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...