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Greek controversy over quantum medicine legitimacy

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A public dispute has emerged in Greece regarding the legitimacy of ‘quantum medicine.’ The controversy began with a clash between Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis and Maria Karystianou, president of the ‘Elpida gia ti Dimokratia’ movement. Georgiadis accused Karystianou of using non-existent scientific terms to mislead patients, asserting that ‘quantum medicine does not exist scientifically.’ Karystianou defended her stance by arguing that her references involve the application of quantum physics in technologies like MRI machines and lasers, while also criticizing the government for insufficient oversight of medical practices. Following this dispute, Greek academics and scientists have issued warnings against the misuse of the term. Professor Thanos Dimopoulos of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens clarified that while quantum physics is vital to medical imaging, ‘quantum medicine’ and ‘quantum doctors’ are not recognized medical specialties. Similarly, Ioannis Antoniou, President of the Hellenic Physical Society, described the term as a ‘marketing gimmick’ used to provide a theoretical veneer to unproven treatments. In response, Health Minister Georgiadis confirmed that Karystianou has been included in the Medwatch monitoring list to oversee her promotion of practices such as ‘quantum medicine’ and the use of a ‘bio-resonance machine.’ Matina Pagoni, former president of the Panhellenic Medical Association, stated that using such a machine is ‘forbidden’ without proper declaration and approval, raising concerns regarding its use in a pediatric setting. In a recent televised interview addressing inspections approval. As the dispute escalated, the Medical Association of her medical office, Karystianou defended Thessaloniki requested an official opinion from the legality Central Health Council (KESY) regarding whether these practices violate the Code of her bioresonance equipment, asserting it is a non-invasive diagnostic tool Medical Ethics. KESY concluded that does not require special licensing bio-resonance machines lack scientifically proven therapeutic effectiveness and poses no risk that ‘quantum medicine’ and ‘holistic medicine’ do not correspond to patients. She recognized medical specialties in Greece. While Karystianou and her associate, Maria Gratsia, have characterized the inspections and the Minister’s public disclosures investigations as ‘political targeting,’ criticizing Georgiadis maintained the lack of process is being handled within institutional procedure in the announcement of the audit. frameworks.

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  1. 2026-10-22 13:22 UTC Greek controversy over quantum medicine legitimacy
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