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Expert: Long-term care health coverage a hidden casualty of economic slide
With the economics downturn people are now beginnng realize they may outlive their saving, causing a drastic impact on long-term health. … Full Article

German publication: Biofeedback relieves neck pain
An adapted article describing the use of sEMG in Germany. … Full Article

Surface electromyography allows physically impaired operate a computer
Surface electromyography is used to help people with paralysis operate a computer. … Full Article

Are home diagnostic tests as effective as going to a healthcare professional?
Home diagnostic kits, safe or unhealthy? … Full Article

Rheumatoid arthritis tied to joint surgery in past
Before newer, more effective drugs became available for treating rheumatoid arthritis, more than half of patients with the condition required orthopedic surgery, including a joint replacement in many cases, Swedish researchers report. Rheumatoid arthritis is chronic autoimmune disease, meaning that the body attacks itself. Pain, swelling, stiffness, inflammation, and, sometimes, destruction … Full Article

Become a Wellness Innovator
Without wellness innovation, wellness revolution would not be taking place. Innovation can occur in a number of different areas of chiropractic, such as: … Full Article

Reading Between the Lines in a Blood Chemistry
There are some clinical gems that are easily seen in a “normal” blood chemistry. … Full Article

Tears in knee cartilage common in older adults
Damage to the meniscus, a shock-absorbing cartilage in the knee, is a common finding on MRIs in middle-aged and elderly persons and, in most cases, it causes no symptoms, investigators report in The New England Journal of Medicine. According to an accompanying editorial, meniscal tears and knee pain can often coexist … Full Article

A case for comprehensive testing
Did you know that in 1997 (the latest available data), Americans spent approximately $21.2 billion on alternative healthcare, with at least half that being out-of-pocket expenses?1 That same report said more visits were paid to alternative-medicine practitioners than to primary-care physicians. … Full Article

Radiologic technology sharpens more than diagnostic images
One of the benefits of being a doctor is the opportunity to treat patients and see them improve. However, when it comes to getting paid for services rendered, it can be a different story. Insurance companies often deny claims. … Full Article

Integrated office technology Plugging into the future
Lets face it: we live in an increasingly technological world and the publics expectations and standards are evolving right along with it. … Full Article

Pain, Posture, and your practice
Can you remember what your grade-school teacher said about posture? “Sit up straight.” “Dont slouch.” “Shoulders back.” … Full Article

How to take good posture pictures
Taking clinical posture pictures requires consistent positioning. Especially when used for annual re-examinations, it is imperative to minimize image variation and distortion from camera and/or patient positioning and instruction. Depending upon the space available, use a posture-picture process that allows for consistent background and camera positioning. … Full Article

Healing by prevention: Using diagnostics to measure wellness progress
One of the most significant battles for todays chiropractic is still being waged — and its a battle that affects the quality and level of care that you provide to your patients in their quest to prevent illness. … Full Article

TESTING, TESTING: Which diagnostics are best for your clinic — and why?
The most basic tool in your diagnostic arsenal is the x-ray machine. But, a number of other instruments are available to you today … Full Article

In support of evidence-based chiropractic: What's new in diagnostics?
With managed-cares growing insistence on objective findings, the use of diagnostic equipment becomes more important to chiropractors. In this issue, Chiropractic Economics introduces a roundup of diagnostic equipment specially provided for the chiropractic profession. We asked diagnostics manufacturers and distributors to provide us with information on their latest and most innovative equipment. Chiropractic Economics does not test nor endorse any equipment listed. We encourage readers to research products and contact the companies directly for full information. … Full Article

The best diagnostics for your clinic
The best diagnostics for your clinic … Full Article

Digital imaging, high tech-benefits
Digital imaging, high tech-benefits … Full Article

Your x-ray technology options
Your x-ray technology options … Full Article

Diagnostics boost your credibility and your income
Diagnostics boost your credibility and your income … Full Article

High-tech ‘toys’ improve your business operations
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Using diagnostics to measure wellness progress
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