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Brachioradial Pruritus: The Neuropathic Itch Every DC Should Recognize

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2) Chiropractors routinely encounter patients with neuropathic itching, particularly conditions like brachioradial pruritus, as they often stem from cervical spine dysfunction and nerve irritation. Imaging studies, such as cervical X-rays or MRIs, are generally unnecessary but may help identify underlying cervical spine abnormalities (i.e.,

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IRS meal and entertainment deductions: Guidelines for DCs

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He is the author of Cracking the Code: Marketing Chiropractic How Chiropractors Align Spines and Minds, available on Amazon.com. Entertainment rules post-TCJA : Under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, entertainment expenses have been largely eliminated. However, meals related to business are still deductible based on updated IRS guidance from Oct.

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What recent research reveals about CBD and the vagus nerve

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A 2018 study published in Frontiers in Neurology found vagus nerve stimulation can significantly reduce inflammation, which is a key factor in digestive disorders like Crohns disease and ulcerative colitis. A 2018 study found vagus nerve stimulation improves gastric motility, which can help conditions, such as delayed gastric emptying.

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Avicenna.AI Secures CE Mark for Two Spine-Focused Medical Imaging AI Tools

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CINA-VCF Quantix EU certification granted for AI algorithms for vertebral compression fracture quantification and cervical spine fracture detection. The company also secured CE Mark certification for CINA-CSpine , an AI tool designed to detect and triage cervical spine fractures from CT images. Founded in 2018, Avicenna.AI

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Superficial vs deep dry needling

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Two related articles followed in 2018. 10 Most recently, a systematic review with meta-analysis evaluated the literature regarding the effects of DDN versus SND on spine-related pain. DDN significantly affected functional rating index and range of motion. Sarrafzadeh, et al., What they concluded was quite enlightening.

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Heat vs. Cold Therapy: Which is Best for Musculoskeletal Injuries

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2018 Aug 1;57:107-13. The Spine Journal. Freiwald J, Hoppe MW, Beermann W, Krajewski J, Baumgart C. Effects of supplemental heat therapy in multimodal treated chronic low back pain patients on strength and flexibility. Clinical Biomechanics. Mayer JM, Mooney V, Matheson LN, Erasala GN, Verna JL, Udermann BE, Leggett S.

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Summit Orthopedics Receives Shoulder Arthroplasty (Shoulder Joint Replacement) Certification by the Joint Commission, becoming the first ASC in Minnesota and the US to achieve the recognition

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The ambulatory surgery center has also received certifications in Spine Fusion and Advanced Total Hip and Knee Replacement, making it the first freestanding ASC in the country to receive all three designations WOODBURY, Minn., Summit Orthopedics is the first freestanding ASC in the country to receive all three designations.

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