Myeong Soo Lee

..Tai chi is an easily accessible therapy for patients and, as such, may be an effective intervention for AS. However, we cannot completely discount the possibility that the placebo effect was responsible for the improvement...

..Tai chi has been recommended for treating type 2 diabetes mellitus. The purpose of this systematic review was to evaluate evidence from controlled clinical trials testing the effectiveness of tai chi in treating type 2 diabetes mellitus...

..A systematic review of randomised controlled trials was conducted to evaluate the efficacy and effectiveness of intramuscular stimulation (IMS)...

..In conclusion, many SRs of t'ai chi have recently been published; however, the evidence is convincingly positive only for fall prevention and for improvement of psychological health...

..The results of these studies provide mixed evidence of acupuncture's effectiveness as a treatment for ASD symptoms...

..Therefore, this study was performed to establish standard indicators of the PI for stroke through the traditional Korean medical literature, expert consensus and a clinical field test...

..Several SRs of aromatherapy have recently been published. Due to a number of caveats, the evidence is not sufficiently convincing that aromatherapy is an effective therapy for any condition...

..The secondary outcome measures will include FDI from baseline to week five, House-Brackmann Grade, lip mobility, and stiffness scales...

..In Korea, MSAT is used to reduce musculoskeletal pain and improve functional status. The study aims to evaluate the effect of MSAT on acute low back pain with severe disability...

..Several studies have reported that moxibustion is effective in ulcerative colitis (UC). The objective of this review was to assess the clinical evidence for or against moxibustion as a treatment for UC...

..Hence, a systematic review of randomised controlled trials of CAM treatments in patients with CFS/ME was undertaken to summarise the existing evidence from RCTs of CAM treatments in this patient population...

..Preparations from maca root have been reported to improve sexual function. The aim of this review was to assess the clinical evidence for or against the effectiveness of the maca plant as a treatment for sexual dysfunction...

..The aim of this systematic review is to summarize and critically evaluate the evidence for and against the effectiveness of CAT for post-stroke rehabilitation as compared to ipsilateral acupuncture (IAT)...

..In conclusion, EQT may act by stabilizing both the autonomic nervous system and the emotional state...

..CONCLUSIONS: This systematic review found limited effectiveness of moxibustion as an adjunct to standard care in stroke rehabilitation...

..The objective of this review was to assess the effectiveness of acupuncture as a treatment option for treating the condition of dry eye...

..Although limited by the single case study approach, our results support previous studies on this topic and provide reasons to conduct controlled clinical trials...

..Future studies should be of high methodological quality, with a particular emphasis on including an adequate control intervention...

..Several systematic reviews (SRs) have assessed the effectiveness of moxibustion for a range of conditions, often with contradictory conclusions. Our aim was to provide a critical evaluation and summary of these data...

..Therefore, more rigorous studies are required before the effectiveness of moxibustion for the treatment of pain can be determined...

..To assess the evidence for tai chi in reducing resting blood pressure (BP) in the elderly...

..Future RCTs seem warranted but must overcome the methodological shortcomings of the existing evidence...

..001). These findings suggest that qi-training modulates peripheral T lymphocyte concentrations. However, the functional modulation of T helper lymphocytes should be tested in a larger population and compared with other interventions...

..To assess systematically the clinical evidence of qigong for hypertension...

..In conclusion, the evidence is not significantly convincing to suggest cupping is effective for treating hypertension. Further research is required to investigate whether it generates any specific effects for that condition...

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..05). Although these do not conclusively support the traditional midday-midnight theory, our data suggest the existence of some type of daily variability in electrical current...

..Given that the methodological quality of all RCTs was poor, the results from the present review are insufficient to suggest that moxibustion is an effective treatment for constipation. More rigorous studies are warranted...

..The objective of this review was to systematically assess the effectiveness of moxibustion for supportive cancer care...

..18;chi(2) = 1.14; P = 0.28; I(2) = 13%). In conclusion, penetrating or non-penetrating sham-controlled RCTs failed to show specific effects of acupuncture for pain control in patients with RA. More rigorous research seems to be warranted...

..AA is often recommended as treatment for insomnia. The aim of this systematic review was to evaluate data from randomised, placebo-controlled clinical trials testing the effectiveness of AA for treating insomnia...

..08 to 5.09, P = 0.003). Both of these studies are burdened with serious methodological limitations. In conclusion, the evidence for ginseng as a treatment of AD is scarce and inconclusive. Further rigorous trials seem warranted...

..Furthermore, the safety has not been proved yet. Therefore, the efficacy and safety should be tested in larger studies...

..Further research is required to investigate whether there are specific effects of acupuncture for treating hot flash in patients with breast cancer...

..Future studies should be of high quality with particular emphasis on designing an adequate control intervention...

..Acupuncture is often used as a treatment for dementia and is claimed to be effective in improving intelligence...

..To assess the effectiveness of acupuncture as a treatment option for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)...

..To summarize and critically evaluate the evidence for and against the effectiveness of Eastern-Western integrative medicine (EWIM) for health care compared to Eastern medicine (EM) or Western medicine (WM) alone...

..To systematically evaluate the effectiveness of acupuncture for treating or preventing allergic rhinitis (AR)...

..Acupuncture is one of the most popular types of complementary/alternative medicine. It is sometimes used as a treatment for schizophrenia...

..Based on evidence from the currently available SRs, the effectiveness of cupping has been demonstrated only as a treatment for pain, and even for this indication doubts remain...

..The results show that tai chi was not statistically significantly superior to physical exercise. In conclusion, the existing evidence does not suggest that regular tai chi is an effective way of increasing aerobic capacity...

..The aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness of yoga as a treatment option for menopausal symptoms...

..The goal of the study was to assess the effects of acupuncture as a treatment for hot flushes in prostate cancer (PC) patients...

..We aimed to assess the effectiveness of massage as a treatment option for autism...

..Cochrane reviews have the reputation for being more transparent and rigorous than other reviews. The aim of this overview was to evaluate and summarize Cochrane reviews of acupuncture for the treatment of any type of pain...

..We evaluated the current evidence for the use of acupuncture to treat erectile dysfunction (ED)...

..However, the total number of RCTs and the total sample size included in our analysis were too small to draw definite conclusions. Future RCTs should assess larger patient samples with longer treatment periods and appropriate controls...

..These findings suggest that there are few differences between the effects of QTN and QTT. However, the reproducibility of the findings should be tested with multiple sessions, and long-term follow-up tests...

..This prospective, observational pilot study aims to determine the feasibility, safety, and possible benefits of acupuncture for symptom management in patients undergoing hemodialysis...

..Wet-cupping is a common intervention for various pain conditions, especially in Korea. In this context, we conducted a pilot study to determine the effectiveness and safety of wet-cupping treatment for PNSLBP...

..To evaluate the efficacy and safety of acupuncture for ocular symptoms, tear film stability and tear secretion in dry eye patients...

..This transferred bio-energy (Qi) seems to act as an electromotive force, which is purported to remove the stagnation or blockage of energy and restore an equilibrium state...

..Our research suggests a potential functional link between EA therapy and anti-neuroinflammatory response in an ALS animal model...

..To test whether group music therapy is effective for improving depression, anxiety, and relationships in psychiatric patients...

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..Acupuncture has been widely used to treat patients with dry eye. Our aim is to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of acupuncture for this condition...

..This herbal remedy also reduced the negative psychological symptoms, stress and heightened the emotional state experienced by medical students during examinations...

..Further controlled studies are needed to determine whether acupuncture might be a feasible and useful treatment option for erectile dysfunction in haemodialysis patients...

..The aim of this review was to evaluate previously published clinical evidence for the use of moxibustion as a treatment for hypertension...

..The purpose of the present study was to determine whether bee venom suppresses motor neuron loss and microglial cell activation in hSOD1G93A mutant mice...

..These results suggested that Qi-therapy might be useful as a nursing intervention for women who suffer from PMS to maintain or restore a balance of Qi...

..These findings suggest that the electroacupuncture at ST36 results in modulation of the activity of nNOS in the hypothalamus of spontaneously hypertensive rat...

..Compared with baseline values, pain and psychological benefits remained significantly improved after two weeks of follow-up. These findings suggest that Qi-therapy may help the elderly cope with pain and associated mood disturbances...

..The aim of this systematic review is to summarize and critically evaluate the evidence available from controlled clinical trials of tai chi as a supportive therapy for cancer patients...

..01) and the tyrosine kinase inhibitor, genistein (p < .01). The authors suggest that the endogenous GH released during and immediately after Qi-training mediates the priming events through tyrosine kinase activation in PMNs...

..In conclusion, multifunctional fabrics may act to stabilize both the autonomic nervous system and psychological state...

..The objective of this review was to assess the evidence concerning the effectiveness of acupuncture as a treatment for tinnitus...

..To examine the effect of qi training on neutrophil bactericidal function (superoxide generation and adhesion)...

..001), and in motor power (p < .05) in stroke patients with hemiplegic shoulder subluxation...

..The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of acupuncture treatment on dry eye syndrome...

..The number and quality of trials as well as their total sample size are too low to draw any firm conclusion. Further rigorous trials are warranted...

..The results of this study demonstrate that the corrosion products of stainless steel 304 acupuncture needles might affect the post-electrical stimulation tissue response...

..Although the results of these two case studies do not constitute conclusive evidence, the data suggest that Qi therapy may have some beneficial effects on some symptoms of cancer...

..Acupuncture is frequently advocated as an adjunct treatment during stroke rehabilitation. The aim of this review was to assess its effectiveness in this setting...

..The aim of this study was to determine if aromatherapy acupressure, compared to acupressure alone, was effective in reducing hemiplegic shoulder pain and improving motor power in stroke patients...

..01). These data indicate that, in elderly men, Qi-training enhances superoxide generation by neutrophils, possibly via the changes in plasma growth hormone concentration...

..e., to treat stroke and hypertension) and that such use can cause adverse effects. More systematic research is needed to increase the safety of consumers when using herbs and herbal supplements...

..05). Plasma cortisol concentrations during EQT were significantly lower than during control sessions p < .05). Thus, Qi-therapy was more effective in inducing relaxation than placebo treatment...

..These results are consistent with the theories of Qi-circulation and traditional Chinese medicine...

..The aims of this study were to develop a sham cupping device and to validate its use as a placebo control for healthy volunteers...

..Moxibustion is one such medication. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of moxibustion on hot flashes in perimenopausal and postmenopausal women...

..Two trials suggested effectiveness in prolonging life of cancer patients and one failed to do so. We conclude that the effectiveness of qigong in cancer care is not yet supported by the evidence from rigorous clinical trials...

..Our objective is to evaluate the effectiveness of acupuncture in patients in Korea and China with persistent allergic rhinitis compared to sham acupuncture treatment or waitlist control...

..These preliminary data indicate that supplements enhanced the rate of BMD and height development, although this result must be replicated in a large population-based study and placebo-controlled trials to confirm the conclusions...

..These results suggest that aromatherapy massage may exert positive effects on blood pressure. However, more objective, clinical measures should be applied in a future study with a randomized placebo-controlled design...

..This study aimed to observe the effects of acupuncture for hot flashes in postmenopausal hemodialysis-dependent women...

..In conclusion, Qi-training may stabilize the autonomic nervous system by modulating the parasympathetic nervous system...

..In conclusion, herbal remedy may act by stabilizing both the autonomic nervous system and the emotional state...

..The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of acupuncture plus usual care for relief of hot flashes and menopause-related symptoms compared with usual care alone in perimenopausal or postmenopausal women...

..Despite the presence of adverse side effects, patients tended to use CAM without discussing it with their main physicians, suggesting that physicians should be actively involved in the prescription and use of CAM...

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..Taken together, these data suggest that ODG treatment has potential protective effects in neuronal cells under oxidative stress...

..Although this may constitute a potential bias, the study despite its limitations does provide precious empirical evidence of the effectiveness of Qigong...

..A meta-analysis shows that evidence for the effectiveness of external qigong is encouraging, though further studies are warranted...

..In conclusion, sham-controlled RCTs showed variable results and no clear evidence that acupuncture has any specific effects on HRV. Therefore, more rigorous research appears to be warranted...

..However, primary data were scarce. Future RCTs should assess larger patient samples for longer treatment periods and include appropriate controls...

..001) and peak amplitude (P < 0.001). In conclusion, these results imply that the substance of the meridian differs from that of the adjacent control regions...

..Collectively this evidence is not convincing enough to suggest that tai chi is an effective treatment for RA. The value of tai chi for this indication therefore remains unproven...

..44 with quality of life. These results encourage further study of the associations of habitual exercise with perceived pain, family support, and quality of life...

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