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National Center for Complementary and Alternative MedicinePage 1107Office of the Director(HND1)National Center forComplementary andAlternative MedicineNIHNCCAM1 of 2 Studies the integration of alternative treatment diagnostic and prevention systems modalities and disciplines with the practice of conventional medicine and as a complement to such medicineand the integration of such alternatives into health care delivery systems in the United States; Ensures that scientists with appropriate expertise in research on complementary and alternative medicine are incorporated into the review oversight and management processes of all researchprojects and other activities funded by the Center; Coordinates efforts with other Institutes and Federal agencies to ensure appropriate scientific input and management; Identifies and evaluates alternative and complementary medical treatment diagnostic and prevention modalities in each of the disciplines and systems with which the Center is concernedincluding each discipline and system in which accreditation national certification or a State license is available; Conducts or supports the following activities: outcomes research and investigations epidemiological studies health services research basic science research clinical trials and other appropriateresearch and investigational activities; Assists the NIH Director in designating specific personnel in each Institute to serve as fulltime liaisons with the Center in facilitating appropriate coordination and scientific input; Establishes updates and makes publicly accessible a bibliographic system for the collection storage and retrieval of worldwide research relating to complementary and alternative treatmentdiagnostic and prevention modalities disciplines and systems; Establishes an information clearinghouse to facilitate and enhance through the effective dissemination of information knowledge and understanding of alternative medical treatment diagnostic andprevention practices by healt ...

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