Edzard Ernst MD, PhD, MAE, FMedSci, FRSB, FRCP, FRCPEd.
WEB6 days ago · Indications: Arnica is one of the most used homeopathic remedies for injuries. It is particularly effective for muscle soreness, bruising, and inflammation resulting from overexertion and trauma. Athletes often use Arnica to reduce pain and swelling associated with overuse injuries [6]. Rhus Toxicodendron.
And this is why we might as well forget about Chinese …
WEBMay 21, 2014 · In this systematic review, all randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of acupuncture published in Chinese journals were identified by a team of Chinese scientists. A total of 840 RCTs were found, including 727 RCTs comparing acupuncture with conventional treatment, 51 RCTs with no treatment controls, and 62 RCTs with sham-acupuncture controls.
Palmer’s first chiropractic cure must have been a case of …
WEBApr 10, 2019 · Mr William Harvey Lillard was the janitor contracted to clean the Ryan Building where D. D. Palmer’s magnetic healing office was located. In 1895, he became Palmer's very first chiropractic patient and thus entered the history books. The very foundations of chiropractic are based on this story. [Testimony of Harvey Lillard regarding the events surrounding
Medorrhinum: another surprising homeopathic remedy - Edzard …
WEBMay 8, 2018 · Today, I want to tell you a little bit about a specific homeopathic remedy with amazing qualities. According to this website, Medorrhinum is a powerful and deep-acting medicine, often indicated for chronic ailments…. For women with chronic pelvic disorders. Chronic Rheumatism. Great disturbance and irritability of nervous system.
The ‘Dunning-Kruger Effect’: how it explains alternative medicine
WEBPublished Monday 15 January 2018. A cognitive bias known as the Dunning-Kruger Effect has, I think, considerable relevance in alternative medicine. The effect means that, the less you know, the less able you are to recognize how little you know, and the less likely you are to recognize your limitations. Consequently, your confidence in yourself ...
Chiropractic spinal manipulation of children: an independent review
WEBDec 3, 2019 · Based on this review of effectiveness, spinal manipulation of children cannot be recommended for: headache. asthma. otitis media. cerebral palsy. hyperactivity disorders. torticollis. The possible, but unlikely, benefits of spinal manipulation in the management of colic or enuresis should be balanced …
The situation of homeopathy in France: an update - Edzard Ernst
WEBJun 22, 2021 · From 1 January 2021, homeopathy is no longer reimbursed by Social Security. In March 2020, Boiron, the largest producer of homeopathics, began a restructuring that led to the loss of 560 jobs in France and the closure of one-third of its 31 production and distribution sites. On Thursday, the site of Chauray (Deux-Sèvres) closed after 33 years ...
How to differentiate good from bad research - Edzard Ernst
WEBJan 31, 2017 · Blinding of investigators, including clinicians administering the treatments. Clear definition of a primary outcome measure. Sufficiently large sample size demonstrated with a power calculation. Adequate statistical analyses. Clear presentation of the data such that an independent assessor can check them.
Manifesto of the European Committee for Homeopathy (ECH) and …
WEBMar 13, 2020 · References Grimaldi-Bensouda L, Bégaud B, Rossignol M, et al. Management of upper respiratory tract infections by different medical practices, including homeopathy, and consumption of antibiotics in primary care: the EPI3 cohort study in France 2007-2008.PLoS One. 2014 Mar 19;9(3):e89990. Camerlink I, Ellinger L, Bakker EJ, Lantinga EA. Homeopathy as replacement to antibiotics in the case of ...
Data fabrication in China is an ‘open secret’ - Edzard Ernst
WEBOct 4, 2016 · China’s food and drug regulator carried out a one-year review of clinical trials. They concluded that more than 80 percent of clinical data is “fabricated “. The review evaluated data from 1,622 clinical trial programs of new pharmaceutical drugs awaiting regulator approval for mass production. Officials are now warning that further ...
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