Pain
Pain is the most common reason for seeking medical care. Because chronic (long-term) pain can be resistant to many medical treatments and can cause serious problems, people who suffer from chronic pain often turn to complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) for relief. If you are considering a CAM therapy for chronic pain, this information can help you talk with your health care provider.
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- Find Active Medical Research Studies on Pain (ClinicalTrials.gov)
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NCCAM Clinical Digest
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Systematic Reviews/Reviews/Meta-analysis (PubMed®)
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