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Tue, 02 Mar 2010 14:03:55 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3247119&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20129171%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Fisher P PMID: 20129171 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Homeopathy) Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3247119 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3247119 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3247118&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20129172%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Wiegant F, Van Wijk R This paper describes the results of a research program focused on the beneficial effect of low dose stress conditions that were applied according to the similia principle to cells previously disturbed by more severe stress conditions. In first instance, we discuss criteria for research on the similia principle at the cellular level. Then, the homologous ('isopathic') approach is reviewed, in which the initial (high dose) stress used to disturb cellular physiology and the subsequent (low dose) stress are identical. Beneficial effects of low dose stress are described in terms of increased cellular survival capacity and at the molecular level as an increase in the synthesis of heat shock proteins (hsps). Both phenomena reflect a stimulation of the endogenous... Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3247118 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3247118 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3247117&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20129173%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: These results show that silicates and other solutes are present at micromolar levels in all glass-exposed solutions, whether pharmaceutical or homeopathic in nature. Even though silicates are known to have biological activity at higher concentrations, the silicate concentrations we measured in homeopathic preparations were too low to account for any purported in vivo efficacy, but could potentially influence in vitro biological assays reporting homeopathic effects. PMID: 20129173 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Homeopathy) Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3247117 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3247117 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3247116&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20129174%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: We identified 24 experimental models in basic research on high homeopathic potencies, which were repeatedly investigated. 22 models were reproduced with comparable results, 6 models with different results, and repetition showed no results for 15 models. Independent reproductions with either comparable or different results were found for seven models. We encourage further repetition trials of published studies, in order to learn more about the model systems used and in order to test their repeatability. PMID: 20129174 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Homeopathy) Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3247116 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3247116 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3247115&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20129175%26dopt%3DAbstract The objectives are to analyze methodological quality of papers and reported results, and to highlight key conceptual aspects of high dilution to suggest clues concerning putative mechanisms of action. METHODS: Papers for inclusion were identified systematically, from the Pubmed-Medline database, using 'Homeopathy' and 'Animal' as keywords. Only original full papers in English published between January 1999 and June 2009 were included, reviews, scientific reports, thesis, older papers, papers extracted from Medline using similar keywords, papers about mixed commercial formulas and books were also considered for discussion only. 31 papers describing 33 experiments were identified for the main analysis and a total of 89 items cited. RESULTS: Systematic analysis of the selected papers yielded ... Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3247115 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3247115 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3247104&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20129176%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Ennis M This paper examines the activation and inhibition of activation of human basophils. After a brief description of human basophils, different methods to determine basophil activation are discussed with a special emphasis on the use of flow cytometric methods, as these circumvent the potential problems of assays based on the loss of colour by activated basophils. The activation of human basophils by ultra-high dilutions of anti-IgE is discussed. The majority of the paper describes the inhibition of basophil activation by ultra-high dilutions of histamine. The results from published papers are described and discussed. After over 20 years research trying to find out if high dilutions of histamine have a negative feedback effect on the activation of basophils by anti-IgE, wh... Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3247104 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3247104 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3247102&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20129177%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Camerlink I, Ellinger L, Bakker EJ, Lantinga EA BACKGROUND: The use of antibiotics in the livestock sector is increasing to such an extent that it threatens negative consequences for human health, animal health and the environment. Homeopathy might be an alternative to antibiotics. It has therefore been tested in a randomised placebo-controlled trial to prevent Escherichia coli diarrhoea in neonatal piglets. METHOD: On a commercial pig farm 52 sows of different parities, in their last month of gestation, were treated twice a week with either the homeopathic agent Coli 30K or placebo. The 525 piglets born from these sows were scored for occurrence and duration of diarrhoea. RESULTS: Piglets of the homeopathic treated group had significantly less E. coli diarrhoea than piglets i... Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3247102 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3247102 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3247101&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20129178%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The homeopathic simillimum treatment of primary insomnia was effective, compared to placebo. Homeopathy is a viable treatment modality for this condition and further research is justified. PMID: 20129178 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Homeopathy) Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3247101 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3247101 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3247100&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20129179%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Kirkby R, Herscu P This review presents a critical evaluation of methodological quality in controlled trials on homeopathic treatment of influenza. First, a short summary on the prevalence, quality, and most commonly cited shortcomings of homeopathic controlled trials in general is presented to support the more specific points within influenza trials alone. To this end, three areas of the homeopathic literature are examined; large meta-analyses looking at study quality and results across research areas, reviews on research within specific diagnostic categories, and the available reviews and primary studies on influenza treatment trials. The specific methodological designs of homeopathic influenza treatment trials are then compared, on a point by point basis, to pharmaceutical ... Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3247100 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3247100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3247099&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20129180%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Placebo effects in RCTs on classical homeopathy did not appear to be larger than placebo effects in conventional medicine. PMID: 20129180 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Homeopathy) Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3247099 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3247099 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3247098&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20129181%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Milgrom LR PMID: 20129181 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Homeopathy) Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3247098 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3247098 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3247096&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20129182%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Land ST PMID: 20129182 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Homeopathy) Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3247096 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3247096 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3045141&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19945673%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Fisher P PMID: 19945673 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Homeopathy) Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3045141 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3045141 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3045140&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19945674%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Successively, using different models to study of human and murine basophil activation, we demonstrated that high dilutions of histamine, in the range of 15-17CH induce a reproducible biological effect. This phenomenon has been confirmed by a multi-center study using the HBDT model and by at least three independent laboratories by flow cytometry. The specificity of the observed effect was confirmed, versus the water controls at the same dilution level by the absence of biological activity of inactive compounds such as histidine and 1-Methyl histamine and by the reversibility of this effect in the presence of a histamine receptor H2 antagonist. PMID: 19945674 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Homeopathy) Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3045140 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3045140 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3045139&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19945675%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Ultramolecular Ars-alb 45x led to statistically significant specific effects in arsenic poisoned wheat when investigated by two independent working groups. Effect size and effect direction differ, however. The investigated factors (geographical location, experimenter, seed sensitivity to Arsenic poisoning) did not seem to be responsible for the effect inversion. Laboratory external reproducibility of basic research into homeopathic potentisation remains a difficult issue. PMID: 19945675 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Homeopathy) Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3045139 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3045139 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3045138&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19945676%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Bellavite P, Magnani P, Marzotto M, Conforti A The first part of this paper reviews the effects of homeopathic remedies on several models of anxiety-like behaviours developed and described in rodents. The existing literature in this field comprises some fifteen exploratory studies, often published in non-indexed and non-peer-reviewed journals. Only a few results have been confirmed by multiple laboratories, and concern Ignatia, Gelsemium, Chamomilla (in homeopathic dilutions/potencies). Nevertheless, there are some interesting results pointing to the possible efficacy of other remedies, and confirming a statistically significant effect of high dilutions of neurotrophic molecules and antibodies. In the second part of this paper we report some recent results obtained in our labo... Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3045138 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3045138 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3045137&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19945677%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Healthy plant models seem an useful approach to investigate basic research questions about the specificity of homeopathic preparations. More investigations with more advanced methods are recommended, especially in the sectors of potentisation techniques, effective potency levels and conditions for reproducibility. Systematic negative control experiments should become a routine procedure to control the stability of the experimental systems. PMID: 19945677 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Homeopathy) Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3045137 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3045137 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3045136&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19945678%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The prospects for homeopathic treatments in agriculture are promising, but much more experimentation is needed, especially at a field level, and on potentisation techniques, effective potency levels and conditions for reproducibility. Phytopathological models may also develop into useful tools to answer pharmaceutical questions. PMID: 19945678 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Homeopathy) Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3045136 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3045136 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3045135&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19945679%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Khuda-Bukhsh AR Mice (Mus musculus) have been used as a model for homeopathy research in relation to cytotoxicity, genotoxicity and carcinogenesis in our laboratory for the last three decades. Initially, anti-radiation activities of several potentized homeopathic drugs were tested against suitable controls by taking into consideration several cytogenetic endpoints. Subsequently, anti-cytotoxic, anti-genotoxic and anti-oxidative stress effects of some homeopathic drugs were tested against several chemical toxic metalloids and metal compounds. Modern techniques including Western blot, immunofluorescence, electron microscopy, UV-spectroscopy, HPLC, FTIR, NMR, RT-PCR etc were deployed to understand the possible mechanisms and pathways of action of potentized homeopathic drugs. We ... Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3045135 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3045135 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3045134&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19945680%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: van Wijk R, Clausen J, Albrecht H The Similia Principle, the basis of homeopathy, implies that substances initiating symptoms when applied to healthy biological systems can be utilized as remedies to treat a diseased system with similar symptoms. Depending whether the remedy substance was of the same type as the etiologic agent, treatment is classified as either homologous or heterologous. The intact rat is the biological system most utilized in basic science homeopathic research. The Homeopathy Basic Research experiments (HomBRex) database (about 1300 experiments on model biological systems in homeopathic research) was analyzed for homologous and heterologous treatments of disease states of intact rats. The relationship between the Similia Principle and hormesis is discussed.... Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3045134 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3045134 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3045133&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19945681%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: A guideline for Reporting Experiments in Homeopathic Basic Research (REHBaR) was compiled to be applied by authors when preparing their manuscripts, and to be used by scientific journals in the reviewing process. Furthermore the guideline is a commitment to a certain minimum quality level needed in basic research, e.g. blinding and randomisation. Feedback is encouraged on applicability, strength and limitations of the list to enable future revisions. PMID: 19945681 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Homeopathy) Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3045133 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3045133 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3045132&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19945682%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Land ST PMID: 19945682 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Homeopathy) Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3045132 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3045132 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2671407&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19647205%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Güthlin C PMID: 19647205 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Homeopathy) Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2671407 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2671407 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2671406&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19647206%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The results suggest that homeopathic treatment is an effective and safe method in the treatment of MiRAU. PMID: 19647206 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Homeopathy) Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2671406 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2671406 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2671405&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19647207%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Homeopathic therapy is associated with improvement in a range of chronic and recurring pathologies. Certain characteristics of patient and pathology influence the outcome. PMID: 19647207 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Homeopathy) Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2671405 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2671405 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2671404&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19647208%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Outcome studies are useful to point out to the effectiveness of individualized homeopathic treatment in dermatological complaints. Outcomes suggest that actions focusing on pathological categories do not lead to homeopathic suppression. PMID: 19647208 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Homeopathy) Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2671404 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2671404 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2671403&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19647209%26dopt%3DAbstract This study shows that Rhus tox possesses immunostimulatory activity in its crude form as well as in homeopathically diluted forms. These effects appeared to be concentration dependent as higher dilutions had less potent effects. PMID: 19647209 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Homeopathy) Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2671403 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2671403 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2671402&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19647210%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Merc sol. 12 cH did not reduce bacterial growth, but the microbiotica remained within the parameters of normality, obtaining the best results at 21 days after treatment. PMID: 19647210 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Homeopathy) Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2671402 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2671402 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2671401&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19647211%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Waisse-Priven S, Jurj G, Lima Thomaz LC, Tierno SA, Filho WL, Sos AB This paper describes the successful outcome of homeopathic treatment in a case of resistant livedoid vasculopathy (LV). LV is a rare disease characterized by chronic recurrent and painful ulceration of the lower limbs, frequently associated to atrophie blanche (AB), probably due to procoagulant conditions. Most literature reports single or very few cases; response to treatment is difficult, even resistant. This patient suffered LV for 7 years before seeking homeopathic treatment; ulcers recurred frequently, at intervals less than 3 months, in spite of continual use of pentoxyfilline. Configuration of signs and symptoms strongly pointed out to the prescription of homeopathic remedy Sepia succus that promptly e... Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2671401 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2671401 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2671400&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19647212%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Smit E, Oberholzer HM, Pretorius E Immunomodulators are substances which modify the immunity of an individual to favour a particular immunological response. The immune response and the function of the immune response regulation process are described, with special reference to cancer and autoimmune disease. Homeopathy and its role in immune regulation are discussed with special reference to Canova. Canova is a homeopathic product produced, according to the Hahnemannian homeopathic method, in Brazil. Its role in cancer, bone marrow and haematopoiesis as well as macrophage and monocyte activation is reviewed. Canova seems to stabilize platelet morphology in human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immune deficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS). The data suggest that the future of immunomodul... Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2671400 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2671400 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2671399&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19647213%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Mathur M This paper reviews the circumstances in which the concept of miasm evolved and how subsequent developments in medicine have improved our understanding of the cause of diseases. It concludes with an emphasis on the need to further refine the homeopathic concept of disease. PMID: 19647213 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Homeopathy) Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2671399 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2671399 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2671398&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19647214%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Land ST PMID: 19647214 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Homeopathy) Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2671398 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2671398 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2529928&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19358958%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Fisher P PMID: 19358958 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Homeopathy) Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2529928 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2529928 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2529926&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19358959%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Given the acceptability of the treatment and the clinically relevant effect on function, there is a need for a definitive study to assess the clinical and cost effectiveness of adjunctive healthcare by a homeopath for patients with FMS. PMID: 19358959 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Homeopathy) Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2529926 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2529926 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2529924&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19358960%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: We conclude that enantiomeric potencies are superior to identically produced isopathic potencies, in inhibiting toxicity of (-)-U-50488 HCl. Homeopathic inhibition of toxicity may be stereospecific. PMID: 19358960 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Homeopathy) Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2529924 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2529924 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2529922&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19358961%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Rhus tox, in crude form, exerts anti-inflammatory effects after a single dose and proinflammatory effect after multiple doses in Carrageenan induced paw inflammation in rats. Further study is needed to explain this dual effect. PMID: 19358961 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Homeopathy) Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2529922 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2529922 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2529920&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19358962%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The study demonstrated that for repair of surgical defects in rat mandibles Plumbum met. 30c and control did not differ significantly in histomorphometric terms. PMID: 19358962 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Homeopathy) Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2529920 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2529920 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2529917&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19358963%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Cardigno P OBJECTIVE: A preliminary study to evaluate the usefulness of homeopathic treatment in the care of menstrual irregularities. METHOD: Patients were diagnosed at the first appointment according to menstrual cycle over the past year: Amenorrhea (AM), Oligo-amenorrhea (OL-AM), OL, Taking hormone replacement therapy (HRT). All patients were prescribed an individualised, global homeopathic treatment. The main outcomes were: time to resumption of periods, change of clinical diagnosis at the end of follow-up or after 2 years. The secondary outcomes were: menstrual regularity at the end of follow-up, compared to pre-treatment frequency; flow characteristics; clinical course of acute and chronic concomitant symptoms. RESULTS: 18 consecutive cases of secondary amenorrhea (SA) a... Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2529917 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2529917 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2529915&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19358964%26dopt%3DAbstract We report one in homeopathic medicine run jointly by the University of Bristol and the Bristol Homeopathic Hospital. The SSC was an intensive four week course using a variety of learning methods, grounded in the Faculty of Homeopathy's Primary Health Care Examination (PHCE) Certificate syllabus. Students were exposed to specialist clinics and the prescribing methods used in them. They received tuition from a veterinarian, a psychiatrist, a medical historian, a professional homeopath and an expert in the evidence base of complementary medicine. Educational methods included interactive lectures, out-patient clinics, recorded video cases, live cases via video link, a "dream proving" and a reflective diary. At the end of the course students sat and passed the Faculty's PHC examination. Assessm... Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2529915 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2529915 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2529913&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19358965%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Rebound and withdrawal effects, including suicidality occur with antidepressant drugs. They are relatively rare but more intense than the primary action of the drug. The probability of such effects is influenced by patient factors including age and diagnosis, and drug factors including half-life. PMID: 19358965 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Homeopathy) Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2529913 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2529913 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2529911&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19358966%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Land ST PMID: 19358966 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Homeopathy) Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2529911 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2529911 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2529909&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19358967%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Wilson P PMID: 19358967 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Homeopathy) Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2529909 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2529909 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2529907&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19358969%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Thomas DM PMID: 19358969 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Homeopathy) Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2529907 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2529907 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2529905&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19358970%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Thomas DM PMID: 19358970 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Homeopathy) Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2529905 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2529905 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2101042&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19135952%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Malcolm R PMID: 19135952 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Homeopathy) Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2101042 Thu, 01 Jan 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2101042 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2101041&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19135953%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Homeopathic treatment for respiratory diseases (asthma, allergic complaints, Acute Recurrent Respiratory Infections) was associated with a significant reduction in the use and costs of conventional drugs. Costs for homeopathic therapy are significantly lower than those for conventional pharmacological therapy. PMID: 19135953 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Homeopathy) Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2101041 Thu, 01 Jan 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2101041 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2101040&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19135954%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: After homeopathic treatment, patients reported an alleviation of their symptoms of allergic rhinitis as reported in the RQLQ. A formal Randomized Clinical Trial (RCT) is indicated. PMID: 19135954 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Homeopathy) Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2101040 Thu, 01 Jan 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2101040 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2101039&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19135955%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Complementary homeopathic therapy of diabetic neuropathy was feasible and promising effects in symptom scores and cost savings were observed. PMID: 19135955 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Homeopathy) Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2101039 Thu, 01 Jan 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2101039 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2101038&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19135956%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Rutten AL, Stolper CF, Lugten RF, Barthels RW BACKGROUND: After prospective assessment of six homeopathic symptoms we validated some rubrics of the homeopathic repertory using Bayesian theory. In this paper we introduce statistical arguments for introducing or discarding entries from the repertory. METHODS: 4094 patients entered the prospective study and 4072 prescriptions were evaluated. After translating typeface into Likelihood Ratios (LRs), Confidence Intervals and the probability of existing repertory entries compared to our findings were calculated. OUTCOME: Our assessment yielded 121 relevant results to validate existing repertory entries. Five symptoms could be compared with Kent's original repertory; they have about the same prevalence (range 3.9-6.5%) in the whole po... Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2101038 Thu, 01 Jan 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2101038 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2101037&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19135957%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Kharal A Using intuitionistic fuzzy set theory, Sanchez's approach to medical diagnosis has been applied to the problem of selection of single remedy from homeopathic repertorization. Two types of Intuitionistic Fuzzy Relations (IFRs) and three types of selection indices are discussed. I also propose a new repertory exploiting the benefits of soft-intelligence. PMID: 19135957 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Homeopathy) Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2101037 Thu, 01 Jan 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2101037 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2101036&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19135958%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Our results suggest that Ignatia has a beneficial effect in treatment of OLP in selected patients. PMID: 19135958 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Homeopathy) Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2101036 Thu, 01 Jan 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2101036 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2101035&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19135959%26dopt%3DAbstract In this study, the MI of lymphocyte cultured received the medium containing CA-stimulated macrophages showed a higher proliferation index (p<0.01) than the lymphocytes cultured in a medium without CA-treated macrophages. Our results suggest that CA treatment, in addition to activating macrophages, indirectly induces lymphocyte proliferation and has potential as a new adjuvant therapeutic approach. PMID: 19135959 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Homeopathy) Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2101035 Thu, 01 Jan 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2101035 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2101034&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19135960%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The use of polarity analysis as an integral part of case analysis and differential diagnosis of possible remedies together with an increased awareness for assessing the reliability of symptoms in repertorisation lead to a substantial improvement in the precision of homeopathic prescriptions. PMID: 19135960 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Homeopathy) Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2101034 Thu, 01 Jan 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2101034 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2101033&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19135961%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Xue SA, de Schepper L, Hao GJ Botulinum toxin (Botox) injection is the only conventional medical treatment available for patients with spasmodic dysphonia (SD). Some patients are reluctant to receive Botox treatment due to concerns about unknown long-term side effects, expense, and dependence on repeated injections. The purpose of the study was to report the perceptual and physiological changes in the vocal functions of an SD patient treated with classical homeopathy. The results were similar to a previous case report: classical homeopathy seems to be capable of amelioratiny SD symptoms beyond the short-term effects of Botox injections. Although the physiological mechanism of homeopathic healing is not fully accounted for by the current bio-medical models, it may be an effecti... Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2101033 Thu, 01 Jan 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2101033 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2101032&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19135962%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Gadd B The development of homeopathic repertories is complex, reflecting history, the emergence of divergent views on homeopathic philosophy, and differences in opinion as to what constitutes reliable materia medica. The purpose of this paper is to critically evaluate the content of repertories examining its reliability, the quality of source material, and the evidence that it forms a reliable bridge between case and materia medica. Reliability may be improved by demanding higher standards and consistency of evidence. However, it is necessary to understand what constitutes evidence, and the importance of taking into account the context in which practitioners use the repertory. This paper will suggest that rather than demanding certain 'standards', practitioners will be better ... Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2101032 Thu, 01 Jan 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2101032 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2101031&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19135963%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Land ST PMID: 19135963 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Homeopathy) Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2101031 Thu, 01 Jan 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2101031 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2101030&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19135964%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Vithoulkas G PMID: 19135964 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Homeopathy) Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2101030 Thu, 01 Jan 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2101030 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2101029&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19135965%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Rose L PMID: 19135965 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Homeopathy) Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2101029 Thu, 01 Jan 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2101029 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2101028&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19135966%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Johnson G PMID: 19135966 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Homeopathy) Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2101028 Thu, 01 Jan 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2101028 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2101027&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19135967%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Davies AE PMID: 19135967 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Homeopathy) Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2101027 Thu, 01 Jan 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2101027 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2101026&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19135968%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Relton C, Thomas KJ, O'Cathain A PMID: 19135968 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Homeopathy) Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2101026 Thu, 01 Jan 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2101026 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1664347&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18657768%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Smith CW PMID: 18657768 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Homeopathy) Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1664347 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1664347 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1664346&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18657769%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: We have successfully piloted a process of national clinical data collection using patient-reported outcome in homeopathic hospital outpatients, identifying a wide range and complexity of medical complaints treated in that setting. After a series of homeopathy appointments, a high proportion of patients, often representing "effectiveness gaps" for conventional medical treatment, reported improvement in health affecting their daily living. These pilot findings are informing our developing programme of standard setting for homeopathic care in the hospital outpatient context. PMID: 18657769 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Homeopathy) Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1664346 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1664346 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1664345&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18657770%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Bharatan V The therapeutic effects of the plant species used in homeopathy have never been subjected to systematic analysis. A survey of the various Materiae Medicae shows that over 800 plant species are the source of medicines in homeopathy. As these medicines are considered related to one another with respect to their therapeutic effects for treating similar symptoms, the aim is to classify and map them using the concept of homology. This involves placing the discipline of homeopathy into a comparative framework using these plant medicines as taxa, therapeutic effects as characters, and contemporary cladistic techniques to analyse these relationships. The results are compared using cladograms based on different data sets used in biology (e.g. morphological characters and DNA... Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1664345 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1664345 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1664344&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18657771%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Assumpção R This paper reports impedance data and high voltage plasma photographic plates of high dilutions of sodium chloride in water submitted to the homeopathic dilution and succession up to 30cH. Extremely low concentrations of the original salt, even beyond Avogadro number, clearly differ from 'pure' water and; the action of sodium chloride on the electrical properties of water is inverted at high dilution. PMID: 18657771 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Homeopathy) Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1664344 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1664344 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1664343&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18657772%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Lenger K, Bajpai RP, Drexel M Delayed luminescence signals of Arg.met. CMf (100Mf), Canth. CMf, Bov. CMf absorbed onto sugar globuli was observed by exciting them at their known resonance frequency of 2.060 MHz. Arn. CMf also showed delayed luminescence when excited at 2.060 MHz and at 1.828 MHz. Alc. LMK (50MK) could not be excited by 2.060 MHz and showed properties of control globuli. Canth. LMK could not be excited at 2.006 MHz. The delayed luminescence signals were characterized by the coefficient B(2) typical of the delayed luminescence of non-living complex systems, and by the coefficient B(0) typical of living systems. Both coefficients can be considered as indicative of holistic quantum structures in homeopathic potencies. PMID: 18657772 [PubMed - in process] (Sour... Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1664343 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1664343 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1664342&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18657773%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Pinto SA, Bohland E, Coelho Cde P, Morgulis MS, Bonamin LV The behavioral and hematological effects of treatment with Chamomilla 6cH in mice subjected to experimental stress are described. Swiss mice were randomly divided into pairs, one animal was inoculated with Ehrlich's tumor, the other was treated daily with Chamomilla 6cH or control or received no treatment. After 7 days, the animals were observed in an open-field arena and blood samples taken. Mice who cohabitated with a sick cage-mate showed a decrease in their general activity, but those treated with Chamomilla 6cH were less severely affected (p=0.0426). No hematological changes were observed. In a second experiment, the forced swimming test was applied to mice pre-treated with Chamomilla 6cH, controls were: water, 10... Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1664342 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1664342 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1664341&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18657774%26dopt%3DAbstract This study evaluated the effects of homeopathic treatment on control of Haemonchus contortus infection in sheep. Twenty lambs were randomized to three treatments: treated with the homeopathic medicines, Ferrum phosphoricum, Arsenicum album and Calcarea carbonica; treated with a conventional antihelminthic, doramectin, and an untreated control group. Fecal and blood samples were taken from each animal on days 18, 38 and 68 after start of treatment. A significant reduction in number of H. contortus larvae (p<0.01) was observed for animals in the homeopathic treatment group compared to the control group. Fecal egg counts showed negative correlation between haematocrit and haemoglobin concentrations in the homeopathic treatment group (p<0.01); however, the biochemical and immunological p... Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1664341 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1664341 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1664340&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18657775%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions drawn from one of these aspects are often inappropriately applied to another aspect. In interpreting the homeopathy evidence it is important to understand that the existing clinical experimental (randomised controlled trial) evidence base provides evidence as to the efficacy of homeopathic medicines, but not the effectiveness of treatment by a homeopath. The observational evidence base provides evidence as to the effectiveness of treatment by a homeopath. We make four recommendations to promote clarity in the reporting, design and interpretation of homeopathy research. PMID: 18657775 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Homeopathy) Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1664340 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1664340 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1664339&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18657776%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Schmidt JM During the last 200 years, the social, scientific, and religious framework in which homeopathy is taught and practiced has changed tremendously. Various different forms of homeopathy have been advocated. To avoid being misled by the prevailing pluralism as a standard of reference for assessing new concepts, Hahnemann's original ideas and attitude toward medicine, philosophy, and ethics are discussed. Hahnemann's hierarchisation of values appears to consist primarily in striving for a world view in which he could conceive of himself as a spiritual and moral being, secondly in a yearning for scientific advancement, and thirdly in his need to earn a living. Homeopaths are challenged to match this hierarchisation and be aware that homeopathy comprises dimensions other t... Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1664339 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1664339 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1664338&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18657777%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Land ST PMID: 18657777 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Homeopathy) Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1664338 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1664338 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1407045&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18439964%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Holandino C PMID: 18439964 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Homeopathy) Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1407045 Tue, 01 Apr 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1407045 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1407044&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18439965%26dopt%3DAbstract This study evaluated the Random Amplification of Polymorphic DNA (RAPD) profile of T. cruzi under the influence of CA and Benznidazole (BZ). Mice infected with the genetic lineage of T. cruzi II (Y strain) were divided into 4 groups: Infected animals treated with saline solution (control group); treated with CA; treated with BZ; treated with CA and BZ combined. Treatment was given at the 5th-25th days of infection (D5-25). The parasites were isolated by haemoculture in Liver Infusion Tryptose (LIT) medium: at D5 (before treatment), D13, 15 and 25 (during treatment) and D55 and 295 (after treatment). DNA was extracted from the mass of parasites. RAPD was done with the primers lambdagt11-F, M13F-40 and L15996, the amplified products were eletrophoresed through a 4% polyacrylamide gel. Data w... Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1407044 Tue, 01 Apr 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1407044 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1407043&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18439966%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The results suggest that pre-treatment with biotherapy modulates host immune response to T. cruzi, mainly during the acute phase of the infection. Phosphorus shows an action on the pathogenicity by T. cruzi infection. Homeopathic treatment of T. cruzi infection should be further investigated. PMID: 18439966 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Homeopathy) Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1407043 Tue, 01 Apr 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1407043 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1407042&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18439967%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Rossi E, Baccetti S, Firenzuoli F, Belvedere K The healthcare programmes of the Region of Tuscany, Italy have contained references to various types of non-conventional medicine since 1996, and the last three Regional Health Plans have includes a chapter on non-conventional medicine that arguably represent the greatest degree of integration of such therapies in the public health care system achieved thus far in Italy. The Plan aims to guarantee definitive integration in the Regional Health Service of types of non-conventional medicine which are supported by a sufficient level of scientific evidence to allow them to be defined as forms of complementary medicine (acupuncture, herbal medicine, homeopathy and manual medicine). Moreover, in 2007 the Regional council of Tuscany, for ... Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1407042 Tue, 01 Apr 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1407042 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1407041&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18439968%26dopt%3DAbstract This article examines homeopathic practitioners 'real life' accounts, and illustrates the ways in which they negotiate their homeopathic practices as contingently formulated ongoing social events in research interview settings. Interview transcripts were analysed in a qualitative framework using discourse analysis. The findings show that practitioners construct homeopathy and defend their own individual practices either by 'alignment-with-medicine' or by 'boosting-the-credibility-of-homeopathy'. Homeopathy is also negotiated and sustained as an 'alternative' to notions of conventional medicine, which is the accepted yardstick for practice or as a practice that is portrayed as problematic. Overall, managing personal credibility is accomplished through specific ways of accounting that tend t... Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1407041 Tue, 01 Apr 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1407041 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1407040&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18439969%26dopt%3DAbstract This study is based on 25 well documented reports of cases which responded well to treatment with Petroleum. Materia medica data were compared with results in contemporary clinical practice. Many patients had characteristic skin problems; children often had recurrent or chronic upper respiratory tract problems. The most prominent mental feature is a quiet, withdrawn or stubborn disposition. The mental symptoms may be difficult to recognise. Detailed documentation in daily practice can be helpful for preserving data of the effect of a medicine; confirmation of statements given in materia medica; improving understanding of homeopathic medicines and differentiating the indications for medicines. PMID: 18439969 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Homeopathy) Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1407040 Tue, 01 Apr 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1407040 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1407039&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18439970%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Swayne J The study and practice of medicine, in its most personal and intimate functions, its most sophisticated scientific and technological manifestations, and its philosophical and ethical ramifications, are central to our understanding of the human condition. Homeopathic medicine: its insights, the questions that it begs, and the scientific and philosophical challenges it presents, has a significant contribution to make to this process. To be actively and seriously engaged with homeopathy is an adventurous undertaking. It is to be engaged in exploring both human nature and the nature of the world we inhabit. And in that process we are also engaged in the pursuit of truth and the exploration of reality. This paper deals first with the layout of the playing field on which ho... Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1407039 Tue, 01 Apr 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1407039 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1407038&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18439971%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Milgrom LR In criticising papers which recently appeared in Homeopathy, Leick claims that no double blind randomised clinical trials (DBRCTs) show that homeopathy is efficacious, and that specific effects of substances diluted beyond Avogadro's limit are implausible. He states that generalised entanglement models should be able to improve the design of experiments to test ultra-high dilutions, and disparages the authors' understandings of quantum physics. The paper responds to those criticisms. Several DBRCTs have shown that homeopathy has effects which are not due to placebo and these are now supported by preclinical work. This area of theory is in its infancy and it is unreasonable to expect it to have generated experiments at this stage. The authors have used accepted inter... Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1407038 Tue, 01 Apr 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1407038 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1407037&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18439972%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Walach H Most debates in science and the humanities that cannot be settled are not about truth, nor about data, but about beliefs and world views. Philippe Leick's comment on entanglement models of homeopathy are a good example. Because of this, no argument, however, convincing to some, will settle that debate. The only thing that can resolve it is a large cultural shift. My own ideas about non-local models, for a whole category of possibly similar events of which homeopathy is but one example. PMID: 18439972 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Homeopathy) Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1407037 Tue, 01 Apr 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1407037 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1407036&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18439973%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Vithoulkas G Homeopathy is being attacked by the British media. These attacks draw support from irresponsible and unjustified claims by certain teachers of homeopathy. Such claims include the use of 'dream' and 'imaginative' methods for provings. For prescribing some such teachers attempt to replace the laborious process of matching symptom picture and remedy with spurious theories based on 'signatures', sensations and other methods. Other irresponsible claims have also been made. These "new ideas" risk destroying the principles, theory, and practice of homeopathy. PMID: 18439973 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Homeopathy) Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1407036 Tue, 01 Apr 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1407036 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1407035&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18439974%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Land ST PMID: 18439974 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Homeopathy) Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1407035 Tue, 01 Apr 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1407035 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1155924&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18194758%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Fisher P PMID: 18194758 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Homeopathy) Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1155924 Tue, 01 Jan 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1155924 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1155923&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18194759%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Weber S, Endler PC, Welles SU, Suanjak-Traidl E, Scherer-Pongratz W, Frass M, Spranger H, Peithner G, Lothaller H Background: Previous experiments show that amphibian larvae are responsive to homeopathically prepared thyroxine. Methods: We studied the effect of a highly diluted and agitated thyroxine solution exposed to various electromagnetic fields on metamorphosis in highland Rana temporaria. The devices tested were: microwave oven, mobile phone, airport X-ray, and a red light barcode scanner. Animals were treated either with homeopathically prepared thyroxine (10(-30) parts by weight, 10(-35) in the water in which the animals were kept), or analogously prepared blank solution, or analogously prepared thyroxine exposed to the electromagnetic field of one of the devices test... Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1155923 Tue, 01 Jan 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1155923 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1155922&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18194760%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The results of this observational study suggest that homeopathic treatment for hot flushes in menopausal women is effective. Further studies including randomized controlled trials should be conducted. PMID: 18194760 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Homeopathy) Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1155922 Tue, 01 Jan 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1155922 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1155921&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18194761%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Rutten AL, Stolper CF, Lugten RF, Barthels RW The criteria for entering medicines in repertory rubrics are unclear and partly incorrect. A new repertory should be based on clear and objective criteria. Retrospective and prospective assessment of medicines and symptoms by the Dutch Committee for Methods and Validation gives an indication of the validity of existing repertory entries. Reliance on the experience of one expert is the cause of part of the shortcomings of the repertory. This experience is highly influenced by chance. Another part is due to the use of absolute rather than relative occurrence of symptoms. Yet another part is caused by not comparing prevalence in the population 'cured' by a medicine with the remainder of the population. In many cases we need better def... Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1155921 Tue, 01 Jan 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1155921 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1155920&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18194762%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: To investigate the beliefs, values and meanings that patients attribute to homeopathy helps to understand subjective aspects that may interfere with treatment compliance. PMID: 18194762 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Homeopathy) Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1155920 Tue, 01 Jan 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1155920 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1155919&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18194763%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Gold PW, Novella S, Roy R, Marcus D, Bell I, Davidovitch N, Saine A This is an edited transcript of a debate held at the University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, Connecticut, USA on 25 October 2007. Homeopathy is a widely used but controversial form of complementary and alternative medicine. Six distinguished international speakers, including advocates and skeptics concerning homeopathy, debated the plausibility, theoretical principles, clinical and basic research evidence, ethical and other issues surrounding homeopathy. PMID: 18194763 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Homeopathy) Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1155919 Tue, 01 Jan 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1155919 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1155918&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18194764%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Land ST PMID: 18194764 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Homeopathy) Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1155918 Tue, 01 Jan 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1155918 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1155917&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18194765%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Poitevin B PMID: 18194765 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Homeopathy) Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1155917 Tue, 01 Jan 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1155917 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1155916&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18194766%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Beauvais F PMID: 18194766 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Homeopathy) Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1155916 Tue, 01 Jan 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1155916 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1155915&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18194767%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Wilson P PMID: 18194767 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Homeopathy) Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1155915 Tue, 01 Jan 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1155915 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1155914&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18194768%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Chaplin MF PMID: 18194768 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Homeopathy) Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1155914 Tue, 01 Jan 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1155914 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1155913&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18194769%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Kerr M, Magrath J, Wilson P, Hebbern C PMID: 18194769 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Homeopathy) Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1155913 Tue, 01 Jan 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1155913 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1155912&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18194770%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Rao ML PMID: 18194770 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Homeopathy) Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1155912 Tue, 01 Jan 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1155912 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1155911&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18194771%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Gaylard AP PMID: 18194771 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Homeopathy) Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1155911 Tue, 01 Jan 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1155911 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1155910&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18194772%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Vybíral B, Vorác˘ek P PMID: 18194772 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Homeopathy) Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1155910 Tue, 01 Jan 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1155910 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1155909&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18194773%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Gaylard AP PMID: 18194773 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Homeopathy) Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1155909 Tue, 01 Jan 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1155909 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1155908&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18194774%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Milgrom LR PMID: 18194774 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Homeopathy) Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1155908 Tue, 01 Jan 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1155908 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1155907&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18194775%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Leick P PMID: 18194775 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Homeopathy) Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1155907 Tue, 01 Jan 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1155907 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1155906&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18194776%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Eizayaga J PMID: 18194776 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Homeopathy) Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1155906 Tue, 01 Jan 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1155906 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1155905&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18194777%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: de Barros NF, Galhardi WM PMID: 18194777 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Homeopathy) Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1155905 Tue, 01 Jan 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1155905 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1155904&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18194778%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Rocco V PMID: 18194778 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Homeopathy) Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1155904 Tue, 01 Jan 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1155904 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=974288&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17954379%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Riley D PMID: 17954379 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Homeopathy) Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=974288 Mon, 01 Oct 2007 04:00:00 +0100 974288 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=974287&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17954380%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: In this study self-reported very positive effect of GP treatment and very positive effect and cure of CH treatment are associated with the patients' high expectation of the treatment and continuation of maintenance treatment. PMID: 17954380 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Homeopathy) Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=974287 Mon, 01 Oct 2007 04:00:00 +0100 974287 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=974286&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17954381%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Patients had used CAM in general but not homeopathy in particular. Encouragement from doctors, self motivation and word of mouth most motivated patients to come and might suggest more direct communication with General Practitioners would be worthwhile. Being treated as a whole person was the most significant motivating factor, with a significant number of patients wishing to reduce medication. Goal setting and direct communication with other healthcare professionals is essential for safety, to focus outcome, and to value the role of homeopathy in a patient's healthcare. As a result we have set a standard whereby treatment goals are agreed with patients and communicated to referring health care professionals at each outpatient visit. This could be audited. PMID: 17954381 [P... Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=974286 Mon, 01 Oct 2007 04:00:00 +0100 974286 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=974285&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17954382%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Van Wijk R, Albrecht H The HomBRex database indexes basic research on homeopathy (www.carstens-stiftung.de/hombrex). It includes research on effects of homeopathic preparations in bioassays and physico-chemical effects of the homeopathic preparation process (potentization). At the end of 2006 it contained more than 1100 experiments in more than 900 original articles, including 1014 biological studies. The types of organisms used as laboratory "model" organisms in fundamental homeopathic research include animal, human, plant, fungi and microbial organisms. Most animal studies (607) were with rats (209) or mice (171). Most plant studies (171) were with wheat (52). The database catalogues whether the experiment was performed on intact organisms or in organs or cells, isolated and... Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=974285 Mon, 01 Oct 2007 04:00:00 +0100 974285 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=974284&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17954383%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Van Wijk R, Albrecht H The HomBRex database of basic research experiments on homeopathy indexes studies on biological systems including animal, human, plant, fungi and microbial organisms. Its objective is to index proving and therapeutic experiments on the Similia Principle and the role of dilution and succussion of substances in experimental biologic systems. The database was analyzed when it contained more than 1100 experiments in more than 900 original articles. The database provides information on 732 experiments using healthy human, animal and plant systems. These experiments were divided into 'ideal' model proving (475) and prophylactic (257) categories. It also includes 397 therapeutic experiments, in which an effect of a substance was tested in a diseased or disturbed... Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=974284 Mon, 01 Oct 2007 04:00:00 +0100 974284 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=974283&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17954384%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Sevar R Four cases treated with Aurum muriaticum natronatum are presented using the patients' own words; two cases of fibromyoma of uterus and thyroid disorders, and two of eczema and depression with suicidal ideation after disappointed romantic love. The case analyses and management are discussed and distilled into the materia medica of Aurum muriaticum natronatum with the creation of a heuristic. PMID: 17954384 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Homeopathy) Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=974283 Mon, 01 Oct 2007 04:00:00 +0100 974283 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=974282&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17954385%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Varshney JP, Chaudhuri S Homeopathic Digitalis 6c was evaluated in two clinical cases of atrial paroxysmal tachycardia in dogs. Tachycardias are common cardiac problems in dogs, and atrial paroxysmal tachycardia is a serious cardiac arrhythmia that may lead to syncope. Both adult dogs (Labrador and German Shepherd) were treated with Digitalis 6c, 4 drops orally four times daily for 7 days. Following treatment with Digitalis 6c heart rate stabilised and synchronized atrial and ventricular electrical activity was restored in 7 days. PMID: 17954385 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Homeopathy) Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=974282 Mon, 01 Oct 2007 04:00:00 +0100 974282 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=974281&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17954386%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Sherr J, Quirk T PMID: 17954386 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Homeopathy) Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=974281 Mon, 01 Oct 2007 04:00:00 +0100 974281 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=974280&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17954387%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Dantas F, Fisher P, Rastogi DP, Teixeira H, Eizayaga J, Eugenia Pulido Alvarez M, Belon P, Louis Maurice Weckx L PMID: 17954387 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Homeopathy) Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=974280 Mon, 01 Oct 2007 04:00:00 +0100 974280 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=974279&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17954388%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Signorini A PMID: 17954388 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Homeopathy) Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=974279 Mon, 01 Oct 2007 04:00:00 +0100 974279 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=974278&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17954389%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Walach H PMID: 17954389 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Homeopathy) Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=974278 Mon, 01 Oct 2007 04:00:00 +0100 974278 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=974277&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17954390%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Land ST PMID: 17954390 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Homeopathy) Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=974277 Mon, 01 Oct 2007 04:00:00 +0100 974277 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=974276&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17954391%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Ernst E PMID: 17954391 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Homeopathy) Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=974276 Mon, 01 Oct 2007 04:00:00 +0100 974276 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=974275&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17954392%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Robertson A PMID: 17954392 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Homeopathy) Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=974275 Mon, 01 Oct 2007 04:00:00 +0100 974275 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=974274&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17954393%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Rosenbaum P PMID: 17954393 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Homeopathy) Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=974274 Mon, 01 Oct 2007 04:00:00 +0100 974274 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=783943&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17678808%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Fisher P PMID: 17678808 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Homeopathy) Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=783943 Sun, 01 Jul 2007 04:00:00 +0100 783943 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=783942&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17678809%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Chaplin MF The 'memory of water' is a concept by which the properties of an aqueous preparation are held to depend on the previous history of the sample. Although associated with the mechanism of homeopathy, this association may mislead. There is strong evidence concerning many ways in which the mechanism of this 'memory' may come about. There are also mechanisms by which such solutions may possess effects on biological systems which substantially differ from plain water. This paper examines the evidence. PMID: 17678809 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Homeopathy) Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=783942 Sun, 01 Jul 2007 04:00:00 +0100 783942 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=783941&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17678810%26dopt%3DAbstract In conclusion, we will present some of this emerging independent experimental work. PMID: 17678810 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Homeopathy) Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=783941 Sun, 01 Jul 2007 04:00:00 +0100 783941 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=783940&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17678811%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Teixeira J Homeopathic medicines are currently used in medical practice, despite controversy about their effectiveness. The preparation method is based on extremely high dilutions of many substances in water, far beyond any detectable level. For this reason, it has been suggested that water could retain a 'memory' of substances that have been dissolved in it before the successive dilutions. The paper stresses the fact that this idea is not compatible with our knowledge of pure water. If an explanation on physical grounds is to be found, research must focus in other aspects of the preparation, such as the presence of other molecules and dissolved gases. PMID: 17678811 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Homeopathy) Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=783940 Sun, 01 Jul 2007 04:00:00 +0100 783940 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=783939&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17678812%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Elia V, Napoli E, Germano R In the last decade, we have investigated from the physicochemical point of view, whether water prepared by the procedures of homeopathic medicine (leading inexorably to systems without any molecule different from the solvent) results in water different from the initial water? The answer, unexpectedly, but strongly supported by many experimental results is positive. We used well-established physicochemical techniques: flux calorimetry, conductometry, pHmetry and galvanic cell electrodes potential. Unexpectedly the physicochemical parameters evolve in time. The water solvent exhibits large changes in measurable physicochemical properties as a function of its history, the solute previously dissolved, and time. In particular we found evidence of two new... Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=783939 Sun, 01 Jul 2007 04:00:00 +0100 783939 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=783938&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17678813%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Rey L Low-temperature thermoluminescence has been used in attempt to understand the particular structure of ultra high dilutions. Samples are activated by irradiation after freezing at the temperature of liquid nitrogen (77 degrees K). Experimental results show that, in the course of rewarming, the thermoluminescent glow is susbtantially different between dilutions of different substances. It is suggested that the dispersed gas phase might play a role in this process. PMID: 17678813 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Homeopathy) Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=783938 Sun, 01 Jul 2007 04:00:00 +0100 783938 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=783937&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17678814%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Rao ML, Roy R, Bell IR, Hoover R The key stumbling block to serious consideration of homeopathy is the presumed "implausibility" of biological activity for homeopathic medicines in which the source material is diluted past Avogadro's number of molecules. Such an argument relies heavily on the assumptions of elementary chemistry (and biochemistry), in which the material composition of a solution, (dilution factors and ligand-receptor interactions), is the essential consideration. In contrast, materials science focuses on the three-dimensional complex network structure of the condensed phase of water itself, rather than the original solute molecules. The nanoheterogenous structure of water can be determined by interactive phenomena such as epitaxy (the transmission of structural... Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=783937 Sun, 01 Jul 2007 04:00:00 +0100 783937 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=783936&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17678815%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Vybíral B, Vorácek P We discovered a previously unknown phenomenon in liquid water, which develops over time when water is left to stand undisturbed, and which made precise gravimetric measurement impossible. We term this property autothixotropy (weak gel-like behaviour developing spontaneously over time) and propose a possible explanation. The results of quantitative measurements, performed by two different methods, are presented. We also report the newly discovered phenomenon of autothixotropy-hysteresis and describe the dependence of autothixotropy on the degree of molecular translative freedom. A very important conclusion is that the presence of very low concentration of salt ions, these phenomena do not occur in deionized water. Salt ions may be the determinative condit... Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=783936 Sun, 01 Jul 2007 04:00:00 +0100 783936 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=783935&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17678816%26dopt%3DAbstract We describe here what the silica hypothesis says. From a physical chemistry viewpoint, we explore three challenges that the hypothesis would have to meet in order to explain homeopathy: thermodynamic stability of a large number of distinct structures, pattern initiation at low potencies, and pattern maintenance or gradual evolution at higher potencies. We juxtapose current knowledge about silicates with some of the conventional wisdom about homeopathic remedies, to see how well the latter might be a consequence of the former. We explore variants of the hypothesis including some speculations about mechanisms. We outline laboratory experiments that could help to decide it. PMID: 17678816 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Homeopathy) Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=783935 Sun, 01 Jul 2007 04:00:00 +0100 783935 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=783934&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17678817%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Voeikov VL Phenomena of long-term 'memory of water' imply that aqueous systems possessing it remain for a long period after the initial perturbation in an out-of equilibrium state without a constant supply of energy from the environment. It is argued here that various initial perturbations initiate development of a set of chain reactions of active oxygen species in water. Energy, in particular high grade energy of electronic excitation, released in such reactions can support non-equilibrium state of an aqueous system. In principle, such reactions can continue indefinitely due to specific local structuring of water with even minute 'impurities' that are always present in it and by continuous supply of oxygen amounts due to water splitting. Specific properties of several real aq... Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=783934 Sun, 01 Jul 2007 04:00:00 +0100 783934 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=783933&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17678818%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions from this model include: 'x' and 'c' potencies are best compared by the amount of dilution, not the amount of succussion; the minimum number of succussion strokes needed per cycle is proportional to the logarithm of the dilution factor; and a plausible interpretation of why potencies at approximately regular ratios are traditionally used (the octave potencies convention). PMID: 17678818 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Homeopathy) Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=783933 Sun, 01 Jul 2007 04:00:00 +0100 783933 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=783932&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17678819%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Milgrom LR In order to fully comprehend its therapeutic mode of action, homeopathy might require both 'local' bio-molecular mechanisms, such as memory of water and 'non-local' macro-entanglement, such as patient-practitioner-remedy (PPR) descriptions. PMID: 17678819 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Homeopathy) Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=783932 Sun, 01 Jul 2007 04:00:00 +0100 783932 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=783931&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17678820%26dopt%3DAbstract In conclusion, the paper reviews how quantum mechanics is closely related to information theory but why weak quantum theory and homeopathy have not hitherto been related in the same way. PMID: 17678820 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Homeopathy) Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=783931 Sun, 01 Jul 2007 04:00:00 +0100 783931 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=783930&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17678821%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Land S PMID: 17678821 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Homeopathy) Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=783930 Sun, 01 Jul 2007 04:00:00 +0100 783930 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=623662&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17437930%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Whitmarsh T PMID: 17437930 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Homeopathy) Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=623662 Sun, 01 Apr 2007 04:00:00 +0100 623662 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=623661&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17437931%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Varley P PMID: 17437931 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Homeopathy) Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=623661 Sun, 01 Apr 2007 04:00:00 +0100 623661 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=623660&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17437932%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: This multi-practitioner pilot study has indicated that systematic recording of practice data in dental homeopathy is both feasible and capable of informing future research. A refined version of the spreadsheet can be employed in larger-scale research-targeted data collection in the dental practice setting. PMID: 17437932 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Homeopathy) Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=623660 Sun, 01 Apr 2007 04:00:00 +0100 623660 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=623659&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17437933%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The results suggest that homeopathic treatment is an effective and safe method in the treatment of ITN. PMID: 17437933 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Homeopathy) Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=623659 Sun, 01 Apr 2007 04:00:00 +0100 623659 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=623658&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17437934%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: As well as obtaining preliminary data about these patients, this study has also resulted in greater knowledge of audit and research methods in the profession. The results of this preliminary descriptive study will inform a future, larger prospective controlled observational study. PMID: 17437934 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Homeopathy) Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=623658 Sun, 01 Apr 2007 04:00:00 +0100 623658 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=623657&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17437935%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Chaudhuri S, Varshney JP Homeopathic Crotalus horridus 200C was evaluated in 13 clinical cases of babesiosis in dogs, compared with another 20 clinical cases treated with diminazine. Babesiosis is an important tropical tick-borne haemoprotozoan disease in dogs clinically manifested by anorexia, dehydration, temperature, dullness/depression, diarrhoea/constipation, pale mucosa, hepatomegaly, vomiting/nausea, splenomegaly, distended abdomen/ascites, yellow coloured urine, emaciation/weight loss, and occular discharge. The diagnosis of babesiosis was based on cytological evidence of Babesia gibsoni in freshly prepared blood smears. The dogs were treated with oral C. horridus 200C, 4 pills four times daily for 14 days (n=13) or diminazine aceturate 5 mg/kg single intramuscularly d... Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=623657 Sun, 01 Apr 2007 04:00:00 +0100 623657 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=623656&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17437936%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Rhus tox in homeopathic dilution appears to interfere with inflammatory processes involving histamine, prostaglandins and other inflammatory mediators. PMID: 17437936 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Homeopathy) Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=623656 Sun, 01 Apr 2007 04:00:00 +0100 623656 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=623655&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17437937%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Thompson EA, Geraghty J We illustrate the 'vital sensation' of mineral-based homeopathic medicines as revealed by an interview style based on a synthesis of the Bombay method and Scholten's, understanding derived from the periodic table. The 'Bombay method', described by Rajan Sankaran, builds on homeopathic teaching giving a structure to guide the gathering and synthesising homeopathic data. The concept of 'levels' gives a route to the deepest reflection of the vital disturbance, the vital sensation. Moving through the levels of fact, symptom, emotion, delusion and finally vital sensation provides valuable prescribing information. These aspects are discussed in conjunction with the kingdoms: plant, mineral and animal, focusing on the mineral kingdom. By synthesizing informati... Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=623655 Sun, 01 Apr 2007 04:00:00 +0100 623655 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=623654&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17437938%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Van Hootegem H This paper attempts to demonstrate how some insights from psychoanalysis can be useful in homeopathic treatment. I discuss three concepts: I illustrate these concepts with the case of a 23-year-old woman with chronic fatigue syndrome. (1) The working alliance: comparing medical alliance with a psychodynamic alliance. (2) The dream-function: serious somatic disorders can be the result of a blocked dream function, the restoration of the capacity to dream may lead to the disappearance of these disorders, homeopathy can help in this process. (3) The transgenerational influence: some traumatic, concealed events from the lives of ancestors can influence their descendants. PMID: 17437938 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Homeopathy) Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=623654 Sun, 01 Apr 2007 04:00:00 +0100 623654 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=623653&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17437939%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: McGuigan M There is significant debate on the nature of the active therapeutic ingredient in homeopathic medicines and whether the effect of homeopathic medicines is exerted locally. This paper accepts that there is an active therapeutic ingredient in homeopathic medicines that acts pharmacologically in the body and proposes a possible receptor site. The vomeronasal organ (Jacobson's organ) is the receptor site for the detection of non-odorant molecules, eg pheromones, in reptiles, amphibians and mammals. The organ forms the main part of a chemoreceptor system known as the vomeronasal system. This paper proposes that it is this system that constitutes the receptor for homeopathic medicines in both animal and human subjects. PMID: 17437939 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Hom... Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=623653 Sun, 01 Apr 2007 04:00:00 +0100 623653 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=623652&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17437940%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Rutten AL Homeopathy has a communication problem: important homeopathic concepts are not understood by conventional colleagues. Homeopathic terminology seems to be comprehensible only after practical experience of homeopathy. The main problem lies in different handling of diagnosis. In conventional medicine diagnosis is the starting point for randomised controlled trials to determine the effect of treatment. In homeopathy diagnosis is combined with other symptoms and personal traits of the patient to guide treatment and predict response. Broadening our scope to include diagnostic as well as treatment research opens the possibility of multi factorial reasoning. Adopting Bayesian methodology opens the possibility of investigating homeopathy in everyday practice and of describing... Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=623652 Sun, 01 Apr 2007 04:00:00 +0100 623652 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=623651&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17437941%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Land ST PMID: 17437941 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Homeopathy) Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=623651 Sun, 01 Apr 2007 04:00:00 +0100 623651 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=623650&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17437942%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Allan N PMID: 17437942 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Homeopathy) Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=623650 Sun, 01 Apr 2007 04:00:00 +0100 623650 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=623649&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17437943%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Teixeira MZ PMID: 17437943 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Homeopathy) Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=623649 Sun, 01 Apr 2007 04:00:00 +0100 623649 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=623676&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17227740%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Signorini A PMID: 17227740 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: Homeopathy) Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=623676 Mon, 01 Jan 2007 05:00:00 +0100 623676 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=623675&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17227741%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Saxton J PMID: 17227741 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: Homeopathy) Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=623675 Mon, 01 Jan 2007 05:00:00 +0100 623675 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=623674&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17227742%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The HPTs were generally of low methodological quality. There is a high incidence of pathogenetic effects in publications and volunteers but this could be attributable to design flaws. Homeopathic medicines, tested in HPTs, appear safe. The central question of whether homeopathic medicines in high dilutions can provoke effects in healthy volunteers has not yet been definitively answered, because of methodological weaknesses of the reports. Improvement of the method and reporting of results of HPTs are required. REFERENCES: References to all included RCTs are available on-line at. PMID: 17227742 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: Homeopathy) Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=623674 Mon, 01 Jan 2007 05:00:00 +0100 623674 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=623673&cid=s_35619_8_f&fid=35619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17227743%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The results of this trial suggest that Arnica montana given after tonsillectomy provides a small, but statistically significant, decrease in pain scores compared to placebo. PMID: 17227743 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: Homeopathy) Homeopathy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=623673 Mon, 01 Jan 2007 05:00:00 +0100 623673