Author Archives: Gino Santini
Homeopathic Medicines in Second Wave of COVID-19: Prognostic Factor Research
Background - The clinical profile and course of COVID-19 evolved perilously in a second wave, leading to the use of various treatment modalities that included homeopathy. This prognostic factor research (PFR) study aimed to identify clinically usef... [Continua...]
HRI Online 2022: Leading International Experts Illustrate the Positive Impact of Increased Collaboration in Homeopathy Research
The Homeopathy Research Institute (HRI) welcomed more than 450 people from 35 countries to their first online event on June 25, 2022. The one-day programme featured an excellent line-up of international speakers and provided a unique interactive plat... [Continua...]
The In-Vitro Effect of Homeopathically Prepared Rubus idaeus and 680 nm Laser Irradiation on Cervical Cancer Cells
Background - Cervical cancer (CC) is the second leading cancer in women and is the most common in those aged 15 to 44 years. Medicinal plant extracts have been used as homeopathic preparations for health benefits. Rubus idaeus (RI) is used to treat... [Continua...]
Test of a Homeopathic Algorithm for COVID-19: the Importance of a Broad Perspective
Background - Most of the symptoms of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) are covered by large repertory rubrics and hence many remedies have been proposed as “genus epidemicus”. The aim of this study was to combine the information from various ... [Continua...]
Integrating conventional and complementary treatments in cancer care: The process within the public healthcare system of the region of Tuscany, Italy
Background - Recent research in the field of oncology has yielded important contributions concerning all the cancer disease phases. A growing amount of data is available regarding patient needs related to the physical and psychosocial sequelae of can... [Continua...]
Is homeopathy effective for attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder? A meta-analysis
Background - Attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) prevalence is increasing, compliance to treatment is often poor, and additional treatment options are warranted. We aim to investigate whether individualized homeopathic treatment is ef... [Continua...]
Bibliography of Homeopathic Intervention Studies (HOMIS) in Human Diseases
Objectives: Homeopathy (HOM) is a therapeutic method, which is widely used by patients and medical professionals. The medical conditions as well as the homeopathic medical products investigated vary strongly. There is an extensive amount of research,... [Continua...]
Efficacy of individualized homeopathy as an adjunct to standard of care of COVID-19: A randomized, single-blind, placebo-controlled study
A randomized, placebo-controlled trial of adjunct homeopathy with standard of care for COVID-19 was conducted on 300 patients. Primary outcome on total symptom score measured over 10 days decreased significantly favoring Standard of care + Homeopathy... [Continua...]
Benefits of Homeopathic Complementary Treatment in Patients With Breast Cancer: A Retrospective Cohort Study Based on the French Nationwide Healthcare Database
This study evaluated the benefits of homeopathy on the quality of life (QOL) of patients with nonmetastatic breast cancer (BC). There is an increasing use of homeopathy in patients with BC after diagnosis, leading to an overall decrease in medication... [Continua...]
Alternative Prosthodontic Therapies: A Multifaceted Approach
The increasing influence of alternative therapies reflects shifting demands and attitudes in modern society in general. Concerns about the negative impacts and rising expenses of traditional health care are also fueling the hunt for alternatives. Acu... [Continua...]
