4th North American Research Conference on Complementary and Integrative Medicine
Austin, TX (April 28, 2009) The Consortium of Academic Health Centers for Integrative Medicine, a collection of 43 top medical schools in North America, will host the 4th North American Research Conference on Complementary and Integrative Medicine from May 12–15 at the Hilton Minneapolis Hotel.1 A full list of the 42 member medical centers can be accessed here.
Founded in
1999, the Consortium works to improve healthcare through rigorous scientific studies; new models of clinical
care; and innovative educational programs that integrate biomedicine, human
complexity, the nature of healing, and the rich diversity of therapeutic
systems.1,2 Its main goal is to make a measurable difference in
healthcare by implementing an integrative approach that incorporates
mind, body, and spirit.2
“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,”
said Victor Sierpina, MD, chair of
the Consortium and ABC Advisory Board member, in a press release. “This
conference is expected to help answer these important
questions.”1
The
conference will feature approximately 60 oral
presentations, 250 poster presentations, and 30 symposia. Presentation topics
include the following: spirituality, alternative health practices, and health
status among college students; effects of mindfulness meditation on eating
behavior, cortisol,
and body fat distribution; nutrition, yoga, and journaling to improve clinical
outcomes among adults with asthma; and the cost effectiveness of investing in
complementary and integrative medicine. A special symposium will also be held
on traditional Chinese medicine and medicinal herbs.
More information
about the Consortium and conference
is available at: www.imconsortium-conference.org.
Session abstracts for the conference
can be viewed here: www.liebertonline.com/acm.
References
- Advancements in Integrative
Medicine Research to be Evaluated by Scientists from Leading International
Academic Health Centers [press release]. Minneapolis, MN: Consortium
of Academic Health Centers for
Integrative Medicine. April 23, 2009.
- Consortium
of Academic Health Centers for
Integrative Medicine website. Available at http://www.imconsortium.org.
Accessed April 24, 2009.
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