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eCAM, doi:10.1093/ecam/nel045
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© 2006 The Author(s).
Received March 6, 2006
Accepted June 9, 2006

Lecture Series

Immunology and Homeopathy. 4. Clinical Studies--Part 1

Paolo Bellavite 1 *, Riccardo Ortolani 2, Francesco Pontarollo 1, Valeria Piasere 1, Giovanni Benato 2, and Anita Conforti 3

1 Department of Scienze Morfologico-Biomediche, University of Verona, Piazza L.A. Scuro, 37134 Verona, Italy
2 Association for Integrative Medicine ‘Giovanni Scolaro’, University of Verona, Piazza L.A. Scuro, 37134 Verona, Italy
3 Department of Medicina e Sanità Pubblica, University of Verona, Piazza L.A. Scuro, 37134 Verona, Italy

* To whom correspondence should be addressed.
Paolo Bellavite, E-mail: paolo.bellavite{at}univr.it


  Abstract

The evidence-based research of the effectiveness of homeopathic medicines in common immunologic disorders is reviewed. In part 1, we introduce methodological issues of clinical research in homeopathy, and criteria utilized to evaluate the literature. Then 24 studies (12 randomized and 12 non-randomized) on common upper respiratory tract infections and otorhinolaryngologic complaints are described. In part 2, the focus will be on allergic diseases and the effectiveness of homeopathy will be globally evaluated and discussed using the criteria of evidence-based medicine.

Keywords: evidence-based homeopathy; homeopathy; homeopatic medications; immunology; otitis; sinusitis; stomatitis; upper respiratory tract infections.
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