NCCIH blogs about research developments related to complementary health practices. Check in regularly to keep up with the latest findings.
New NIH BACPAC Funding Opportunities for Research on Low-Back Pain
December 18, 2018
Helene M. Langevin, M.D.
In this blog post, NCCIH director Dr. Helene M. Langevin discusses funding opportunities offered by the NIH’s Back Pain Research Consortium (NIH BACPAC), part of the NIH HEAL (Helping to End Addiction Long-term) Initiative.
All-Hands-on-Deck: NCCIH Needs You To Respond to the NIH HEAL Initiative
December 10, 2018
Helene M. Langevin, M.D.
In this blog post, NCCIH director Dr. Helene M. Langevin and deputy director Dr. David Shurtleff discuss the HEAL (Helping to End Addiction Long-Term) Initiative and NCCIH's participation in the project.
The Importance of Epidemiology to NCCIH
December 4, 2018
Richard L. Nahin, Ph.D., M.P.H.
In this blog post, Dr. Richard Nahin, lead epidemiologist at NCCIH, discusses the importance of studying trends in populations and how that relates to complementary and integrative practices, as well as the study of chronic pain.
One-Day Workshop To Focus on Cannabinoid Research
November 30, 2018
David Shurtleff, Ph.D.
In this blog post, NCCIH Deputy Director Dr. David Shurtleff discusses an upcoming NCCIH-sponsored workshop on cannabinoid research on December 8, 2018.
Bratman Describes Science of Nature’s Effects on Psychological Health
November 26, 2018
NCCIH Research Blog Team
Dr. Tracy Gaudet To Speak on Health Care Transformation in the VA’s Patient-Centered Model
October 25, 2018
NCCIH Research Blog Team
New Report Reflects NCCIH Research Interest in Emotional Well-being
October 17, 2018
Emmeline Edwards, Ph.D.
In this blog post, Dr. Emmeline Edwards discusses an NIH/NCCIH research initiative to advance the study of emotional well-being.
Last Call: Opportunity to Provide Input to NIH for Back Pain Consortium Research Program by October 18, 2018
October 15, 2018
Wendy J. Weber, N.D., Ph.D., M.P.H.
Given our Center’s longstanding interests in funding rigorous research of complementary and integrative health approaches for pain, we are enthusiastic about a potential new translational research initiative that will address the need for effective and personalized therapies for chronic low back pain – the NIH Back Pai
Interaction with Evidence-based Guidelines a Featured Topic in October 5th Advisory Council Meeting
September 24, 2018
Partap S. Khalsa, D.C., Ph.D.
In this blog post, Dr. Partap Khalsa highlights key presentations and concepts to be discussed at the October 5, 2019 meeting of the National Advisory Council for Complementary and Integrative Health.
New Grants To Study Behavioral Interventions for Opioid Addiction and Recovery
September 20, 2018
Robin Elizabeth Boineau, M.D., M.A.
In this blog post, Dr. Robin Boineau discusses six NCCIH-administered awards to study innovative behavioral health approaches to enhance adherence to medications treating opioid use disorder (OUD).