The Carl and Veronica Carstens Foundation is providing EUR 600,000 for 2 research projects to identify effective so-called alternative medicine (SCAM) therapies for post-COVID syndrome. The one that I will focus on here is headed by a member of my ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE HALL OF FAME, Prof Dr Gustav Dobos, Essen University Hospital. The project is| Edzard Ernst
I only just came across the announcements for two conferences that made me almost speachless: No 1 Homeopathy in Cancer Care – Aug. 29, 2024 Hosted by the newly formed Special Interest Group (SIG) on Research in Homeopathy in Cancer Care, this webinar aims to shed light on the role of homeopathy in cancer care, focusing| Edzard Ernst
I sometimes like to browse through old articles of mine and amaze myself. It is now 15 years ago that I published this paper: Since 1994 chiropractic has been regulated by statute in the UK. Despite this air of respectability, a range of important problems continue to bedevil this profession. Professional organizations of chiropractic and| Edzard Ernst
Pharmacists often advise patients on the use of over-the counter (OTC) medications, including homeopathics. Yet, little is known about student pharmacist education about homeopathy. The objectives of this study were to: describe homeopathic topics being taught in pharmacy schools, evaluate faculty views about pharmacists’ roles in counseling patients about homeopathic products. An explanatory sequential mixed| Edzard Ernst
Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) is a common adverse event in cancer patients and can negatively affect their quality of life (QoL). This randomized phase II cross-over trial aimed to evaluate the clinical efficacy of an electric massage chair (EMC) for the treatment of CINV. It was conducted on solid cancer patients who received moderate (MEC) to| Edzard Ernst
The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and the Society for Integrative Oncology have collaborated to develop guidelines for the application of integrative approaches in the management of: anxiety, depression, fatigue, use of cannabinoids and cannabis in patients with cancer. These guidelines provide evidence-based recommendations to improve outcomes and quality of life by enhancing conventional| Edzard Ernst
