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Parker University radiologic technology student helps save ER patient’s life

Chiropractic Economics

19, Parker University radiologic technology student Michael Rose performed lifesaving CPR on an emergency room patient who went into cardiac arrest during Rose’s clinical rotation at Methodist Richardson Medical Center in Richardson, a suburb of Dallas, Texas. James William Parker (formerly Parker College of Chiropractic).

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Stop outsourcing with new technology

Chiropractic Economics

For example, did you know that traditional X-rays and MRIs are being replaced? X-rays were discovered way back in 1895 and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) have been around since the early 1970s. This data was previously unavailable with static X-rays and MRI scans. This is where new technology can help.

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Brachioradial Pruritus: The Neuropathic Itch Every DC Should Recognize

ChiroUp

Fast Fact Clinically and via the ice pack sign Brachioradial pruritis ICD10: L29.9 - Pruritus, unspecified. A brachioradial pruritus diagnosis is primarily accomplished through clinical history and physical examination. A brachioradial pruritus diagnosis is primarily accomplished through clinical history and physical examination.

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Ensure patient compliance with radiology

Chiropractic Economics

There are tools and technology available to help you overcome barriers to compliance, such as adopting a clear and effective communication strategy and using radiographs and advanced imaging, such as X-ray, MRIs, CT scans and computerized foot scans. AP lumbar X-ray Radiographs and advanced imaging tell your patients’ stories.

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Tips on When to Conduct Chiropractor X-Ray Before and After

Fisher Chiropractic

Check this guide that outlines when to have chiropractor X ray Are you thinking about making your first trip to the chiropractor? One of those is a chiropractor x-ray. While only a professional can order an x-ray, we'll talk about when to expect one and why your chiropractor has decided to order one.

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Medicare Part B’s advance beneficiary notice

Chiropractic Economics

In the typical chiropractic practice, this would include evaluation and management services, X-rays, therapy charges and personal comfort items. Although it is not a requirement to formally notify Medicare beneficiaries in writing about excluded services that are never covered by Medicare, it just makes good business sense.

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Extracorporeal shockwave therapy and disc herniations

Chiropractic Economics

In clinical practice, it is difficult to distinguish the integrity of an endplate using conventional MRI. Another reason we need plain film X-rays of patients is that we must evaluate sclerosis and integrity of the bony endplates. There have been several attempts to introduce stem cells into degenerated discs.