Updates on legislation, industry shifts, and global news.
By Stew Bittman, D.C. To the editor: (February, 1996) Another Valentine’s Day has come and gone. A celebration of love. So we lavished our sweethearts with hearts and flowers and candy (to clog up those hearts, I suppose.) It’s all very nice and sweet, but what exactly are we celebrating? Is love something we pronounce…
A recent article on Yahoo! News suggests that when your child has an ear infection, it’s better to wait a few days to see whether symptoms can improve before beginning a course of antibiotics. According to the article, waiting appears to be a practical way to reduce the use of antibiotics, as demonstrated in a…
Is the outside-in approach to health finally on the way out? For the first time since 1994, according to a study by Information Resources Inc., Americans are now buying fewer vitamins, herbs and other health supplements. Questions about safety and effectiveness are contributing to the slowing sales nationwide. Through the late 1990s, consumers purchased loads…
A web site called americancheerleader.com is holding a photo contest this week and the winner will be on the cover of the sites national publication. Why is that information posted here and what does it have to do with chiropractic? Read on. Well, there’s a very special contestant in this photo contest and she just…
By Dr. Rick Wren Dear Colleagues and Friends,at our past Society of Chiropractic Masters (SOCM) meeting we were discussing how to get your existing patients to refer more new patients to you. I was explaining that the more you reduce the financial and emotional risk the more new patients you will have. I reduce the…
Yesterday, several featured news headlines related to various toys that are being recalled in the United States appeared across the web. The pharmaceutical industry could learn a lot about public responsibility if they would simply adopt some of the practices seen in these toy recall announcements. One of the first headlines read “Choking Hazard Prompts…
“What we got here is a failure to communicate.” The National Library of Medicine has posted some information as the result of a national survey titled “Childhood Vaccine Risk/Benefit Communication In Private Practice Office Settings.” According to the study, the national survey was conducted to identify whether physicians and nurses were communicating the risks/benefits of…
A recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine suggests that a particular vaccine for child ear infections is safe and effective. An article related to the study was published on Yahoo News in an effort to presumably increase awareness of the vaccine and of the study. If an individual was to quickly…
More news this week regarding researchers and organizations who sponsor medical research. According to reports, they can expect increased scrutiny from federal regulators who are looking for potential financial conflicts of interest. According to an article published on Yahoo News, the increased focus is partially the result of the 1999 death of an 18-year-old who…
If you missed the Monday evening CBS broadcast regarding Pharmaceuticals and their side effects, you can still watch it on the web. From the airing…“Sometimes pharmaceutical companies will list every adverse event that occurs in order to make the major adverse event seem of less importance in the overall picture.” – Dr. Donald Marks, FDA…
Forwarded by PROVEIn the December 27th issue the JAMA (Journal of the American Medical Association), some doctors and CDC cronies published a study proclaiming the astounding finding that unvaccinated children are more at risk for measles and pertussis than vaccinated children. (Abstract available by clicking here.) They went on to claim that “exemptors” put the…
On Friday, January 26, the Hayward California Chamber of Commerce presented Dr. Gerard W. Clum, D.C., with the Business Person of the Year Award, at the chamber’s annual celebration awards night. Dr. Clum, President of Life West Chiropractic College, was selected on the basis of his success in directing Life West, as well as contributions…
This month Planet Chiropractic brings you yet another inspirational chiropractic talk from a well known and very successful chiropractor. This month’s talk features Dr. Sharon Gorman and it was recorded live during a four-day chiropractic philosophy weekend program known as New Beginnings. Dr. Sharon Gorman practices in the state of Pennsylvania and she is involved…
A report featured on MSNBC.com and ABC News.com suggests that common non steroidal anti-inflammatory painkillers may be linked to an increased risk of miscarriage. According to the articles, researchers found that women taking non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) suffered more miscarriages than women who had not taken these drugs. NSAIDs are a class of drugs…
Guy Riekeman Named President Of Palmer College Of Chiropractic West; Will Preside Over Both CollegesForwarded by Media Relations; Palmer Chiropractic University System (Davenport, Iowa) Guy F. Riekeman, D.C., has been appointed president of Palmer College of Chiropractic West, San Jose, Calif. Dr. Riekeman will remain president of Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa, assuming…
An recent article on MSNBC titled “No vaccine-MS link” stated that researchers have found the hepatitis B vaccine to be safe. There is a thought among some that the vaccine may cause Multiple Sclerosis in healthy people which has prompted the vaccine makers to perform a study. The study was sponsored by the same companies…
By Michael Dorausch, D.C. I don’t usually make news announcements of our prize drawings but I discovered a few notable things when drawing the winning business card from our jar this week. Whenever Planet Chiropractic has a booth at a chiropractic event, as we did at this past weekend’s New Beginnings, we hold a raffle…
A news report on MSNBC titled “Are super-aspirins a super failure” takes a look at the numbers of people who are dying as a result of drug testing for a new type of aspirin. According to the article, large-scale testing on a new type of super aspirin began five years ago and the results of…
A recent JAMA study suggests that researchers often omit safety information associated with drug research articles. That according to a recent Yahoo News article. The article suggests that among seven major categories of drug studies, researchers were unable to find a single example in where reporting of safety issues could be deemed “satisfactory.” The researchers…
Create an Attention-Grabbing Chiropractic Speech Title By Larry Duboff, D.C. When you choose the right speech title you will create more interest in your chiropractic presentations. This will help you to schedule more talks with ease, and increase the number of people who attend them. In addition, a great title for your speech enables you…
From The National Vaccine Information Centers E-Newswww.909shot.com This refreshing commentary by two courageous and principled physicians, comes at a time when the National Vaccine Information Center is receiving more reports from parents that they are being threatened by physicians, public health and school officials that they will be charged with child neglect and their children…
By Michael Dorausch, D.C. Last Thursday, I arrived in New Jersey to attend and speak at New Beginnings, a four day chiropractic philosophy event. Much of the topic of my talk was focused on my belief that things do not happen by accident. I explained to the students throughout the weekend that they were not…
by Guy Riekeman,D.C. Since we are often asked for our stand on issues in the chiropractic profession, Palmer College of Chiropractic has begun a formal process to develop position statements. Once created, these statements will be used for a variety of public purposes and audiences. They will not be based on consensus, but will represent…
During the past five years I cannot remember a day going by in which a chiropractor or chiropractic student has not e-mailed me. Amongst thousands of those e-mails have been requests for things such as: “I am looking for a good chiropractor in Florida? Can you help me find one? ““Do you know if anyone…
Several weekend reports in UK publications questioning the MMR vaccine and its links to Autism are now circulating across the planet. One researcher stated that “all hell will break loose” when this latest MMR vaccine autism research is made public. You may have seen it on 60 minutes, the question of MMR and possible links…
By Michael Dorausch, D.C.This writing was inspired by the inaugural address of the 43rd President of the United States, George W. Bush.(It is meant as an inspiration and chiropractors affirmation. Enjoy it.) I am honored and humbled to stand here, where so many chiropractic leaders have come before me, and so many will follow. We…
A recent study conducted by Harris Interactive found that the majority of Internet users believe the Internet will help them in reducing or eliminating frustrations associated with visits to their doctors. The study also found that a whopping 81 percent of those surveyed would like to receive e-mail reminders for preventive care, and 83 percent…
This article is a little bit technical and hopefully a little bit fun. I put it together in an effort to teach you about something called a Web log, and how you may use that Web log to see how effective your chiropractic web site may be. Did you ever wonder if someone else was…
In just a few days the doors will be opening on the Planet Chiropractic Classified Ad System. After an extensive period of development and continual input from chiropractors in the field, this baby is ready to rock! Please take the time to read through this and don’t hesitate to leave your comments or suggestions. Here…
An article from today’s Yahoo News suggests that more than half of all Americans are taking at least two different medications daily, and therefore, should be made aware of possible drug interactions. It’s very simple, the more medications you take, the greater your risk for unwanted side effects. All medications have side effects and if…
If you have not been out of the U.S. to see how others in our profession practice, you should. Open your hearts and minds to each other, we are all in this together. – Michael From two chiropractic pioneers in Costa Rica We have an urgent message that I would like to get out to…
Have you ever been on a chiropractic road trip? If not, maybe you should plan one soon, especially if you’re a chiropractic student. When I was a student, myself and several other classmates used to plan local trips to chiropractic offices frequently. We began doing this within the first few months we were in school…
By Dr. James Sigafoose, Having just returned from Parker in Las Vegas, I want you to start preparing for the 50th year anniversary for Parker Seminars in 2002. The goal is to get 8000 chiropractors together under the same roof. Look for the date and place, and make it a point to be there. I…
The film “Double Whammy” starring actress Elizabeth Hurley, is being presented this month at the 2001 Sundance Film Festival in Utah. The film, which was filmed this past summer, is a comedy that also features actors Dennis Leary and Steve Buscemi. In the film, Elizabeth Hurley plays the role of a chiropractor, and Dennis and Steve play the roles of homicide detectives.
WebMD has recently published an article regarding the MMR vaccine and it’s possible connection to autism. It looks as though the autism question in vaccination is beginning to get increasingly more press. This is the second time in two days that we have seen article headlines regarding the measles/mumps/rubella vaccine and possible links to autism…