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CUKC to hold 2024 Annual Conference and Expo

Chiropractic Economics

This fall, Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC) will present its Annual Conference and Expo (ACE) event, which is expected to attract hundreds of DCs for education, inspiration and professional networking. ACE 2024 takes place Oct. 31-Nov. 2 at the Overland Park Convention Center in Overland Park, Kansas, noted a CUKC news release. Attendees who are DCs can earn up to 16 hours of continuing education (CE) during the weekend, and can add more CE anytime in 2024 via CUKC’s online CE platform, S

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Do you have knee pain from osteoarthritis? You might not need surgery. Here's what to try instead

Medical Xpress: Sports Medicine & Kinesiology

Most people with knee osteoarthritis can control their pain and improve their mobility without surgery, according to updated treatment guidelines from the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care.

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Foxworth Family Chiropractic Scholarship recipient announced

Chiropractic Economics

Julie Ludovici Ward On Aug. 16, at the National Convention and Expo in Orlando, ChiroHealthUSA announced the winner of the Foxworth Family Chiropractic Scholarship: Julie Ludovici Ward, a 10th-quarter student at Sherman College of Chiropractic in Spartanburg, South Carolina. “Receiving this scholarship is a tremendous honor; it feels incredibly validating for all of the perseverance it has taken to get here and the silent battles I’ve faced,” said Ward.

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Strength training has a range of benefits for women—here are four ways to get into weights

Medical Xpress: Sports Medicine & Kinesiology

Picture a gym 10 years ago: The weights room was largely a male-dominated space, with women mostly doing cardio exercise. Fast-forward to today and you're likely to see women of all ages and backgrounds confidently navigating weights equipment.

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New Threat to 1099 Distributors Emerges in Lawsuit

Orthopedics This Week

A new and serious threat to 1099 sales and distribution reps has raised its ugly head. A whistleblower lawsuit alleging that Zimmer’s 1099 compensation structure violated the Anti-Kickback Statutes is heading to an actual trial in Massachusetts. The post New Threat to 1099 Distributors Emerges in Lawsuit first appeared on Orthopedics This Week.

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How accurate are wearable fitness trackers? Less than you might think

Medical Xpress: Sports Medicine & Kinesiology

Back in 2010, Gary Wolf, then the editor of Wired magazine, delivered a TED talk in Cannes called "the quantified self." It was about what he termed a "new fad" among tech enthusiasts. These early adopters were using gadgets to monitor everything from their physiological data to their mood, and even the number of nappies their children used.

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Are Insurers Harming Patients? New Study: ‘Sorry, Yes’

Orthopedics This Week

A team of researchers from Rothman Orthopaedic Institute and Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis asked a simple question: Do threshold cutoffs using patient-reported outcomes (PROMs) for insurer reimbursement pre-approvals deny spine fusion surgery to patients who need it? The post Are Insurers Harming Patients? New Study: ‘Sorry, Yes’ first appeared on Orthopedics This Week.

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Innovasis Inc. Announces Positive Clinical Outcomes, in the Global Spine Journal, from the BioBase® Data Registry.

OrthoSpineNews

Salt Lake City, Utah, August 20, 2024 /OrthoSpineNews/ – Innovasis Inc., a leader in spinal innovation and research, is pleased to announce the latest findings from The BioBase® Data Registry, which now has data from over 3,800 procedures. Research conducted by Kazarian, MD et al. at the Hospital for Special Surgery, NY, and recently published … The post Innovasis Inc.

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Chiropractic Referral Marketing Tips: Building Successful Medical Networks

The Evidence Based Chiropractor

In today's competitive healthcare landscape, building robust and effective medical networks is crucial for chiropractors aiming to expand their patient base. Chiropractic referral marketing offers a strategic way to foster relationships with other healthcare professionals and boost your practice's reputation and visibility. By leveraging these connections, you can ensure a steady flow of patient referrals and drive sustainable growth.

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SI-BONE, Inc. Receives 510(k) Clearance and FDA Breakthrough Device Designation for Pelvic Fracture Fixation System

OrthoSpineNews

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Aug. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SI-BONE, Inc., (Nasdaq: SIBN), a Silicon Valley-based medical device company dedicated to providing surgical solutions for sacropelvic disorders, announces FDA 510(k) clearance of the iFuse TORQ TNT™ Implant System (TNT). The TNT implant system is designed to meet the specific anatomical and bone mineral density needs of … The post SI-BONE, Inc.

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Adding an infusion center to your medical practice

Physicians Practice

Unlocking new revenue streams and enhancing patient care