
Subhasish GangulyIndependent Researcher
Subhasish Ganguly
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Objectives: Evidence suggests that post-coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is associated with reduced health-related quality of life, and up to 80% of those infected with COVID-19 may experience these symptoms. The objective of the present study was to identify the effects of individualized homeopathic medicinal products (IHMPs) against placebos i...
Molluscum Contagiosum, caused by a pox virus, is a common skin condition seen mainly in children. It appears as small, dome-shaped papules (2-5 mm) with a central indentation, often on the face, abdomen, thighs, and genitals. In adults, especially sexually active individuals, it can localize to the genital area, inner thighs, and pubic region, wher...
Background: Individualization is a fundamental concept in homeopathy. It involves differentiating an
individual from a group of similar cases. In homeopathic practice, understanding the unique
characteristics of each patient is essential for effective treatment.
Discussion: Individual acute diseases can be categorized into two main types based o...
Context
Pre-diabetes is a significant public health problem worldwide. India has a very high rate of progression from pre-diabetes to diabetes, 75-78 per thousand persons per year.
Objective
To study the efficacy of individualized homeopathic medicinal products (HMPs) against placebos in preventing the progression from pre-diabetes to diabetes.
D...
Introduction: Hyperuricemia (HU) is a major health issue in India and across the globe. It increases the disease burden and hampers quality of life. This study was aimed at exploring the effects of individualized homeopathic medicines (IHMs) against placebo in the treatment of HU.
Methods: This double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial was...
Introduction Standard management of dermatophytosis involves the use of topical antifungals in limited disease and oral therapy for more extensive cases. Despite the evidences favouring homeopathy in tinea corporis (TC) is inadequate, patients are increasingly opting for it. This trial attempts to assess the feasibility of a trial evaluating indivi...
Introduction There is some evidence that homeopathic treatment has been used successfully in previous epidemics, and currently some countries are testing homeoprophylaxis for the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. There is a strong tradition of homeopathic treatment in India: therefore, we decided to compare three different homeopathic m...
Background Hypothyroidism is one of the most common endocrinal disorders in India and its incidence is gradually increasing. A preliminary clinical trial was conducted to assess the probable role of individualised homoeopathic (IH) medicines in hypothyroidism with the assessment of hormonal titre (serum thyroid-stimulating hormone [TSH] and free T4...
Context
Pre-hypertension remains a significant public health challenge and appropriate intervention is required to stop its progression to hypertension and/or cardiovascular diseases.
Objective
To study the effects of individualized homeopathic medicines (IH) against placebo in intervening with the progression of pre-hypertension to hypertension....
Context
Hyperuricemia and gout has been found to be associated with reduced health-related quality of life (HRQoL); however, there is no available Bengali questionnaire assessing the same.
Aims
We aimed to develop the Bengali version of a questionnaire and examine its cross-cultural adaptability considering linguistic equivalence.
Settings and De...
In the management of chyluria, most of the patients respond to dietary management, anti-filarial drugs and one or at the most two courses of sclerotherapy. Small number of patients who fail this treatment, chylo-lymphatic disconnection (open or laparoscopic) was a good surgical option with dependable long-term results. This case report supports the...
The concept of ‘homeopathic vaccines’ is not only
irrational: it is also not supported by any adequate research evidence. This critique may be taken into account
in the design of future clinical prophylaxis trials in
homeopathy.
The book provides us wisdom to prescribe confidently like Dr. Choudhuri viewed the paths by different authorities.
Background: Service quality (SQ) is the perceived difference between expectation and performance along the quality dimensions. It is central to the process of continuous quality improvement; however, SQ has rarely been studied in homeopathic hospital settings.
Objective: To examine the quality of service provided by four government homeopathic hosp...
Hering's Law Assessment Tool emerged as a systematic outcome assessment tool following homeopathic intervention. The authors intend to modify it and develop a new tool-Patient Response Assessment Tool after Homeopathic Treatment (PRATHoT)-in chronic cases through Delphi technique for systematic categorization of probable outcomes following individu...
Background
Homeopathic research conducted by new graduates (i.e. house staff [HS]) and postgraduate trainees (PGTs) in India remains seriously compromised.Objective
To assess HS and PGT knowledge and attitudes towards homeopathic research and to identify the barriers to conducting research.MethodsA cross-sectional survey was conducted in four gover...
To our knowledge, prescription of homeopathic medicines by homeopathic undergraduate students has not been studied before though it may possess serious implications. We aimed to determine the practice and attitudes of prescription by homeopathic undergraduate students.
A cross-sectional study was carried out involving all the students from four gov...
This study describes the development of a preliminary version of an instrument that attempts to assess the quality of reports of individualized homeopathic prescriptions in clinical trials and observational studies.
A multidisciplinary panel of 15 judges produced an initial version of the instrument through iterative Delphi rounds and pilot-tested...
Background: Prioritizing undergraduate research is emphasized to develop critical analytical skills and thinking, independent writing, future clinical practice, enhanced employability, and improved research productivity. Despite far reaching consequences, research perception of homeopathic undergraduate students has barely been investigated to date...
Background: A basic understanding of biostatistics is essential, both for designing quality research and evaluating medical literature. We evaluated the understanding of biostatistics and interpretation of research results among homeopathic fresh graduates' (House Staffs; HSs) and postgraduate trainees' (PGTs) in West Bengal, India. Methods: A cros...
Background and aims: Self-medication is mostly prevalent in the low- and middle-income population segments of developing countries, thus reflecting the status of health services. Self-medication has frequently been held responsible for inducing drug resistance, higher cost of further treatment, and other complications. The World Health Organization...
Background: Vitiligo is a common hypopigmentation disorder with significant psychological impact. An evaluation of homeopathic treatment was performed in individuals with vitiligo in a hospital outpatient clinic in West Bengal, India. Methods: Thirty participants (median age 27 years old, 57% female) were recruited for a prospective open-label pilo...