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Sleep issues and musculoskeletal pain: A two-way street with numerous influences

Chiropractic Economics

Sleep issues increase predisposition to pain A 2018 review in CHEST says while the conventional view is a bidirectional relationship between sleep disturbances and pain, longitudinal studies are now exploring whether the former often precedes the latter. Here’s what they’ve found.

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Exactech Declares Bankruptcy

Orthopedics This Week

In a bid to fend off more than 2,200 pending lawsuits, Exactech’s owner, TPG Capital, which acquired Exactech in 2018 for $737 million, has decided to put the Company into bankruptcy. While bankruptcy typically spells the end of a company, in this case, it, potentially, gives this venerable orthopedic pioneer a fresh start.

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Insurance type tied to variations in chronic pain treatment, research suggests

Chiropractic Economics

Among 4,254,818 adults with commercial insurance and 583,369 adults with Medicaid insurance who had not experienced chronic pain in 2017, researchers identified 1,095,358 adults with commercial insurance and 176,607 adults with Medicaid insurance who experienced new episodes of chronic pain during the 2018–2020 timeframe.

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First TNChiroFoundation scholarship awarded

Chiropractic Economics

About TNChiroFoundation Established by the Tennessee Chiropractic Association (TCA) in 2018, the TNChiroFoundation’s mission is fueled by a profound belief in the potential of chiropractic care to elevate the quality of life for all our citizens.

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Parker University extends president’s contract until 2030

Chiropractic Economics

Throughout his time at Parker University, Morgan has exemplified the university founder’s foundational mission of service to others and promoted the traits of professional mastery, loving service, personal responsibility, passion and self-actualization, just as he hopes for students.

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Cannabinoids may help reduce musculoskeletal pain when used short-term

Chiropractic Economics

Research published in 2018 indicates cannabinoids also affect ion channels and enzymes, enhancing their positive effects on pain. The 2024 research suggest there may be a genetic component to this effect. By targeting specific cannabinoid receptors in the endocannabinoid system, pain may be reduced.

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Master the 2-Minute Knee Exam: Essential Tests & Techniques for Knee Pain

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American College of Radiology ACR Appropriateness Criteria® Chronic Knee Pain Revised 2018. 2018 Apr 15;97(8):523-6. 2018 May 1;57(suppl_4):iv51-60. 2018 May 1;57(suppl_4):iv51-60. 2018 Nov 1;98(9):576-85. Accessed on 01/12/2024 from Link 8. Osteoarthritis: rapid evidence review. American family physician.

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