Complementary and Alternative Medicine at the NIH

Abstract

This summary reviews the spring 2006 newsletter of the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM; Volume 13, Number 1). It addresses several NCCAM-funded studies on complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) treatments for osteoarthritis, insulin resistance, enlargement of the prostate, chronic lower back pain, and age-related mental decline. This newsletter also discusses three new NCCAM publications that examine meditation, Reiki, and dandelions, as well as two new lectures on spirituality and integrative medicine. Finally, this issue introduces several new NCCAM fellows and members.