The study suggests a possible role of homeopathic treatment in HIV infection in symptomatic phase, as evidenced by a statistically significant elevation of base line immune status in persistent generalised lymphadenopathy.
A proving is a suggestion for a remedy and the most successful filters towards its verification are applied by examining the totality of the symptoms and by confirming and adding in clinical practice. Eliminating the majority of symptoms or characteristic single symptoms due to over scientific vigour or a concern about statistical significance or background noise, risks throwing out the baby with the bathwater. It is important to remember the proof of provings is first and foremost their clinical usability and efficiency.Though there is much we can learn from modern research methodology, we believe that it should not be a foregone conclusion that HPT methodology should equal RCT methodology, as the authors assume. Not only are RCTs often problematic in themselves, but the very different philosophy and practice of homoeopathy require a distinctive approach. It is our experience that while modern HPTs have gained much quality by upgrading their methodology, restricting them to conventional scientific methodology can rob provings of their unique individuality.
References1 Dantas F, et al. A systematic review of the quality of homeopathic pathogenetic trials published from 1945 to 1995.
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