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Brachioradial Pruritus: The Neuropathic Itch Every DC Should Recognize

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1,4,5,9) Cervical spine conditions such as disc herniation, spondylosis, or chronic joint dysfunction hypersensitize these nerves, making them more likely to misfire. (12) 2019 Jun 21;10:1303. 12) What Causes Neuropathic Itch? 13,14,16) 3. spondylosis or disc lesions). Annals of Translational Medicine. 2021 Mar;9(5).

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A letter from the editor

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An American boy born in 2019 could expect to take prescription drugs for 48% of his life. An American girl born in 2019 could expect to take prescription drugs for 60% of her life. Heres what he has to say: Empowering health For decades, the healthcare industry has been dominated by a pharmaceutical-first approach. 1 Why do I say that?

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Chiropractic Treatment of Shoulder Pain and Weakness

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2019) found that both operative and nonoperative groups reported improved pain and functional outcome scores. (3) MD Full-Thickness Rotator-Cuff Tears: Nonoperative Treatment Is Good, But Surgery May Be Better, The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery: October 2, 2019 - Volume 101 - Issue 19 - p e105 doi: 10.2106/JBJS.19.00810

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

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herpes zoster), infections, malignancies, inflammatory diseases including inflammatory joint pain, pregnancy, or neurological conditions that may alter peripheral sensitivity, such as multiple sclerosis, ALS, spinal injuries, and diabetes. 2019 Dec;8:1-8. Some studies recommend starting with ice and then switching to heat. (30)

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“Laser precision” required for coding low-level laser therapy

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Some payers did allow the use of S8948; in July 2019, another code option (0552T) became available (see Table A). CPT ® code selection means something Until recently, there were CPT codes to describe LLLT, and providers had to use unlisted codes, such as 97039 or 97139.

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Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome & Treating Runners

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A reverse lunge allows the tibia to remain vertical, which reduces the compression at the patellofemoral joint. However, progressing to a forward lunge, gradually taking smaller and smaller steps, will help build a tolerance to increased compression at the joint. 2019 Dec;47(14):3406-3413. Epub 2019 Oct 28.

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Food and Drug Administration Allows Compassionate Use for the Reverse Hip Replacement System

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Zabinski, MD, Medical Director of Joint Replacement Surgery and Assistant Chairman of the Department of Surgery at Shore Medical Center. in the 2019 Bone & Joint Journal , these patients experience significantly increased risk of dislocation due to alteration of the spinal pelvic mechanics. Bone Joint J.

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