Advancements in Integrative Medicine Research to Be Evaluated by Scientists From Leading International Academic Health Centers
Posted on: Thursday, 23 April 2009, 17:17 CDT
Founded in 1999, the consortium works to transform medicine and healthcare through rigorous scientific studies, new models of clinical care, and innovative educational programs based on an integrative model. Among the institutions which will be represented at this year's conference are Duke Integrative Medicine;
"The renewed focus on national health reform has inspired new questions about the evidence and research necessary to support the claim that integrative medicine can be a foundational element of health system transformation," says
The conference will feature nearly 60 podium presentations, 250 poster presentations, and 30 symposia. Among the presentations are:
* The safety of pediatric acupuncture * The chiropractic care of ear infections * Spirituality, alternative health practices, and health status among college students * Effects of mindfulness meditation on eating behavior, cortisol, and body fat distribution * Mind-body interventions to reduce seizures, improve quality of life for people with epilepsy * Nutrition, yoga, and journaling to improve clinical outcomes among adults with asthma * Placebo and nocebo mechanisms across medical conditions * Investing in complementary and integrative medicine, the cost effectiveness agendaFor additional information about the consortium and conference, please visit: www.imconsortium.org.
Contact: Matt Russell Russell Public Communications (520) 232-9840 (520) 909-3941/cellSOURCE Consortium of Academic Health Centers for Integrative Medicine
Source: PR Newswire
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