title: Homeopathy and rheumatic disease.
abstract: Despite a growing interest in uncovering the basic mechanisms of arthritis, medical treatment remains symptomatic. Current medical treatments do not consistently halt the long-term progression of these diseases, and surgery may still be needed to restore mechanical function in large joints. Patients with rheumatic syndromes often seek alternative therapies, with homeopathy being one of the most frequent. Homeopathy is one of the most frequently used complementary therapies worldwide.
authors.affiliation: Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, Maryland, USA. wjonas@mxa.usuhs.mil
authors.forename: W B
authors.initials: WB
authors.lastname: Jonas
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Linde
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Ramirez
mesh_terms: D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000628:therapy*; D018849:Controlled Clinical Trials as Topic; D005356:Fibromyalgia / Q000628:therapy; D006705:Homeopathy; D006801:Humans; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000628:therapy