-Caveat Lector-
Professional skeptics are paid disinformation specialists.
The most famous ones are "the amazing Randy" - a stage magician, and some
fool named "Barrett" who is still trying to convince people that acupuncture
is "quackery"
Shannon is generally beneath notice, yet seems to take great delight in
spreading old and tired disinformation about homeopathy... oh well... guess
he's gotta earn a few extra bucks a day for his viagra.
Dave Hartley
http://www.Asheville-Computer.com/dave
-----Original Message-----
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Wade T. Smith
Sent: Monday, November 22, 1999 11:34 PM
To: SKEPTIC-L
Subject: Fwd: Homeopathy Seems No Better Than Placebo in Preventing
Migraine
http://internalmedicine.medscape.com/reuters/prof/1999/11/11.17/cl11179r.ht
ml
Homeopathy Seems No Better Than Placebo in Preventing Migraine
WESTPORT, Nov 17 (Reuters Health) - A review of the literature indicates
that homeopathic prophylaxis of migraine and other headaches is no more
effective than placebo.
A systemic review was conducted by UK investigator, Dr. Edzard Ernst of
the University of Exeter, in which he examined studies of homeopathic
prophylaxis for migraine and other headache types. Dr. Ernst used four
databases to conduct independent computerized literature searches for
randomized, placebo-controlled trials. Four studies were identified, all
of which included migraine patients.
A variety of homeopathic remedies, such as belladonna, cyclamen,
gelsemium and sulfur, were administered in different potencies. "All
studies were read in full," he reports in the November issue of the
Journal of Pain Symptom Management. "The results of each trial were taken
as published and no reevaluation was attempted."
Overall, Dr. Ernst found "...no compelling evidence to suggest that
individualized homeopathic treatment is more effective than placebo in
the prevention of migraine or headache attacks."
However, "[t]he paucity of trials is disappointing and limits the
validity of this statement." Dr. Ernst therefore believes that any final
judgement is still premature.
J Pain Symptom Manage 1999;18:353-357.
Copyright © 1999 Reuters Ltd. All rights reserved.
Copyright © 1994-1999 by Medscape Inc. All rights reserved. This website
also contains material copyrighted by 3rd parties.
DECLARATION & DISCLAIMER
==========
CTRL is a discussion and informational exchange list. Proselyzting propagandic
screeds are not allowed. Substance—not soapboxing! These are sordid matters
and 'conspiracy theory', with its many half-truths, misdirections and outright
frauds is used politically by different groups with major and minor effects
spread throughout the spectrum of time and thought. That being said, CTRL
gives no endorsement to the validity of posts, and always suggests to readers;
be wary of what you read. CTRL gives no credeence to Holocaust denial and
nazi's need not apply.
Let us please be civil and as always, Caveat Lector.
========================================================================
Archives Available at:
http://home.ease.lsoft.com/archives/CTRL.html
http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/
========================================================================
To subscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email:
SUBSCRIBE CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To UNsubscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email:
SIGNOFF CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Om
