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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