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EMBO Rep March 2019 PMID 30765373

Homeopathy-where is the science? A current inventory on a pre-scientific artifact.

Natalie Grams

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33
Peak: 8 in Oct 2023
across 6 sources since Feb 2019

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Feb 2019 – Sep 2025

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What people are saying

The overall tone reflects strong disagreement with homeopathy's validity, with phrases like 'futile research' and 'pre-scientific artifact' highlighting rejection, while examples such as references to lacking scientific evidence and implications for public health reinforce the dismissive attitude. The tone and context suggest a focus on debunking misconceptions rather than engaging in in-depth scientific debate.

AgreementStrong disagreement

Most discussions strongly dismiss the validity of homeopathy, emphasizing its lack of scientific evidence.

InterestModerate interest

While the topic is recognized as relevant, commenters show a moderate level of curiosity or engagement with the subject.

EngagementNeutral engagement

Many posts reiterate points from the publication without deep elaboration, indicating shallow engagement.

ImpactLow impact

Posts acknowledge the importance of scientific integrity but do not demonstrate a significant influence on wider public opinion.

Abstract in brief

  • Homeopathy is a practice rooted in pre-scientific ideas that lacks scientific evidence supporting its effectiveness or rational basis.
  • Despite this lack of proof, homeopathy continues to be used, raising concerns about its impact on public health and scientific progress.
  • The text calls for an open debate to address the ongoing presence of homeopathy and its potential harm to society and scientific credibility.]
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TheLiverDoc™
@theliverdr · X

@kennedynj Read this please. Homeopathy, where is the science. https://t.co/uuPoaD6YHF

May 5, 2023 · 49 likes · 4 shares · 318,001 followers View post →
Zeptej se vědce
@Zeptej_se_vedce · X

Eliška Fürst, Max-Delbrück Center for Molecular Medicine, Berlin Zdroje: https://t.co/ddcKRf6QGu https://t.co/uC7RrBAcxd https://t.co/WiOsc6AKt9 https://t.co/WSeOXmBerE https://t.co/7a3IhN1YFx  https://t.co/RxhmcsXGeT Přednášky o homeopatii @ucena_spol: https://t.co/KhLMWNlEFu

Jul 9, 2022 · 35 likes · 2 shares · 16,608 followers View post →
Richard Sever
@cshperspectives · X

"by subverting science & the scientific method, [homeopathy] feeds the dangerous rise of post‐science, post‐truth attitudes that degrade trust in science itself” https://t.co/DzsZRQptEN via @franknorman

Feb 18, 2019 · 5 likes · 20,087 followers View post →
MACOATL
@Checomal · X

20 preguntas de SÍ o NO https://t.co/BSiFiMB2Vg a través de @YouTube

Oct 22, 2023 · 5 likes · 3 shares · 2,548 followers View post →
Frank Norman
@franknorman · X

"Homeopathy is an example of how a lack of understanding of how science and the scientific method work contributes to beliefs that can have drastic consequences for patients." From article in @emboreports https://t.co/M8BoQWFexy

Feb 18, 2019 · 4 likes · 1 share · 1,887 followers View post →
TheLiverDoc™
@theliverdr · X

@DrYagnambhatla @DoctorVenni_MD Homeopathy—where is the science? A current inventory on a pre‐scientific artifact https://t.co/O14gtpCcJt https://t.co/ftoVnXItou

Jan 16, 2022 · 2 likes · 318,001 followers View post →

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#homeopathy youtu.be/fakBDGiI_v8?...

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Darwin De La Encina
@Darwin_Encina · X

20 preguntas de SÍ o NO https://t.co/uOYiiuvHDC a través de @YouTube

Feb 6, 2024 · 1,091 followers View post →
Fabian Alfonso Aguilar Zamora
@Fabian641975 · X

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Oct 23, 2023 · 81 followers View post →
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@Dawyd_Xysla · X

20 preguntas de SÍ o NO https://t.co/cNe3JO6Bl3 a través de @YouTube

Oct 22, 2023 · 397 followers View post →
Javier Lacroix
@javierlacroix · X

RT @Checomal: 20 preguntas de SÍ o NO https://t.co/BSiFiMB2Vg a través de @YouTube

Oct 22, 2023 · 3 shares · 736 followers View post →
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@DanStuOrg · X

RT @Checomal: 20 preguntas de SÍ o NO https://t.co/BSiFiMB2Vg a través de @YouTube

Oct 22, 2023 · 3 shares · 215 followers View post →
Santy en los Huesos
@SuperSanty64 · X

RT @Checomal: 20 preguntas de SÍ o NO https://t.co/BSiFiMB2Vg a través de @YouTube

Oct 22, 2023 · 3 shares · 641 followers View post →
MACOATL
@Checomal · X

20 preguntas de SÍ o NO https://t.co/BSiFiMB2Vg a través de @YouTube

Oct 22, 2023 · 5 likes · 3 shares · 2,548 followers View post →
INH - Informationen über Homöopathie
@homeopathy_inh · X

@HRIresearch "A futile research for nothing". https://t.co/Pn8iQLnAos

Jun 16, 2023 · 1 like · 6,499 followers View post →
RM
@mg19762 · X

RT @theliverdr: @kennedynj Read this please. Homeopathy, where is the science. https://t.co/uuPoaD6YHF

May 6, 2023 · 4 shares · 285 followers View post →
manish kumar
@manish4665 · X

RT @theliverdr: @kennedynj Read this please. Homeopathy, where is the science. https://t.co/uuPoaD6YHF

May 6, 2023 · 4 shares · 624 followers View post →
Fact About Fact
@FactChekPolitic · X

RT @theliverdr: @kennedynj Read this please. Homeopathy, where is the science. https://t.co/uuPoaD6YHF

May 6, 2023 · 4 shares · 456 followers View post →
MR
@bullphoenix · X

RT @theliverdr: @kennedynj Read this please. Homeopathy, where is the science. https://t.co/uuPoaD6YHF

May 6, 2023 · 4 shares · 391 followers View post →
TheLiverDoc™
@theliverdr · X

@kennedynj Read this please. Homeopathy, where is the science. https://t.co/uuPoaD6YHF

May 5, 2023 · 49 likes · 4 shares · 318,001 followers View post →
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@yamazoe_tamaki · X

▼2023年慶早稲田大学文化構想学部第1問(B)出典 Natalie Grams, Homeopathy—where is the science?, 14 February 2019 A current inventory on a pre-scientific artifact https://t.co/II6VfPST8y #入試問題出典分析 #2023年度大学入試

Feb 14, 2023 · 1 like · 5,961 followers View post →
Martin Buncek
@martin_buncek · X

RT @Zeptej_se_vedce: Eliška Fürst, Max-Delbrück Center for Molecular Medicine, Berlin Zdroje: https://t.co/ddcKRf6QGu https://t.co/uC7RrBA…

Jul 9, 2022 · 2 shares · 414 followers View post →
Martin Rychlík
@martinrychlik · X

RT @Zeptej_se_vedce: Eliška Fürst, Max-Delbrück Center for Molecular Medicine, Berlin Zdroje: https://t.co/ddcKRf6QGu https://t.co/uC7RrBA…

Jul 9, 2022 · 2 shares · 1,654 followers View post →
Zeptej se vědce
@Zeptej_se_vedce · X

Eliška Fürst, Max-Delbrück Center for Molecular Medicine, Berlin Zdroje: https://t.co/ddcKRf6QGu https://t.co/uC7RrBAcxd https://t.co/WiOsc6AKt9 https://t.co/WSeOXmBerE https://t.co/7a3IhN1YFx  https://t.co/RxhmcsXGeT Přednášky o homeopatii @ucena_spol: https://t.co/KhLMWNlEFu

Jul 9, 2022 · 35 likes · 2 shares · 16,608 followers View post →
Ícaro Raony
@icraony · X

@FabianaCury @TaschnerNatalia Ela fez um texto de divulgação científica sobre o FATO de não ter evidência científica de que homeopatia funciona, ou melhor, ter evidência científica de que não funciona. Se você desdenha ela, há uma série de artigos que discutem esse assunto, como: https://t.co/mYZjMrHmBG

Apr 18, 2022 · 236 followers View post →
TheLiverDoc™
@theliverdr · X

@DrYagnambhatla @DoctorVenni_MD Homeopathy—where is the science? A current inventory on a pre‐scientific artifact https://t.co/O14gtpCcJt https://t.co/ftoVnXItou

Jan 16, 2022 · 2 likes · 318,001 followers View post →
Catherine de Jong
@Cath77777 · X

RT @EdzardErnst: Homeopathy-where is the science? A current inventory on a pre-scientific artifact https://t.co/YA4NOTitz7

Oct 20, 2020 · 1 share · 2,773 followers View post →
Edzard Ernst
@EdzardErnst · X

Homeopathy-where is the science? A current inventory on a pre-scientific artifact https://t.co/YA4NOTitz7

Oct 20, 2020 · 1 share · 19,622 followers View post →
Richard Sever
@cshperspectives · X

"by subverting science & the scientific method, [homeopathy] feeds the dangerous rise of post‐science, post‐truth attitudes that degrade trust in science itself” https://t.co/DzsZRQptEN via @franknorman

Feb 18, 2019 · 5 likes · 20,087 followers View post →
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@behrens_lab · X

RT @franknorman: "Homeopathy is an example of how a lack of understanding of how science and the scientific method work contributes to beli…

Feb 18, 2019 · 1 share · 1,583 followers View post →
Frank Norman
@franknorman · X

"Homeopathy is an example of how a lack of understanding of how science and the scientific method work contributes to beliefs that can have drastic consequences for patients." From article in @emboreports https://t.co/M8BoQWFexy

Feb 18, 2019 · 4 likes · 1 share · 1,887 followers View post →
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