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SonoPhoto Dynamic Therapy shows promise against squamous cell carcinoma

George Miller developed an ulcer on his bottom lip that began to bleed. His doctor sent cell scrapings to a pathologist, and diagnosed Miller with squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). According to TMD Limited, a medical tourism company, squamous cell carcinoma is the 2nd most common cancer in humans and other animals.

6 Jan 2012

Impact Health and Fitness enters collaborative partnership with Opportunity Services

Impact Health and Fitness and Opportunity Services have joined forces to provide employment assistance opportunities for Tallahassee residents with disabilities.

25 Nov 2011

Understanding causes of TMJ dysfunction critical to a wellness and drugless approach to care

Understanding the relationship between proper function of the upper cervical spine, cranial bones and temporal-mandibular joint dysfunction (or TMJ dysfunction) is critical to a wellness and drugless approach to care.

19 Nov 2011

States trying to wrangle Medicaid costs, with some unintended consequences

Wisconsin is not alone in dealing with the thorny task of trying to lower the cost of its health care programs for low-income residents. Massachusetts no longer pays for restorative dental care and dentures. Washington no longer covers eyeglasses and hearing aids. Minnesota no long covers chiropractic care. … Every state plans to implement at least one policy to control Medicaid spending this fiscal year.

7 Nov 2011

Good quality sleep is essential for overall health

Sleep plays a critical role in immune function, metabolism, memory, learning, growth, stress reduction and other vital functions. So getting the right amount of good quality sleep is as essential for overall health as good nutrition and regular exercise.

30 Sep 2011

Dynatronics fourth quarter sales increase 3% to $8,190,382

Dynatronics Corporation today announced results for its fiscal fourth quarter and year ended June 30, 2011.

28 Sep 2011

USF receives U.S. Department of Defense award for musculoskeletal research

The University of South Florida School of Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Sciences has received a $1.59-million U.S. Department of Defense award for leading-edge musculoskeletal research intended to benefit active duty soldiers and veterans and improve military preparedness.

23 Sep 2011

Study: U.S. health care workers often use complementary and alternative medicine

U.S. health care workers, especially doctors and nurses, use complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) far more than do workers in other fields, according to a new study. CAM includes diverse therapies outside the realm of conventional medicine.

19 Aug 2011

State roundup: Cuomo's N.Y. home health reform spurs complaints

Gov. Andrew Cuomo's effort to overhaul New York state's $6 billion home health-care industry is coming under scrutiny from patient advocates and other industry players who say the administration is bowing to the interests of large, politically connected providers.

28 Jul 2011

First Edition: July 27, 2011

Today's headlines include the latest developments related to efforts to raise the debt ceiling, as well as reports about health policy news from the states.

27 Jul 2011

Safety tips to avoid backpack injuries

Backpacks are a common ingredient on back-to-school lists. Unfortunately, they are a leading cause of back and shoulder pain for millions of school children across the nation. As students gear up for back-to-school this fall, Minnesota chiropractors would like to offer parents ways to help children avoid backpack injuries.

25 Jul 2011

Precautionary safety measures against extreme summer heat

With Minnesota's extreme heat, the Minnesota Chiropractic Association (MCA) would like to remind the public to take extra precautionary measures to ensure a safe and enjoyable summer.

18 Jul 2011

FDA grants 510(k) clearance to 3DISC for FireCR Medical Scanners and QuantorMed Imaging Software

3DISC, a manufacturer of high-quality, affordable computed radiography solutions, has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to market its line of FireCR Medical Scanners and QuantorMed Imaging Software in the United States.

6 Jun 2011

Medicine, osteopathy, physical therapy and chiropractic colleges collaborate to study safety in spinal manipulation

A recent team grant by the Canadian Institute for Health Research is providing an innovative approach to researching patient safety for those who provide and receive spinal-manipulative therapy. The $2-million grant over five years brings together health researchers from across Canada and will involve input from four regulatory colleges in Alberta.

21 May 2011

Dynatronics fiscal third quarter net income increases 22% to $117,260

Dynatronics Corporation today announced results for its fiscal third quarter ended March 31, 2011.

16 May 2011

Maximum chest compression during chiropractic manipulation is unlikely to result in injury

Dynamic chest compression occurs during spinal manipulation. While dynamic chest compression has been well studied in events such as motor vehicle collisions, chest compression forces have not been studied during chiropractic manipulation.

13 May 2011

Spinal manipulation as effective as microdiskectomy for patients with sciatica

In a recent study, "Manipulation or Microdisketomy for Sciatica? A Prospective Randomized Clinical Study," researchers concluded that spinal manipulation was just as effective as microdiskectomy for patients struggling with sciatica secondary to lumbar disk herniation.

11 May 2011