Author Archives: Gino Santini
Efficacy of individualized homeopathic medicines in treatment of post-stroke hemiparesis: A randomized trial
Background - Hemiparesis is a serious motor impairment following stroke and affecting around 65% of stroke patients. This trial attempts to study the efficacy of individualized homeopathic medicines (IHMs) in comparison with identical-looking placebo... [Continua...]
Prevalence and associated factors with homeopathy use in Brazil: a population-based study
Despite the controversy about its efficacy, homeopathy is considered a medical practice alternative to the conventional medical model. Prevalence of homeopathy use varies greatly among countries and the literature has conflicting evidence about the r... [Continua...]
Toxicological assessment compilation of selected examples of raw materials for homeopathic medicinal products
The considerable number of homeopathic medicinal products (HMP) on the German market and the staggering breadth of active substances of various origin along with the specific legal requirements of adequate safety principles posed the need to compile ... [Continua...]
Dengue Shock Syndrome: Its Similarity with Anaphylaxis and with the Homeopathic Medicine Apis mellifica (European Honeybee)
Dengue, with four viral serotypes, causes epidemics in tropical and sub-tropical regions. Allopathic antiviral therapies and a vaccine of general use are lacking. The homeopathic medicine Apis mellifica, advised in anaphylaxis from honeybee sting, is... [Continua...]
Can Nanoparticles in Homeopathic Remedies Enhance Phototherapy of Cancer? A Hypothetical Model
The continuous rise in cancer incidence places a massive burden on the health sector to increase efforts in the fight against cancer. As a holistic complementary medicine modality, homeopathy has the potential to assist in the supportive and palliati... [Continua...]
Physicochemical Properties of Zinc and Lactose in Solid Mixtures: Influence of Trituration Process
Background - Recent experimental results supporting the dynamization process show modification in the characteristics of solid mixtures. Objective - The present work aims to evaluate the physicochemical properties of metallic zinc and lactose, ev... [Continua...]
Individualised Homeopathic Treatment of Nausea and Vomiting in the First Trimester and of COVID-19 in the Third Trimester of Pregnancy—A Case Report
Introduction/Background - Nausea and vomiting in pregnancy are common physiological disturbances, causing physical, social and psychological symptoms in the affected women. Though it is difficult to draw absolute conclusions on whether or not pregn... [Continua...]
Non-invasive Resolution of Pathological Ovarian Masses with Homeopathic Treatment—A Case Series
Background - Ovarian masses may be either physiological or pathological. Physiological ovarian masses are non-neoplastic. Pathological masses grow more than 7 cm and persist beyond 3 months; they do not resolve spontaneously, and invasive surgery... [Continua...]
Homeopathic Treatment of Subclinical Hypothyroidism—A Series of 19 Cases
Background - Subclinical hypothyroidism (SCH) is a common clinical problem. Controversy surrounds the definition, clinical importance, and need for prompt diagnosis and treatment of the mild form of SCH. Aim - The aim of the study was to analyze ... [Continua...]
Generalizability of Homeopathic Prognostic Factor Research Outcome in COVID-19 Treatment: Comparison of Data
Background/Objective - During the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, several homeopathic prognostic factor research (PFR) projects have been undertaken. We found two projects with comparable outcomes to assess consistency and possible fl... [Continua...]
