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Is homeopathy effective for attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder? A meta-analysis
CONCLUSIONS: Individualized homeopathy showed a clinically relevant and statistically robust effect in the treatment of ADHD.IMPACT: This paper summarizes the current evidence of individualized homeopathy in attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and the results show a clinical improvement for patients receiving this additional treatment. Individualized homeopathy has shown evidence of effectiveness in the treatment of ADHD in several small trials, this is the first systematic review and meta-analysis. This data may encourage caregivers to consider co-treatment or referral to individualized homeopathy when tr...
Source: Pediatric Research - June 14, 2022 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Katharina Gaertner Michael Teut Harald Walach Source Type: research

Homeopathic Remedies in Psychiatric Disorders: A Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
Conclusions Available data on homeopathy in psychiatric disorders are insufficient to support their use in clinical practice.
Source: Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology - April 28, 2020 Category: Psychiatry Tags: Original Contributions Source Type: research

A comparative consecutive case series of  20 children with a diagnosis of ADHD receiving homeopathic treatment, compared with 10 children receiving usual care.
A comparative consecutive case series of 20 children with a diagnosis of ADHD receiving homeopathic treatment, compared with 10 children receiving usual care. Homeopathy. 2016 May;105(2):194-201 Authors: Fibert P, Relton C, Heirs M, Bowden D Abstract UNLABELLED: 20 consecutively enrolled children age 5-16 with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) received treatment by a homeopath (8 consultations and individualized remedies) for one year. Ten subsequently enrolled children received similar time and attention for 4 months. The study explored optimum treatment protocols; the effectiveness, ...
Source: Homeopathy - April 30, 2016 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Fibert P, Relton C, Heirs M, Bowden D Tags: Homeopathy Source Type: research

A comparative consecutive case series of 20 children with a diagnosis of ADHD receiving homeopathic treatment, compared with 10 children receiving usual care.
Abstract UNLABELLED: 20 consecutively enrolled children age 5-16 with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) received treatment by a homeopath (8 consultations and individualized remedies) for one year. Ten subsequently enrolled children received similar time and attention for 4 months. The study explored optimum treatment protocols; the effectiveness, deliverability and acceptability of treatment; and the feasibility of outcome measurement and recruitment. Parents completed Conners' Parent Rating Scale, Revised Long Version ( CPRS-R: L) every 4 months, from which DSMIV total scores were extracted; a...
Source: Homeopathy - April 30, 2016 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Fibert P, Relton C, Heirs M, Bowden D Tags: Homeopathy Source Type: research

An open-label pilot study of homeopathic treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children and youth.
CONCLUSION: The change in the median CGI-P T-score from baseline to the end of this open-label pilot study was statistically significant. The research methods are feasible. Future studies are warranted. TRIAL REGISTRATION: NCT01141634. PMID: 25427521 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
Source: Forschende Komplementarmedizin - December 20, 2015 Category: Complementary Medicine Tags: Forsch Komplementmed Source Type: research

Re: University of Toronto is criticised for study of homeopathy in ADHD
Source: BMJ Comments - March 13, 2015 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: forums

University of Toronto is criticised for study of homeopathy in ADHD
Source: BMJ News - March 6, 2015 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research

The pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children and adolescents: protocol for a systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
The objective of this systematic review will be to evaluate the comparative efficacy and safety of pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments in children and adolescents with ADHD. Methods Searches involving PubMed/MEDLINE and the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews will be used to identify related systematic reviews and relevant randomized trials. Search results will be supplemented by reports from the regulatory and health technology agencies, clinical trials registers and by data requested from trialists and/or pharmaceutical companies. We will consider studies eva...
Source: Systematic Reviews - February 27, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: research

Homeopathic treatment of multimorbid patients: a prospective outcome study with polarity analysis.
CONCLUSIONS: Polarity Analysis is an effective method for treating multimorbidity. The multitude of symptoms does not prevent the method from achieving good results. Homeopathy may be capable of taking over a considerable proportion of the treatment of multimorbid patients, at lower costs than conventional medicine. PMID: 25576272 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Homeopathy - January 1, 2015 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Frei H Tags: Homeopathy Source Type: research

Crisis on Starting a Working Life
Homoeopathic Links 2014; 27: 156-160DOI: 10.1055/s-0034-1368649Entering professional life is a major hurdle for many young people. In Switzerland, adolescents are expected to know by the age of fifteen whether they want to aim for a university education or enter an apprenticeship for a practical profession. The choice frequently overtaxes them, with many mistakenly choosing the wrong track. This is reflected in a dropout rate of 28.8 % among apprentices. Such mistakes are associated with a range of psychological problems. If they cannot be resolved, there is a great danger that the patient completely drops out of normal ...
Source: Homoeopathic Links - August 27, 2014 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Frei, Heiner Tags: MATERIA MEDICA AND CASES Source Type: research