Resource Centers:(News, information, and tools to support your practice)
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Research and Markets: Electronic Medical Record Systems - Global Strategic Business Report 03/11/2010 Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/11ece4/electronic_medical) has announced the addition of the "Electronic |
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Charitable contributions 03/10/2010 This is in reference to Larry Jensen, MBA, and Marion DeMaria's, CPA article "It's tax time again!?" which appeard in Issue 3 of 2010. |
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Getting to the core 03/10/2010 Industry experts sink their teeth into how best to handle nutrition in the news and patients’ questions regarding just that. |
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Aiming at the airwaves 03/10/2010 Information comes at you from many different news sources. How do you disseminate the most correct and up-to-date information to your patients? |
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Private practice vs. employment 03/10/2010 The first issue most young DCs struggle with is whether to start their own practice, purchase a practice, or work for someone else. Let’s sort out the factors involved in this decision and compare the options against those factors. |
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Its tax time again!? 03/10/2010 A few suggestions to make your tax filing easier on you and your tax preparer |
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Adjustments are a way of life for Dr. Smith in Iraq 03/10/2010 A career in the armed services and one in chiropractic are similar in that both involve adjustments. A chiropractor gives adjustments to patients, while soldiers make adjustments in battle. CPT Scott Smith, DC, is one of the few to work in both capacities in Iraq. |
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Herbal expert featured on Spring U.S. seminar tour 03/10/2010 Kerry Bone, renowned as one of the herbal industry's top experts, begins "The Keys to Healthy Aging" seminar tour April 29. Presented by Standard Process Inc. and MediHerb, the tour will stop in five cities across the United States. |
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How much protein do you really need? 03/10/2010 Most research has found that the average person needs about 0.8 grams of protein per kg of body weight. |
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AnalysisU.S. politicians may unite in obesity battle 03/10/2010 One way to achieve bipartisanship in Washington may be to tackle an issue everyone can agree on the childhood obesity epidemic. The Obama administration and members of Congress from both parties agree action is needed. Obesity-related diseases cost the United States an estimated $147 billion each year, nearly 10 percent of all medical |
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A decision to be made 03/09/2010 What to do if you have hired … and now you have to fire |
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The potential of practical policies 03/09/2010 Are your protocols for missed appointments undermining your marketing efforts? |
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Leave those lemmings behind! 03/09/2010 Knowing the rules can keep you from following the pack into trouble |
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3 mindsets to wellness marketing 03/09/2010 In order to market wellness in chiropractic, you need to bring the gap between pain and symptoms closer to how you understand and define wellness so people actually understand what it is. |
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21st century marketing 03/09/2010 The days of hanging your shingle outside your front door and waiting for new patients to arrive has all but disappeared. |
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Stock those shelves! 03/09/2010 How to maximize results, retentions, and referrals through nutritional wellness |
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Just the facts, ma'am 03/09/2010 Today, as never before, third-party payers want to see a fact-based diagnosis that supports the prescribed treatment plan — a treatment plan that incorporates goals, timetables, and periodic evaluations that indicate whether the treatment is working. |
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AHPA announces 2010 award winners 03/09/2010 The American Herbal Products Association’s (AHPA) announced the winners of its fifth annual AHPA Awards to recognize individuals and companies making substantive, positive contributions to the herbal products industry. |
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SpiderTech rides the Night Train to Olympic Gold 03/09/2010 The Night Train, the World Champion USA1 four-man Bobsled team, steamed to new heights, taking the Olympic Gold Medal at the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics, bringing SpiderTech, sponsor and supplier to the team, along for the ride. |
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Medicare fee cuts delayed until March 31, 2010 03/09/2010 President Obama signed into law a bill that delays until March 31, 2010, the 21 percent Medicare fee cuts that were scheduled to take effect in 2010. |
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Study: Adjusting instruments and pregnancy 03/09/2010 As pointed out in the paper, a hand held adjusting instrument was used to perform one part of the adjustment known as Webster’s Technique. The instrument produces a very light impulse that helps “reset” the spinal or pelvic joints. |
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Security and EHRs: Smart cards coming soon? 03/09/2010 Electronic health records (EHR) are being heralded by the Obama Administration and many within the health profession as a way to improve record keeping and prevent inaccurate medical records. |
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Journal: Low level lasers used to treat COPD? 03/09/2010 Low level lasers have been utilized in medicine for decades with some being sold commercially in the United States under 510k exemption. Entest has identified applications for these low level lasers in potentially treating COPD in conjunction with stem cell therapy. |
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Non-traditional techniques in a hospital setting 03/09/2010 The study shows that an inpatient integrative medicine program can have a significant impact on pain in an environment where pain management continues to be a major challenge, and traditional medications can have negative consequences. |
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New Thera-Band FlexBar introduced 03/08/2010 Performance Health/Hygenic Corporation announced the introduction of the new Thera-Band FlexBar Yellow Resistance for upper extremity rehabilitation and stabilization training. This new Thera-Band FlexBar is the extra light resistance option for beginning rehab, pediatric, or geriatric patients. |
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Shirreffs gets down to business at TCC 03/08/2010 Tom Shirreffs of the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at San Jacinto College visited the campus of Texas Chiropractic College (TCC) March 1 to discuss with interns how to start a business. |
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Book Review: The 100 Year Lifestyle Workout 03/08/2010 The 100 Year Lifestyle, written by Eric Plasker, DC, was released in March 2007 and became an international best seller. Dr. Plasker’s sequel, The 100 Year Lifestyle Workout, has just come out and it became the number one fitness book one week prior to its release, ahead of The Biggest Loser, and it includes chiropractic care at the core of the workout. |
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Just the facts, maam 03/08/2010 Historically, case management has relied on the individual physician’s interpretation of how the patient feels — for diagnosing the problem and for treating it — with treatment continuing until the patient feels better and/or the symptoms go away. |
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Exploring the origins of Echinacea 03/08/2010 ARS scientists study the genes of the Echinacea |
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Medicare physician payment cut goes into effect 03/08/2010 Physicians payment cut goes into effect |
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Double your patient volume 03/08/2010 ACOM Health's software allows DCs to double patient volume. |
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Is cash really king? 03/05/2010 Too often, doctors lurch into a cash-based practice because they don’t want to deal with insurance company issues. They don’t understand the insurance processes and the concepts behind proving medical necessity. |
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Screening athletes could prevent sudden deaths 03/05/2010 Several of the nearly 100 young US athletes who die suddenly and unexpectedly during sports every year could be saved through more effective screening for heart problems, US researchers suggested in a new study published Monday. The measures, according to another study, will cost less than $100 per athlete. Most of the |
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SpineUniverse Launches Social Media Community 03/05/2010 SpineUniverse, a Vertical Health website, provides the most comprehensive and expert-driven information on spinal |
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U.S. Medicare panel urges insurer payment cuts 03/05/2010 Medicare should cut U.S. government payments to private insurers and home healthcare providers, an advisory panel said in nonbinding recommendations released on Monday. The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission, or MedPac, repeated its earlier call for the federal government to pay private insurers that offer coverage known as Medicare Advantage the same as |
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U.S. health secretary presses insurers over rates 03/05/2010 The Obama administration stepped up its pressure on health insurers Thursday, calling on some of the top U.S. companies to be more public about "jaw-dropping" rate increases as Democrats make a final push for healthcare reform. U.S. Health Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, following a meeting with several top health insurance executives, said she |
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Wave of U.S. Physicians Planning to Adopt Electronic Medical Records, Accenture Report Finds 03/05/2010 Fifty-eight percent of U.S. physicians who don™t use electronic medical records (EMRs) intend to |
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U.S. fish oil makers, drugstores, sued over supplements 03/05/2010 A group including a California nonprofit organization is suing fish oil manufacturers and pharmacies that sell the popular supplements over their purported toxicity. The lawsuit, filed Tuesday in San Francisco Supreme Court, claims that the makers and sellers of certain supplements found to contain high levels of PCB compounds -man-made industrial chemicals |
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New AMA Platform Will Include One-Stop Shop for EMR and Information Exchange for Physicians Nationwide 03/05/2010 The American Medical Association (AMA) and Dell announced |
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Terry Yochum speaks to TCC students 03/05/2010 Dr. Terry Yochum visited the campus of Texas Chiropractic College (TCC) Feb. 19. Yochum, a world renowned speaker on the subject of radiology and author of the book “Essentials of Skeletal Radiology,” gave a lecture to students on the fundamentals of x-ray interpretation. |
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Cleveland hires director for Master of Science in Health Promotion Program 03/05/2010 The administration at Cleveland College is pleased to announce that Dr. Karen Doyle has joined the college to direct the Master of Science in Health Promotion program on the Kansas City campus. |
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Passive exercise provides healthy physical activity for everyone 03/04/2010 Today, we're all aware of the numerous benefits physical exercise has for those looking to become healthier and live longer lives. However, for the elderly and/or disabled, traditional aerobic exercise can be painful, dangerous, or downright impossible. |
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Guest Editorial: Chiropractic demonstration report: Partly sunny with a chance of rain 03/04/2010 After reviewing the Report to Congress on the Evaluation of the Demonstration of Coverage of Chiropractic Services Under Medicare [inhalation], I don’t have the warm and fuzzy feeling others are reporting. |
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Holistic tips to fight insomnia 03/04/2010 A survey from The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that overall, more than one in 10 people, or 11.1 percent, did not get enough sleep or rest on any night in the past 30 days. |
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Chiropractors, students, supporters unite at NCLC 03/04/2010 While President Obama’s summit on healthcare reform took place just blocks away, chiropractic leaders from across the nation gathered in Washington, D.C. and later met with congressional leaders to stress the importance of chiropractic’s role in national healthcare and Medicare reform. |
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International chiropractor of the year announced 03/04/2010 The Australian Spinal Research Foundation, a nonprofit, grant-making, chiropractic research foundation, announced today its president, Martin Harvey, DC, received the International Chiropractor of the Year Award at this year’s Parker Seminar. |
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Avoiding EMR stimulus guarantees 03/03/2010 Amid widespread speculation over proposed incentives for the adoption of electronic medical records (EMR/EHR) systems, physicians and medical practice managers should be wary of vendors promising guaranteed receipt of stimulus funds by their customers. |
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Acquiring new patients in the schools 03/02/2010 Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine and Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing students are teaming up with high schoolers from Cristo Rey Jesuit High School (CRJHS) to bring awareness and share ideas about health care now and in the future. |
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Mississippi expands documentation system 03/01/2010 HealthPort today announced that Mississippi’s HealthSafeNet Impact EHR Project will expand its current use of HealthPort’s Electronic Medical Record (EMR) solution by implementing the system at an additional four health centers across the state. |
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Journal: E-systems reducing doctor errors 03/01/2010 According to the study's authors, demonstrating improvements in safety with electronic prescribing is important to encourage its use, especially among community providers in solo and small group practices who mostly write prescriptions by hand. |
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International body updates funtional food specs 03/01/2010 New and updated quality standards for ingredients used in functional foods and a host of other food products manufactured, sold and consumed every day are included in the newly released seventh edition of the Food Chemicals Codex (FCC) |
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How to own the internet in your town 03/01/2010 Why is it important to dominate Google, or any of the search engines, today? The latest statistics answer that question. There are over one billion local searches being done every day and local Internet search is going up by 50 percent per year. |
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MCAOM receives full reaccreditation 03/01/2010 The Minnesota College of Acupuncture and Oriental medicine (MCAOM) at Northwestern Health Sciences University has received a full seven-year reaccreditation, the maximum length of time possible. |
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Freedom for Family Wellness Summit announces Call for Papers 03/01/2010 The ICPA's Freedom for Family Wellness Summit is scheduled for Oct. 21-24, 2010 in Washington, DC. |
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Life West's director of research elected CCE councilor 03/01/2010 Dr. Dale Johnson, director of research at Life Chiropractic College West, was elected to serve as a councilor for the Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE) starting January 2010. |
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Obama, Republicans clash at health summit 03/01/2010 President Barack Obama and Republicans clashed frequently on Thursday at a summit on his stalled healthcare overhaul, battling over the size and cost of the proposal and moving no closer to a compromise agreement. Obama told about 40 congressional leaders his comprehensive overhaul was "absolutely critical" to a sustained economic recovery, but |
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Study shows Thera-Band, dumbbells produce similar levels of muscle activation 02/26/2010 High-intensity resistance training plays an essential role in the prevention and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal injuries and disorders. Although resistance exercises with heavy weights yield high levels of muscle activation, the efficacy of more user-friendly forms of exercise needed to be examined. |
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BioPosture launches new line of pillows for chiropractic patients 02/26/2010 BioPosture, the only national brand of mattresses available exclusively through a chiropractic referral network, announced the launch of several new types of pillows made of proprietary BioMemoryFoam to the company’s product line. |
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NCLC 2010 kicks off, attendees lobby for pro-chiropractic legislation 02/26/2010 Former House Majority Leader Dick Gephardt kicked off the opening session of ACA's 2010 National Chiropractic Legislative Conference (NCLC) with the Chiropractic Summit this morning as hundreds of doctors of chiropractic and chiropractic students from across the country prepared to lobby legislators on Capitol Hill. |
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S.O.S. — not what you think 02/25/2010 While S.O.S. is normally a distress call associated with phrases such as “Save our Ship” or “Survivors On Shore,” we’d like to put a new spin on it. |
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Learn to 'read' 02/25/2010 One of the most important things you can do to effectively communicate with your patients is to listen intently. |
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The greatest EHR myths — and the truth behind them 02/25/2010 The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009, casually known as the economic stimulus package, has generated a lot of buzz across the chiropractic profession. |
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Chiro Biz Quiz: Your practice-opening checklist 02/25/2010 Whether you are a new grad or have been working as an associate, the time has come to open your own practice. |
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Coding Q&A: What is ghost billing and coding? 02/25/2010 My chiropractic assistant asked if I knew what ghost billing was and how we can prevent it from happening in our office. Can you clarify what ghost billing is? |
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Open notice to Atrium customers 02/25/2010 It has been brought to our attention through our loyal customers, a company has been selling/distributing many products under plagiarized labels having the supplements manufactured by another company. |
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A bonus is not always a bonus 02/25/2010 You want your staff to work really hard and help you grow the practice. You also want low staff turnover. How do you get that? |
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Who was consulted 02/25/2010 This is in reference to Laura Laing's article, "Build a better practice," which appeared in issue 12 of 2009. |
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Build a better practice 02/25/2010 You most likely became a chiropractor to help people; not to crunch numbers or lead marketing efforts. But running an efficient practice not only helps you make a living, it frees you up to treat patients — which ultimately leads to success. |
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Team Tips: Motivating your team 02/25/2010 As you may know, disgruntled employees do not make happy team members. |
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What do I do now, Coach? 02/25/2010 Do you remember your favorite professor? What did he do that made you think of him as your favorite? |
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Study: Minimizing the cost of low back pain 02/25/2010 A managed care organization (MCO) examined differences in allowed cost for managing low back pain by medical providers vs chiropractors in an integrated care environment. |
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Northwestern Health Sciences University sends students to NCLC 02/25/2010 Northwestern Health Sciences University is taking a progressive path in the National Chiropractic Legislative Conference (NCLC) this year. |
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Finger Lakes School of Acupuncture team win PROSE Award 02/25/2010 Among the winners of 2009’s PROSE Awards — (The Association for American Publishers’ (AAP) Professional and Scholarly Excellence award) were NYCC’s husband and wife faculty members Kevin V. Ergil, LAc and Marnae C. Ergil, LAc for their Pocket Atlas of Chinese Medicine. |
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Journal: Tax your new patients to better health? 02/25/2010 Decades of behavioral economics research argues that consumers are not always so rational and the two strategies have never been tested head to head, to see which one most effectively alters calorie consumption. |
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Study: Physical inactivity poses arthritis risk, especially for women 02/25/2010 The authors attribute the higher prevalence of arthritis and AAL to a greater level of obesity and physical inactivity in Americans, particularly women. |
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NCBTMB announces new distance education/kinesthetic policy 02/24/2010 The National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) suspended its policy regarding distance education (DE) for kinesthetic (hands-on) programs, which required that an instructor be “present” for the final assessment of acquired skills. |
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Chiropractic included at Vancouver Winter Olympic Games 02/24/2010 For the first time in the history of the Olympic Games, the 2010 Winter Games in Vancouver, Canada, include chiropractic care inside the Olympic Village Polyclinic, a multi-disciplinary facility offering comprehensive healthcare and medical services. |
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Eric Pearce brings chiropractic to youth Pan-American Confederation of Baseball Tournament 02/24/2010 Eric Pearce, DC, assistant professor at Parker College of Chiropractic, traveled to Portoviejo, Ecuador to provide chiropractic care during the Youth Pan-American Confederation of Baseball Tournament. |
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Court: Workers can't sue for electronic monitoring 02/24/2010 A legal battle erupted recently when an employer began using new technology to keep an eye on employees. |
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The new wave in alternative healthcare 02/23/2010 In recent years, more and more chiropractors have been searching for a way to decrease the load to their own bodies during practice while still providing the same level of care and service. |
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Robert Percuoco selected to lead Palmer academics 02/23/2010 Palmer College of Chiropractic Chancellor Dennis Marchiori, DC, has announced the selection of Robert Percuoco, DC, as vice chancellor for academics (VCA). |
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TCC, LSCS sign articulation agreement 02/23/2010 Texas Chiropractic College (TCC) and Lone Star College System (LSCS) entered into an articulation agreement, which was signed Feb. 10, 2010. |
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Heart Health Month bringing fish oil studies to light 02/23/2010 A heart health diet needs pure fish oil per numerous omega studies being highlighted during February, America’s Heart Health month. |
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Obama offers plan to revive U.S. healthcare push 02/23/2010 President Barack Obama made a last-ditch bid to revive his stalled U.S. healthcare overhaul on Monday with a plan to make insurance coverage more affordable and to bolster government authority to regulate premium hikes. Obama will push the proposal at a bipartisan White House healthcare summit on Thursday in an uphill effort |
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Acupuncture shows promise for depression in pregnancy 02/23/2010 For pregnant women with depression, a couple months of acupuncture might help reduce the severity of their symptoms, a small study hints. The study, which followed 150 pregnant women with major depression, tested "depression-specific" acupuncture against massage and acupuncture sessions that, according to traditional Chinese medicine, does not specifically target depression. Researchers found |
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Guest Editorial: Stimulus advice to DCs 02/22/2010 Chiropractors, if you interested in qualifying for EHR stimulus dollars, I have a very quick piece of advice for you -- submit your comments to the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) as soon as possible. |
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Scottish news site sheds light on chiropractic treatment of migraines 02/22/2010 According to an article published earlier this week on DailyRecord.co.uk, a Scottish news and sports site, a young woman suffering for years from debilitating migraines was finally able to find relief with chiropractic treatments. |
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CMS delays PECOS enrollment requirement 02/22/2010 The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has delayed the requirement to enroll in PECOS for providers who order or refer for services until Jan. 3, 2011. |
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Grand prize offered in story contest for chiropractic PR book 02/22/2010 Win a grand prize worth $3,000 (200 copies of “Back to Health and Wellness: Feel-Good Stories from the Heart of Chiropractic” when published later this year) in the new Parker Seminars story contest. |
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How well(ness) is your practice? 02/19/2010 The practice of wellness — once considered an ancillary addition to a chiropractic practice — is now becoming a necessity. |
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Testing for nutritional healing 02/19/2010 It was not until the 20th century, that the majority of diets became composed of “nonfoods” mass produced in industrial processing plants and factory farms. |
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Double your practice's revenue 02/19/2010 The effects of today’s volatile economic environment have touched most industries throughout the country. |
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Is 'dry toast' making you miss out on patients? 02/19/2010 Five minutes before your lay lecture is to begin, you notice only a few seats are filled. |
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Explore your software options 02/19/2010 Having the right software is as vital to your practice as the patients who walk through your door. |
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Explore your software options 02/19/2010 Having the right software is as vital to your practice as the patients who walk through your door. |
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SBA to honor nation's small businesses 02/19/2010 The nation's top entrepreneurs will be honored at the U.S. Small Business Administration's National Small Business Week events May 23-25, in Washington, D.C. |
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Stimulus bill includes important changes to HIPAA requirements 02/19/2010 The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (the “Stimulus Bill”), which President Obama signed Feb. 17, 2009, changes several requirements related to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). |
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Sebelius to Unveil New Report on Requested Health Insurance Premium Increases 02/19/2010 HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius will unveil a new report on health insurance premium increases |
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Opportunity is knocking 02/18/2010 When opportunity knocks, do you answer the door? |
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Why you should love being a student 02/18/2010 Ten reasons why being a student is the greatest time of your life. |
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Finance and Taxes: Tax incentives can lessen the cost of going green 02/18/2010 Going “green” is on everyone’s mind these days, including chiropractors. |
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Importance of analyzing financial performance 02/18/2010 As an effective and profitable business owner, you need to regularly schedule time to analyze your business’ performance. |
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Success File: The psychology of waiting 02/18/2010 Federal Express says “waiting is frustrating, demoralizing, agonizing, aggravating, annoying, time-consuming and incredibly expensive.” |
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Chiro Biz Quiz: Using an outside billing service 02/18/2010 There are numerous pros and cons to outsourcing your billing. |
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Practical Documentation: Is your routine visit documentation D-A-I-L-Y? 02/18/2010 You took a patient history, collected a list of your patient’s functional deficits, performed an examination, provided a diagnosis, and learned the art of treatment planning. |
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Warnings for the Web 02/18/2010 If you are spending more than an hour a day on the computer…read this. |
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Commanding the way for chiropractic 02/18/2010 When Brigadier General Rebecca “Becky” Halstead (Retired U.S. Army General Officer) entered a room, she was used to listening, making decisions, and taking charge. |
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Create your Internet marketing campaign 02/18/2010 Many marketing professionals laugh when chiropractors say they’ve already tried Internet marketing and it doesn’t work for them. |
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The key to chiropractic's future 02/18/2010 President Obama has made implementation of electronic health records (EHR) a priority. |
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The coming switch to digital 02/18/2010 Many chiropractors see electronic clinic management as cost-prohibitive. |
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Web 2.0 and your chiropractic practice 02/18/2010 As more people use the Internet for information and to connect with others, stand-by methods are going the way of the dinosaur. In their place are social media networks, which have become increasingly vital avenues for reaching potential and current patients. |
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Practical Leadership: Picture the audience in their underwear 02/18/2010 Debra took command of every room she entered. Her stage presence was larger than life and never fit merely behind the lecture, much less on the stage where she stood. |
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Make the most of your coaching experience 02/18/2010 Engaging a coach to help you grow your practice, become a more-effective leader, or improve your efficiency involves a significant investment of time and money. |
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Study: Work flexibility boosts employee health 02/18/2010 A new evidence review suggests that giving employees more flexibility over their work schedules is likely to boost their health as judged by measures like blood pressure and stress. |
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Northwestern Health Sciences University awards largest amount of scholarship money 02/18/2010 Northwestern Health Sciences University awarded $32,425 in academic scholarships to 33 chiropractic students at the annual chiropractic homecoming. |
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Journal of American Association of Integrative Medicine debuts print edition 02/18/2010 The American Association of Integrative Medicine recently announced their widely-received flagship periodical, the Journal of the American Association of Integrative Medicine, will become a print publication starting with its Spring, 2010 issue. |
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PFCS announces role with NFL teams 02/18/2010 The Professional Football Chiropractic Society (PFCS) takes pride in announcing that all 32 teams in the National Football League (NFL) offer their players and personnel chiropractic physician services as part of the triage in managing and preventing injuries. |
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Minnesota Chiropractic Association supports lawsuit against BCBSA 02/18/2010 The Minnesota Chiropractic Association (MCA) today announced that it is supporting a class action law suit against the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association |
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7 successful steps to direct-response marketing 02/17/2010 Wouldn’t marketing and advertising be great if you could consistently get great results? |
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Internet marketing that works 02/17/2010 Did you purchase an expensive Web site, only to find that new patients are not knocking down your door like you anticipated? |
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It's all about knowing 02/17/2010 Some people say the more you know, the better you are and the better you will feel. |
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7 strategies to help you create SUCCESS after graduation 02/17/2010 In conjunction with our profile of Cleveland Chiropractic College (CCC) and its president, Dr. Carl S. Cleveland III, we are also including CCC's tried and true success strategies developed to help you reach your potential out of school. |
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Finance and Taxes: Changing accounting methods midstream 02/17/2010 Nothing is forever. And nowhere is this more evident than in the way you account for income and expenditures. |
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To be forewarned is to be forearmed 02/17/2010 Navigating the minefields of long term disability (LTD) insurance policy claims has stymied more of your chiropractic colleagues than you would think. |
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Short-term plan for long-term employees 02/17/2010 Staff turnover can be costly in a number of ways. |
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Connecting with your community 02/17/2010 In recent years, the definition of community has changed. |
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Living a legacy 02/17/2010 Dr. Carl S. Cleveland III was born and bred to be an outstanding chiropractic leader |
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The law of attraction 02/17/2010 It has been said that the life blood of any chiropractic practice is new patients. |
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Unearthing necessary minerals 02/17/2010 While it’s safe to say people have heard the word minerals before, the exact meaning and purpose may still be a mystery to many. |
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A revolution in alternative medicine 02/17/2010 Neurological stress reduction therapy (NSRT) is a revolutionary technique rooted in Eastern medicine dating back more than 5,000 years. |
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NPA invites advocates to rally on Capitol Hill 02/17/2010 On Tuesday, March 23, 2010, help the Natural Products Association (NPA) and its members shape healthy public policies at the association’s 13th annual Natural Products Day in Washington, D.C. |
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Registration open for annual PFCS educational seminar 02/17/2010 The Professional Football Chiropractic Society (PFCS) will host its 4th Annual Educational Seminar Feb. 27–28, 2010, during the 2010 National Football League Scouting Combine. |
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Low Level lasers featured in research journal 02/17/2010 The medical use of low level laser (LLL) irradiation has been occurring for decades, primarily in the area of tissue healing and inflammatory conditions. |
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AAIC Journal goes print 02/17/2010 The American Association of Integrative Medicine, the medical society for the 21st century, today announced that their widely-received flagship periodical, the Journal of the American Association of Integrative Medicine, will become a print publication starting with its Spring, 2010 issue. |
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123 Chiropractors donates to Life University 02/17/2010 123 Chiropractors is proud to announce its recent donation of $5,000 to Life University in Marietta, Georgia. |
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Herbs, homeopathy, and your practice 02/16/2010 While herbal medicine is one of the most ancient forms of healthcare, modern DCs continue to use it to enhance their patients as well as their practices. With more people moving away from symptom-based healthcare toward a natural wellness model, they are looking and making more natural healthcare choices. |
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Success File: Is your practice 'psychologically healthy'? 02/16/2010 Since 1999, the American Psychological Association (APA) has presented its annual Psychologically Healthy Workplace Award. |
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Team Tips: Sharing the chiropractic message 02/16/2010 |
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The art of influencing behavior change 02/16/2010 Research continues to confirm that lifestyle is one of the most important factors influencing health outcomes. |
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The wonderful world of the Web 02/16/2010 When you think of someone without a business card, what are you really thinking? |
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The personal touch 02/16/2010 If patients drop out as quickly as they drop in, you are going nowhere fast. |
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NPA sets standard for ‘natural in home care products 02/16/2010 As demand for natural products continues to rise, the Natural Products Association (NPA) is extending its natural seal and standard to include home care products, such as household cleaners, laundry detergents, concentrated, and ready-to-use hard surface cleaners. |
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Logan announces joint strength, conditioning pilot program 02/16/2010 George A. Goodman, DC, FICC, president of Logan College of Chiropractic/University Programs, and Dr. Kelvin Adams, superintendent of the St. Louis Public Schools, signed an agreement today for Logan to conduct a unique strength and physical conditioning pilot program to test 6th graders at Busch AAA Middle School, over a 13-week period. |
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Elliott elected to ACCAHC Board of Directors 02/16/2010 The Academic Consortium of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (ACCAHC) recently elected Horace Elliott to its board of directors. |
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New HIPAA regulations go into effect February 17 02/15/2010 New HIPAA regulations for Business Associates go into effect February 17, 2010 and most chiropractors qualify as covered entities subject to these new rules. |
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Journal: Chiropractic helpful in common infant complaints 02/15/2010 The research on a 2 week old boy, reported in the Journal of Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health – Chiropractic, revealed resolution of all presenting complaints including colic, constipation, sleep disturbance and excessive crying following a brief trial of chiropractic care. |
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Patients reveal top doctor complaints 02/15/2010 A recent survey reveals that appointment wait time is still the number one cause for complaint for patients in health care practices. The study aimed to discover current trends in patient satisfaction. |
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Go for the upgrade 02/15/2010 You are offered them when you rent or buy a car, when you make airline reservations, and when you book a hotel room, so why not for when you read Chiropractic Economics? |
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Helping patients takes more than just adjusting 02/15/2010 Perhaps the quintessential aspect of being a chiropractor is the ability to take your hands and perform adjustments on the bones of the body. |
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Why CTS is more serious than you think 02/15/2010 One of the fastest growing diagnoses in the country isn’t obesity, but carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) which affects millions of people a year. |
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Standard Process receives local, national honors 02/15/2010 Standard Process Inc. announced that the company recently received both local and national honors. In January, the company received a service award from Parker College of Chiropractic and a certificate of appreciation from the Palmyra Chamber of Commerce. |
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Cheryl Hawk named 2010 drugless researcher of the year 02/15/2010 Dr. Cheryl Hawk, Cleveland Chiropractic College’s vice president for research and scholarship, received the Drugless Researcher Hall of Fame Award in Las Vegas Jan. 15. |
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Future Health announces record sales, creation of new jobs and reorganization 02/15/2010 Based on sales growth, Future Health announced its plans to add 48 customer support positions and make modifications to its senior management team. |
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Half of U.S. Adults Want Healthcare Reform in Next Two Years 02/15/2010 A new Harris Interactive/HealthDay poll finds that reducing unemployment and creating new jobs are |
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Poisonings point to holes in dietary supplement oversight 02/15/2010 A new report on people sickened by a liquid dietary supplement illustrates the real -if rare -risks associated with using these products. In 2008, users of "Total Body Formula" and "Total Body Mega Formula" started losing their hair and began suffering from fatigue, diarrhea, nausea and other symptoms; some doubled their dose |
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Patients report increased use of EHRs in survey 02/12/2010 The health IT landscape has changed fundamentally in the first year since the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act was signed into law. American patients are seeing their doctors make the switch to Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems, according to a survey conducted by GfK Roper. |
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Law firm to hold HIPAA compliance webinar 02/12/2010 Audioeducator brings to you a live audio seminar “HIPAA Compliance: From Basics to Breach” on March 3, 2010, which will focus on basics of HIPAA compliance pitfall. |
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Top 5 consequences to bad posture 02/11/2010 Prevention and awareness is the best care for health-related problems. One of the easiest and most logical ways to prevent bad posture habits is to think about the consequences. |
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2010 Chiropractic Coding and Compliance Manual available 02/11/2010 For the 15th year, the American Chiropractic Association (ACA) brings you the most current information available to accurately code and report your services. |
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Carlson Laboratories receives two Kiwi Awards 02/11/2010 Carlson Laboratories has received awards for two of its products in the first annual 2010 Kiwi Awards. |
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Is cash really king? 02/10/2010 Understanding the differences between cash- and insurance-based practices |
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Getting to the core of CORFs 02/10/2010 What you need to know to render services at the CORF |
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Pave the way for practice growth 02/10/2010 How sponsoring or organizing events can boost your bottom line |
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Techniques for trendy times 02/10/2010 Putting a fresh, innovative spin on tried-and-true marketing strategies makes for a successful venture |
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Tired of hide-and-seek? 02/10/2010 How the “local web” can get you found where it counts — online. |
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A decade of decisions 02/10/2010 Marketing has seen its share of change in the last decade and to stay successful, you have had to change too. See which methods our contributors said have survived and thrived the past 10 years, and what will withstand the next 10. |
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Size up your staff 02/10/2010 Conduct employee evaluations efficiently and effectively |
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The compliance specialist 02/10/2010 Why hiring a specialist can help you develop an effective compliance program to correct and avoid errors |
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Free Webinar: How to evaluate software for your practice 02/10/2010 A public service webinar on “How to Evaluate Software for your Practice” is now in its third year since being made available by EON Systems, Inc.--one of the oldest, established, practice management and documentation software companies, celebrating its 22nd year. |
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UAS Laboratories introduces new womens product 02/10/2010 UAS Laboratories Inc. announces the introduction of Cran-Gyn DDS, a patent pending new product for women’s health during Expo West in March 2010. |
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AAIM releases 2010 integrative medicine conference details 02/10/2010 The American Association of Integrative Medicine recently announced the release of the agenda for its 8th annual national conference, which is being held Sept. 22-24 in Orlando, Fla. |
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A.C. Grace launches Unique Omega Krill Oil 02/10/2010 A.C. Grace Company today announced the introduction of Unique Omega Krill Oil – containing pure oil from Antarctic Krill, providing an optimal combination of Omega-3 fatty acids, phospholipids and critical antioxidants to support heart and joint health. |
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Chris Colloca to speak at ICA's 18th Annual Symposium on Natural Fitness 02/10/2010 ICA’s 18th Annual Symposium on Natural Fitness, beginning Friday March 5, combines learning from a powerful faculty with access to a fantastic weekend of champion athletes, great athletic competitions, and the world’s largest fitness festival. |
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Northwestern Health Sciences University names new dean 02/10/2010 Renee DeVries, DC, DACBR, has been named dean of the College of Chiropractic at Northwestern HealthSciences University. |
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Obama says healthcare may be 2010 election issue 02/10/2010 President Barack Obama vowed on Thursday not to quit in his quest for a healthcare overhaul and said if the effort fails this year, Americans will render a judgment about it in November congressional elections. "The key is to not let the moment slip away," he said. He spoke at a Democratic National |
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One in Five Physicians Likely To Purchase an iPad, More than 60 Percent Intrigued By New Device According to Epocrates Survey 02/10/2010 Epocrates, Inc., today announced its top-ranked clinical reference application |
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Hill Laboratories enters its fourth generation 02/09/2010 Hill Laboratories’ founder, Benjamin Hill, would be proud to know that his great grandson and namesake recently joined the company. |
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Parker Seminars hosts first annual women in chiropractic conference 02/09/2010 The First Annual Celebrating Women in Chiropractic Conference will be held April 9-11, 2010 in Jersey City, N.J. |
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Michigan Governor signs bill restoring states scope of practice 02/09/2010 Governor Jennifer Granholm signed into law January 5, 2010, Senate Bill 968 and House Bill 5091, legislation designed to restore Michigan’s chiropractic scope of practice to the level enjoyed by chiropractic patients prior to the rewrite of the Public Health Code. |
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ACAB to hold BioNutritional Training Conference 02/09/2010 The American Chiropractic Autism Board (ACAB) will hold the Hope for Autism BioNutritional Training Conference April 23 – 25, 2010 in Atlanta, Ga. |
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Northwestern Health Sciences University names new chief development officer 02/09/2010 Northwestern Health Sciences University recently hired a new Chief Development Officer, Scott Palmer, MBA, CFRE. Palmer will direct the university’s development efforts, including annual giving, planned giving, major gifts, corporate partnerships, and the “Imagine Our Future” capital campaign. |
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JAMA: Low back pain treatments often don't follow guidelines 02/09/2010 Australian general practitioners often treat patients with low back pain in a manner that does not appear to match the care endorsed by international clinical guidelines, according to a report in the February 8 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. |
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Study: Mediterranean diet helps memory 02/09/2010 A Mediterranean diet may help people avoid the small areas of brain damage that can lead to problems with thinking and memory, according to a study released today that will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology’s 62nd Annual Meeting in Toronto April 10 to April 17, 2010. |
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American Association of Intergrative Medicine to hold 8th annual conference 02/09/2010 The American Association of Integrative Medicine, the medical society for the 21st century, today announced the release of the agenda for their 8th annual 2010 conference, which is being held September 22-24 in Orlando, Florida. |
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Standard Process, Bright Horizons celebrate expansion of Vita Kids Learning Center 02/08/2010 Standard Process and Bright Horizons recently celebrated the completed expansion of the Vita Kids Learning Center. |
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ABC welcomes new board members 02/08/2010 The American Botanical Council’s (ABC) Advisory Board has recently grown by 11 new members. Joining the 70 existing members, the new members will aid ABC in a variety of tasks, including serving as expert sources and peer reviewers for HerbalGram, HerbalEGram, and HerbClip articles. |
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F4CP lends support in Connecticut situation 02/08/2010 Connecticut is currently seeking to expand informed consent responsibilities to an unsupported level that serves to discredit the chiropractic profession. |
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Parker alumni, friends connect during Las Vegas reception 02/08/2010 Parker College of Chiropractic held its largest alumni reception in Las Vegas during the Parker 2010 Vegas Seminar. This year’s event was exclusive to alumni and guest only and was the most well attended Vegas alumni event in the history of Parker. |
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1 in 13 adults report "big problem" in seeing a healthcare specialist 02/08/2010 Among the 36 percent of U.S. adults age 18 and older who needed to see a specialist in 2007, about 8 percent reported that getting to see one was a big problem, according to the latest News and Numbers from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. |
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Report explores EHRs in Western Europe 02/05/2010 Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Electronic health records in Western Europe - still a local affair?" report to their offering. |
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What's the internet policy for your practice? 02/04/2010 Do you have a clear policy on personal Internet use at work? If not, you may have a hard time firing someone for downloading objectionable content. |
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Australian site covers vibration exercise 02/04/2010 Australian Web site StreetCorner.com.au recently covered "13 reasons to love vibration therapy and vibration training". |
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Senator introduces legislation on FDAs dietary supplements regulations 02/04/2010 Senator John McCain (R-AZ) held a press conference to announce his intention to introduce legislation that would amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) in several areas that would affect dietary supplements. The legislation will be co-sponsored by Senator Byron Dorgan (D-ND). |
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ScripHessco joins F4CP press campaign 02/04/2010 ScripHessco recently announced a $10,000 donation to the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress (F4CP), during the 2010 Parker Seminars held in Las Vegas, N.V., Jan. 14-17. |
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Northwestern Health Sciences University developing new Web site, branding 02/04/2010 Northwestern Health Sciences University is in the process of developing a new Web site and a new institutional mark, color palette, and font family, culminating months of work to redefine its brand and core messaging. |
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TENSnet offers free electrotherapy billing and coding webinars 02/04/2010 The webinars take place each and every Tuesday at 2pm and 4pm EST. To register for these seminars, simply send an email to sales@tensnet.net with the desired date and time you would like to participate. |
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Minimally Invasive Spine Institute Opens State-of-the-Art Spine Health Facility 02/04/2010 The Minimally Invasive Spine Institute (MISI), one of the most advanced diagnostic |
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U.S. Millennials Believe They Are Healthy Despite Bad Habits That Lead to Chronic Illness, According to Life University Survey 02/04/2010 According to Life University, a leading chiropractic college |
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Obama on healthcareEncouragement, but no priority 02/04/2010 President Barack Obama encouraged the U.S. Congress on Wednesday not to walk away from his stalled healthcare drive, but made it clear it would no longer be the focus of his legislative agenda. After six months of heated political battle on the issue he made his top domestic priority in 2009, healthcare |
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Health spending a winner in Obama budget 02/04/2010 Health research is a potential winner in the new U.S. budget proposed on Monday, with the National Institutes of Health in line for an extra $1 billion -the largest increase for the agency in eight years. President Barack Obama has put a heavy emphasis on medical research since he took office in |
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Fish Oil Becomes Most Popular Dietary Supplement in ConsumerLab.com Survey; Vitamin D and Resveratrol Use Surge; Top-rated Brands and Merchants Announced 02/04/2010 Among people who use multiple dietary supplements, fish oil/omega-3 supplements now top multivitamins in popularity, according to a recent survey by ConsumerLab.com. The survey also shows that vitamin D use jumped 30% since last year and resveratrol use surged by 66%. The ConsumerLab.com survey is based on 6,012 responses. Full results are provided in a published report. |
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Erchonia Medical Inc. donates $50,000 to F4CP 02/03/2010 Erchonia Medical Inc. pledged a two-year commitment and $50,000 donation to the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress (F4CP). |
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Foot Levelers introduces 2010 catalog 02/03/2010 Foot Levelers Inc. has released its 2010 catalog featuring the company’s newest advances in Spinal Pelvic Stabilizers, Sandalthotics, Shoethotics, cervical support pillows, rehab equipment and digital scanning technology. |
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Team NPCO to run Chicago Half Marathon, Chicago Marathon 02/03/2010 Non-Profit Chiropractic Organization (NPCO) is looking for runners to participate in the Chicago Half Marathon Sept. 12 or the Chicago Marathon Oct. 10. |
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New scope of practice announced for New Jersey 02/02/2010 The New Jersey State Senate and General Assembly recently voted to approve a new scope of practice for New Jersey — the first since 1953. |
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NBCE holds 7th annual student leadership forum 02/02/2010 The seventh annual student leadership forum was held at the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners (NBCE) Jan. 22, 2010, with 15 student leaders in attendance as well as NBCE President, Dr. Vernon Temple. |
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ACA-endorsed La-Z-Boy launches back pain awareness campaign 02/02/2010 La-Z-Boy, the newest recipient of an endorsement by ACA, has launched a nationwide campaign to increase awareness of back pain and offer suggestions for back-pain sufferers. |
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Nutrition services, prevention cited in ADA position paper 02/02/2010 The American Dietetic Association has published an updated position paper that addresses the nutrition aspects of health care for people with developmental disabilities and special health care needs. |
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Boosting the bottom line with instrument adjusting 02/01/2010 The ease-of-use and high-tech, ergonomic design of adjusting instruments can help keep chiropractors safe from injury and prolong their careers. The devices offer equally valuable benefits to patients. |
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Chiro Summit issues Medicare briefing: What DCs need to know 02/01/2010 First convened in September 2007, the Chiropractic Summit represents leadership from some 40 organizations within the profession. The Summit meets regularly to collaborate, seek solutions, and support collective action to address challenges with the common goal of advancing chiropractic. |
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Parker Seminars recognizes 2010 chiropractor of the year 02/01/2010 The prestigious Chiropractor of the Year Award was presented at Parker Seminars Las Vegas Jan. 14-17. |
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Governor signs Michigan chiropractic scope restoration 02/01/2010 Governor Jennifer Granholm signed into law Jan. 5, 2010, Senate Bill 968 and House Bill 5091, legislation designed to restore Michigan’s chiropractic scope of practice to the level enjoyed by chiropractic patients prior to the rewrite of the Public Health Code in the late 1970s. |
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NYCC goes online with Masters in Applied Clinical Nutrition 02/01/2010 New York Chiropractic College (NYCC) received the “green light” to deliver its Master of Science in Applied Clinical Nutrition (MSACN) program completely online from the New York State Education Department. |
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Study expert validates chiropractic standard of care 02/01/2010 Respected researcher and epidemiologist J. David Cassidy, DC, PhD, DrMedSc, testified as a key witness last week at the hearings on informed consent before the Connecticut Board of Chiropractic Examiners in Hartford, Conn. Speaking as an expert witness and consultant to the International Chiropractors Association (ICA)—and with the support of all chiropractic organizations involved in the process |
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The pros and cons of buying new, used, and reconditioned tables: Part III 02/01/2010 As a chiropractor, your adjusting table is your practice's most important piece of equipment. The table is the centerpiece of your profession: It allows you to successfully treat patients, complements and enhances your technical skills, and safeguards clients and yourself from accidents and injury. |
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Douglas Laboratories announces distribution agreement with Ayanda AS 01/29/2010 Douglas Laboratories and Ayanda AS recently announced they have entered into an exclusive distribution agreement. Under the new agreement, Douglas Laboratories will distribute CONCORDIX delivery system, manufactured by Ayanda starting in the first quarter of 2010. |
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Study expert validates chiropractic standard of care 01/29/2010 “The most recent research (Neck Pain Task Force Report of the Bone and Joint Decade 2000-2010, a study sanctioned by the United Nations and the World Health Organization) indicates neck manipulation is a safe and effective form of healthcare,” according to Matt Pagano, DC, chiropractic profession spokesperson. |
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Improving posture a healthy goal for 2010 01/29/2010 In an article that appeared this week on monroenews.com, a popular news site serving Monroe County, Mich., improving your posture was listed as one of the 12 healthy behaviors to adopt in 2010. |
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The chiropractor's guide to social media 01/29/2010 Social media is not just for college students or finding long-lost classmates. While it probably won't totally replace traditional marketing, it's free and the audience (everyone on the planet with an internet connection) is too big to ignore. |
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Its almost time to talk the ‘tic 01/28/2010 Soon Northwestern Health Sciences University students will be talking the ‘tic — chiropractic, that is. |
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Motionwise releases "essential" stretching book 01/28/2010 For medical professionals, years of repetitive motion can cause muscles and joints to lose their ability to perform properly due to aches and pains, which ultimately can effect their ability to earn an income. |
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Chiro One Wellness Centers pledge $10,000 to F4CP 01/28/2010 The Foundation for Chiropractic Progress (F4CP) recently announced Chiro One Wellness Center has donated $10,000 in support of the Foundation’s mission of generating positive press for the profession. |
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Hackers targeting health data 01/28/2010 Factors Contributing to Healthcare Attacks |
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CMS releases "meaningful use" notice 01/28/2010 In Washington DC, on December 30th, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued a notice of proposed rulemaking that outlines provisions governing the Medicare and Medicaid Electronic Health Records (EHR) incentive programs, including a proposed definition for the central concept of "Meaningful Use" of EHR technology. |
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Carlson Laboratories celebrates 45th anniversary 01/27/2010 For 45 years, Carlson Laboratories has been a family owned and operated business dedicated to providing the highest quality nutritional supplements. |
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Former LACC President E. Maylon Drake passes 01/27/2010 Dr. E. Maylon Drake, former president of the Los Angeles College of Chiropractic (LACC) at Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) passed away in Knoxville, Tenn. Jan. 18, 2010. He was 89 years old. |
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Patients in Medicare demonstration project give chiropractors high marks 01/27/2010 According to long-awaited results from a congressionally mandated pilot project testing the feasibility of expanding chiropractic services in the Medicare program, patients have a high rate of satisfaction with the care they receive from doctors of chiropractic. |
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The Parker Principles 01/27/2010 Dr. Jim’s Parker Principles have become synonymous with chiropractic success because behind the words, there is a truth that becomes very powerful when actualized. |
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Erchonia announces new laser class at Parker 01/26/2010 Erchonia, in cooperation with Parker College of Chiropractic recently announced that a new laser class has been incorporated into Parker’s core curriculum as a requirement for all students. |
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Parker Seminars recognizes outstanding service 01/26/2010 Kent Greenawalt, president of Foot Levelers, was honored with the Philanthropy Award during Parker Seminars Las Vegas, Jan. 14-17. Greenawalt was recognized for his consistent support of Parker Seminars and Parker College in the mission to spread chiropractic wellness worldwide. |
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NBCE expands its international headquarters complex 01/26/2010 The National Board of Chiropractic Examiners (NBCE) will add a third building to the international headquarters complex. This building will serve as a meeting facility and is scheduled to be complete May 27, 2010. |
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123Chiropractors.com adds 100 DCs at Parker Vegas 01/26/2010 123Chiropractors.com is proud to announce that over 100 chiropractors registered for Premium Top-3 Listings and Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Related Services at The Parker Seminars in Las Vegas, Nevada, this past week. |
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Smooth and integrated movement patterns can help individuals with back pain 01/25/2010 Many people with back pain do not know what is causing it and they do not receive effective treatment, but learning to move in a more integrated way makes a big difference, reveals research from the Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden. |
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Auburn: Sustained exercise key to continued health 01/25/2010 John Quindry, director of Auburn University’s Cardioprotection Research Laboratory, said far too many people associate hour-long elliptical machine sessions as the most effective means of building a healthy heart. |
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ACOEM: Depressed employees less productive 01/25/2010 Employees with depression have higher costs related to short-term disability and absenteeism—even after receiving antidepressant therapy, reports a study in the February Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine |
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First free chiropractic TV channel introduced 01/22/2010 “ChiroTV Network” recently launched at Parker Seminars in Las Vegas and the feedback from chiropractors, vendors, and top chiropractic associates was positive. |
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How to bill for services provided by a substitute doctor 01/22/2010 ACA has recently received a number of inquiries on how to bill for services provided by a substitute doctor or “locum tenens.” A locum tenens is retained by a provider or clinic when the regular doctor has to take a leave of absence for reasons such as vacation, illness, or pregnancy. |
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NYCC chiropractic radiologists make history 01/22/2010 Two New York Chiropractic College assistant professors recently earned clinical teaching privileges in the nation’s veteran’s hospital system. |
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AAIM releases first integrative medicine certifications 01/21/2010 The American Association of Integrative Medicine announced recently the release of certifications designed to enable holistic, natural, and complementary and alternative health professionals to lend additional credibility to their practice of integrative healthcare. |
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APHA deadline approaches for abstracts 01/21/2010 The Chiropractic Health Care Section of the American Public Health Association (APHA-CHC) invites abstracts for presentation at the 2010 Annual Meeting in Denver, Colo. Nov. 6-10. The submission deadline is Feb. 2. |
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Schwarzenegger, ICA to celebrate symposium partnership anniversary 01/21/2010 ICA’s Symposium on Natural Fitness for 2010 will once again include a personal presentation by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger! Yes, He’ll be back! |
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Can medical imaging spur patients to change risky behavior? 01/21/2010 Can showing patients ultrasounds and X-rays of their bodies to point out existing health damage make patients change their risky behavior? |
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US issues standards to spur EHRs 01/21/2010 U.S. health officials released standards for electronic medical records on Wednesday, seeking to spur the technology in hopes of cutting health costs and reducing medical errors. |
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Standard Process publishes research on cholesterol levels 01/20/2010 In collaboration with the scientists in the Department of Animal Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Standard Process scientists have published a study examining the effects of nutritional supplement ingredients on cholesterol levels in Rapacz familial hypercholesterolemic swine or FH swine. |
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NBCE staff publishes article on performance-based testing 01/20/2010 Paul D. Townsend, DC, the NBCE Director of Practical Testing Research and Development, is the lead author on an article published in the January 2010 issue of the journal Teaching and Learning in Medicine. |
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Diverse or adverse? 01/20/2010 The surest way to relegate your organization or your career to mediocrity is to pursue goals without truly understanding either the goal or your means to achieve them. |
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Sweating out the cravings 01/20/2010 It's been 18 excruciating hours since you last had one. You're irritable, stressed out, and the cravings are intense. There is only one thing you can think about firing up – and it isn't your treadmill. But that's exactly what University of Western Ontario researchers have been hard at work trying to convince smokers to do. |
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Med students say conventional medicine should integrate alternative therapies 01/20/2010 In the largest national survey of its kind, researchers from UCLA and UC San Diego measured medical students' attitudes and beliefs about complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) and found that three-quarters of them felt conventional Western medicine would benefit by integrating more CAM therapies and ideas. |
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