| Deep learning is revolutionizing in many scientific fields today. When it comes to Traditional Korean Medicine(TKM), it is commonly expected that deep learning will be able to assist TKM doctors to diagnose and prescribe treatments. We believe, however, there is another way to revolutionize TKM using deep learning. Mathematically, deep learning is a universal approximation function and can be a powerful model that explains cognitive processes in the brain. Since all of the decision-making processes in TKM are cognitive processes in the TKM doctors’ brain, they could also be modeled and explained using deep learning framework. As the science of deep learning advances, we will be able to better understand TKM through deep learning framework. |
| Anti-aging medicine is defined as ‘the newest clinical specialty, the optimum of wellness and longevity, and employs extensive therapies and treatment in the preventive health care field far beyond just cholesterol testing and mammogram, by American Academy of Anti-aging Medicine. Aging theories is dived into two main theories, genetic control theory and acquired theory. Though many aging theories have been developed, any single theory is not universally accepted. Aging is defined as a time-related decline in physiological functions and changes in morphology. Aging is usually evaluated by questionnaires (AGHDA), self-test, aging biomarkers tests, and biological age measurements. Biological age measurement is usually considered as the index to evaluate the overall health status and aging degree in clinical practice. The goal of aging management is not only to treat age-related diseases, but to improve the diverse function of body and improve quality of life. Five major methods for aging management are the elimination of risk factors, management of chronic diseases, caloric restriction with nutritional balance, medium-intensity regular exercise, and stress management. Many other methods, such as, anti-oxidant therapy, hormone replacement, smart drugs, immune boosters, detoxification, and alternative medicine have been tried for aging management. |
| Department of Neuropsychiatry, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University Obesity and sleep may differ in terms of causes and effects, but they are highly related to each other, so sleep deprivation causes obesity, and obesity causes insomnia and other sleep disorders. Just as obesity management is necessary for the treatment of insomnia, sleep management is necessary in the treatment of obesity. In general sleep hygiene, circadian rhythm should be managed by activating daily life during the daytime, and in the clinical field of Korean Medicine, sleep management should be performed to help treat obesity by considering the treatment method of Korean Medicine. In addition, the choice of herbal medicine requires a prescription that considers both obesity and sleep. |
| With aging, skeletal muscle mass and its function decrease, and the changes lead to increased risk of falls, fractures, long-term care institutionalization, mortality, and even cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. Sarcopenia has been defined as low muscle mass together with low muscle strength and/or low physical performance. In 2019, Asian Working Group for Sarcopenia(AWGS) published a consensus paper about diagnosis and management of sarcopenia. The AWGS 2019 proposed algorithm starting with measuring SARC-F questionnaire or calf circumference (cut-off, <34 cm in men, <33 cm in women) and then measuring handgrip strength (cut-off, <28 kg in men, <18 kg women) or 5-time chair stand test (≥12 sec), and then ‘possible sarcopenia’ can be defined. Low appendicular skeletal muscle mass and either low muscle strength (handgrip strength) or low physical performance (gait speed or 5-time chair stand test) is used to diagnose sarcopenia. For management of sarcopenia, high protein nutrition and resistance exercise are highly recommended, and vitamin D may increase muscle strength, particularly in vitamin D deficiency. |
