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IRS meal and entertainment deductions: Guidelines for DCs

Chiropractic Economics

Room rentals: If you host an event, such as a patient appreciation dinner or a community health talk, at a rented venue, the cost of the room is deductible as long as it passes the business relation test. Business gifts : Giving small gifts to referring physicians or long-standing patients? Common pitfalls for DCs include: 1.

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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. 9) Neuropathic itch is more common in patients with systemic triggers like sensory polyneuropathy (e.g.,

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F4CP President Sherry McAllister to receive Beatrice B. Hagen Award

Chiropractic Economics

Past Hagen Award winners include Kristina Petrocco-Napuli, DC, MS, DHPE (23), FICC, FACC (2024) ; Claire Johnson, DC, MSEd, PhD, DACBSP, FICC (2023); Christine Goertz, DC, PhD (2021); Jean Moss, DC, MBA (2018); Michelle Maiers, DC, MPH, PhD (2017); Sharon Valone, DC, FICCP (2016); and Donna Mannello, DC (87) (2015).

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Help more patients and grow your practice through nutrition coaching

Chiropractic Economics

1 In this interview, Chiropractic Economics talks to Marty Furlong, DC (MF), and Jackie Furlong, BSc, (JF), and explores some key features of nutritional coaching and education options available to help DCs increase their knowledge of how nutritional coaching can help more patients and grow their practice. Its been a real game-changer.

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

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Understanding the benefits of ice and heat therapy can significantly impact a patient's healing journey. 2,18) When using an ice pack, patients may progressively feel cold, followed by burning, aching, and finally numbness (CBAN). Such strategies can not only enhance patient comfort but also promote long-term healing.

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Texas Chiropractic College alumni serve on Paris Olympics medical team

Chiropractic Economics

Meet Olympics medical team member Chris Thomas, DC Chris Thomas, DC Thomas, who ran professionally for about 10 years, became interested in the chiropractic field after speaking with Seun Adigun, DC, a two-time Olympian and the founder of the first African bobsled team in the 2018 Olympics, who also graduated from TCC.

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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. Finding ways to resolve both can help patients enjoy an improved quality of life.