In Brief: Acupuncture consensus conference
This article was originally published in The Gray Sheet
Executive Summary
Acupuncture consensus conference: Slated for Nov. 3-5 at the Natcher Conference Center at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland to evaluate the scientific and medical data on the uses, risks and benefits of acupuncture procedures for a variety of conditions. On Nov. 3-4 there will be presentations, audience discussion, and an independent consensus panel that will weigh the scientific evidence on acupuncture treatment. Following discussions the panel will prepare a draft statement that will be presented to the meeting participants on the Oct. 5. Information on the conference program and registration materials can be obtained on the internet at http://consensus.nih.gov...
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