The Journal of Internal Korean Medicine

ORIGINAL ARTICLE Effects of Korean Medicine Treatment and a Low-Carbohydrate Diet on Weight Loss and Glycemic Control in Patients with Obesity and Elevated Blood Glucose: A Multicenter Retrospective Study
Objective: This study evaluates the effects of Korean medicine combined with a low-carbohydrate diet (LCD) on weight loss and glycemic control in patients with elevated hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c≥5.7%) from Daeat Korean Medicine Clinics (Seoul, Incheon Bupyeong). Methods: Among 1,5...

ORIGINAL ARTICLE Effects of Socheongryong-tang on Blood Glucose Levels in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Undergoing Standard Treatment: A Retrospective Study
Objective: This study retrospectively investigated the effects of the Korean medicine Socheongryong-tang (小青龍湯) on blood glucose levels and its overall safety for patients with type 2 diabetes. Methods: The clinical records of 41 patients (age≥19 years) who continuousl...

ORIGINAL ARTICLE The Effect of Korean Medicine on Medical Expenses and Quality of Life in Elderly People: A Retrospective Study of Korean Health Panel Survey Data
Objectives: This study examined the impact of Korean medicine and herbal medication on mortality rates, medical expenses, and quality of life among Korea’s elderly population. Methods: Data from the Korean Health Panel Survey allowed examination of the impact of herbal medicat...

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Original Articles

Effects of Korean Medicine Treatment and a Low-Carbohydrate Diet on Weight Loss and Glycemic Control in Patients with Obesity and Elevated Blood Glucose: A Multicenter Retrospective Study

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

J Int Korean Med. 2025;46(1):1-13. Published online March 30, 2025 DOI: https://doi.org/10.22246/jikm.2025.46.1.1

Effects of Socheongryong-tang on Blood Glucose Levels in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Undergoing Standard Treatment: A Retrospective Study

Mee-ryoung Song, Yeon-joo Yoo, Min-seong Lee, Young-min Ahn, Se-young Ahn, Byung-cheol Lee

J Int Korean Med. 2025;46(1):14-24. Published online March 30, 2025 DOI: https://doi.org/10.22246/jikm.2025.46.1.14

The Effect of Korean Medicine on Medical Expenses and Quality of Life in Elderly People: A Retrospective Study of Korean Health Panel Survey Data

Seungcheol Hong, Dong-jun Choi, Ji-cheon Jeong

J Int Korean Med. 2025;46(1):25-42. Published online March 30, 2025 DOI: https://doi.org/10.22246/jikm.2025.46.1.25

The Effects of Cordyceps in Ischemic Stroke: A Systematic Review of Animal Studies

Soo-hwa Hong, Su-hyun Lim, Seung-hyun Jung

J Int Korean Med. 2025;46(1):43-60. Published online March 30, 2025 DOI: https://doi.org/10.22246/jikm.2025.46.1.43

Health Outcomes Associated with Hypolipidemia: A Scoping Review

Seungcheol Hong, Dong-jun Choi, Ji-cheon Jeong

J Int Korean Med. 2025;46(1):61-94. Published online March 30, 2025 DOI: https://doi.org/10.22246/jikm.2025.46.1.61

The Effect of Combined Maekmundong-tang and Western Medicine Treatment on Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis: A Systemic Review and Meta-Analysis

Ye-seul Kim, So-hyun Park, Kyoung-min Kim, Young-kyun Kim

J Int Korean Med. 2025;46(1):95-115. Published online March 30, 2025 DOI: https://doi.org/10.22246/jikm.2025.46.1.95

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Efficacy and Safety of Modified Yukgunja-Tang as an Adjuvant Therapy for Lung Cancer: Protocol for a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Sung-woo Kang, Seo-jung Ha, Eui-joong Kim, Hee-jae Jung, Kwan-il Kim, Beom-joon Lee

J Int Korean Med. 2025;46(1):116-125. Published online March 30, 2025 DOI: https://doi.org/10.22246/jikm.2025.46.1.116

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Effectiveness of Bloodletting Therapy for Shoulder-Hand Syndrome After Stroke: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Eunjoo Seok, Jinyoung Lee, Mikyung Kim

J Int Korean Med. 2025;46(1):126-143. Published online March 30, 2025 DOI: https://doi.org/10.22246/jikm.2025.46.1.126

Case Reports

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A Case of Hepatotoxicity Induced by Short-Term Acne Medication: A Call for Clinical Awareness

Chang-Gue Son

J Int Korean Med. 2025;46(1):144-151. Published online March 30, 2025 DOI: https://doi.org/10.22246/jikm.2025.46.1.144

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A Case Report of Integrative Medicine Treatment for Diabetic Retinopathy

Dae-seong Ahn, Ji-cheon Jeong

J Int Korean Med. 2025;46(1):152-161. Published online March 30, 2025 DOI: https://doi.org/10.22246/jikm.2025.46.1.152

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A Case Report on the Improvement of Palpitations Caused by Premature Ventricular Complexes Identified via 24-Hour Holter Monitoring Through Comprehensive Korean Medicine Treatment

Gyuwon Park, Hyeryun Lee, Hyungsun Jun, Dasol Park, Jungtae Leem

J Int Korean Med. 2025;46(1):162-171. Published online March 30, 2025 DOI: https://doi.org/10.22246/jikm.2025.46.1.162

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A Case Report on the Improvement of Dyspnea and Edema Caused by Heart Failure Through a Complex Korean Medicine Treatment

Jumin Kim, Hyeryun Lee, Hyungsun Jun, Dasol Park, Jungtae Leem

J Int Korean Med. 2025;46(1):172-186. Published online March 30, 2025 DOI: https://doi.org/10.22246/jikm.2025.46.1.172

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A Case Report on Weight Loss with an Adjusted Dosage of Ephedra (Mahuang) in a Patient with a History of Arrhythmia Who Experienced Adverse Cardiovascular Reactions from Ephedra Use

Seryeong Cho, Hyungsun Jun, Hyeryun Lee, Dasol Park, Jungtae Leem

J Int Korean Med. 2025;46(1):187-197. Published online March 30, 2025 DOI: https://doi.org/10.22246/jikm.2025.46.1.187