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The Trials of Evidence:Interpreting Research and the Case for Chiropractic

February 29, 2012 By
Chiro.Org Blog: If you are a clinician at work in a typical chiropractic practice you see many patients with acute and chronic back pain, neck pain and headaches. If you are making best efforts to keep up with the ongoing flood of research and evidence-informed clinical guidelines you can feel confident that the scientific evidence now supports your clinical experience that spinal manipulation specifically, and chiropractic management incorporating manual care generally, are very helpful for most patients with these complaints. Therefore for example:
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The Role of Chiropractic Care in Older Adults

February 26, 2012 By
Chiro.Org Blog: There are a rising number of older adults; in the US alone nearly 20% of the population will be 65 or older by 2030. Chiropractic is one of the most frequently utilized types of complementary and alternative care by older adults, used by an estimated 5% of older adults in the U.S. annually. Chiropractic care involves many different types of interventions, including preventive strategies. This commentary by experts in the field of geriatrics, discusses the evidence for the use of spinal manipulative therapy, acupuncture, nutritional counseling and fall prevention strategies as delivered by doctors of chiropractic. Given the utilization of chiropractic services by the older adult, it is imperative that providers be familiar with the evidence for and the prudent use of different management strategies for older adults.
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Chiropractic Research & Practice:State of the Art

February 24, 2012 By
Chiro.Org Blog: Since chiropractic’s breakthrough decade in the 1970s — when the U.S. federal government included chiropractic services in Medicare and federal workers’ compensation coverage, approved the Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE) as the accrediting body for chiropractic colleges, and sponsored a National Institutes of Health (NIH) conference on the research status of spinal manipulation — the profession has grown and matured into an essential part of the nation’s healthcare system.
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The Moulton-Farnsworth Scholarship

February 24, 2012 By

To help young adults with ADHD, the Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA) is offering the Moulton-Farnsworth Scholarship for the first time this year.

Named for Dr. Stephanie Moulton Sarkis' grandparents, who instilled in her a love of learning, the scholarship offers two students $1,000 each toward college tuition.

Scholarship application deadline is March 15, 2012. To submit an application or learn more about the Moulton-Farnsworth Scholarship, go to the ADDA website at ADD.org

ADDA also offers the Novotni College Scholarship

Learn more about available ADHD Scholarships

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The Moulton-Farnsworth Scholarship originally appeared on About.com ADD / ADHD on Friday, February 24th, 2012 at 12:09:36.

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Newer antimicrobial therapies proposed may lead to resistance of human innate immune response.

February 23, 2012 By
But like antibiotics, bacteria can evolve resistance to AMPs, risking the possibility that bacteria will also be able to resist the first arm of the human immune system.
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ADHD and Peer Relationships

February 21, 2012 By

Having positive relationships with peers is important for all children. Unfortunately, many kids with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have a hard time making and keeping friends and being accepted within the larger peer group because of ADHD-related difficulties.

Read About:

  • Ways ADHD Related Difficulties Can Affect Social Behaviors

  • Tips for Helping Your Child Improve Social Skills

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    ADHD and Peer Relationships originally appeared on About.com ADD / ADHD on Tuesday, February 21st, 2012 at 19:37:54.

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    Complementary and Alternative Medical Therapies for Children With Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

    February 21, 2012 By
    Chiro.Org Blog: Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) offers parents various treatment options for this condition, including dietary modifications, nutritional supplementation, herbal medicine, and homeopathy. CAM appears to be most effective when prescribed holistically and according to each individual’s characteristic symptoms.
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    The Death of the CCE Cartel

    February 20, 2012 By
    Chiro.Org Blog: After several organizations [1] testified in favor of the Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE) being renewed as the accrediting agency for chiropractic colleges, some of those organizations issued less-than-accurate communications implying that the CCE was victorious in its effort. The fact is that nothing could be further from the truth.
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    The Facts About Fevers

    February 19, 2012 By
    Chiro.Org Blog: Our body's first line of defense when invaded by any microbe, virus or bacteria is cells called microphages; a strong, healthy immune system may be able to eliminate the problem with this first step alone. If these fail to contain the microbe/"bug," then the body creates other pryogens and proteins to try to assist. Once these have been created, the hypothalamus in the brain recognizes there is an invader and raises the body temperature to assist in killing it off.
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    5th Annual International ADHD Coaches Conference

    February 17, 2012 By

    The 2012 ADHD Coaches Organization (ACO) Conference will take place March 23rd to 25th in Atlanta, Georgia.

    The ACO is a non-profit association created to advance the profession of ADHD coaching worldwide. This year's conference theme centers on The Many Faces of ADHD.

    ADHD coaches and related professionals are invited to come sharpen their saws, network with colleagues, celebrate the rapid expansion of the ADHD coaching profession, and learn about new, emerging client and niche opportunities for business building. ICF credits will be available for all sessions at the conference.

    For further information on presentation topics, speakers, or registration, you can access the ACO web site at www.adhdcoaches.org.

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    5th Annual International ADHD Coaches Conference originally appeared on About.com ADD / ADHD on Friday, February 17th, 2012 at 10:29:58.

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    Cash-Only Practices: Medical Doctors Reconsider Their Options

    February 16, 2012 By
    Chiro.Org Blog: It’s not just chiropractors who are considering switching to all-cash practices. Managed Care is also losing a hold over medical practices. Cash-only (also called “direct-pay”) medical practices, in which doctors shun managed care contracts and are paid in cash by patients, are gaining adherents — admittedly slowly, but surely. And while there have been philosophical and logistic criticisms of the model, some of those are steadily breaking down.
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    Attention Difference Disorder

    February 16, 2012 By

    There are many great books available for parents of children with ADHD and you may already have quite a few! If you don't have a copy, however, one book I recommend you add to your collection is Attention Difference Disorder by Kenny Handelman, M.D.

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    Attention Difference Disorder originally appeared on About.com ADD / ADHD on Thursday, February 16th, 2012 at 10:29:36.

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    Passive Range of Motion Testing and Post-isometric Relaxation of the Shoulder

    February 14, 2012 By
    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. From the neutral position (with the forearm pointing at the ceiling) normal ROM findings would involve a full 90° of external and internal rotation.
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    Effect of Backpack Load Carriage on Cervical Posture in Primary Schoolchildren

    February 11, 2012 By
    Effect of Backpack Load Carriage on Cervical Posture in Primary Schoolchildren The Chiro.Org Blog SOURCE: Work. 2012 (Jan 1);   41 (1):   99—108 By Fran Kistner, Ira Fiebert, Kathryn Roach School of Physical Therapy, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Worcester, MA, USA. Objective:   This study examined the effects of various backpack [...]
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    The Essential Role of Chiropractic Care to Super Bowl XLVI

    February 6, 2012 By
    Source Chiropractic Care Information The Foundation for Chiropractic Progress, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness about the value of chiropractic care, points to the role of the team Doctors of Chiropractic (DCs) in optimizing functionality, endurance and overall conditioning.
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