Implementation strategy for introducing a clinical skills examination to the Korean Oriental Medicine Licensing Examination: a mixed-method modified Delphi study.

Purpose: This study investigated the validity of introducing a clinical skills examination (CSE) to the Korean Oriental Medicine Licensing Examination through a mixed-method modified Delphi study

Methods: A 3-round Delphi study was conducted between September and November 2022. The expert panel comprised 21 oriental medicine education experts who were officially recommended by relevant institutions and organizations. The questionnaires included potential content for the CSE and a detailed implementation strategy.

Efficacy of Geumguesingi-hwan (jinkuishenqi-wan, kinkijinki-gan) in decreasing blood glucose levels in patients with uncomplicated type 2 diabetes: A protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: The purpose of a systematic review and meta-analysis is to verify the clinical efficacy and safety of Geumguesingihwan for patients with uncomplicated type 2 diabetes.

Methods: The systematic review and meta-analysis will be performed following the guidelines of the National Evidence-based Healthcare Collaborating Agency. We will conduct a systematic search of randomized controlled trials in 8 electronic databases until August 31, 2021.

The efficacy and safety of yukmijihwang-hwan (Liuweidihuang-wan) for type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications: A protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: This systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) will aim to assess the efficacy and safety of Yukmijihwang-hwan for type 2 diabetes without complications.

Methods: To identify eligible studies, we will perform a systematic search of the following electronic databases: MEDLINE (PubMed), EMBASE, the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, Citation Information by NII, Korean Information Service System, Korean Medical Database, Oriental Medicine Advanced Searching Integrated System, and ScienceON. Search terms will include "Type 2 Diabetes" for participants as well as "Yukmijihwang-tang" or "Liuwei dihuang tang" for interventions.

Efficacy of Hwangryunhaedok-tang (Huang-lian-jie-du-tang, Oren-gedoku-to) for patients with hyperlipidemia: a study protocol for a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel, investigator-initiated clinical trial.

Background: The prevalence of hyperlipidemia continues to increase due to aging and lifestyle changes. Statins are currently used as the first choice for treating hyperlipidemia, but are limited by adverse reactions. Hwangryunhaedok-tang (HHT) has received attention as a promising intervention for hyperlipidemia through a few experimental and clinical trials.

Study protocol of a pragmatic, randomised controlled pilot trial: clinical effectiveness on smoking cessation of traditional and complementary medicine interventions, including acupuncture and aromatherapy, in combination with nicotine replacement therapy.

Introduction: Nicotine dependence is a disease, and tobacco use is related to 6 million deaths annually worldwide. Recently, in many countries, there has been growing interest in the use of traditional and complementary medicine (T&CM) methods, especially acupuncture, as therapeutic interventions for smoking cessation. The aim of this pilot study is to investigate the effectiveness of T&CM interventions on smoking cessation.

Bogijetong decoction and its active herbal components protect the peripheral nerve from damage caused by taxol or nerve crush.

Background: Bogijetong decoction (BGJTD) is a herbal drug formulation used in the traditional Asian medicine to treat neuropathic insults associated with diabetes and anticancer therapy. To understand the biological basis of BGJTD on protective effects against neuropathy, we investigated physiological and biochemical responses of the sciatic nerves deranged by taxol injection or crush injury in the rats.

Methods: Dissociated Schwann cells and neurons were prepared from the sciatic nerve and dorsal root ganglia (DRG) respectively and were treated with taxol and BGJTD.