Subscribe Latest Edition
Health & Wellness / Lifestyle

I.Q. -- Interesting Quote

Editorial Staff

Surgical Zip Code Risk

Who says that medical care is based on what the patient needs? According to a front page article in The Wall Street Journal:1

"People with weak hearts, sore backs and breast cancer may think their symptoms alone decide their care. Not so. A patient's odds of getting a major, invasive procedure can be swayed by something else: his or her zip code."
The author cites a study by Dartmouth Medical School and the American Hospital Association which revealed enormous differences in the application of invasive surgical procedures. The article suggests that this may have a lot to do with the number and aggressiveness of the surgeons in a patient's area.

1. "Maximum Medicine," The Wall Street Journal, July 16, 1996.

January 1997
print pdf
Trending
Chronic / Acute Conditions
Red Light / Infrared Therapy for Foot Pain
Red Light / Infrared Therapy for Foot Pain

As a practitioner, you know foot pain should be addressed as soon as possible, as pain in one or both feet can potentially lead to impairment of foot function. But rather than treating foot pain with over-the-counter pain and anti-inflammatory medications such as ibuprofen, or prescription nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), or even corticosteroid injections for chronic foot pain, why not try red light / infrared therapy? 

Rob Berman, MBA
Health Care / Public Health
Clinical Compass Review Voted Top Published Article
Clinical Compass Review Voted Top Published Article

The recent systematic review by the Clinical Compass on spine-related musculoskeletal pain – the latest study comparing chiropractic vs. medical care that demonstrates lower health care utilization when a DC is the initial provider – has been voted the top published article for 2024 by Chiropractic and Manual Therapies.

 |  Digital Exclusive
Editorial Staff
Health Care / Public Health
Working at Tribal Clinics: The Chiropractic Opportunity
Working at Tribal Clinics: The Chiropractic Opportunity

There is great interest among the tribes in expanding access to chiropractic for their tribal members; however, there is confusion as to how to do it; as well as a lack of knowledge in the greater chiropractic community of the need and process. This article is intended to help bring awareness to the issue and be a guide for those interested in working in this arena.

 |  Digital Exclusive
Ryan Kain, DC