MRI is currently the gold standard for identifying radicular pathology, but unfortunately, it requires preauthorization, which isn’t easy to obtain. Physical tests are what most practitioners depend on – despite the marginal reliability of the tests. The information in this article brings history and observation to the forefront of radicular diagnostics. Each factor listed can significantly increase the clinician’s ability to diagnose radiculopathies.
Palmer Inaugurates Fourth Chancellor During Historic Ceremony
With due ceremony, complete with pomp, circumstance and remarks from dignitaries, Palmer College of Chiropractic inaugurated its fourth chancellor, Dennis Marchiori, DC, PhD, on March 11, 2010, in the auditorium of Vickie Anne Palmer Hall on Palmer's main campus in Davenport, Iowa.
Dr. Marchiori's eloquent inaugural speech inspired the audience, which included about 500 people in the auditorium, plus faculty, staff and students watching via a live feed from Palmer's west campus in San Jose, Calif., and the Florida campus in Port Orange, Fla. Guests included chiropractic college presidents, leaders of area colleges, Quad-City community leaders, family and friends of Dr. Marchiori, Palmer Board of Trustees members, and of course, faculty, staff and students from Palmer College's Davenport campus.
To view a recording of the inauguration live feed, go to www.livestream.com/palmercollegevideo and select the inauguration video from the thumbnails below the live screen. To see photos from the event, go to the inauguration photo gallery on the Palmer Web site.
Source: Palmer College of Chiropractic