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Research Symposium Will Explore the Science of CAMEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) will celebrate a decade of rigorous research with NCCAM's 10th Anniversary Research Symposium: Exploring the Science of Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Speakers will discuss topics including natural products, mind-body medicine, and the intersection of behavioral science and integrative medicine. People have used some CAM therapies since ancient times and often with little scientific evidence. (Source: NCCAM Featured Content)
Source: NCCAM Featured Content - November 18, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Tags: News and Events Source Type: organizations

Complementary and Alternative Medicine: Focus on Research and Care November 2009Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Urinary Tract Conditions: Examining the Evidence on Cranberry and Saw PalmettoPatients with urinary tract infections often ask health care providers about using complementary and alternative medicine to relieve symptoms or prevent recurrences.Also Featuring: NCCAM's 1st Decade of Discovery and Achievement; An Interview With Wendy Weber, N.D., Ph.D., M.P.H.; North American Research Conference on CAM/Integrative Medicine; New Survey Details Americans' Spending on CAM; and other storiesTake our Reader Survey at http://nccam.nih.gov/news/newsletter/survey.html?nav=rss (Source: NCCAM Featured Content)
Source: NCCAM Featured Content - November 18, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Tags: News and Events Source Type: organizations

Pai You Guo, Marketed as Dietary Supplement, RecalledEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
GMP Herbal Products and FDA notified consumers and healthcare professionals of a recall of Pai You Guo, a weight loss dietary supplement, due to the presence of undeclared drug ingredients. FDA lab analyses of dietary supplements were found to contain undeclared sibutramine, an FDA-approved drug used as an appetite suppressant for weight loss; and phenolphthalein, a solution used in chemical experiments and a suspected cancer-causing agent that is not approved for marketing in the United States. The FDA has not approved the Pai You Guo products as a drug; therefore the safety and effectiveness of this product is unknown. T...
Source: NCCAM Featured Content - November 16, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Tags: News and Events Source Type: organizations

IDS Sports Voluntary Nationwide Recall of ProductsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
IDS Sports announced today that it is conducting a voluntary nationwide recall of five of the companys dietary supplement products sold under the following names: Bromodrol, Dual Action Grow Tabs, Grow Tabs, Mass Tabs, and Ripped Tabs TR. (Source: NCCAM Featured Content)
Source: NCCAM Featured Content - November 16, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Tags: News and Events Source Type: organizations

Chinese Herbal Medicine May Benefit People With Pre-Diabetes, But Evidence Is InconclusiveEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
People with pre-diabetes have higher than normal levels of blood glucose, a form of sugar the body uses for energy. Pre-diabetes, also called impaired fasting glucose or impaired glucose tolerance, can lead to type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. Preventive measures include weight loss, behavior modification, and glucose-lowering drugs. In China and other Asian countries, Chinese herbal medicines have long been used to prevent or delay the onset of diabetes, and there is anecdotal evidence regarding efficacy for this purpose. A recent review, funded in part by NCCAM, examined related clinical trials to see whether s...
Source: NCCAM Featured Content - November 6, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Tags: Highlights Source Type: organizations

Bodybuilding.com AlertEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Bodybuilding.com and FDA notified healthcare professionals and patients of a nationwide and international recall of all lots and expiration dates of 65 dietary supplement products that were sold through the Company's website, www.bodybuilding.com.FDA believes that the recalled products contain the following ingredients that are currently classified, or the FDA believes should be classified, as steroids: "Superdrol," "Madol," "Tren," "Androstenedione," and/or "Turinabol." Acute liver injury is known to be a possible harmful effect of using steroid-containing products. In add...
Source: NCCAM Featured Content - November 5, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Tags: News and Events Source Type: organizations

Study Suggests That Both Traditional and Simulated Acupuncture Relieve Pain but by Different MechanismsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Although acupuncture has long been used to treat pain, the underlying cellular and molecular mechanisms are not fully understood. The process appears to involve the brain's ability to produce opioids (pain-reducing chemicals) that bind to neurons in distinct regions of the brain, and the ability of neurons to produce receptors for these endogenous opioids—specifically, mu-opioid receptors (MORs). Recent clinical trials have indicated that both traditional (actual) and simulated (sham/placebo) acupuncture decrease pain, but other studies have suggested that the neural mechanisms involved may be different. (Source: NCCAM Featured Content)
Source: NCCAM Featured Content - November 3, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Tags: Highlights Source Type: organizations

November Is National Alzheimer's Awareness MonthEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Alzheimer's disease (AD) is an irreversible, progressive brain disease that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills and, eventually, the ability to carry out the simplest tasks of daily living. Among older people, AD is the most common cause of dementia (a decline in cognitive function that interferes with daily life and activities). However, AD is not a normal part of aging. Although treatment can slow the progression of AD and help manage its symptoms in some people, currently there is no cure for this devastating disease. Scientists are learning more every day, but right now, they still do not know what causes Alzhei...
Source: NCCAM Featured Content - November 3, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Tags: Highlights Source Type: organizations

Director's Message on the FluEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
As we are all aware, flu season is upon us. In a typical year, approximately 5 to 20 percent of the population gets the seasonal flu and approximately 36,000 flu-related deaths are reported. This year, we are faced with not only the seasonal flu, but also the novel H1N1 flu virus. This additional virus may cause a more dangerous flu season with more people getting sick, being hospitalized and dying than during a regular flu season. Like seasonal flu, illness in people with H1N1 can vary from mild to severe. (Source: NCCAM Featured Content)
Source: NCCAM Featured Content - October 21, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Tags: Highlights Source Type: organizations

Strategic Plan Request for InputEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
NCCAM is now seeking stakeholder comments on three "big picture" topics:MissionPriority settingInformation and communicationComments will be accepted through November 19, 2009. More » (Source: NCCAM Featured Content)
Source: NCCAM Featured Content - October 21, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Tags: Highlights Source Type: organizations

Job Opening: Director for the Office of Policy, Planning, and EvaluationEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Looking for an exciting opportunity? Come join the nation's medical research agency, where we are making important medical discoveries that improve health and save lives!If you are a knowledgeable and motivated individual, interested in joining a diverse team dedicated to exploring complementary and alternative healing practices, then consider joining the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM), Office of the Director (OD), Office of Policy, Planning and Evaluation (OPPE). Our office is responsible for developing and coordinating science policy and program planning and evaluation for the Center. ...
Source: NCCAM Featured Content - October 16, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Tags: Highlights Source Type: organizations

Message from the Director: Symptoms MatterEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
CAM approaches have sometimes been discounted in popular press as only being helpful for "life's little miseries"—trouble falling asleep, menopausal hot flashes, memory lapses, the need to lose weight, and sexual problems. I'm sure I'm not alone in thinking that these and other "little miseries" have a tremendous impact on one's quality of life and are worth researching. (Source: NCCAM Featured Content)
Source: NCCAM Featured Content - October 6, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Tags: Highlights Source Type: organizations

Study Indicates Cranberry Juice Does Not Interfere with Two Antibiotics Women Take for Recurrent Urinary Tract InfectionsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
About 50 to 60 percent of women are diagnosed with a urinary tract infection (UTI) at least once during their lifetime. Many experience multiple recurrences. Cranberry juice, a popular home remedy for UTI, is often taken along with low-dose antibiotics as a preventive measure. Because little is known about the potential of cranberry juice to interact with drugs, NCCAM-funded researchers at the University of Washington studied cranberry's effects on two antibiotics frequently prescribed for UTI: amoxicillin and cefaclor. (Source: NCCAM Featured Content)
Source: NCCAM Featured Content - August 13, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Tags: Highlights Source Type: organizations

Message from the Director: Spending on CAMEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Today, NCCAM and the National Center for Health Statistics at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released new information on Americans' spending on CAM. Even in these difficult economic times, Americans are spending almost $34 billion per year on various CAM products and visits to CAM practitioners. By any measure, this is a substantial amount of money. This number, while only 1.5 percent of total health care expenditures, represents about 11.2 percent of all out-of-pocket spending on health care in the United States. (Source: NCCAM Featured Content)
Source: NCCAM Featured Content - July 30, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Tags: Highlights Source Type: organizations

Americans Spent $33.9 Billion Out-of-Pocket on Complementary and Alternative MedicineEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Americans spent $33.9 billion out-of-pocket on complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) over the previous 12 months, according to a 2007 government survey. CAM is a group of diverse medical and health care systems, practices, and products such as herbal supplements, meditation, chiropractic, and acupuncture that are not generally considered to be part of conventional medicine. CAM accounts for approximately 1.5 percent of total health care expenditures ($2.2 trillion) and 11.2 percent of total out-of-pocket expenditures (conventional out-of-pocket: $286.6 billion and CAM out-of-pocket: $33.9 billion) on health care in ...
Source: NCCAM Featured Content - July 30, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Tags: News and Events Source Type: organizations

Colloidal Silver ProductsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Colloidal silver consists of tiny silver particles suspended in liquid. Usually marketed as dietary supplements, colloidal silver products have been used for a variety of health purposes—although there is no scientific evidence to support their safety or effectiveness. This fact sheet provides a general overview of colloidal silver products and suggests sources for additional information.Key Points The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not consider colloidal silver to be safe or effective for treating any disease or condition. The FDA and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) have taken action against a nu...
Source: NCCAM Featured Content - July 27, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Tags: Highlights Source Type: organizations

Red Yeast Rice May Help Patients With High Cholesterol Who Cannot Take Statin DrugsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Doctors often prescribe statin drugs to lower cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of coronary artery disease. These drugs, which interfere with the liver's production of cholesterol, are relatively safe for most people but sometimes can cause muscle problems known as statin-associated myalgia (SAM). Some patients who cannot tolerate statins because of muscle problems use the dietary supplement red yeast rice as a cholesterol-lowering alternative. In light of previous findings that red yeast rice can reduce levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL, or "bad" cholesterol), researchers from the University of Pennsyl...
Source: NCCAM Featured Content - July 21, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Tags: Highlights Source Type: organizations

Many Older People Use Both Prescription Drugs and Dietary SupplementsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Older adults tend to take a number of different prescription medications, and according to previous studies, they also often use dietary supplements. Because of the potential for adverse interactions between prescription drugs and dietary supplements, it is important to learn as much as possible about the real-life practices of older people—the extent to which they take both prescription drugs and dietary supplements, and what kinds of drugs and supplements are being used. NCCAM-funded researchers recently analyzed the use of prescription drugs and dietary supplements in a sample of 3,070 people aged 75 and older. Th...
Source: NCCAM Featured Content - July 21, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Tags: Highlights Source Type: organizations

Young You Weight Loss Products RecalledEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Young You Corporation and FDA notified healthcare professionals and consumers that four weight loss dietary supplements sold and marketed by the firm contain an undeclared drug ingredient, Sibutramine. (Source: NCCAM Featured Content)
Source: NCCAM Featured Content - July 21, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Tags: News and Events Source Type: organizations

Recall of Stealth Chocolate, Stealth Vanilla Powdered Dietary SupplementEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Vital Pharmaceuticals Inc. and FDA notified healthcare professionals and consumers of a nationwide recall of the powdered dietary supplement, Stealth Chocolate and Stealth Vanilla, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. (Source: NCCAM Featured Content)
Source: NCCAM Featured Content - July 13, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Tags: News and Events Source Type: organizations

Omega-3 Supplements: An IntroductionEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Omega-3 fatty acids are a group of polyunsaturated fatty acids that are important for a number of functions in the body. They are found in foods such as fatty fish and vegetable oils and are also available as dietary supplements. People take omega-3 supplements to improve their health and prevent various diseases. This fact sheet provides a general overview of omega-3 fatty acids—with a focus on dietary supplements—and suggests sources for additional information. (Source: NCCAM Featured Content)
Source: NCCAM Featured Content - July 10, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Tags: Highlights Source Type: organizations

Sleep Disorders and CAM: At a GlanceEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
People who have trouble sleeping may try dietary supplements, relaxation therapies, or other forms of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in an effort to fall asleep faster, stay asleep longer, and improve the overall quality of their sleep. This fact sheet provides basic information on sleep disorders and "what the science says" about the effectiveness of CAM practices people use as sleep aids. If you are considering a CAM therapy for sleep problems, this information can help you talk with your health care provider about it. (Source: NCCAM Featured Content)
Source: NCCAM Featured Content - July 10, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Tags: Highlights Source Type: organizations

Chromium Picolinate Does Not Improve Key Features of Metabolic Syndrome in AdultsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
About 47 million Americans have some form of metabolic syndromea group of conditions that increase the risk of diabetes, heart disease, and related complications. Metabolic syndrome is often characterized by abdominal obesity, impaired fasting glucose (an increase in glucose levels), elevated blood pressure, and high cholesterol and triglycerides. It is also associated with insulin resistance, a condition in which the body cannot use insulin effectively. Previous studies have suggested that chromium picolinate dietary supplements can help people with type 2 diabetes by improving insulin resistance and increasing the bodys ...
Source: NCCAM Featured Content - June 29, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Tags: Highlights Source Type: organizations

Complementary and Alternative Medicine: Focus on Research and Care May 2009Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Low-Back Pain and CAMFour out of five American adults will experience low-back pain (LBP). Many will try CAM therapies to manage their pain. Given the many choices, how can one approach making decisions about CAM use for LBP?Also Featuring: Moving the Economyand Biomedical DiscoveryAhead; Interview: Low-Back Pain and Evidence-Based Care; First Straus Lecture: Acupuncture and Medical Paradigms; and other stories (Source: NCCAM Featured Content)
Source: NCCAM Featured Content - June 18, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Tags: Highlights Source Type: organizations

Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal ProductsWarningsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
FDA notified consumers and healthcare professionals to discontinue use of three Zicam Nasal Gel/Nasal Swab products sold over-the-counter as cold remedies because they are associated with the loss of sense of smell that may be long-lasting or permanent. The FDA has received more than 130 reports of loss of sense of smell associated with the use of the three Zicam products. In these reports, many people who experienced a loss of smell said the condition occurred with the first dose; others reported a loss of the sense of smell after multiple uses of the products. People who have experienced a loss of sense of smell or other...
Source: NCCAM Featured Content - June 16, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Tags: News and Events Source Type: organizations

A Message from the DirectorEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Considering All PerspectivesRecently, a series of articles appeared in the media that were critical of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) and how NCCAM directs taxpayer resources to study these modalities. While the articles contained several misconceptions regarding NCCAM's research, they also raised some important concerns that I share. No one likes criticism, but it is important to listen to the critics and look for any threads of truth that can help us fulfill our mission better. While the value of research on CAM interventions will probably continue to be the subject of some controversy, there are many areas...
Source: NCCAM Featured Content - June 12, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Tags: Highlights Source Type: organizations

2009 Director's TestimonyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Budget Request for FY 2010Before the Senate Subcommittee on Labor-HHS-Education AppropriationsThe President's Fiscal Year 2010 Budget request for the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) of the National Institutes of Health includes $127,241,000, which is $1,770,000 more than the comparable FY 2009 appropriation of $125,471,000. (Source: NCCAM Featured Content)
Source: NCCAM Featured Content - June 11, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Tags: Highlights Source Type: organizations

Acupuncture for PainEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Physical pain is a common occurrence for many Americans; in fact, a national survey found that more than one-quarter of U.S. adults had recently experienced some sort of pain lasting more than a day. In addition to conventional treatments, such as over-the-counter and prescription medications, people may try acupuncture in an effort to relieve pain. This fact sheet provides basic information about pain and acupuncture, summarizes scientific research on acupuncture for specific kinds of pain, and suggests sources for additional information. (Source: NCCAM Featured Content)
Source: NCCAM Featured Content - June 1, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Tags: Highlights Source Type: organizations

Study Finds Benefits of Therapeutic Massage for Chronic Neck PainEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Neck pain is a common health problem in the United States. People suffering from neck pain often turn to complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapies. Although therapeutic massage is one of the most popular CAM therapies for neck pain, little is known about its effectiveness for this condition. (Source: NCCAM Featured Content)
Source: NCCAM Featured Content - May 22, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Tags: Highlights Source Type: organizations

NIH Workshop on Nonpharmacologic Management of Back PainEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This 1-day workshop will identify clinical research questions related to nonpharmacologic interventions to treat back pain. This information will help inform future research directions. (Source: NCCAM Featured Content)
Source: NCCAM Featured Content - May 19, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Tags: News and Events Source Type: organizations

Como evaluar recursos de salud publicados en InternetEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
El número de sitios Web que ofrecen recursos relacionados con la salud, incluso información sobre medicina complementaria y alternativa, crece día a día. Si bien muchos sitios de Internet resultan útiles, es posible que algunos presenten información inexacta o engañosa. Al visitar un sitio por primera vez es importante evaluar si es confiable. Esta guía describe algunos aspectos que debe considerar al evaluar estas fuentes. (Source: NCCAM Featured Content)
Source: NCCAM Featured Content - May 14, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Tags: Highlights Source Type: organizations

Acupuncture-Like Treatments Improve Outcomes Compared to Usual Care for Low Back PainEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
People suffering from chronic low back pain who received acupuncture or simulated acupuncture treatments fared better than those receiving only conventional care according to a recent study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine. The study highlights central questions about the mechanisms of benefit seen in acupuncture studies."Because of the lack of highly effective medical treatments for chronic low back pain, we were pleased to find that acupuncture-like treatments were helpful for persons suffering from chronic back pain," said Daniel Cherkin, Ph.D. "However, the finding that real acupuncture pro...
Source: NCCAM Featured Content - May 11, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Tags: News and Events Source Type: organizations

FDA, FTC Warn of Fraudulent Flu ProductsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
FDA, FTC Warn Public of Fraudulent 2009 H1N1 Influenza ProductsOffending web sites and illegal activity targeted for actionThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Federal Trade Commission are alerting the public to be wary of Internet sites and other promotions for products that claim to diagnose, prevent, mitigate, treat or cure the 2009 H1N1 influenza virus. The agencies are also advising operators of offending web sites that they must take prompt action to correct and/or remove promotions of these fraudulent products or face enforcement action. (Source: NCCAM Featured Content)
Source: NCCAM Featured Content - May 6, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Tags: News and Events Source Type: organizations

Job Openings: IT SpecialistEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
If you are a motivated individual with an excellent attention to detail AND you want to play a significant role in a dynamic organization, then consider joining the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM), Office of Administrative Operations (OAO)! Our office provides leadership and direction for NCCAM's business and administrative operations to promote organizational growth, encourage and empower NCCAM's staff, and optimize effective management of the public's investment in CAM research. (Source: NCCAM Featured Content)
Source: NCCAM Featured Content - May 5, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Tags: Highlights Source Type: organizations

FDA Alert - HydroxycutEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
FDA Warns Consumers to Stop Using Hydroxycut ProductsDietary Supplements Linked to One Death; Pose Risk of Liver InjuryThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers to immediately stop using Hydroxycut products by Iovate Health Sciences Inc., of Oakville, Ontario and distributed by Iovate Health Sciences USA Inc. of Blasdell, N.Y. Some Hydroxycut products are associated with a number of serious liver injuries. Iovate has agreed to recall Hydroxycut products from the market. (Source: NCCAM Featured Content)
Source: NCCAM Featured Content - May 4, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Tags: News and Events Source Type: organizations

Study Finds Creatine Does Not Enhance Strength-Building Effects of Resistance Training in HIV PatientsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Progressive resistance exercise training (known as PRT) can increase muscle mass and preserve physical functioning in people with HIV. In light of evidence that the dietary supplement creatine can enhance PRT-related benefits in athletes and improve muscle function in patients with muscle-wasting conditions, a recent NCCAM-funded study investigated creatine's effects on PRT results in a group of HIV-positive men. The researchers were affiliated with the University of California at San Francisco and Santa Cruz, San Francisco General Hospital, Northern California Institute for Research and Education, the University of Massac...
Source: NCCAM Featured Content - May 1, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Tags: Highlights Source Type: organizations

NCCAM Faculty Recruitment through Biomedical Research Core CentersEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The purpose of the Biomedical Research Core Centers program is to support the hiring of newly-recruited faculty to develop research projects within the context of Biomedical Core Centers. For this announcement, a Biomedical Core Center is defined as a community of multidisciplinary researchers focusing on areas of biomedical research relevant to NIH, such as centers. These awards are designed to enhance innovative programs of excellence by providing scientific and programmatic support for promising research faculty and their areas of research. Specifically for the purposes of this announcement, Core Center Grants are insti...
Source: NCCAM Featured Content - April 16, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Tags: Highlights Source Type: organizations

Two More NCCAM Funding Opportunities Related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA)Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
NCCAM has posted the Center's guidelines for Grand Opportunities (GO) Grants. This new program will support projects that address large, specific biomedical and biobehavioral research endeavors that will benefit from significant 2-year funds without the expectation of continued NIH funding beyond two years. The center is also participating in an initiative that supports new faculty recruitments to biomedical core centers (P30 grant). These grants will be institutional awards that provide funding to hire, provide appropriate start-up packages, and develop pilot research projects for newly independent investigators, with the...
Source: NCCAM Featured Content - April 15, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Tags: Highlights Source Type: organizations

Translating CAM Research Results Into Clinical Practice: Results From a National Survey of Physicians and CAM ProvidersEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
In an initial investigation of the potential for information from CAM research to influence clinical practice, a 2007 national survey asked acupuncturists, naturopaths, internists, and rheumatologists about their awareness of CAM clinical trials, their ability to interpret research results, and their use of research evidence in decisionmaking. The survey was conducted by researchers affiliated with the National Institutes of Health, the Mayo Clinic, the University of Chicago, Harvard Medical School, and the University of Massachusetts. The survey focused on awareness of two major NCCAM-funded clinical trials that studied a...
Source: NCCAM Featured Content - April 14, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Tags: Highlights Source Type: organizations

World Tai Chi and Qi Gong Day Is April 25Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
What Is Tai Chi?Tai chi (pronounced "tie chee" and also known by some other names and spellings) is a mind-body practice that originated in China as a martial art. A person doing tai chi moves his body slowly and gently, while breathing deeply and meditating (tai chi is sometimes called "moving meditation").What Is Qi Gong?A component of traditional Chinese medicine that combines movement, meditation, and controlled breathing. The intent is to improve blood flow and the flow of qi. (Source: NCCAM Featured Content)
Source: NCCAM Featured Content - April 1, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Tags: Highlights Source Type: organizations

April 7 Council Meeting Public ConferenceEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
TeleconferenceApril 7, 20091:00 P.M.1:15 P.M. EST877-719-9799 (toll-free); Passcode: 6064250The first 15 minutes of the teleconference will be monitored by the Premiere Conferencing Operator. People who are calling on this line just listen only when Dr. Briggs speaks. This line will be closed at 1:15 P.M. EST. (Source: NCCAM Featured Content)
Source: NCCAM Featured Content - March 30, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Tags: News and Events Source Type: organizations

NCCAM Investments Related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA)Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
NCCAM has posted the Center's guidelines for ARRA Administrative Supplements, ARRA Competitive Revisions, and Recovery Act Funds for Summer Research Opportunities. Information about NCCAM's Challenge Grant Topics is also available. (Source: NCCAM Featured Content)
Source: NCCAM Featured Content - March 18, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Tags: Highlights Source Type: organizations

Acupuncture Shows Possible Effect for Tension HeadachesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Headaches affect millions of Americans. According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, about 45 million Americans suffer from chronic headaches. Tension-type headaches (or tension headaches)—characterized by pain or discomfort from tense or constricted muscles in the head, neck, or scalp—are one of the most common forms of headaches. In most patients, tension headaches occur infrequently and can be treated with over-the-counter pain medicine. However, some people experience these headaches several days per month, or even daily, and may benefit from other treatments. (Source: NCCAM Featured Content)
Source: NCCAM Featured Content - March 18, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Tags: Highlights Source Type: organizations

Grape Seed Extract May Help Neurodegenerative DiseasesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Tauopathies—a group of neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer's disease—have been linked to the build-up of "misfolded" tau proteins in the brain. (Tau proteins are associated with microtubules, which help to regulate important cellular processes.) In light of previous studies indicating that grape-derived polyphenols may inhibit protein misfolding, an NCCAM-funded research center at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine recently examined the potential role of a particular grape seed polyphenol extract (GSPE) in preventing and treating tau-associated neurodegenerative disorders. (Source: NCCAM Featured Content)
Source: NCCAM Featured Content - March 16, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Tags: Highlights Source Type: organizations

Message from NCCAM's DirectorEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
On February 17, President Obama signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act). Funds from the Recovery Act will be invested in the construction and renovation of research and educational facilities, as well as groundbreaking scientific research that will improve the health of our Nation.We appreciate that the President and Congress have recognized both the economic and health impacts of biomedical and behavioral research.The goals of the Recovery Act include: Preserving and creating jobs Promoting economic recovery Increasing economic efficiency by spurring technological advances in science an...
Source: NCCAM Featured Content - March 6, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Tags: Highlights Source Type: organizations

Complementary and Alternative Medicine: Focus on Research and Care January 2009Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Welcome to Our New NewsletterA fresh new design and content that is more focused on research and patient care.Survey Sheds New Light on Adults'—and Children's—Use of CAMA new national survey on Americans' use of CAM and, for the first time, data on children's use of CAM.Also Featuring: Sorting Claims from Facts About CAM; Interview: Cognitive Disorders in Later Life; Children and CAM; Using Dietary Supplements Wisely; and other stories (Source: NCCAM Featured Content)
Source: NCCAM Featured Content - February 20, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Tags: Highlights Source Type: organizations

February Is American Heart MonthEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States and is a major cause of disability. About 1.2 million people will have a first or recurrent coronary attack. Each year, about 700,000 people die of heart disease. (CDC) NCCAM supports studies on heart disease. Some people at risk for heart disease may try complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapies, including dietary supplements. An individual considering using CAM therapy, should talk to their health care providers to ensure safe and coordinated care. (Source: NCCAM Featured Content)
Source: NCCAM Featured Content - February 4, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Tags: Highlights Source Type: organizations

St. John's Wort Extracts May Help Treat Major DepressionEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Major depression is a disorder characterized by a depressed mood and/or a loss of interest in nearly all activities consistently for at least 2 weeks. People with major depression may also experience a variety of other symptoms such as loss of appetite, fatigue, sleep disturbance, irritability, difficulty concentrating, and thoughts of death or suicide. Extracts from the herb St. John's wort (Hypericum perforatum) are used in many countries, especially Germany, to treat depression. However, results from clinical trials worldwide have been contradictory, and the effectiveness of St. John's wort for depression is still quest...
Source: NCCAM Featured Content - December 13, 2008 Category: Complementary Medicine Tags: Highlights Source Type: organizations

Message from the Director: Public MissionEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Yesterday, NCCAM and the National Center for Health Statistics released the results of a survey on the use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in the United States. The report confirms that CAM practices are a frequently used component of Americans health care regimens. Whether people use CAM for chronic health conditions or to prevent disease and maintain wellness, these approaches are a part of health care in America today. (Source: NCCAM Featured Content)
Source: NCCAM Featured Content - December 11, 2008 Category: Complementary Medicine Tags: Highlights Source Type: organizations

Brain-Imaging Study Explores Analgesic Effect of AcupunctureEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Although acupuncture has long been used to relieve pain, scientific understanding of how acupuncture might achieve an analgesic effect is incomplete. Previous research has linked acupuncture's effects to the neuronal networks and opioid (pain response) systems of the brain. In light of these findings, NCCAM-funded researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital recently used two imaging technologies—functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) and positron emission tomography (PET)—to investigate how specific areas of the brain might be involved in acupuncture analgesia. (Source: NCCAM Featured Content)
Source: NCCAM Featured Content - December 10, 2008 Category: Complementary Medicine Tags: Highlights Source Type: organizations