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Chiropractic News
DCs to perform FAA physicals for private pilots
On April 24th, a new Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) medical exam became available to licensed private pilots. The new program allows private pilots to obtain a BasicMed medical exam in lieu of a 3rd Class Medical Certificate provided by an Aviation Medical Examiner (AME). Providers are not required to become FAA “certified” to provide the BasicMed exam, however they must meet certain requirements. The BasicMed exam can be performed by an AME or by a “physician” licensed by a state medical board. That language seemed to apply only to medical and osteopathic doctors.
Health News
Walnuts may promote health by changing gut bacteria
Research led by Lauri Byerley, PhD, RD, Research Associate Professor of Physiology at LSU Health New Orleans School of Medicine, has found that walnuts in the diet change the makeup of bacteria in the gut, which suggests a new way walnuts may contribute to better health. The findings are published in The Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry available online. Walnuts have been called a ‘superfood’ because they are rich in the omega-3 fatty acid, alpha-linoleic acid and fiber, and they contain one of the highest concentrations of antioxidants.
Industry News
Phoenix Suns add fourth PER 2000 to reduce time players spend in training room
In a move to provide players with similar therapy treatments away from the comfort of their home training room, the NBA’s Phoenix Suns have purchased a second clinical PER 2000 unit from Pulsed Energy Technologies. This unit brings to four the number of total units the Suns own. The award-winning athletic training staff, led by Head Athletic Trainer Aaron Nelson, is now tied with MLB’s Chicago Cubs for the most PER 2000 units in professional sports. Nelson’s staff has seen tremendous results with the PER 2000, a Pulsed Electromagnetic Field therapy device that comes in three sizes.
School News
NUHS to support and sponsor integrative medicine conference for underserved
National University is expanding its efforts to ensure alternative care reaches more underserved populations. In August, six students will be volunteering at an IM4US (Integrative Medicine for the Underserved) Conference aimed at spreading awareness about integrative medicine to interdisciplinary health care providers and students. “We’re looking forward to being part of IM4US efforts to educate health providers about the integrative approach,” said NUHS President Joseph Stiefel, MS, EdD, DC.
