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Article: Study findings from Aga Khan University broaden understanding of therapy.(Survey)
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- Biotech Week
- Article date:
- November 11, 2009
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According to a study from Karachi, Pakistan, "Gemstones have been in use as part of alternative and complementary medicine for years. However, our understanding of the perceived healing powers of gemstones is limited."
"An extensive literature search revealed that there is a dearth of validated information on this subject. This study was therefore undertaken to explore the various aspects of the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of the public towards gemstone therapeutics. A survey was performed in the Community Health Centre of a tertiary care teaching hospital in Pakistan. Data collection was done via a face-to-face interview based on a structured, pre-tested ...