The future of medicine

An editorial notes that Koop has been somewhat surprised in this era of triumph for modern medicine to see the rapid growth of alternative/complementary medicine, which is used by as many as one in three Americans.

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Published in:Science (American Association for the Advancement of Science) 2002-01, Vol.295 (5553), p.233-233
Main Author: Koop, C Everett
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Alternative medicine
Attrition (Research Studies)
Complementary Therapies - standards
Complementary Therapies - trends
Dietary Supplements - standards
Dietary supplements industry
Health care
Health foods
Health foods industry
Humans
Laws, regulations and rules
Medical Research
Natural foods
Natural foods industry
Physicians
Phytotherapy - standards
Public opinion
Scientific Research
Treatment Outcome
United States
United States Food and Drug Administration
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Summary:An editorial notes that Koop has been somewhat surprised in this era of triumph for modern medicine to see the rapid growth of alternative/complementary medicine, which is used by as many as one in three Americans.
ISSN:0036-8075
1095-9203
DOI:10.1126/science.295.5553.233