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German medical students love homeopathy
The Wilseder Forum that brings together medical students interested in homeopathy has just celebrated its 20th anniversary in Essen, Germany (30 March-1 April 2012).
Cancer and CAM in the European Parliament
On 27 March a Round Table Meeting of the Interest Groups MEPs Against Cancer and MEPs for CAM was held in the European Parliament. Its theme: Cancer and the contribution of CAM.
Growing interest in the use of homeopathy in farm animals
On 14 March an event took place at the Scottish Parliament to raise awareness of the role homeopathy could play in cleaning up the food chain, by replacing, and therefore reducing the use of, antibiotics.
Review shows an increasing use of CAM
A systematic review by a research group from Austria and the USA demonstrates that the interest in complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) has increased during the past decade and the attitude of the general public is mainly positive.
HTA report positive for homeopathy
“In conclusion we have established that there is sufficient supporting evidence for the pre-clinical (experimental) as well as clinical effects of homeopathy, and that in absolute terms, as well as when compared to conventional therapies, it offers a safe and cost-effective treatment.” This is the conclusion of a Health Technology Assessment (HTA) report on the effectiveness, appropriateness, safety and costs of homeopathy in health care.
