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COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE
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Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is a group of diverse medical and health care systems, practices, and products that are not presently considered to be part of conventional medicine. Complementary medicine is used together with conventional medicine. Alternative medicine is used in place of conventional medicine.
The demand for CAM in pediatrics has increased tremendously in recent years. Approximately 20% - 40% of healthy children and more than 50% of children with chronic, recurrent and incurable conditions use complementary therapies, almost always in conjunction with mainstream care. Presently, there is little research on effectiveness of most CAM therapies for most of these conditions in children. The Academy has been advocating for research and educating members and the public on CAM in pediatrics. |
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