The Journal of Internal Korean Medicine

ORIGINAL ARTICLE Changes in Glycemic Control and Body Composition after Combined Herbal Medicine and Low-Carbohydrate Dietary Guidance in Patients with Prediabetes: A Multicenter Retrospective Observational Study
Objectives: To evaluate short-term changes in glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) and body composition after treatment with herbal medicine and a low-carbohydrate diet in patients with prediabetes. Methods: This multicenter retrospective study analyzed 58 patients with prediabetic (HbA...

ORIGINAL ARTICLE Development and Evaluation of an Artificial Intelligence–Based Virtual Patient Chatbot Using a Virtual Case of Upper Abdominal Pain: Effects on Learning Motivation and Usability
Objectives: This study aimed to develop an artificial intelligence (AI)-based virtual patient chatbot for upper abdominal pain and to evaluate its educational effectiveness and applicability. Methods: The chatbot was developed using Dialogflow CX and implemented in an actual co...

ORIGINAL ARTICLE Korean Medicine Doctors’ Perceptions of Gastrointestinal Symptom Management and Development of Korean Medicine-Based Formulations for Patients with Frailty and Sarcopenia
Objectives: This study investigated the clinical status of primary home care for frailty and sarcopenia and explored the needs for developing Korean medicine (KM)-based medical foods. Methods: An online survey was conducted with 70 KM doctors, followed by two rounds of focus g...

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Original Articles

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A Survey of Korean Medicine Doctors’ Recognition of the Development of Korean Medicine Clinical Practice Guidelines for Prostate Cancer

Sang-jin Lee, Dong-hyeon Kim, Su-hyon Kim, So-jeong Wi, Jong-sung Park, Byung-cheol Lee, Seon-mi Shin, So-jung Park

J Int Korean Med. 2026;47(3):403-428. Published online June 30, 2026 DOI: https://doi.org/10.22246/jikm.2026.47.3.403

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Changes in Glycemic Control and Body Composition after Combined Herbal Medicine and Low-Carbohydrate Dietary Guidance in Patients with Prediabetes: A Multicenter Retrospective Observational Study

Ji-young Son, Min-woo Bang, Su-yong Shin, Jung-sang Kim, Min-whee Kang, Dong-hun Lee, Jun-ho Kim, Chung-hee Kim, Seong-hyeon Jeon, Byung-soo Kang

J Int Korean Med. 2026;47(3):429-442. Published online June 30, 2026 DOI: https://doi.org/10.22246/jikm.2026.47.3.429

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Development and Evaluation of an Artificial Intelligence–Based Virtual Patient Chatbot Using a Virtual Case of Upper Abdominal Pain: Effects on Learning Motivation and Usability

Jisoo Yu, Seojin Yang, Dasol Park, Hyun-jong Jung, Eunbyul Cho, Jungtae Leem, Yejin Han

J Int Korean Med. 2026;47(3):443-457. Published online June 30, 2026 DOI: https://doi.org/10.22246/jikm.2026.47.3.443

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Korean Medicine Doctors’ Perceptions of Gastrointestinal Symptom Management and Development of Korean Medicine-Based Formulations for Patients with Frailty and Sarcopenia

Eun-ah Kim, Bo-reum Jeong, Seung-ho Lee, Young-sik Kim, Myung-ho Kim

J Int Korean Med. 2026;47(3):458-479. Published online June 30, 2026 DOI: https://doi.org/10.22246/jikm.2026.47.3.458

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Evaluation of Measurement Reliability and Agreement of a Wearable ECG Device (HEH) Compared with a Standard ECG Device

Ja-eun Kwak, Ho-ryong Yoo, In-chan Seol, Jae-hee Kang, Yoon-sik Kim

J Int Korean Med. 2026;47(3):480-492. Published online June 30, 2026 DOI: https://doi.org/10.22246/jikm.2026.47.3.480

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Preliminary Effects of Sensory-Mediated Reminiscence Intervention in Patients with Parkinson’s Disease: A Single-Arm Pre-Post Observational Study from the Perspective of Jeongji (情志) Regulation

Wang-jung Hur, Jun-young Hur, Ga-hyeon Kim, Ho-ryong Yoo

J Int Korean Med. 2026;47(3):493-507. Published online June 30, 2026 DOI: https://doi.org/10.22246/jikm.2026.47.3.493

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Association Between Herbal Medicine Treatment and Weight loss in Overweight and Obese Patients with Hypothyroidism: A Retrospective Multicenter Study

Da-hee Jeong, Min-woo Bang, Su-yong Shin, Jung-sang Kim, Min-whee Kang, Dong-hun Lee, Jun-ho Kim, Chung-hee Kim, Ji-young Son, Seong-hyeon Jeon, Byung-soo Kang

J Int Korean Med. 2026;47(3):508-523. Published online June 30, 2026 DOI: https://doi.org/10.22246/jikm.2026.47.3.508

Case Reports

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Feasibility and Patient-Reported Symptom Changes Following a Short-Term Tai Chi/Qigong Program in EGFR-Mutant Lung Cancer: A Case Report

Su-min Lee, Min-ju Kim, Young-min Cho, Mi-jeong Choi, Byeongsang Oh, Hwa-seung Yoo

J Int Korean Med. 2026;47(3):524-535. Published online June 30, 2026 DOI: https://doi.org/10.22246/jikm.2026.47.3.524

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A Case Report of Idiopathic Peripheral Neuropathy Improved by Korean Medicine Treatment

Do-hwan Kim, Jae-hyun Cho, Ki-won Um

J Int Korean Med. 2026;47(3):536-543. Published online June 30, 2026 DOI: https://doi.org/10.22246/jikm.2026.47.3.536