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Recent Report Highlights Growing Dangers of Anti-Inflammatory Medications

January 30, 2012 By Frank M. Painter, D.C.
Chiro.Org Blog: In the Sept. 27, 2011 posting of the Biomedical Central Journal: Family Practice, R.J. Adams and colleagues commented on concerns raised by the common prescribing of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications, particularly with respect to their important and sometimes fatal adverse side effects.
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Shire ADHD Scholarship Program

January 28, 2012 By add

If you are an individual diagnosed with ADHD and are pursuing higher education at a college, vocational school or technical school, you may be interested in learning about an expanded scholarship program for students with ADHD. The Shire ADHD Scholarship includes a $2,000 monetary award and offers a prepaid year of ADHD coaching services provided by the Edge Foundation to assist with the transition to higher education.

Fifty one-time scholarships will be awarded on June 12, 2012. The deadline to apply is March 30, 2012.

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Shire ADHD Scholarship Program originally appeared on About.com ADD / ADHD on Saturday, January 28th, 2012 at 16:43:57.

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Dr. Daniel Amen’s 6 Types of ADD

January 27, 2012 By add

Daniel G. Amen, MD is a physician, child and adult psychiatrist, brain imaging specialist, Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association, and medical director of the Amen Clinics in California, Washington, and Virginia. He is a bestselling author of 28 books, including Healing ADD: The Breakthrough Program That Allows You to See and Heal the 6 Types of ADD. Dr. Amen is also a parent of four children, two of whom have ADHD.

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Dr. Daniel Amen's 6 Types of ADD originally appeared on About.com ADD / ADHD on Friday, January 27th, 2012 at 09:23:13.

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The CCE and Section 602.13

January 24, 2012 By John
 As has been (not so) widely reported, the National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity (NACIQI) of the US Department of Education met on December 14, 2011 to consider the Council on Chiropractic Education’s petition for renewal of recognition. The process of continuing the recognition of an existing agency is generally unremarkable, often requiring [...]
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9th Annual Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities Youth Achievement Award

January 24, 2012 By add

Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities' annual $1,000 Youth Achievement Award is a nationwide recognition of high accomplishment for students 19 or younger with learning disabilities and/or ADHD. Nominations for the award are open until February 28, 2012.

This $1,000 award recognizes the strengths and accomplishments of young people with learning disabilities and ADHD. It will be given to a student 19 or younger for demonstrating initiative, talent and determination resulting in a notable accomplishment in any field--including art, music, science, math, athletics or community service. Honorable Mentions will also be awarded. Award presentations will take place at the organization's annual benefit on the evening of Friday, June 8, 2012

To learn more or to download the application form go to the Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities website at www.smartkidswithld.org

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9th Annual Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities Youth Achievement Award originally appeared on About.com ADD / ADHD on Tuesday, January 24th, 2012 at 10:31:36.

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Saying Things Without Thinking

January 24, 2012 By add

"Does anyone seem to say the wrong thing to someone, realize it later, way after it's too late, and then feel stupid about it for days afterward? How do you recover?" --About.com Reader

Please share your experiences, feelings, and tips for dealing with verbal impulsivity.

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Improving Verbal Interactions

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Saying Things Without Thinking originally appeared on About.com ADD / ADHD on Tuesday, January 24th, 2012 at 09:23:32.

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Recently Updated Reference Guide to Dr. Richard C. Schafer’s Materials

January 23, 2012 By Frank M. Painter, D.C.
Chiro.Org Blog: There are are now 47 different Chapters Dr. Richard C. Schafer’s various best-selling textbooks available for your review, available exclusively at Chiro.Org.
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Passive Range of Motion Testing and PIR of the Shoulder

January 23, 2012 By Frank M. Painter, D.C.
Chiro.Org Blog: Passive range of motion (ROM) testing of the shoulder is accomplished with the patient supine, and the shoulder joint slightly off the table. The humerus should be abducted to 90° away from the body, so that full internal and external rotation of the humerus can be explored
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Cervical Spine Trauma

January 23, 2012 By Frank M. Painter, D.C.
Chiro.Org Blog: The cervical spine provides musculoskeletal stability and supports for the cranium, and a flexible and protective column for movement, balance adaptation, and housing of the spinal cord and vertebral artery. It also allows for directional orientation of the eyes and ears. Nowhere in the spine is the relationship between the osseous structures and the surrounding neurologic and vascular beds as intimate or subject to disturbance as it is in the cervical region.
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Proposed Changes to DSM’s Autism Definition Likely to Raise Eyebrows

January 23, 2012 By autism

Few conditions seem to generate as much controversy as autism. The latest potential hornet's nest centers on the upcoming fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), which is due out in 2013. The DSM, which is put out by the American Psychiatric Association (APA), is the mental health profession's bible, setting the standard for research, treatment and insurance decisions.

It's likely that the new DSM will have a very different definition of autism. Instead of three autism subtypes - Asperger syndrome, autism spectrum disorder and pervasive developmental disorder - not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS) - there will be just one, autism spectrum disorder. Some experts believe the changes are needed because current definitions of autism are too hazy, leading perhaps to an over diagnosis of the condition.

The new definition is meant to streamline and clarify what it means to have autism. But many experts are quoted in news articles about being worried that it could radically limit the number of people who are diagnosed with autism, and thus deny them access to needed health, educational and social services. One of those concerned experts, Dr. Fred R. Volkmar, director of the Child Study Center at Yale School of Medicine, expressed his concerns about the proposed changes at a recent Icelandic Medical Association meeting.

The panel downplays the numbers of people who will be affected, but no one really knows.

Read more about the proposed DSM changes at Diagnosing Autism and the APA's press release on the changes.

Proposed Changes to DSM's Autism Definition Likely to Raise Eyebrows originally appeared on About.com Autism on Monday, January 23rd, 2012 at 15:08:02.

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DCs as Leaders in Health and Wellness: Part I: Utilizing the Practice-Based Research Network to Show Evidence of Chiropractic’s Efficacy

January 21, 2012 By Frank M. Painter, D.C.
Chiro.Org Blog: As national health care reform takes hold, health care provider groups are staking claim to their slice of the health care pie. In fact, even in our own profession, there is an ongoing debate as to the role doctors of chiropractic will play. Should we be primary care physicians in the medical home (see www.foundation4cp.com/files/cp-medicalhome.Pdf) and/or accountable care organizations (ACO)? Should we alter our scope of practice to include prescription rights? Should we focus primarily on the spine?
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ICA Files Suit in New Mexico Court of Appeals Seeking A Stay on Illegal State Chiropractic Board Actions

January 19, 2012 By Frank M. Painter, D.C.
Chiro.Org Blog: Acting on behalf of concerned members in New Mexico and out of concern for the integrity and credibility of the chiropractic profession at large, on December 21, 2011 the International Chiropractors Association (ICA) filed an extensive memorandum in support of a motion to stay what is being held to be illegal actions on the part of that state’s Board of Chiropractic Examiners.
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The Relationships Between Measures of Stature Recovery, Muscle Activity and Psychological Factors in Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain

January 18, 2012 By Frank M. Painter, D.C.
Chiro.Org Blog: Individuals with low back pain (LBP) often exhibit elevated paraspinal muscle activity compared to asymptomatic controls during static postures such as standing. This hyperactivity has been associated with a delayed rate of stature recovery in individuals with mild LBP. This study aimed to explore this association further in a more clinically relevant population of NHS patients with LBP and to investigate if relationships exist with a number of psychological factors.
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Tips for Sticking To Those New Year’s Resolutions

January 13, 2012 By add

The New Year is here and you may have made a resolution or two. Ever find that some of your resolutions are similar to ones made last year? We may start the new year with good intentions, but as the year moves forward, work toward goals may lose steam with all the other obligations buzzing around us. Here are a few strategies to help you stick it out and reach those goals.

Sticking To Your Goals

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Tips for Sticking To Those New Year's Resolutions originally appeared on About.com ADD / ADHD on Friday, January 13th, 2012 at 09:56:57.

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For Neck Pain, Chiropractic and Exercise Are Better Than Drugs

January 12, 2012 By Frank M. Painter, D.C.
Chiro.Org Blog: Seeing a chiropractor or engaging in light exercise relieves neck pain more effectively than relying on pain medication, new research shows.
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