Response to the Letter to the Editor: Ultradiluted Homeopathic Medicines Cause Apoptosis in RPMI-8226 Multiple Myeloma Cells: a Critical Appraisal

10.1055/a-2606-5872

We thank Dr Shekhar and colleagues for their letter entitled, “Ultradiluted homeopathic medicines cause apoptosis in RPMI-8226 multiple myeloma cells in vitro: a critical appraisal”, published in Homeopathy.[1] Such constructive criticism in the scientific field, especially in controversial or new areas of research, forms the basis of scientific progress. We address here the main points highlighted in the letter.

Publikationsverlauf

Eingereicht: 04. Juni 2025

Angenommen: 11. Juni 2025

Artikel online veröffentlicht:
28. August 2025

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