Researching complementary and alternative treatments – the gatekeepers are not at home

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>To explore the strengths and weaknesses of conventional biomedical research strategies and methods as applied to complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), and to suggest a new research framework for assessing these treatment moda...

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Main Authors: Koithan Mary, Launsø Laila, Lewith George, MacPherson Hugh, Norheim Arne, Ritenbaugh Cheryl, Walach Harald, Grimsgaard Sameline, Fønnebø Vinjar, Falkenberg Torkel, Boon Heather, Aickin Mikel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-02-01
Series:BMC Medical Research Methodology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/7/7