Do homeopathic medicines induce symptoms in apparently healthy volunteers? The Brazilian contribution to the debate on homeopathic pathogenetic trials
Rev. homeopatia (Säo Paulo)
; 80(3/4): 151-171, 2017. tab, ilus
Article
in English
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| ID: biblio-973278
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BR926.1
ABSTRACT
Homeopathic pathogenetic trials (HPT) are designed to identify specific and characteristic symptoms in apparently health individuals exposed to homeopathic medicines, so that the latter might be indicated following comparison to the patients symptoms. The original methodological guidelines for HPTs were established by Hahnemann, who advocated rigorous methods likely to lead to conclusions free from any conjecture. With the advances in scientific methods, new guidelines were formulated to improve the methodological quality of HPT. Relevant scientific contributions were made by Brazilian researchers in this field, resulting in original studies or innovations in methods. The validity and reliability of the clinical information acquired from HPT are fundamental for the success of homeopathic clinical practice.
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Database:
LILACS
Main subject:
Materia Medica
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Pathogenesis, Homeopathic
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Pathogenetic Symptoms
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Homeopathy
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Practice guideline
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
South America
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Brazil
Language:
English
Journal:
Rev. homeopatia (Säo Paulo)
Journal subject:
Homeopathy
Year:
2017
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Universidade Federal de Uberlândia/BR