In the News: Perspectives on Complementary and Alternative Medicine Research
![This graphic depicts two priority areas covering what NCCAM studies[1]: mind and body practices (acupuncture, massage, meditatino, spinal manipulation, deep-breathing exercises, hypnotherapy, qi gong, tai chi, etc.) and natural products (herbs, botanicals, dietary supplements, probiotics, etc.). Six important questions about complementary health approaches include: pain; interactions and safety; biological effects; mechanisms; healthy behaviors; and symptoms.](/sites/nccam.nih.gov/files/jama_infographic_diagram_noshadow2.png)
Today’s Journal of the American Medical Association includes a Viewpoint by NCCAM Director Josephine Briggs and Deputy Director Jack Killen. The commentary addresses current and future directions for studying complementary and alternative medicine and calls for a more nuanced and balanced conversation.
Reference
- Briggs JP, Killen JK. Perspectives on Complementary and Alternative Medicine Research. Journal of the American Medical Association. 2013; 310(7):691 692.
Additional Resources
- Infographic: Why Study Complementary Health Approaches?
- Video Blog Post: Perspectives on Complementary and Alternative Medicine Research (08/20/13)
- Message From the Director: A New Conversation (08/20/13)
- NCCAM’s FY 2012 Funding Priorities and Research Focus
- Biosketch: Josephine P. Briggs, M.D.
- Biosketch: John Killen, Jr., M.D.
