Alternative medicine, future research

Perhaps this charge will be less credible in the future. American public interest in alternative medicine has expanded dramatically in recent years. According to polls, interest is particularly strong among persons of above average education who are in relatively poor health. The alternative medications they adopt are available largely as food supplements and herbal remedies in 1997 the market for these commodities amounted to 3.6 billion. Orthodox medicine has not ignored this solid trend, and many American medical schools now offer courses and sponsor research into alternative... 

The future of chemistry still lies within the rows and columns of the periodic table, as some cutting-edge research proves. The future of life also lies within the periodic table as people are constantly looking for ways to improve the quality of life through medicines, alternative fuels, and high-tech gadgets. 

Polymers have been utilised in the field of medicine for several decades, gaining popularity after World War I as an alternative to materials such as steel or alloys. The abundance of polymers, their unique properties and the abihty to tailor these properties with various processing techniques are some of the key reasons for their appeal. The recent rapid rise in the research and development of biodegradable medical polymers in both academia and industry indicates the current and future potential of polymeric materials. 

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