Represtentaive image NEW DELHI: A study comparing homeopathic treatment with conventional primary care for infants has been retracted by European Journal of Pediatrics, citing serious flaws in the study design.In a retraction note, the journal’s editor said concerns were raised after publication about the methodology of the randomised controlled trial, particularly the absence of blinding and placebo controls. A post-publication review found that these shortcomings could introduce “significant bias” in the interpretation of the data and conclusions.The editor said the flaws were fundamental and could not be corrected through an erratum, adding that there was no longer confidence in the reliability of the article.The study, published in 2024, examined homeopathic treatment versus standard primary care for kids during the first 24 months of life, a period requiring high ethical and scientific safeguards.According to the journal, the authors have been invited to submit a revised manuscript addressing the concerns. However, the retraction note states that the authors do not agree with the decision, a position conveyed by lead author Menachem Oberbaum.The paper involved authors from multiple institutions, including India, and had drawn attention because it compared an alternative system of medicine with conventional care in a vulnerable age group.Although the article remains available as an open-access publication, it is now clearly labelled as retracted.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’India-US Trade Deal Removes Competitive Disadvantage’: Former Indian Envoy To WashingtonIndia-US Trade Deal: Trump Says India Won’t Buy Russian Oil; Rahul Gandhi Accuses PM of Selling Out’Symbol Of Negativity’: Goyal Rains Fire On Rahul Gandhi After US-India Trade Deal, Parl RuckusIndia-US Trade Deal: Moscow Contradicts Trump’s Claim On New Delhi ‘Stopping’ Russian Oil Imports’Called Me Yaar, Threw Papers’: TDP MP Tenneti Slams Eight Suspended Lok Sabha MPs’Dairy, Agriculture Protected’: Piyush Goyal Outlines ‘Historic’ US-India Trade Deal, Lauds PM ModiBudget 2026: Defence Expert Flags Committed Liabilities, Calls For Battlefield TransparencyPak Defence Minister Khawaja Asif Admits Terror Rooted In Corruption, Vindicates India In ParliamentGold, Silver Under Pressure After Peaks: Should You Invest And Hold Precious Metals Or Sell Off?India Moves To Secure Chicken’s Neck As Underground Rail Project Targets Strategic Vulnerabilities123Photostories9 nature-inspired baby girl names that mean ‘new beginning’How to make dhaba-style dal makhani at homeThere are only 6 countries whose names begin with the letter ‘U’Archana Puran Singh and Parmeet Sethi’s love story: From a ‘fling’ to three decades of togethernessA look into Yuvika Chaudhary and Prince Narula’s parenthood journeyFrom prehistoric sharks to unusual flowers: What’s inside the world’s largest cave6 common mistakes people make while cooking cauliflower6 luxury electric cars that blend sustainability with opulence‘Love Island’, ‘Love Is Blind’, and more: Reality TV couples who are still together in 2026Diljit Dosanjh makes Indian-style Masala Bread Omelette and we are absolutely loving it123Hot PicksBudget 2026Gold Silver PricesCigarette Prices HikeIndia US TradeIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays February 2026Bank Holidays februaryTop TrendingArtemi PanarinMLB Trade RumorsAyesha CurryKayla NicoleNHL Injury UpdatePuka NacuaRussell WilsonDenver Nuggets vs Detroit PistonsNikola JokicGold Riyadh Players Ranking
NEW DELHI: A study comparing homeopathic treatment with conventional primary care for infants has been retracted by European Journal of Pediatrics, citing serious flaws in the study design.In a retraction note, the journal’s editor said concerns were raised after publication about the methodology of the randomised controlled trial, particularly the absence of blinding and placebo controls. A post-publication review found that these shortcomings could introduce “significant bias” in the interpretation of the data and conclusions.The editor said the flaws were fundamental and could not be corrected through an erratum, adding that there was no longer confidence in the reliability of the article.The study, published in 2024, examined homeopathic treatment versus standard primary care for kids during the first 24 months of life, a period requiring high ethical and scientific safeguards.According to the journal, the authors have been invited to submit a revised manuscript addressing the concerns. However, the retraction note states that the authors do not agree with the decision, a position conveyed by lead author Menachem Oberbaum.The paper involved authors from multiple institutions, including India, and had drawn attention because it compared an alternative system of medicine with conventional care in a vulnerable age group.Although the article remains available as an open-access publication, it is now clearly labelled as retracted.
