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The Clinical and Biological Effects of Homeopathically Prepared Signaling Molecules: A Scoping Review
CONCLUSION: This scoping review found that there is a body of evidence on the use of homeopathically prepared signaling molecules. From a homeopathy perspective, these substances appear to have therapeutic potential. Further steps to explore this potential are warranted.PMID:34798672 | DOI:10.1055/s-0041-1732305
Source: Homeopathy - November 19, 2021 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Raj Kumar Manchanda Meeta Gupta Ankit Gupta Robbert van Haselen Source Type: research

Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Chronic Rhinosinusitis: A Systematic Review and Qualitative Analysis.
CONCLUSION: Overall, there is very limited evidence to support the use of CAM in the treatment of CRS. No significant adverse effects have been found. Given its widespread use, more rigorous data from high-quality research are needed before it can be routinely recommended. PMID: 30482029 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: American Journal of Rhinology and Allergy - November 28, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Jin AJ, Chin CJ Tags: Am J Rhinol Allergy Source Type: research

Nettle Allergy: a Review and Clinical Perspective
The objectives of this article are to review the available literature regarding the geographic distribution of nettle, allergen(s) involved, cross-reactivity, role in allergic rhinitis, immunotherapy efficacy, and provide a clinical perspective on the evaluation and treatment of nettle sensitized patients.Recent findingsStinging nettle (Urtica dioica) is a bi-annual pollinator with worldwide distribution and wide use in homeopathy. Limited data suggest that nettle pollen allergens may be considered clinically relevant and that nettle pollen allergy may be underestimated. More recent allergomic analysis of nettle pollen has...
Source: Current Treatment Options in Allergy - September 1, 2018 Category: Allergy & Immunology Source Type: research

Selling falsehoods? A cross-sectional study of Canadian naturopathy, homeopathy, chiropractic and acupuncture clinic website claims relating to allergy and asthma
Conclusions The majority of alternative healthcare clinics studied advertised interventions for allergy and asthma. Many offerings are unproven. A policy response may be warranted in order to safeguard the public interest.
Source: BMJ Open - December 15, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Murdoch, B., Carr, S., Caulfield, T. Tags: Open access, Complementary medicine, Health policy Research Source Type: research

Complementary and Alternative Medicine Use Among Chronically Ill Adolescents from 2 German Birth Cohorts.
CONCLUSION: Compared with healthy adolescents, CAM use is more prevalent among adolescents with chronic conditions. Nevertheless, CAM may predominantly be used as a complementary treatment option rather than substituting conventional drugs. PMID: 27607464 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Forschende Komplementarmedizin - September 10, 2016 Category: Complementary Medicine Tags: Forsch Komplementmed Source Type: research

Complementary and Alternative Therapy (CAM) in the Treatment of Allergic Rhinitis
Abstract CAM is any therapeutic intervention that exists outside traditional allopathic medicine. The utilization in the US population is increasing up to 4 out of 10 patients in some surveys [1]. Given this increasing prevalence, it is essential that clinicians have the resources to advise their patients in the utilizations, benefits, and potential harms of these alternative therapies. Recent literature was reviewed in regard to traditional Chinese medicine [TCM], acupuncture, homeopathy, and herbal therapy in the treatment of allergic rhinitis limited to randomized controlled trials. Several complementary treat...
Source: Current Allergy and Asthma Reports - September 30, 2014 Category: Allergy & Immunology Source Type: research

A randomized placebo-controlled pilot study of Cat saliva 9cH and Histaminum 9cH in cat allergic adults.
CONCLUSION: The homeopathic medicine reduced the sensitivity reaction of cat allergic adults to cat allergen, according to the SPT. Future studies are warranted to further investigate the effect of Cat saliva and Histaminum and their role as a potential therapeutic option for this condition. PMID: 23622262 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Homeopathy - April 1, 2013 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Naidoo P, Pellow J Tags: Homeopathy Source Type: research

Prescription of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) in an Italian Cohort of Pediatric Headache Patients (P03.115)
CONCLUSIONS: Our study shows that CAM is widely used among pediatric headache patients, and physicians are mostly unaware of prescription. Further studies are required to investigate safety and efficacy of CAM, as a possible side-medicine to conventional pharmacological approach.Disclosure: Dr. Colombo has nothing to disclose. Dr. Dalla Libera has nothing to disclose. Dr. Pavan has nothing to disclose. Dr. Comi has received personal compensation for activities with Novartis, Teva Neuroscience, Sanofi-Aventis Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Merck Serono, and Bayer Schering.
Source: Neurology - February 14, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Colombo, B., Dalla Libera, D., Pavan, G., Comi, G. Tags: P03 Headache: Epidemiology Source Type: research

Clinical verification in homeopathy and allergic conditions.
CONCLUSIONS: The choice of homeopathic medicine depends on the presence of other associated symptoms and 'constitutional' features. Repertories should be updated by including results of such clinical verifications of homeopathic prescribing symptoms. PMID: 23290880 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Homeopathy - January 1, 2013 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Van Wassenhoven M Tags: Homeopathy Source Type: research