Does anyone use St. John’s wort to treat dental pain?
Its claimed anti-pain and anti-inflammatory properties in homeopathic medicine have led to a number of studies in patients with acute...
CAM use among people with high blood pressure
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that the overall prevalence of hypertension among US adults between 2003 and...
What’s trending now in visits to homeopaths
Two recent studies report marked differences in the use of homeopathy. First, homeopathy in the US.
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CAM use in the Manitoba IBD Cohort Study
Researchers in Winnipeg, Manitoba surveyed the prevalence of CAM use in patients with inflammatory bowel disease.
Homeopathic treatments for psychiatric conditions
Researchers in South Carolina conducted this review.
Homeopathic vs conventional treatment of otitis media
Researchers at the Regional Research Institute of Homeopathy, Jin aipur (Rajasthan), India, studied patients with acute otitis media.
Homeopathy for children with atopic dermatitis
Researchers at the Tuscany Regional Homeopathic Reference Centre, in Italy, studied the long-term outcome of children suffering from atopic dermatitis...
Review: CAM options to induce labor
Researchers at Monash University, in Victoria, Australia, examined the scientific evidence for the use of CAM to stimulate labor.
Review of CAM for fibromyalgia
Most people suffering from fibromyalgia use a variety of complementary or alternative medicine treatments to manage their symptoms. Prof. Ernst...
CAM for insomnia?
It’s probably one of the most popular uses of CAM. Researchers in Australia reviewed the evidence.
Itraconazole vs homeopathy to treat vulvovaginal candidiasis
It’s a common vaginal infection caused by a yeast-like fungus. Researchers from the Medical University of Vienna, in Austria compared...
Reviewing non-pharmacological options to prevent migraine
At the University of Turin, in Italy, researchers reviewed the evidence. And contributors to the US Headache Consortium tell us...
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CAM options to treat menopausal symptoms
Prof. Ernst has reviewed the evidence. Here’s what we know.
Why do patients with rheumatoid arthritis respond to homeopathy?
Researchers at Aldermoor Health Centre, Aldermoor Close, Southampton, UK compared homeopathic consultation to homeopathic remedies.
Classical homeopathy to treat atopic eczema
Homeopaths claim to have good success in treating atopic dermatitis (atopic eczema). Researchers from Germany put it to the test.
Homeopathic treatment of sepsis
Researchers in Germany evaluated whether homeopathy influences long-term outcome in critically ill patients suffering from severe sepsis (bloodstream infection).
The best evidence on homeopathy
Prof. Ernst searched the Cochrane review database for the term “homeopathy” in the title, abstract, or keywords.
The value of the consultation in treating cardiovascular disease
Research from California and Iowa support the value of added time with a qualified healthcare professional.
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CAM use among US adolescents
Prof. Ernst sees encouraging evidence for some treatments. But does it matter?