Public Report Briefing. Complementary and Alternative Medicine in the United States

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Event Date:

January 12, 2005 - January 12, 2005

Millions of Americans use complementary and alternative therapies such as acupuncture, massage, and dietary supplements -- often in conjunction with conventional medical treatments. COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE IN THE UNITED STATES looks at what patients and health care providers need to know about both conventional treatments and complementary and alternative therapies to make the best decisions about their use. The report examines issues of safety, effectiveness, and regulatory oversight, as well as the impact of new therapies on the evolution of health care.

Audio coverage of the report briefing will be available through a live audio webcast that will begin at 11:00 am EDT on January 12th. The link to the webcast will be available from http://national-academies.org. Listeners may submit questions using an e-mail form also available at http://national-academies.org.


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