Mon.Dec 09, 2024

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The new HIPAA law: Immediate actions you need to take

Chiropractic Economics

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has significantly updated the HIPAA Privacy Rule, effective June 25, 2024. This new HIPAA law, aimed at enhancing the protection of patient reproductive health information, requires immediate attention. Covered entities, including DCs, must swiftly understand and comply with these changes by December 23, 2024. 1 Urgent updates needed Complying with these changes includes updating many aspects of your HIPAA compliance

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Conservative Management of Cervicogenic Dizziness Associated With Upper Cervical Instability and Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome: A Case Report

ChiroOrg

Chiro.Org Blog: The present case highlights a 27year-old woman with cervicogenic dizziness (CGD) and associated underlying lateral upper cervical instability (UCI) and postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) whose dizziness improved with conservative care including manual therapy, exercises, and increased salt intake. Although the exact mechanisms and interrelationships among lateral UCI, CGD, and POTS remain unclear, the present case highlights a conservative, multimodal approach that

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Improving Clinical Retail Sales | Free Webinar

Chiropractic Economics

Sponsor: Hyperice Speaker: Eric Fernandez, Senior Director, Rehab @Hyperice Engage staff, patients and vendors to create a clinical retail program grounded in patient care that drives consistent revenue. This Webinar will help with: Improving retail sales by engaging staff, patients & vendors to create consistent success Retail best practices , how to price the items, leveraging samples & promo material Addressing common pain points with staff buy-in, pricing and inventory management, ch

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Repeated head impacts drive brain degeneration patterns in chronic traumatic encephalopathy, study finds

Medical Xpress: Sports Medicine & Kinesiology

A new study from researchers at the Boston University Alzheimer's Disease and CTE Center is helping solve the mystery as to why the brain shrinks in a unique pattern, known as atrophy, in chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). Published in Acta Neuropathologica, this research provides novel evidence that cumulative repetitive head impacts are driving the specific patterns of brain degeneration found at the base of the folds of the surface of the brain, known as the cortical sulcus.

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Team Stryker Slam Dunks the Q3 Report

Orthopedics This Week

Kevin Lobo, chair and chief executive officer of Stryker Corporation, and his management team, reported strong sales growth in its third quarter, leading Team Stryker to bump up organic sales growth from 9.5% to 10%. The post Team Stryker Slam Dunks the Q3 Report first appeared on Orthopedics This Week.

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Study finds no evidence high dementia risk among former professional soccer players is driven by lifestyle factors

Medical Xpress: Sports Medicine & Kinesiology

A new study has found no evidence that common modifiable health and lifestyle risk factors are responsible for the elevated dementia risk observed among former professional soccer players.

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ZBH’s Q3 Report: OK, Despite Software Bugs

Orthopedics This Week

Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. reported $1.824 billion in sales and $279.5 million in operating profit for the quarter ending September 30, 2024, which was above both Wall Streets expectations and managements guidance. The post ZBHs Q3 Report: OK, Despite Software Bugs first appeared on Orthopedics This Week.

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Practice tip of the week: Back to basics

Physicians Practice

Your weekly dose of wisdom from the Physicians Practice experts.

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Visual resistance training for athletes improves reaction times, study finds

Medical Xpress: Sports Medicine & Kinesiology

Professional athletic sports require elite athletes to function at the very limit of their abilities. After all, their competition consists entirely of other elite athletes trying to do just that. In this environment of fast-paced action and reaction, the difference between a hit or miss, catch or drop, goal or block, win or lossmilliseconds matter.

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Patient Reactivation: 3 Steps to Ignite Your Patient List

The Smart Chiropractor

Activating the Hidden Revenue in Your Chiropractic Practice If theres one thing chiropractors need to recognize, it's the untapped goldmine that exists within their patient list. So many healthcare professionals spend exorbitant amounts chasing new leads and overlook the potential sitting right in front of them!

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Small weight gains increase risk of back pain and disability for males, study finds

Medical Xpress: Sports Medicine & Kinesiology

A comprehensive two-decades long study of 695 men living in Geelong found that gaining as little as three kilograms of weight over five years is linked to back pain and high rates of disability ten years later, highlighting the importance of maintaining a healthy weight.

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How Shockwave Therapy Can Help with Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy and Frozen Shoulder in Towson MD

Kalkstein Chiropractic

How Shockwave Therapy Can Help with Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy and Frozen Shoulder in Towson MD Play Video Shoulder pain can be incredibly debilitating, impacting everyday activities and quality of life. Two common conditions that often affect the shoulder are rotator cuff tendinopathy and frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis). Fortunately,shockwave therapy in Towson MDoffers a promising solution… The post How Shockwave Therapy Can Help with Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy and Frozen Shoulder in

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Metal vs PEKK – PEKK Wins, It’s Not Close

Orthopedics This Week

Time to take a long hard look at non-metal constructs? Were referring to PEKK, not PEEK. PEKK is antibacterial, a bio-mechanical twin to cortical bone, hypoallergenic, modifiable in the OR, and a friendlier implant than metal. Yes, its time. The post Metal vs PEKK PEKK Wins, Its Not Close first appeared on Orthopedics This Week.

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Osteosarcopenia: A hidden health concern

Musculoskeletal Australia

Osteosarcopenia ( os-tee-oh-sar-koh-pee-nee-uh ) is a term used to describe the combined effects of two common age-related health conditions: osteoporosis ( osteoporosis ) and sarcopenia ( sarcopenia ). Osteoporosis weakens bones, increasing the risk of fractures, while sarcopenia involves the gradual loss of muscle mass, strength, and function. When these two conditions occur together, they worsen each other, leading to a higher risk of disability, falls, and poor health outcomes.

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Five simple gift ideas to share with family and friends

Musculoskeletal Australia

If you or someone you care about is living with a musculoskeletal condition like arthritis or back pain, finding a gift that genuinely helps can be challenging. Whether you’re looking for something to bring comfort, relieve pain, or make life a bit easier, theres a range of thoughtful gifts available that can make a real difference. Weve put together a list of five gifts the MHA team loves, that may just work for you!

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