Approach of Individualised Medicine in a Complicated Case of Cholelithiasis, Elongated Uterus with Ovarian Cyst —An Evidence-Based Case Report
Homœopathic Links 2022; 35: 231-234 DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1755305Gallstones are the most common biliary pathology. They are formed because of abnormal bile composition. Symptomatic gallstones present as pain in the right upper quadrant or epigastric region, which may radiate to the back. Ultrasonography of the gallbladder is very accurate in the identification of gallstones. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is a minimal-access approach for the removal of the gallbladder together with its stones. A 28-year-old lady presented with complaints of pain in the right upper quadrant of abdomen, which was relieved by pressure, nausea an...
Source: Homoeopathic Links - September 30, 2022 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Pandey, Swati Pandit, Raj K. Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

Drug-Resistant E. coli Causing UTI and Its Homoeopathic Management: Two Evidence-Based Case Reports
Conclusion Homoeopathic medicine found to be effective in relieving the acute UTI caused by antibiotic-resistant E. coli. [...] Thieme Medical and Scientific Publishers Pvt. Ltd. A-12, 2nd Floor, Sector 2, Noida-201301 UP, IndiaArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text (Source: Homoeopathic Links)
Source: Homoeopathic Links - September 30, 2022 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Ponnam, Hima Bindu Jagadabhi, Santosh Kumar Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

Potentised Black Lead in the Treatment of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: An Evidence-Based Case Report
Homœopathic Links 2022; 35: 210-213 DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1743160Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a common condition among females of the childbearing age group. The exact cause of PCOS is unknown and increased levels of male hormones are believed to cause anovulation. It can cause several long-term complications, including infertility, metabolic disorders and cardiovascular disorders. PCOS is diagnosed based on Rotterdam diagnostic criteria. Globally, the estimated prevalence of PCOS ranges between 5 and 15%. The prevalence in south India is 6%. In this case report, a case of PCOS successfully treated with individuali...
Source: Homoeopathic Links - September 30, 2022 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Rajachandrasekar, Bhuvaneswari Sunny, Anita Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

Uterine Fibroid Treated with Homoeopathic Medicine: A Case Report
Homœopathic Links 2022; 35: 205-209 DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1742592Uterine fibroids are the commonest benign uterine tumours, most commonly found in women in the reproductive age group. The cause of fibroids is not well understood. Fibroids originate from uterine smooth muscle cells whose growth is primarily dependent on the levels of circulating oestrogen. Symptoms of uterine fibroid include heavy menstrual bleeding, prolonged periods and pelvic pain. Uterine fibroid is common indication of hysterectomy nowadays and it leads to many complications. Here a case of 47-year-old woman suffering from painful menses with uterine fi...
Source: Homoeopathic Links - September 30, 2022 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Kumari, Punam Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

Homoeopathic Medicine Teucrium marum varum in Treatment of Nasal Polyps Associated with Chronic Rhinosinusitis: A Case Report
Conclusion Specific remedies act very conditionally depending on the presenting characteristics and peculiarities of the case. Therefore, depending solely on the specific medicines for any disease condition is not advised. Causal attribution cannot be drawn from case reports but shows a direction for consideration of homoeopathic specifics in such cases. Adequately controlled trials with rigorous methodology are required to prove the efficacy beyond doubt. [...] Thieme Medical and Scientific Publishers Pvt. Ltd. A-12, 2nd Floor, Sector 2, Noida-201301 UP, IndiaArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstra...
Source: Homoeopathic Links - September 30, 2022 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Bhattacharjee, Baidurjya Dutta, Abhijit Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

Homoeopathic Simillimum in Treatment of Verruca Plana (Flat Wart): A Case Report
Homœopathic Links 2022; 35: 191-197 DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1735483Verruca plana are also known as flat warts present as small slightly raised papule often a few millimetres wide in diameter with smooth surface, reddish-brown or flesh-coloured, appearing on the dorsum of hands, shins and face. They are caused by human papillomavirus type 3 and less often type 10, 27 and 41. Conventional treatment methods include applying salicylic acid, liquid nitrogen and podophyllin, 5% fluorouracil ointment, carbon dioxide cryotherapy, interferon injections and loop electrosurgical excision procedure. A 26-year-old female teacher presented...
Source: Homoeopathic Links - September 30, 2022 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Maity, Tanmoy Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

Homoeopathy in Obstinate Non-Segmental Vitiligo: An Evidence-Based Report of Two Cases
Conclusions The cases were markedly improved on the ORIDL scale (+3) as per the patient's perspective. QoL was also improved as revealed on the VitiQoL score. Photographs were evident with the improvement. MONARCH score (‘ + 9’ in both cases) established the likelihood of improvement was attributable to homoeopathy. In both cases, indicated similimum has produced significant evidence in the treatment of vitiligo. [...] Thieme Medical and Scientific Publishers Pvt. Ltd. A-12, 2nd Floor, Sector 2, Noida-201301 UP, IndiaArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text (Source: Homoeopathic Links)
Source: Homoeopathic Links - September 30, 2022 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Purkait, Rajib Debnath, Dhiraj Bhattacharjee, Baidurjya Choubey, Gurudev Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

Hailey-Hailey Disease Treated with Individualised Homoeopathy —An Evidence-Based Case Report
Homœopathic Links 2022; 35: 175-180 DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1743484Hailey-Hailey disease (HHD) is a rare autosomal dominant skin disorder presented as blistering dermatosis with recurrent erythematous plaques, leading to erosions, fissures and vegetations seen in the skin folds. Prevalence of this disease occurs in 1 to 4 per 100,000 affected between third and fourth decade, mostly either under-reported or misdiagnosed. Under standard conventional treatment, recurrence and remissions are typical. Therefore, it affects the quality of life compared with other skin disorders. However, with the individualised homoeopathic medicin...
Source: Homoeopathic Links - September 30, 2022 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Dastagiri, P. Pratap, Nirmala Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

Evidence-Based Treatment of Severe Psoriasis by Individualised Homoeopathy: Case Reports
Homœopathic Links 2022; 35: 164-174 DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1757162Psoriasis is a chronic skin disease with manifestations in skin, nails and joints. The disease usually runs a long course of remission and relapses, and is usually worse in winters. Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) score above 15 is considered to be an independent criterion for classifying a case as severe psoriasis. The conventional systemic therapy controls the symptoms but is costly and has known adverse effects. Individualised homoeopathic treatment has a potential role in providing safe and cost-effective treatment in psoriasis. In this article, t...
Source: Homoeopathic Links - September 30, 2022 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Gupta, Sapna Nair, Ashwini Rana, Manoj Kumar Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

Yet Another Threat Looming Large!
Homœopathic Links 2022; 35: 162-163 DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1756470 Thieme Medical and Scientific Publishers Pvt. Ltd. A-12, 2nd Floor, Sector 2, Noida-201301 UP, IndiaArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Full text (Source: Homoeopathic Links)
Source: Homoeopathic Links - September 30, 2022 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Sharma, S.R. Tags: Guest Editorial Source Type: research

Clinical Success Stories: Are They Really Meaningful in Research Parlance?
Homœopathic Links 2022; 35: 159-161 DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1756180 Thieme Medical and Scientific Publishers Pvt. Ltd. A-12, 2nd Floor, Sector 2, Noida-201301 UP, IndiaArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Full text (Source: Homoeopathic Links)
Source: Homoeopathic Links - September 30, 2022 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Sharma, Bindu Tags: Editorial Source Type: research

Homoeopathic Management of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: A Case Report
Conclusion This is the first case demonstrating a favourable therapeutic course of homoeopathic treatment in DMD. For any further conclusion regarding the causal attribution, an individualistic n-of-1 trial may be warranted. [...] Thieme Medical and Scientific Publishers Pvt. Ltd. A-12, 2nd Floor, Sector 2, Noida-201301 UP, IndiaArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text (Source: Homoeopathic Links)
Source: Homoeopathic Links - September 8, 2022 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Sahoo, Sanjib Bhattacharya, Soumya Dutta, Abhijit Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

Homoeopathic Management of Sub-acute Appendicitis —A Case Report
Homœopathic Links DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1735487Sub-acute appendicitis is a condition where some episodes of acute appendicitis apparently subside spontaneously before they reach the acute stage. A 29-year-old man presented with pain in the right iliac fossa for the last 1 week with periumbilical radiation of pain associated with continual nausea, occasional bouts of vomiting, chill and rigours. Computed tomography scan report suggested a case of sub-acute appendicitis. On the basis of presenting features, the patient was treated with Belladonna and Calcarea carbonica in 30c and 200c (centesimal) potencies, respectively, wit...
Source: Homoeopathic Links - September 8, 2022 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Nath, Arunava Palit, Deb Kumar Kundu, Nivedita Lakshmi, S. Seetha Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

A Pre-Post Interventional Study for Evaluating the Usefulness of Homoeopathic Medicine Nux vomica to Combat the Side Effects of Liposomal Amphotericin B Injection in the Cases of Mucormycosis
Conclusion This study indicates that Nux vomica is possibly a useful medicine to combat the side effects of LAmB injection in the cases of mucormycosis. Nux vomica helped to improve the condition of the patients and enabled them to continue the required conventional treatment for their speedy recovery. More studies are required for further validation. [...] Thieme Medical and Scientific Publishers Pvt. Ltd. A-12, 2nd Floor, Sector 2, Noida-201301 UP, IndiaArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text (Source: Homoeopathic Links)
Source: Homoeopathic Links - September 7, 2022 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Chakraborty, Moumita Rani, Purnima Gupta, Neelima Saxena, Nidhi Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Review of Radiance, Resonance and Healing: The Homeopathic Periodic Table
Homœopathic Links 2022; 35: 152-152 DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1743483 Thieme Medical and Scientific Publishers Pvt. Ltd. A-12, 2nd Floor, Sector 2, Noida-201301 UP, IndiaArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Full text (Source: Homoeopathic Links)
Source: Homoeopathic Links - September 5, 2022 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Taneja, Divya Tags: Book Review Source Type: research