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KMID : 1146520150160010089
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Journal of the Society of Stroke on Korean Medicine
2015 Volume.16 No. 1 p.89 ~ p.102
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A Review of Korean Studies on Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Treated with Traditional Korean Medicine
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Lee Hye-Yun
Park Hye-Lim
Lee Deuk-Joo
Lee In
Hong Jin-Woo
Kwon Jung-Nam
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Abstract
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Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the domestic research trend about Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis(ALS) treated with Traditional Korean Medicine(TKM).
Methods: Searches of two major TKM databases were conducted for articles published up to July 2015. Searching keyword was “Lou Gehrig’s disease” OR “amyotrophic lateral sclerosis”. Studies dealt TKM for ALS were included.
Results: 18 studies were met our inclusion criteria(two prospective studies, one retrospective study, one follow-up study, 14 case reports). Complex TKM intervention of herbal medication, acupuncture and pharmacopuncture was the most frequently used treatment. Individually, herbal medication was the most frequent followed by acupuncture. Short-term assessment showed improvement in ALS symptoms but long-term assessment showed progression of disease. Accessory symptoms including depression, anxiety and insomnia were improved in four studies.
Conclusion: For more definite evidence, larger studies with long-term follow-up period are needed. Moreover, benefits that TKM can provide for ALS patients as a part of multi-disciplinary approach should be studied in depth.
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KEYWORD
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amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
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