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Brachioradial Pruritus: The Neuropathic Itch Every DC Should Recognize

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A brachioradial pruritus diagnosis is primarily accomplished through clinical history and physical examination. Brachioradial pruritis differential diagnosis considerations: It is crucial to exclude dermatological causes like eczema or contact dermatitis. 2022 Sep 14;5(3):e39863. 2022 Feb;14(2). 2022 Sep 12.

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

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The current 2022 CDC Clinical Practice Guideline encourages clinicians to evaluate the full range of evidence-based pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic options for pain treatment while also considering patient values and preferences. Pain affects a large part of the U.S.

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Chiropractic Treatment of Shoulder Pain and Weakness

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Properly identifying these symptoms can lead to a more accurate diagnosis and prognosis. Published 2022 Feb 18. Orthopedic testing helps isolate specific musculoskeletal tissues, sometimes eliciting pain, weakness, or a combination of both. Today’s blog will review two orthopedic tests for rotator cuff syndrome. 2022;6(3):495-499.

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Expert analysis: Did cervical spine manipulation cause the death of Katie May?

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How to exclude VAD before a CSM The case report concludes that adherence to the standard of care for the chiropractic profession with attention to differential diagnosis could prevent stroke in such cases. Published online January 21, 2022. Similar epidemiological studies in 2015 by Kosloff, et al., and Whedon, et al., hours after CSM.12

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Top Chiropractic Research from 2024: Elevating Evidence-Based Care

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Jan 2024 Link Deeper Dive: Watch the ChiroUp Masterclass on Disc Lesions and Degeneration for some valuable clinical pearls on this common yet potentially challenging diagnosis. Association of Opioid Use Disorder Diagnosis with Management of Acute Low Back Pain: A Medicare Retrospective Cohort Analysis. 2022 Dec;22(1):1-9.

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Baxter’s Nerve Entrapment

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While plantar fasciitis (PF) is often the primary diagnosis considered, it's essential to recognize other potential causes, such as Baxter's neuropathy. Baxter's neuropathy, also known as Baxter's nerve entrapment or compression, can mimic PF but requires a distinct approach for accurate diagnosis and management. 2008 May;13(2):103-11.

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Top Chiropractic Research from 2023

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It is more likely that in the period leading up to their diagnosis of cervical artery dissection, patients with neck pain and related symptoms seek out care from a cervical spinal manipulation provider, a medical provider or both, rather than having a specific risk for cervical artery dissection imparted by receipt of cervical spinal manipulation."