, Gangdonggu, Seoul 05278, Republic of Korea;
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, Seoul 06110, Republic of Korea; (Y.-C.L.); (I.-H.H.)
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, Seoul 06110, Republic of Korea; (Y.-C.L.); (I.-H.H.)
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, Seoul 06110, Republic of Korea; (Y.-C.L.); (I.-H.H.)
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Kim H, Shim JW, Shin WC, Lee YJ, Ha IH, Kim KW, Cho JH. Korean Medicine Clinical Practice Guideline Update for Temporomandibular Disorders: An Evidence-Based Approach. Healthcare (Basel) 2023; 11:2364. [PMID: 37628561 PMCID: PMC10454242 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare11162364] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2023] [Revised: 08/10/2023] [Accepted: 08/17/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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Many updated clinical research results have been published since the Korean Medicine Clinical Practice Guidelines (KMCPGs) for temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) were published in 2018. Therefore, it is necessary to update the existing clinical practice guidelines (CPGs). This study presents updated recommendations for TMD treatment based on current research data published up to February 2020. The draft version of the level of evidence and grade of recommendation was determined through an assessment of the risk of bias and a meta-analysis of selected literature based on the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE). The final guidelines were derived using the Delphi method. Eighteen recommendations were derived for eight items of Korean medicine treatment for TMDs. Compared with previous Korean medicine CPGs for TMDs, the grades of seven recommendations, including acupuncture, pharmacopuncture, and Chuna manual therapy, were increased. The grades of the two recommendations have been changed. Six new recommendations were added to fully reflect clinical reality. Acupuncture, pharmacopuncture, and Chuna manual therapy are recommended for TMD patients in clinical practice. Concurrent conventional conservative therapy with Korean medicine or a combination of Korean medicines should be considered in clinical practice in patients with temporomandibular disorders.
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- Hyungsuk Kim
- Department of Korean Rehabilitation Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea; (H.K.); (J.W.S.); (W.-C.S.); (K.-W.K.)
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- Department of Korean Rehabilitation Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea; (H.K.); (J.W.S.); (W.-C.S.); (K.-W.K.)
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- Department of Korean Rehabilitation Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea; (H.K.); (J.W.S.); (W.-C.S.); (K.-W.K.)
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, Seoul 06110, Republic of Korea; (Y.J.L.); (I.-H.H.)
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, Seoul 06110, Republic of Korea; (Y.J.L.); (I.-H.H.)
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- Department of Korean Rehabilitation Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea; (H.K.); (J.W.S.); (W.-C.S.); (K.-W.K.)
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- Department of Korean Rehabilitation Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea; (H.K.); (J.W.S.); (W.-C.S.); (K.-W.K.)
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Park KS, Kim C, Kim JW, Kim S, Lee JY, Lee YJ, Lee J, Kim MJ, Choi YE, Yang C, Han CH, Ha IH. A Pragmatic Randomized Controlled Trial on the Effectiveness and Safety of Pharmacopuncture for Chronic Lower Back Pain. J Pain Res 2023; 16:2697-2712. [PMID: 37554434 PMCID: PMC10406108 DOI: 10.2147/jpr.s413512] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2023] [Accepted: 07/21/2023] [Indexed: 08/10/2023] Open
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PURPOSE Chronic lower back pain (LBP) is a major global health concern. Pharmacopuncture has been widely used to treat LBP in Korea; however, randomized clinical trials (RCT) or active control have not been conducted to evaluate its effectiveness. Therefore, this RCT aimed to compare the effectiveness of pharmacopuncture and physical therapy (PT) for the treatment of chronic LBP. PATIENTS AND METHODS A two-arm, parallel, and multicenter RCT was conducted at four hospitals of Korean medicine. Participants with chronic LBP were randomly assigned at a 1:1 ratio using block randomization to undergo 10 sessions of pharmacopuncture or PT over 5 weeks and followed up for 25 weeks. The numerical rating scale (NRS) and visual analog scale scores of LBP and radiating leg pain and the Oswestry disability index (ODI), 5-level EuroQol-5 dimension (EQ-5D-5L), and the patient global impression of change were recorded at baseline and at 6, 13, and 25 weeks. An intention-to-treat analysis was conducted as the primary analysis using a linear mixed model. RESULTS One-hundred patients (mean age, 49.27 years; 58 women) were recruited. At 6 weeks after randomization, pharmacopuncture showed statistically superior results compared with PT in LBP (difference in NRS, 1.54; 95% CI, 0.94-2.13), function (difference in ODI, 4.52%; 95% CI, 0.93-8.11%), and quality of life (difference in EQ-5D-5L) scores (-0.05; 95% CI, -0.08 to -0.01). This effect persisted for 25 weeks. In the survival analysis for participants with at least a 50% reduction in the NRS scores of LBP during the 182-day follow-up, the pharmacopuncture group showed significantly faster recovery than the PT group (P<0.001, Log rank test). CONCLUSION Pharmacopuncture significantly reduced pain and improved functional outcomes and quality of life in patients with low back pain compared with physical therapy. Based on the findings of this study, pharmacopuncture could be recommended as a treatment for patients with chronic low back pain.
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- Kyoung Sun Park
- Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Daejeon Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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- Bucheon Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine, Bucheon, Republic of Korea
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- Haeundae Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine, Busan, Republic of Korea
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Clinical Research Coordinating Team, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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- Clinical Research Coordinating Team, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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- Clinical Medicine Division, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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- Clinical Medicine Division, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
- Korean Convergence Medical Science, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine School, University of Science & Technology, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Kim S, Lee YS, Yeo J, Lee D, Ko DK, Ha IH. Healthcare utilization for atopic dermatitis: An analysis of the 2010-2018 health insurance review and assessment service national patient sample data. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0286449. [PMID: 37363912 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0286449] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2021] [Accepted: 05/16/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023] Open
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This cross-sectional, retrospective, observational study aimed to analyze the distribution and healthcare usage patterns of patients with atopic dermatitis using the 2010-2018 Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service data. Patients diagnosed with atopic dermatitis in Korea between January 2010 and December 2018 and registered in the Health Insurance Review and Assessment national database were identified, and 270,008 patients who used healthcare services at least once during this period were evaluated to ascertain the healthcare usage patterns and treatment methods for atopic dermatitis. The number of patients with atopic dermatitis plateaued during the study period, while the number of claims and total expenses increased by a small margin. Atopic dermatitis prevalence was the highest among patients aged <5 years (31.4%), followed by those aged 5-14 years (23.53%) and 15-24 years (15.33%). However, the prevalence in these age groups showed a decreasing trend over time. The most used Western medicine treatments were injections and oral medications involving topical corticosteroids, antihistamine agents, and oral steroids, while it was acupuncture therapy in Korean medicine. The frequency of the most frequently prescribed medication, topical corticosteroid, showed a decreasing trend over time. The findings in this study will inform healthcare policy makers and clinicians across different countries on the usage trends of Western medicine and Korean medicine treatment.
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- Sowon Kim
- Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine, Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology, and Dermatology, College of Korean Medicine, Woo-Suk University, Jeonju, Korea
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- Jayeonsaeng Korean Medicine Clinic, Yongin, Korea
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Lee YS, Lim YC, Yeo J, Kim SY, Lee YJ, Ha IH. Risk of Lymphedema and Death after Lymph Node Dissection with Neoadjuvant and Adjuvant Treatments in Patients with Breast Cancer: An Eight-Year Nationwide Cohort Study. Healthcare (Basel) 2023; 11:1833. [PMID: 37444667 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare11131833] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2023] [Revised: 06/19/2023] [Accepted: 06/21/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
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Knowledge on the impact of neoadjuvant and adjuvant treatments on post-surgery lymphedema (LE) in patients with breast cancer is limited due to methodological limitations and an insufficient sample size. We investigated the risk of LE in patients going through long-term anticancer treatment regimens using a national cohort from the Korean National Health Insurance Service database from 2011-2013. Incidence rate ratio, Kaplan-Meier analysis, and Cox proportional regression analysis were performed. A total of 39,791 patients were included. While minimal lymph node dissection (SLNB) reduced the risk of LE (hazard ratio [HR] 0.51) as expected, neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC) followed by SLNB did not reduce the risk. Adjusting for adjuvant chemotherapy (AC) as time-varying exposure decreased the risk of LE in the SLNB group (HR 0.51), but not the mortality risk (HR 0.861). A longer duration of NAC, especially taxane-based, combined with SLNB reversed the effect and increased risk of LE. The findings highlight the importance of not only early surveillance before and after surgery, but also long-term surveillance during adjuvant treatment by surgeons and oncologists in order to reduce the risk of LE.
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- Ye-Seul Lee
- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, 540 Gangnam-daero, Seoul 06110, Republic of Korea
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, 540 Gangnam-daero, Seoul 06110, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Economics, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Acupoint and Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Gachon University, Seongnam 13120, Republic of Korea
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, 540 Gangnam-daero, Seoul 06110, Republic of Korea
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, 540 Gangnam-daero, Seoul 06110, Republic of Korea
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Kim HK, Kim ES, Park KS, Lee YJ, Ha IH. Current treatments for endometriosis in South Korea: an analysis of nationwide data from 2010 to 2019. Sci Rep 2023; 13:9573. [PMID: 37311821 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-36291-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2023] [Accepted: 05/31/2023] [Indexed: 06/15/2023] Open
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While a wide range of treatments, including medical therapies and surgery, are used to manage endometriosis, the characteristics and treatment status of patients who received these treatments have not been investigated in Korea. This study analyzed the Korean Health Insurance Review & Assessment Service-National Patient Sample (HIRA-NPS) data from 2010 to 2019 with 7530 patients diagnosed with endometriosis. Annual trends in the types of visit and surgery, medication prescriptions and associated costs were investigated. The analysis showed that surgery slightly decreased among the types of utilized healthcare services (2010: 16.3, 2019: 12.7), dienogest prescription rapidly increased due to national health insurance coverage from 2013 (2013: 12.1, 2019: 36.0), and the use of gonadotrophin-releasing hormone analogues decreased (2010: 33.6, 2019: 16.4). There was no significant change in total and outpatient costs per person over time. Regarding endometriosis treatment, conservative treatment mainly based on prescribed medications has been gradually replacing surgery. Particularly, the listing of dienogest for national health insurance coverage might have affected the trend. However, there were no significant changes in terms of total and medication costs per person.
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- Han Kyul Kim
- Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine, Gangnam-Daero, Gangnam-Gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, Gangnam-Daero, Gangnam-Gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine, Gangnam-Daero, Gangnam-Gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, Gangnam-Daero, Gangnam-Gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, Gangnam-Daero, Gangnam-Gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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Shin N, Nam H, Kim DW, Lee YJ, Kim D, Ha IH. Effectiveness of Integrative Korean Medicine Treatment in Patients with Traffic-Accident-Induced Acute Low Back Pain and Mild Adult Scoliosis. Healthcare (Basel) 2023; 11:1735. [PMID: 37372851 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare11121735] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2023] [Revised: 06/07/2023] [Accepted: 06/11/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
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We investigated the effectiveness of integrative Korean medicine treatment in patients with pre-existing scoliosis who received inpatient care for traffic-accident-induced acute LBP. We selected 674 patients diagnosed with scoliosis between 1 January 2015, and 30 June 2021, using lumbar spine (L-spine) imaging, across four Korean medicine hospitals in Korea for a retrospective chart review and sent them a questionnaire-based follow-up survey. The primary outcome was a numeric rating scale (NRS) score of LBP. The secondary outcomes were the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), 5-level EuroQol 5-dimension (EQ-5D-5L), and patient global impression of change (PGIC) scores. In total, 101 patients responded to the follow-up survey. NRS scores decreased from 4.86 (4.71-5.02) to 3.53 (3.17-3.90) from admission to discharge, subsequently decreasing to 3.01 (2.64-3.38) (p < 0.001) at the last follow-up. Similarly, ODI scores decreased from 35.96 (33.08-38.85) to 22.73 (20.23-25.24) and 14.21 (11.74-16.67) (p < 0.001), respectively. Approximately 87.1% of patients were satisfied with their inpatient care. There were no significant differences in the degree of improvement according to the severity of scoliosis. Integrative Korean medicine treatment can improve pain, lumbar dysfunction, and quality of life in patients with traffic-accident-induced acute low back pain and pre-existing mild scoliosis.
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- Nayoung Shin
- Department of Korean Medicine Rehabilitation, Ulsan Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine, 662-9, Sinjeong-dong, Nam-gu, Ulsan 44676, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology & Dermatology, Ulsan Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine, 662-9, Sinjeong-dong, Nam-gu, Ulsan 44676, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Korean Medicine, Ulsan Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine, 662-9, Sinjeong-dong, Nam-gu, Ulsan 44676, Republic of Korea
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 06110, Republic of Korea
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 06110, Republic of Korea
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 06110, Republic of Korea
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Ahn J, Yeo J, Lee SH, Lee YJ, Park Y, Goo B, Ha IH. Healthcare usage and cost for plantar fasciitis: a retrospective observational analysis of the 2010-2018 health insurance review and assessment service national patient sample data. BMC Health Serv Res 2023; 23:546. [PMID: 37231457 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-023-09443-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2022] [Accepted: 04/25/2023] [Indexed: 05/27/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Plantar fasciitis (PF) is the most common cause of heel pain in adults, and the number of patients and medical expenses are increasing annually. However, studies on this condition are lacking. There is a need to investigate universally administered PF treatment and the associated costs. Therefore we analyzed the South Korean Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service data to investigate the distribution and healthcare usage of patients with PF. METHODS A cross-sectional retrospective observational design was used in this study. Patients diagnosed with PF (ICD-10 code M72.2) between January 2010 and December 2018 in South Korea, of whom 60,079 had used healthcare at least once, were included in the study. We assessed healthcare usage and cost due to PF, treatment method, and visit route. All statistical analyses were performed with descriptive statistics using SAS 9.4 version. RESULTS The number of treated cases of PF and patients with PF was 11,627 cases and 3,571 patients in 2010, respectively, which increased annually to 38,515 cases and 10,125 patients by 2018, respectively. The 45-54-year-old age group had the highest number of patients; the patient population was predominantly women. Physical therapy was used frequently in Western medicine (WM) institutions, where > 50% of the medicines prescribed to outpatients were analgesics. In contrast, acupuncture therapy was most commonly used in Korean medicine (KM) institutions. A high percentage of patients who visited a KM institution, followed by a WM institution, and then returned to the same KM institution had visited the WM institution for radiological diagnostic examination. CONCLUSION This study analyzed nine years of period data from a patient sample of claims data from the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service to examine the current status of health service use for PF in Korea. We obtained information on the status of WM/KM institution visits for PF treatment, which could be useful for health policymakers. Study findings regarding treatments often used in WM/KM, the frequency of treatments, and their costs could be used as basic data by clinicians and researchers.
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- Jaeseo Ahn
- Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine, 536 Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, 06110, Republic of Korea
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, 3F, 538 Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, 06110, Republic of Korea
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, 3F, 538 Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, 06110, Republic of Korea
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, 3F, 538 Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, 06110, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, 892, Dongnam-ro, Gangdong-gu, Seoul, 05278, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, 892, Dongnam-ro, Gangdong-gu, Seoul, 05278, Republic of Korea
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, 3F, 538 Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, 06110, Republic of Korea.
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Park D, Yoon JE, Choi B, Lee YJ, Ha IH. Complex Extract of Polygonatum sibiricum and Nelumbinis semen Improves Menopause Symptoms via Regulation of Estrogen Receptor Beta in an Ovariectomized Rat Model. Nutrients 2023; 15:nu15112443. [PMID: 37299404 DOI: 10.3390/nu15112443] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2023] [Revised: 05/17/2023] [Accepted: 05/23/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023] Open
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Menopause is a hormone-deficiency state that causes facial flushing, vaginal dryness, depression, anxiety, insomnia, obesity, osteoporosis, and cardiovascular disease as ovarian function decreases. Hormone-replacement therapy is mainly used to treat menopause; however, its long-term use is accompanied by side effects such as breast cancer and endometriosis. To identify the effect of a complex extract of Polygonatum sibiricum (PS) and Nelumbinis semen (NS) on improving menopause without side effects, an ovariectomized rat model was established to analyze several menopause symptoms. Compared to single extracts, the complex extract restored vaginal epithelial cell thickness and decreased serotonin concentration by increasing the estrogen receptors ERα (ESR1) and ERβ (ESR2), depending on the ratio. Although the complex extract exerted a lower weight-loss effect than the single extracts, improved blood-lipid metabolism was observed after increasing high-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels and decreasing low-density lipoprotein cholesterol and triglyceride levels, and ovariectomy-induced osteoporosis was alleviated by suppressing osteoclast production. Thus, by increasing only ERβ expression without regulating ERα expression in the uterus, the complex extract of PS and NS may be a natural treatment for improving menopause symptoms without side effects, such as endometriosis.
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- Doori Park
- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, 538, Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 06110, Republic of Korea
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, 538, Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 06110, Republic of Korea
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, 538, Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 06110, Republic of Korea
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, 538, Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 06110, Republic of Korea
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, 538, Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 06110, Republic of Korea
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Hong JY, Kim H, Lee J, Jeon WJ, Yeo C, Kim H, Lee YJ, Ha IH. Epidural Injection Method for Long-Term Pain Management in Rats with Spinal Stenosis. Biomedicines 2023; 11:biomedicines11051390. [PMID: 37239061 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines11051390] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2023] [Revised: 04/24/2023] [Accepted: 05/05/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
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Epidural injection is one of the most common nonsurgical treatment options for long-term pain relief in lumbar spinal stenosis. Recently, various nerve block injections have been used for pain management. Among them, nerve block through epidural injection is a safe and effective method for the clinical treatment of low back or lower extremity pain. Although the epidural injection method has a long history, the effectiveness of long-term epidural injections in disc diseases has not been scientifically proven. In particular, to verify the safety and efficacy of drugs in preclinical studies, the route and method of drug administration in terms of the clinical application method and duration of use must be established. However, there is no standardized method for long-term epidural injections in a rat model of stenosis to identify the precise efficacy and safety of epidural injections. Therefore, standardizing the epidural injection method is very important for evaluating the efficacy and safety of drugs used for back or lower extremity pain. We describe the first standardized long-term epidural injection method for evaluating the efficacy and safety of drugs according to their route of administration in rats with lumbar spinal stenosis.
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- Jin Young Hong
- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, Seoul 135-896, Republic of Korea
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, Seoul 135-896, Republic of Korea
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, Seoul 135-896, Republic of Korea
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, Seoul 135-896, Republic of Korea
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, Seoul 135-896, Republic of Korea
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, Seoul 135-896, Republic of Korea
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, Seoul 135-896, Republic of Korea
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, Seoul 135-896, Republic of Korea
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Zhao HY, Han CH, Yang C, Lee YJ, Ha IH, Park KS. Effectiveness of Pharmacopuncture Therapy in Adhesive Capsulitis: a Study Protocol for a Pragmatic Randomized Controlled Trial. J Acupunct Meridian Stud 2023; 16:70-78. [PMID: 37076182 DOI: 10.51507/j.jams.2023.16.2.70] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2022] [Revised: 12/05/2022] [Accepted: 03/25/2023] [Indexed: 04/21/2023] Open
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Background Adhesive capsulitis is a progressive, idiopathic disorder that significantly impacts individuals̓ daily lives and increases their medical burden. Pharmacopuncture therapy, which combines acupuncture techniques with herbal medicine, involves injecting herbal extracts into specific acupoints. This study aims to determine the effectiveness and safety of pharmacopuncture therapy in comparison to physiotherapy (PT) for treating adhesive capsulitis. Methods This research protocol outlines a two-arm, parallel, multi-center, pragmatic randomized controlled trial. Fifty participants will be randomly allocated to either the pharmacopuncture therapy or PT group, and they will receive 12 sessions of their respective therapies over a 6-week period. The primary outcome measure is the numeric rating scale for shoulder pain. Secondary outcomes include the visual analog scale score for shoulder pain, Shoulder Pain and Disability Index, Patients̓ Global Impression of Change score, Short Form-12 Health Survey Version 2 score, and EuroQol-5 Dimension. Statistical analysis will be conducted based on the intention-to-treat principle. Discussion This trial may offer high-quality and reliable clinical evidence for evaluating the effectiveness and safety of pharmacopuncture therapy compared to PT in the treatment of adhesive capsulitis. Furthermore, this study will serve as a valuable guideline for practitioners when making clinical decisions and managing adhesive capsulitis.
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- Hui Yan Zhao
- Korean Convergence Medical Science, University of Science & Technology (UST), School of Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon, Korea
- KM Science Research Division, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon, Korea
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- Korean Convergence Medical Science, University of Science & Technology (UST), School of Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon, Korea
- KM Science Research Division, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon, Korea
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- KM Science Research Division, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon, Korea
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, Seoul, Korea
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, Seoul, Korea
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Cha HJ, Han CH, Jeon JH, Jeong JK, Kim HK, Yang C, Kang BK, Kim MJ, Choi YE, Ha IH, Kim YI. Effectiveness and Safety of Adjunctive Pharmacopuncture to Acupuncture Treatment for Rotator Cuff Diseases: a Protocol for an Assessor-Blinded, Pragmatic Randomized Controlled, Pilot Trial. J Acupunct Meridian Stud 2023; 16:79-87. [PMID: 37076183 DOI: 10.51507/j.jams.2023.16.2.79] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2023] [Revised: 03/09/2023] [Accepted: 03/25/2023] [Indexed: 04/21/2023] Open
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Background Shoulder pain is a common musculoskeletal disorder. Treatment can be surgical or non-surgical. Korean Medicine, including acupuncture and pharmacopuncture, is a part of conservative treatment. Pharmacopuncture, combining acupuncture with herbal medicine, has been used for musculoskeletal disorders since the 1960s, but clinical evidence on its effectiveness is lacking. Objectives This study aims to assess the effectiveness and safety of pharmacopuncture for rotator cuff disease. Methods A two-group, parallel, single-center, pragmatic, randomized, controlled, assessor-blinded trial will be conducted. A total of 40 patients will be recruited, starting in July 2022. All patients will be received acupuncture treatment, and pharmacopuncture will be applied to intervention group additionally. After eight treatments are delivered over four weeks, follow-up assessments will be performed. Results Assessments will evaluate the effectiveness and safety of these treatments at baseline and at weeks 2 (2 W), 4 (4 W), and 8 (8 W). The primary outcome will be a visual analog scale (VAS) evaluation of shoulder pain levels. Assessments will include shoulder pain and disability index (SPADI), shoulder range of motion (ROM), EuroQol 5-Dimension 5-Level (EQ-5D-5L), patient global impression of change (PGIC), 'no worse than mild pain', and drug consumption rates. Conclusion This study may offer a rationale for a future full-scale trial on the effectiveness and safety of pharmacopuncture treatment for rotator cuff disease and provide data on non-surgical treatment for the disease.
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- Hyun Ji Cha
- Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Daejeon University, Daejeon, Korea
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- Korean Medicine Research Division, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon, Korea
- Korean Convergence Medicine, University of Science & Technology (UST), Campus of Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon, Korea
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- Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Daejeon University, Daejeon, Korea
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- Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Daejeon University, Daejeon, Korea
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- Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Daejeon University, Daejeon, Korea
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- Korean Medicine Research Division, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon, Korea
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- Korean Medicine Research Division, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon, Korea
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- Clinical Research Coordinating Team, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon, Korea
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- Clinical Research Coordinating Team, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon, Korea
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Daejeon University, Daejeon, Korea
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Jang A, Kim MR, Lee SMK, Ha IH, Shin JY, McClain R, Lee J. Evaluating the effectiveness of online Continuing medical education during the COVID-19 pandemic. Med Teach 2023:1-7. [PMID: 37013818 DOI: 10.1080/0142159x.2023.2183787] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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OBJECTIVES The study determined the effects of online continuing medical education (CME) on the clinical competency, performance, and patient outcomes of physicians and other healthcare professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic regarding the topics of COVID-19 and back pain. METHODS Survey studies on six online CME activities were conducted from April 2020 to February 2021 at a South Korean hospital. Surveys were conducted immediately after and three months after the CME activity to measure the effectiveness of the CME activity regarding professional competence and performance, as well as patient outcomes. RESULTS A total of 624 individuals participated in the six CME activities. Of the 2007 post-activity responses, a total of 1135 out of 1332 (85.21%) participants indicated that they were satisfied with the online education activities, and a total of 1752 out of 2007 (87.29%) participants responded that the content would influence their clinical practice. Upon a three-month follow-up, 477 out of 611 (78.07%) respondents indicated that they had made actual changes to their clinical practice. CONCLUSIONS The online delivery method is effective for delivering CME. The results suggest that online CME ultimately influences physicians' clinical competency and performance, which leads to enforcing change in clinical practice.
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- Andrew Jang
- Jaseng Medical Academy, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Jaseng Medical Academy, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Jaseng Medical Academy, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine, Arkansas Colleges of Health Education, Fort Smith, USA
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- Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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Lee S, Yeo J, Lee SH, Lee YJ, Lee S, Ha IH. Trends in healthcare utilisation of patients with migraine in South Korea: a retrospective observational study using Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service National Patient Sample data from 2010 to 2018. BMJ Open 2023; 13:e059926. [PMID: 36944456 PMCID: PMC10032417 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-059926] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/23/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE This study used 2010-2018 Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service National Patient Sample data to analyse the distribution and healthcare utilisation of patients with migraine in South Korea. DESIGN Retrospective, observational study using serial cross-sectional data. PARTICIPANTS Patients with primary diagnosis of G43, a Korean Standard Classification of Diseases-10 code for migraine, were included in the analysis. The exclusion criteria were missing code information; code for dental, health centre or psychiatry; institution type specified as nursing hospital, psychiatric hospital, dental hospital, midwifery centre or health centre; blank entries for total cost or days of care. 453 246 records of patients and 117 157 patients corresponding to those records were identified. OUTCOME MEASURES Primary outcome measures were medical service utilisation status, treatment methods and drug use status associated with migraine. RESULTS Cases and patients of migraine increased from 48 846 and 19 468 (2010) to 52 729 and 20 802 (2018), respectively, increases of 7.95% and 6.85%, respectively, compared with 2010. Total cost of care increased from $921 857.88 (2010) to $1 711 219.60 (2018). The most common age range of patients was 45-54 years, with 2.69 times more female than male patients. In Western medicine hospitals, subcutaneous or intramuscular injection therapy was used frequently, while in Korean medicine hospitals, acupuncture therapy was used. Among Western medicine outpatients, more than 50% of the therapeutics prescribed for acute migraine were simple analgesics or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. The number of prescriptions for the prevention of episodic migraine increased from 13 600 cases (2010) to 20 546 cases (2018), representing the steepest increase in drug utilisation. CONCLUSIONS Treatments frequently used in Western and Korean medicine hospitals and their frequency of use and costs were identified. The findings of this study can be used as a basis for relevant health policy decisions.
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- Sookyung Lee
- Department of Korean Rehabilitation Medicine, Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Department of Economics, Korea University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Neuroscience, Wonkwang University Hospital, Iksan, Republic of Korea
- Department of Internal Medicine, Wonkwang University Gwangju Korean Medicine Hospital, Gwangju, Republic of Korea
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Kim WK, Shin JS, Lee J, Koh W, Ha IH, Park HJ, Lee SK, Hong JY. Effects of the administration of Shinbaro 2 in a rat lumbar disk herniation model. Front Neurol 2023; 14:1044724. [PMID: 36970511 PMCID: PMC10036394 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2023.1044724] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2022] [Accepted: 02/15/2023] [Indexed: 03/12/2023] Open
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The current standard for the pharmacological management of lumbar disk herniation (LDH), involving non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, muscle relaxants, and opioid analgesics, often carries a risk of adverse events. The search for alternative therapeutic options remains a vital objective, given the high prevalence of LDH and the critical impact on the quality of life. Shinbaro 2 is a clinically effective herbal acupuncture against inflammation and various musculoskeletal disorders. Therefore, we explored whether Shinbaro 2 exerts protective effects in an LDH rat model. The results showed that Shinbaro 2 suppressed pro-inflammatory cytokines, interleukin-1 beta, tumor necrosis factor-alpha, disk degeneration-related factors, matrix metalloproteinase-1,−3,−9, and ADAMTS-5 in LDH rats. Shinbaro 2 administration reinstated a behavioral activity to a normal level in the windmill test. The results indicated that Shinbaro 2 administration restored spinal cord morphology and functions in the LDH model. Therefore, Shinbaro 2 exerted a protective effect in LDH via actions on inflammatory responses and disk degeneration, indicating that future research is warranted to assess the action mechanisms further and validate its effects.
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- Won Kyung Kim
- College of Pharmacy, Natural Products Research Institute, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundations, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Natural Products Research Institute, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Natural Products Research Institute, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- *Correspondence: Sang Kook Lee
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundations, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Hwang BK, Park KS, Ku SH, Kim SH, Moon HW, Park MS, Baek HK, Namgoong J, Hwangbo SY, Seo JY, Lee YJ, Lee J, Ha IH. Efficacy and Safety of Korean Herbal Medicine for Patients with Post-Accident Syndrome, Persistent after Acute Phase: A Pragmatic Randomized Controlled Trial. Healthcare (Basel) 2023; 11:healthcare11040534. [PMID: 36833066 PMCID: PMC9957496 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare11040534] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2022] [Revised: 01/31/2023] [Accepted: 02/01/2023] [Indexed: 02/15/2023] Open
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This is a pragmatic, two-armed, parallel, single-center, randomized controlled clinical trial for comparative evaluation between the effectiveness of integrated Korean medicine (IKM) and herbal medicine treatment with that of IKM monotherapy (control) for post-accident syndrome persistent after the acute phase. Participants were randomized into Herbal Medicine (HM, n = 20) and Control groups (n = 20) to receive the allocated treatment of 1-3 sessions/week for 4 weeks. Intention-to-treat analysis was conducted. The Difference of Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) change of overall post-accident syndromes from baseline to week 5 for the two groups was 1.78 (95% CI: 1.08-2.48; p < 0.001). Regarding secondary outcomes, a significant decrease compared to the baseline values was confirmed for NRS of musculoskeletal, neurological, psychiatric complaints and general symptoms of post-accident syndromes. In a survival analysis based on the recovery criteria of "patients with a reduction in the NRS of overall post-accident syndromes of ≥50%," the HM group showed a shorter time to recovery than the control group during the 17-week study period (p < 0.001 by the log-rank test). IKM combined with herbal medicine treatment significantly improved the quality of life by relieving somatic pain and alleviating the overall post-accident syndrome persistent after the acute phase; this effect was maintained for at least 17 weeks.
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- Bo-Kyung Hwang
- Bucheon Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine, 17, Buil-ro, 191beon-gil, Bucheon-si 14598, Republic of Korea
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- Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine, 536, Gangna-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 06110, Republic of Korea
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- Bucheon Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine, 17, Buil-ro, 191beon-gil, Bucheon-si 14598, Republic of Korea
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- Bucheon Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine, 17, Buil-ro, 191beon-gil, Bucheon-si 14598, Republic of Korea
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- Bucheon Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine, 17, Buil-ro, 191beon-gil, Bucheon-si 14598, Republic of Korea
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- Bucheon Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine, 17, Buil-ro, 191beon-gil, Bucheon-si 14598, Republic of Korea
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- Bucheon Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine, 17, Buil-ro, 191beon-gil, Bucheon-si 14598, Republic of Korea
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- Bucheon Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine, 17, Buil-ro, 191beon-gil, Bucheon-si 14598, Republic of Korea
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- Bucheon Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine, 17, Buil-ro, 191beon-gil, Bucheon-si 14598, Republic of Korea
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- Bucheon Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine, 17, Buil-ro, 191beon-gil, Bucheon-si 14598, Republic of Korea
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- Bucheon Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine, 17, Buil-ro, 191beon-gil, Bucheon-si 14598, Republic of Korea
- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, 2F 540 Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 06110, Republic of Korea
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- Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine, 536, Gangna-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 06110, Republic of Korea
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- Bucheon Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine, 17, Buil-ro, 191beon-gil, Bucheon-si 14598, Republic of Korea
- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, 2F 540 Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 06110, Republic of Korea
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +82-2-2222-2740
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Lee NW, Lee SH, Kim KW, Ha IH, Cho JH, Lee YJ. Effectiveness of Chuna (or Tuina) Manual Therapy for Temporomandibular Disorder: A Systematic Review. Altern Ther Health Med 2023; 29:258-268. [PMID: 35986738] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Background Temporomandibular disorder (TMD) affects patients' quality of life (QoL) because of the resulting structural and functional impairment and pain. Objective This study aimed to evaluate the evidence regarding the effectiveness, safety and improvement in QoL in patients who underwent Chuna manual therapy (CMT) for TMD. Methods We searched 11 databases and included randomized controlled trials (RCT) on CMT for TMD published before March 2020. A meta-analysis was conducted, and the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE) method was used to evaluate the evidence level. We included 12 RCTs that compared CMT and conventional care. Results CMT showed significantly better patient pain reduction, functional improvement and QoL. A superior result was seen in the use of CMT in conjunction with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) or conventional care. CMT showed no minor or serious adverse events compared with medical treatments. The evidence level was low for all outcomes, except QoL. Conclusions We found that CMT for TMD resulted in functional improvement, pain reduction and improvement in QoL, with fewer adverse events. However, since the evidence level varied from very low to moderate due to imprecision and the risk of bias with the included studies, we are limited in determining the efficacy of Chuna therapy using these studies. High-quality, well-designed and large-scale RCTs are needed to conclusively determine the clinical efficacy of CMT in TMD.
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Park MJ, Jin SR, Kim ES, Lee HS, Hwang KH, Oh SJ, Lee JY, Kim D, Lee YJ, Ha IH. Long-Term Follow-Up of Intensive Integrative Treatment including Motion Style Acupuncture Treatment (MSAT) in Hospitalized Patients with Lumbar Disc Herniation: An Observational Study. Healthcare (Basel) 2022; 10:healthcare10122462. [PMID: 36553986 PMCID: PMC9777699 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare10122462] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2022] [Revised: 12/02/2022] [Accepted: 12/04/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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This study aimed to investigate the long-term effects of and satisfaction with integrative Korean medicine treatment and motion style acupuncture treatment (MSAT) in patients with lumbar disc herniation (LDH). We retrospectively analyzed medical charts and prospectively surveyed adult patients aged between 19 and 64 years treated for lumbar disc herniation for at least 6 days at three Korean hospitals from 1 January 2015 to 31 December 2020. The primary outcome was the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) for back pain. Secondary outcome measures included the NRS for radiating leg pain, the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), and the European Quality of Life-5 Dimension-5 Level (EQ-5D-5L) questionnaire. The NRS scores for low back pain decreased from 5.40 ± 1.58 to 2.92 ± 2.09, NRS for radiating leg pain from 5.57 ± 1.56 to 1.78 ± 2.36, and ODI from 46.39 ± 16.72 to 16.47 ± 15.61 at baseline and survey, respectively. The EQ-5D-5L increased from 0.57 ± 0.19 to 0.82 ± 0.14. In conclusion, Korean medicine and MSAT could be effective treatment methods for patients with LDH. The results of this study can be used as helpful information for clinicians who treat patients with LDH in real clinical settings.
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- Mu-Jin Park
- Department of Korean Internal Medicine, Bundang Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine, Sungnam-si 13590, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Korean Internal Medicine, Bundang Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine, Sungnam-si 13590, Republic of Korea
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- Departments of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Bundang Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine, Sungnam-si 13590, Republic of Korea
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- Departments of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Bundang Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine, Sungnam-si 13590, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Korean Rehabilitation Medicine, Bundang Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine, Sungnam-si 13590, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Korean Rehabilitation Medicine, Bundang Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine, Sungnam-si 13590, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Korean Internal Medicine, Integrative Cancer Center, Cha Ilsan Medical Center, 1205, Jungang-ro, Ilsandong-gu, Goyang-si 10444, Republic of Korea
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, 2F, 540 Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 06110, Republic of Korea
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, 2F, 540 Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 06110, Republic of Korea
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, 2F, 540 Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 06110, Republic of Korea
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +82-2-2222-2740
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Choi YY, Lee JY, Yang SH, Lee TG, Oh DY, Kim DW, Lee SJ, Lee YJ, Ha IH. Inpatients with shoulder osteoarthritis who received integrative Korean medicine treatment: Long-term follow-up of an observation study. Medicine (Baltimore) 2022; 101:e31431. [PMID: 36397407 PMCID: PMC9666206 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000031431] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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This study aimed to investigate the long-term clinical efficacy of and satisfaction with integrative Korean medicine (KM) treatment in patients with shoulder osteoarthritis (SOA). We conducted a prospective observational study of patients with SOA. Patients aged 19 years and older who underwent inpatient treatment for more than 1 week were eligible for enrollment in the study. The primary evaluation index was the numeric rating scale for shoulder pain. Sub-evaluation indices included the Shoulder Pain and Disability Index for shoulder function, EuroQol-5-dimension score for overall quality of life, and Patient Global Impression of Change. Outcome measures were assessed at admission, discharge, and follow-up. For the follow-up questionnaire survey, the following information was collected: current status, surgery after discharge, reasons for finding integrative KM treatment satisfactory/unsatisfactory, and quality of life after discharge. In total, 186 patients were enrolled in the primary analysis, and 103 patients completed the follow-up survey. The mean number of days of follow-up was 1019 ± 439. Compared with the baseline, the mean differences in the numeric rating scale and Shoulder Pain and Disability Index were 3.05 ± 0.34 and 36.06 ± 5.53, respectively. Regarding the Patient Global Impression of Change, 89 out of 103 (86.4%) patients chose "minimally improved" or better. Furthermore, the EuroQol-5-dimension score also increased, showing an improvement of health-related quality of life after treatment. Integrative KM treatment is a potential option for reducing pain severity and improving function and health-related quality of life in patients with SOA. Prospective randomized studies would support this finding for the next step.
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- Yun-Young Choi
- Department of Korean Medicine Rehabilitation, Ulsan Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine, Ulsan, Republic of Korea
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Department of Korean Internal Medicine, Integrative Cancer Center, Cha Ilsan Medical Center, Ilsan, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Korean Medicine Rehabilitation, Ulsan Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine, Ulsan, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Korean Medicine Rehabilitation, Ulsan Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine, Ulsan, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion Medicine, Ulsan Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine, Ulsan, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Korean Medicine Rehabilitation, Ulsan Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine, Ulsan, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion Medicine, Ulsan Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine, Ulsan, Republic of Korea
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- * Correspondence: In-Hyuk Ha, Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, 540, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 06110, Republic of Korea (e-mail: )
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Hong JY, Kim H, Jeon WJ, Lee J, Yeo C, Lee YJ, Ha IH. Epigenetic Changes within the Annulus Fibrosus by DNA Methylation in Rat Intervertebral Disc Degeneration Model. Cells 2022; 11:cells11223547. [PMID: 36428977 PMCID: PMC9688069 DOI: 10.3390/cells11223547] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2022] [Revised: 10/28/2022] [Accepted: 11/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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Intervertebral disc degeneration (IDD) is an age-dependent progressive spinal disease that causes chronic back or neck pain. Although aging has long been presented as the main risk factor, the exact cause is not fully known. DNA methylation is associated with chronic pain, suggesting that epigenetic modulation may ameliorate disc degeneration. We examined histological changes in the DNA methylation within the discs and their association with pain-related transient receptor potential vanilloid subtype 1 (TrpV1) expression in rats subjected to IDD. Epigenetic markers (5-hydroxymethylcytosine (5hmC), 5-methylcytosine (5Mc)), DNA methyltransferases (DNMTs), and Ten-eleven translocations (Tets) were analyzed using immunohistochemistry, real-time PCR, and DNA dot-blot following IDD. Results revealed high 5mC levels in the annulus fibrosus (AF) region within the disc after IDD and an association with TrpV1 expression. DNMT1 is mainly involved in 5mC conversion in degenerated discs. However, 5hmC levels did not differ between groups. A degenerated disc can lead to locomotor defects as assessed by ladder and tail suspension tests, no pain signals in the von Frey test, upregulated matrix metalloproteinase-3, and downregulated aggrecan levels within the disc. Thus, we found that the DNA methylation status in the AF region of the disc was mainly changed after IDD and associated with aberrant TrpV1 expression in degenerated discs.
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