Recognizing the unique needs of truckers who seek an adjustment on the road, the National Association of Truckstop Chiropractors (NATC) has been formed.
The goal of the NATC is to network and map out locations where drivers can get treatment, plus reach out to families on vacation or others who spend significant time on the road.
Membership is free. Contact Dr. Dean Lasko at Interstate Chiropractic Clinics, 5451 E. Benson Hwy., Tuscon, Arizona 85706. Tel: (520) 574-0029.
Palmer Funded for Chronic Pelvic Pain Study
The Consortial Center for Chiropractic Research (CCCR) has funded $175,000 to the Palmer Center for Chiropractic Research for a one-year pilot study of chiropractic care for chronic pelvic pain in women. The pilot project will refine protocols for a full-scale randomized controlled study.
The CCCR is funded through the NIH Office of Alternative Medicine and the National Institute of Arthritis, Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases. Additional funding for the pelvic pain study comes from the National Chiropractic Mutual Insurance Company.
The study will be conducted at the Palmer Center for Chiropractic Research, National College and Northwestern. Palmer's Cheryl Hawk, DC, PhD, will be the principal investigator.
Pediatric Association to Study ADHD
The International Chiropractic Pediatric Association has announced a study to investigate chiropractic adjustments and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Approximately 1,000 children in Michigan, Georgia, Massachusetts and Canada will participate in the study, which is scheduled to begin this month.
Children 6-12 medically diagnosed with ADHD will be considered for the study. Before being admitted to the study, children will be screened to determine the severity of their ADHD.
"We want the teacher involved, because quite often it is the teacher who instigates care for a child, said Ronald Adams, DC, of Jackson, Michigan, one of the doctors taking part in the program. "They see a side of the child that the parents don't necessarily see at home."
Two-thirds of the children will receive chiropractic adjustments; the other one-third will be assigned to a control group and will receive sham adjustments.
The study will last 90 days. The children will continue to be supervised by their regular physicians and take their normal medication.
Bridgeport Hosts New Technique Consortium
The Association of Chiropractic Colleges' (ACC) Technique Consortium held its first official meeting at the University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic September 11-13. Besides Bridgeport, there were representatives from Cleveland Chiropractic College, L.A. and K.C.; Life Chiropractic College West; Life University; Los Angeles College of Chiropractic; and Texas Chiropractic College.
The consortium was chaired by Ron Williams, DC, of National College of Chiropractic. Stephen Perle, DC, from the University of Bridgeport, chaired the consortium's program committee.
Among the topics covered were a discussion of student performance on board examinations and methods of assessment of student skills in technique.
Anti-Aging Conference
The 6th International Congress on Anti-Aging Medicine and Biotechnology will be held in Las Vegas, Nevada Dec. 11-13. The main focus of the conference is the early detection and treatment of cancer and other metabolic diseases of aging.
Phillip Santiago, DC, a board member of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M), is working in conjunction with the A4M to develop a special anti-aging certification for chiropractors.
Interactive Video Series on Managed Care
National College of Chiropractic has joined with seven Chicago area colleges to present a free, public series of interactive video discussions on managed care. DCs, MDs and nurses.
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