Mon.Jan 06, 2025

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New faculty member joins Parker University Research Center

Chiropractic Economics

Clinton Daniels, DC Clinton Daniels, DC, has joined the Parker University Research Center as an adjunct research faculty member. Daniels, who has a bachelor of science degree from Purdue University and doctor of chiropractic and master of science degrees from Logan University, was selected in 2014 for the inaugural cohort of Veterans Administration (VA) chiropractic residents, a milestone that set the stage for his 2015 appointment to the VA Puget Sound medical staff.

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Should I get a weighted vest to boost my fitness? And how heavy should it be?

Medical Xpress: Sports Medicine & Kinesiology

Exercise training while wearing a weighted vest is undergoing somewhat of a renaissance. Social media posts and trainers are promoting them as a potential strategy for improving fitness and health.

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An activator incident: can a light tap injure the neck? [m]

PainScience

Chiropractic activators are tiny spring-loaded hammers that tap the spine to adjust it. They can definitely waste your time and money, but can they hurt you? Just a little tap? A reader asked: A chiropractor hit my C2 vertebra with an activator, and Ive been dizzy/nauseated for 3 months since then. Could a gentle tap on the cervical spine cause this?

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Experts urge need for widespread adoption of liaison service to combat rising burden of osteoporosis-related fractures

Medical Xpress: Sports Medicine & Kinesiology

A new Perspective article published in the New England Journal of Medicine emphasizes the critical role of Fracture Liaison Services (FLS) in addressing the growing global burden of osteoporosis-related fractures, particularly hip fractures.

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How to Create a Workout Routine That Works

Markson Chiropractic

Is your 2025 resolution to get fit & feel better ? Creating a workout routine that works for you and helps you achieve your goals will help you get there. There are steps you can take to build a fitness plan that will help you build muscle , lose belly fat , and more. But one of the best ways to stick to a plan is to work with a personal trainer to create a winning plan of attack.

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PITT/UPMC Orthopaedic Surgery Research Fellowship 2025-2026 Application

Orthogate

Deadline: March 1, 2025 Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at University of Pittsburgh-UPMC invites medical students between their third and fourth years along with pre-medical students (gap year between undergraduate and medical school) to apply for a one-year clinical research fellowship, starting in July of 2025.

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Ep. 46: Social media health information with Richard Miller, MD

Physicians Practice

Psychiatrist Richard Miller, MD, of Elwyn Adult Behavioral Health in East Greenwich, Rhode Island, discusses how to talk to patients about health information they get from social media.

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Practice tip of the week: Retaining great physicians

Physicians Practice

Your weekly dose of wisdom from the Physicians Practice experts.

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2025-2026 RUSH Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Pre-Med Research Fellowship - Dr. Brian Forsythe

Orthogate

Position Title : Clinical Research Fellow Positions : 2 Duration : 1 year Who : US medical students between M3/M4 interested in Orthopedic Surgery. Only USA students will be considered. Where : Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush University Medical Center, Division of Sports Medicine, Chicago, IL. When : Beginning Approx.

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Myostatin Inhibition: a novel way to suppress muscle atrophy

Chiropractic Economics

Muscle loss is inevitable with age. After age 30, people lose approximately 3-5% of their muscle mass each decade, with the greatest losses occurring in inactive people. 1 At around age 60, muscle loss accelerates, and after age 80, research indicates that 11-50% of people have sarcopenia, 1 the significant loss of skeletal muscle mass, muscle strength and/or function that occurs during advancing age.

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UH Rainbow Babies and Children's Orthopaedics Research Fellowship, 2025-2026, *2 positions*

Orthogate

The Department of Pediatric Orthopaedics at UH Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital in Cleveland, OH is now accepting applications from qualified students for a one-year, paid, full time clinical research position. There are ** two positions** available. Application deadline is February 28, 2025. You will have the opportunity to work directly with Drs.

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FDA Proposes Framework to Advance Credibility of AI Models Used for Drug and Biological Product Submissions

OrthoSpineNews

SILVER SPRING, Md., Jan. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued draft guidance to provide recommendations on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) intended to support a regulatory decision about a drug or biological product’s safety, effectiveness or quality. This is the first guidance the agency has issued on the use of AI for the development of drug and biological products. “The FDA is committed to supporting innovative approaches for the

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AI Meets Local Search: Game-Changing Updates for Clinic Marketing

Propel Marketing & Design

This episode of The Clinic Marketing Podcast dives into the game-changing potential of ChatGPTs latest search features for clinic marketing and patient engagement. By bridging the gap between AI tools and traditional SEO, clinic owners can enhance their visibility, strengthen their branding, and connect with more patients effectively.Well cover:How ChatGPT integrates with local search capabilitiesWhy [.

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EmergeOrtho-Triangle Region Welcomes Scott M. Lewis, MD, Orthopedic Spine Specialist

OrthoSpineNews

WILSON, N.C.,Jan. 6, 2025/PRNewswire/ — EmergeOrtho-Triangle Region is thrilled to announce the addition of Dr.Scott M. Lewis , a fellowship-trained orthopedic spine surgeon, to its esteemed Back, Neck & Spine team. Dr. Lewis will care for patients at ourWilson, NC, orthopedic clinic. Specializing in minimally invasive and motion-preserving spine surgeries, Dr.

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Stryker to announce financial results for its fourth quarter and full year 2024

OrthoSpineNews

Portage, Michigan, Jan. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Stryker (NYSE:SYK) announced that it will report financial results for its fourth quarter and full year 2024 on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. A press release will be issued at approximately 4:05 p.m. ET and available at Stryker – Press Releases that day. The press release will include summary financial information for the companys fourth quarter and full year that ended December 31, 2024.

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Strategic Expansion Extends Fusion Orthopedics’ Reach in Foot & Ankle

OrthoSpineNews

MESA, Ariz.–( BUSINESS WIRE )–Fusion Orthopedics USA, LLC (Fusion) announced today that it has expanded its robust product portfolio with the addition of the Metalogix External Fixation Systems. A seamless transition of Metalogixs operations, distribution, and hospital accounts to Fusion is already substantially complete. The addition of Metalogix expands Fusions offering in external fixation solutions including Circular Static Frames, Dynamic Frames, Delta Frames, and a soon to be r

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Healthcare poised for ‘robust’ M&A activity in 2025: PwC

OrthoSpineNews

Image Credit: Getty Images By Heather Landi –January 6, 2025 Healthcare proved to be a resilient market for mergers and acquisitions in 2024, despite deal volume declining 9% from 2023. While health services deal volumes declined year-over-year, activity stayed robust throughout 2024, with annual deal volume through November 15 remaining nearly 70% higher than the pre-COVID trendline, according to a yearly PwC report published in mid-December.

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