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CAM in Cardiovascular, Lung, and Blood Research
June 12-13, 2000
Bethesda, Maryland
Preliminary Agenda
Monday, June 12 (8:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m.)
Welcome
Session I. CAM Overview
Chair: John Longhurst
- Jonas, Wayne: Overview of CAM (historical/cultural perspective), USUHS, Bethesda, MD
- Altman, Barbara: CAM Practice in U.S., Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
- Harlan, Bill: Methodological Issues in CAM Research, NIH
Session II. Herbal Medicine
Chair: Kenneth Wu
- Tyler, Varro: General Botanicals and Safety issues, Purdue University, IN
- Gillis, C. Norman: Vascular Action of Ginseng and Endothelial NO, Yale University, CT
- Gershwin, M. Eric: Herbals, Asthma, and Immunology: Separating Wheat from Chaff, University of California-Davis
- Lawson, Larry: Challenges in Using Garlic Supplements for CVD Research, Utah
- Mulrow, Cindy: Garlic and Cardiovascular Disease, University of Texas-San Antonio
- Farquhar, John W.: Ginkgo Biloba and Vascular Function, Stanford University, CA
Panel Discussion
Moderator: Kenneth Wu
Session III. Chelation Therapy
Chair: John Longhurst
- Rozema, Ted: Practical Applications of Chelation Therapy for CVD, American College for Advancement in Medicine, Tryon, NC
- Horwitz, L.D.: Iron Chelation: Possible Role in Restenosis and Atherogenesis, University of Colorado, Denver
Session IV. Mind/Body (Biofeedback)
Chair: John Longhurst
- Schneider, Robert: Meditation and CV Disease, Maharishi University, Fairfield, IA
- Barnes, Vernon: TM and Blood Pressure, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta
Panel Discussion
Moderator: John Longhurst
Tuesday, June 13 (8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.)
Straus, Stephen E.: The Roles of NCCAM and NIH in CAM Research
Session V. Acupuncture
Chair: Eric Gershwin
- Lao, Lixing: Acupuncture History and Safety Issues, U. of MD School of Medicine, Baltimore
- Cho, Z.H.: Imaging and Acupuncture, UC-Irvine
- Li, Peng: Central Neuronal Pathways and Neurotransmitters Related to Modulatory Effect of Acupuncture on Cardiovascular System, UC-Irvine
- Longhurst, John: Acupuncture and CV Regulation, UC-Irvine
- Kaplan, Norman: Acupuncture and Hypertension, University of Texas-Dallas
Panel Discussion
Moderator: Eric Gershwin
Conclusion and Recommendation
Moderator: Kenneth Wu
