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The Scientific (but Also Logical) Basis for Integrated Medicine
The concept of Integrated Medicine (IM) has been clearly defined for the first time in Italy on 3rd December 2011, when SIOMI presented its manifesto for IM, containing the conceptual and functional definitions of this discipline as agreed with the I... [Leggi...]
The effectiveness of homeopathy in relieving symptoms and reducing antibiotic use in patients with otitis media: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Aim: This systematic review of clinical trial evidence aims to determine whether homeopathy can effectively relieve symptoms and reduce antibiotic use in patients diagnosed with otitis media (OM). Methods: Seven databases and four trial registries we... [Leggi...]
Effects of Arnica Phytotherapeutic and Homeopathic Formulations on Traumatic Injuries and Inflammatory Conditions: A Systematic Review
Arnica L. genus (Asteraceae) comprises perennial herbs native to the temperate and boreal parts of the northern hemisphere. Arnica montana is the main species. It shows different biological activities, such as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antibact... [Leggi...]
Evaluating anticancer potentials of potentized preparations in an in-vivo xenograft model
Background: Xenografts in immunodeficient mice play a pivotal role in testing novel anti-cancer treatments. Xenograft models expedite the drug discovery process, offering a cost-effective alternative to conventional animal models and providing essent... [Leggi...]
Homeopathy for Rheumatological Diseases: A Systematic Review
Homeopathy has mainly been used to treat several diseases. On the other hand, it has been used in a few rheumatic disorders. The aim of this article is to review the use of homeopathy in rheumatic diseases (RDs). PubMed and Embase databases were exam... [Leggi...]
Homoeopathy vs. conventional primary care in children during the first 24 months of life-a pragmatic randomised controlled trial
To compare the difference between primary homoeopathic and conventional paediatric care in treating acute illnesses in children in their first 24 months of life. One hundred eight Indian singleton newborns delivered at 37 to 42 weeks gestation were r... [Leggi...]
Modulatory action of Bryonia alba on the immune system in cyclophosphamide induced immunosuppression in BALB/c mice
Oxidative stress and inflammation are the most common pathologies in immune-compromised diseases and cancer treatments. The study examined the immune stimulation properties of Bryonia alba (BA) in different potencies (6C, 30C, and 200C) on a BALB/c m... [Leggi...]
Overview and quality assessment of health economic evaluations for homeopathic therapy: an updated systematic review
Introduction: Likewise other medical interventions, economic evaluations of homeopathy contribute to the evidence base of therapeutic concepts and are needed for socioeconomic decision-making. A 2013 review was updated and extended to gain a current ... [Leggi...]
Homeopathy at a Turning Point
In the Hippocratic conception, medicine is a synthesis of technique, philosophy and humanism, but in essence it is nothing more than the expression of the living being to counter predestination. Its foundation is the dose–response relationship that... [Leggi...]
Historical Perspective of Homeopathy in the Brazilian Public Health System
Homeopathy was introduced in Brazil with the French doctor Benoît Jules Mure's arrival in 1840 and was officially recognised in 1980 as a medical specialty by Brazilian regulatory authorities. Public health policies played an important role in incor... [Leggi...]
