February 1, 2012

February 1, 2012

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The Digital Invasion: Digital X-ray Technology Manufacturer ImaSight Inc. Launches US Campaign

The Prevalence Of Suboptimal Vitamin D Status In A Randomly Selected Cohort Of Colorado Firefighters

By Gerard Guillory, Michael Mutzel

Providing the "Racer's Edge" to a Young Runner

By John Danchik

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The Digital Invasion: Digital X-ray Technology Manufacturer ImaSight Inc. Launches US Campaign

Canadian-based ImaSight Inc., which develops and sup­plies innovative digital x-ray technology for the chiropractic healthcare industry, is now launching a major campaign into the US Market. The company was founded in 2001 to respond to the need for

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The Prevalence Of Suboptimal Vitamin D Status In A Randomly Selected Cohort Of Colorado Firefighters

Abstract: V itamin D insufficiency has been associated with in­creased risk of CVD, various cancers, autoimmune disease and type 2 diabetes. Despite adequate sun exposure, individuals inhabiting metro­politan areas display a high prevalence of vitam

By Gerard Guillory, Michael Mutzel

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Providing the "Racer's Edge" to a Young Runner

History and Presenting Symptoms T he patient, a 27-year-old fe­male, is a media designer who has been running regularly for the past eight years. She reports the recent onset and gradual worsening of pain in the front of her left lower leg, which is

By John Danchik

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Implementing a "Code of Ethics" Can Help Prevent IME and Peer Review Abuse

I n 1847, the American Medical As­sociation adopted the world's first national code of professional eth­ics in medicine. For the more than 160 years, the AMA's "Code of Medical Ethics" has been the authoritative ethics guide for practicing physician

By Mark Studin

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Catch and Release Patient Testimonials: What's in Your Net - Office?

C hances are you learned early on in your practice how ef­fective patient referrals and testimonials are in bringing new chiropractic patients into your of­fice. Marketing reports state that 90% of people believe and are influenced by the recommenda

By Deborah Tukua

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Adjustment vs. Manipulation Yes, Language Really Matters to the Future of Chiropractic

W hen I was first asked to write an article about the words adjustment and manipulation, a flurry of thoughts and emotions hit me...not the least of which was the question, "Aren't we over this yet?" But after thinking about it for a few weeks I've

By Christopher Good

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The Implications for Birth Injury and the Development of Spinal Deformity

INTRODUCTION S coliosis is a three-dimensional spinal deformity character­ized by lateral deviation.' Most cases of scoliosis are classified as idiopathic,2 which is not a diagnosis as much as a failure to di­agnose. •* Idiopathic scoliosis is furth

By Dr. Dennis Woggon, Dr. Josh Woggon

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Murphy's Law (1) When Starting a Practice

"Murphy's Law" is an old adage that is typically stated as: "Anything that can go wrong will go wrong". When you start a new practice you'll experience many examples of Murphy's law. I've opened over 3,000 new practices. Just when I think I've heard

By Dr. Peter G. Fernandez

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Treating the Maternity Chiropractic

Patient A healthy spine is vital to maintaining good health. This means that the spinal column itself, the discs, the nerves and bones must all be maintained in good health. Fortunately, it is possible to maintain good spinal health throughout your

By Michael Failla

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ANOMALIES OF THE C-1 POSTERIOR ARCH

[Case History] T his young adult was in a car accident and has suboccipital pain. Do you see a fracture? Agenesis of the Atlas Posterior Arch Synonyms. Aplasia or congenital absence of the posterior arch. Description. Lack of ossification of the pos

By Terry R. Yochum, Fellow, Alicia M. Yochum

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