Publications by authors named "Hyeon-Muk Oh"
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- Long COVID is characterized by persistent fatigue, and this study explored the effectiveness of Myeloph (MYP) in alleviating this symptom using a group of subjects with significant fatigue scores.
- Participants (49) took 2,000 mg of MYP daily for 4 weeks, leading to notable reductions in fatigue levels and improvements in quality of life metrics.
- The results suggest MYP could help manage fatigue from Long COVID, but more extensive studies are needed to confirm these findings.
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- Cancer metastasis is a major cause of cancer-related deaths, making it crucial to find ways to reduce it in clinical practice.
- Apigenin, a naturally occurring plant flavone, has demonstrated anti-cancer effects and potential to inhibit tumor metastasis in various animal models.
- This review analyzed studies showing that apigenin affects mechanisms like epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT), matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs), angiogenesis, and different signaling pathways related to metastasis, suggesting its promise as a cancer treatment.
Background: Although most epidemiological studies have been conducted using a relatively small population or subjects who had medical screenings, the present study aimed to investigate the incidence and prevalence of MASLD (formerly NAFLD) in Korea using nationwide registry data provided by the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service (HIRA).
Methods: Using nationwide medical records provided by HIRA, we analyzed the entire dataset of patients with MASL (KCD10-K76.0) and MASH (KCD10-K75.
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- Myalgic encephalitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) is a disabling illness with unclear causes, and recent studies suggest that recovering from COVID-19 may trigger similar symptoms in some individuals.!* -
- A systematic review and meta-analysis of 64 studies found that certain viral infections, particularly Borna disease virus (BDV), are significantly more prevalent in ME/CFS patients compared to healthy or other diseased controls.!* -
- The findings highlight the potential role of viral infections in ME/CFS, providing a basis for further research into how these viruses could contribute to the condition's development.!*
Objectives: Primary hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths, especially in Asian countries. As a practical treatment option, transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) has been well applied; however, its limited efficacy remains challenging. This study analyzed the adjuvant effects of herbal medicine on TACE to determine whether it improves clinical outcomes in patients with HCC.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCancer metastasis is the leading cause of death in cancer patients. Due to the limitations of conventional cancer treatment, such as chemotherapy, there is a need for novel therapeutics to prevent metastasis. Ginsenoside Rg3, a major active component of C.
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- Bee venom acupuncture (BVA) is a promising treatment for various diseases but poses a risk of anaphylaxis, requiring a review of its safety.
- A systematic review of 225 articles identified a low overall anaphylaxis incidence rate of 0.045%, with women exhibiting a higher rate than men.
- The study found the incidence rate of anaphylaxis decreased over time, being highest before 1999 and lower in the following decades, providing important safety insights for clinical use of BVA.
The Risk of Psychological Stress on Cancer Recurrence: A Systematic Review.
Cancers (Basel)
November 2021
Cancer recurrence is a significant clinical issue in cancer treatment. Psychological stress has been known to contribute to the incidence and progression of cancer; however, its effect on cancer recurrence remains inconclusive. We conducted a systematic review to examine the current evidence from the Medline (PubMed), Embase and Cochrane Library up to May 2021.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: (UCW) is one of the most representative standardized herbal drugs for the treatment of central nervous system diseases, including mood disorders, and has been used for over 600 years in Korea and China. In spite of the long clinical application of UCW, no experimental evidence for its use against depressive disorders exists. Here, we performed an animal study to investigate the anti-depressive effect of UCW and the underlying mechanisms.
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