Chiropractic News

The cost of pain
01/30/2012
Pain is generally under-treated in the U.S., but low-income and minority patients are even less likely to receive guideline-recommended pain treatment in virtually all healthcare settings in the U.S., according to the authors of a new paper from the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, even though minority patients often suffer more severe pain and physical impairments than non-minority patients and are more likely to perform potentially harmful physical work.

Analytical Chemistry: New Vitamin D testing standard ensure accurate test results
01/30/2012
At a time of increasing concern about low vitamin D levels in the world's population and increased use of blood tests for the vitamin, scientists are reporting development of a much-needed reference material to assure that measurements of vitamin D levels are accurate. The report appears in ACS' journal Analytical Chemistry.

Health Services Research: EHR use could improve diabetes care
01/30/2012
Use of electronic health records shows promise for improving care and outcomes in patients with type 2 diabetes, but still has considerable room for improvement, according to a new study in the journal Health Services Research.

Study: People fudge numbers on weight surveys
01/30/2012
In terms of studies examining risk factors of obesity, I don't think the under-reporting is a huge problem, said lead author Ming Wen, Ph.D., an associate professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of Utah.

Chiropractic leaders, philanthropists recognized at Parker Seminars Las Vegas
01/30/2012
Parker Seminars awarded some of the most influential leaders in the profession during 2012 Parker Seminars Las Vegas.

The American Chiropractic Association announces new corporate members
01/30/2012
The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) announced that the following organizations have demonstrated their support for ACA's mission to advance the chiropractic profession by joining the association as corporate members:

American Council on Exercise evaluates impact of p90x workout
01/30/2012
The American Council on Exercise (ACE) announced the results of a study it commissioned to examine the effectiveness of P90X, a 90-day, bootcamp-style home exercise program that is a popular example of the interval-training style workouts identified by ACE as one of the top fitness trends to watch in 2012.

PROtherapies to supplement needs of the chiropractic profession
01/30/2012
PROtherapies, a professionally formulated line of supplements, was unveiled last weekend at Parker Seminars 2012 in Las Vegas.

Performance Health introduces the Pedigenix Foot Care System
01/29/2012
Performance Health introduces the Pedigenix Foot Care System, a comprehensive line of foot care products that target and help correct specific foot concerns, while complementing the healthcare professional’s in-clinic care.

The Vitality Depot ‘Ten for Ten Program to help chiropractors treat indigent patients
01/29/2012
The Vitality Depot's recently announced a groundbreaking philanthropy program called “Ten For Ten,” which offers chiropractic clinics a ten percent discount on clinical tables in exchange for the clinic pledging to treat ten people in need at no charge in the next year.

Life University establishes new functional neurology clinic
01/29/2012
Life University (LIFE) is pleased to announce that it has established a new chiropractic functional neurology clinic.

X-ray technology gets U.S. FDA clearance
01/29/2012
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved an exciting piece of new technology that measures the function of the spine.

Jill's List, Massachusetts Chiropractic Society form new partnership
01/28/2012
Healthcare is ever-changing and information is everywhere. Searching for the right doctors, researching health, and online booking of appointments are what healthcare consumers do every day.

Fujifilm unveils new digital X-ray tabletop unit to chiropractic market
01/28/2012
FUJIFILM Medical Systems U.S.A. Inc. introduced the FCR Prima T, the latest addition to the FCR Prima family designed to eliminate any existing barriers to the adoption of digital X-ray.

Chiro One Wellness Centers opens new office in the Loop
01/28/2012
Chiro One Wellness Centers announces the opening of their 72nd office in the Loop and welcomes Jasmina Patel, DC, to the Chiro One family.

Former NBCE president named to Vermont board
01/28/2012
Dr. Vernon R. Temple, former president of National Board of Chiropractic Examiners (NBCE), has recently been appointed to the Vermont Board of Chiropractic Examiners by Gov. Peter Shumlin.

New research suggests walnuts may help fight prostate cancer
01/27/2012
Prostate cancer is a major health concern for men that strikes approximately one in six men and is a leading cause of male cancer deaths in the U.S.

Logan Radiology Department publishes ultrasound research in 4 journals
01/27/2012
Dr. Norman W. Kettner, professor and chair of the radiology department at Logan College of Chiropractic/University Programs, reports that Logan’s Radiology Department has published original ultrasound research papers or case studies in four different ultrasound journals over a span of three years.

Register now for ‘The Ultimate Head, Shoulder and Neck Symposium
01/27/2012
Join the American Chiropractic Association (ACA) and your colleagues Feb. 18-19 at the Capital Hilton in Washington, D.C., as leading chiropractic specialists present a variety of topics at this year's Ultimate Head, Shoulder and Neck Symposium.

Foot Levelers becomes part of Americas Toughest Road Marathon
01/27/2012
Foot Levelers is joining the National College Blue Ridge Marathon and Half Marathon, as a primary sponsor in 2012. This marathon takes place April 21 in Roanoke, Va., where Foot Levelers is headquartered.