The Digest is written and edited by Matthew Nisbet and Barry Karr. Suit Claiming Therapists Invoked Traumatic Memories. Scientists and Physicians Condemn NIH Endorsement of Acupuncture Cite Lack of Evidence and NIH Panel Bias.
Acupuncture is an unproven treatment.
The panel also suggested that the federal government and insurance companies expand coverage of acupuncture to allow more people access to treatment. The OAM was started by the NIH in 1992 to evaluate alternative treatments and to provide information on unconventional health-care services. But since its formation, it has come under harsh criticism for its bias. The 'consensus' was a consensus of proponents, not a consensus of valid scientific opinion. The presentation of acupuncture for the conditions suggested by the conference is classic pseudoscience.