Call for Abstracts Announced – Parker Las Vegas 2016
Parker Seminars' Las Vegas event will feature a scientific exposition in January 2016 themed "Advancing the Clinical Chiropractor." The deadline for abstract submission is Nov. 1, 2015, with peer review and notification of winners completed by Dec. 1. Submission criteria include:
"Submissions should be original empirical scientific research in any area (basic, translational and clinical sciences, education, health service research, etc.) that advances the chiropractic profession. This may include the author's recently presented or published work. The abstract is limited to 250 words (with no appendices: figures or tables) and structured with sections on purpose, methods, results, discussion / conclusion."
Email Associate Professor / Director of Research Harrison T. Ndetan, MSc, MPH, DrPH at hndetan@parker.edu to learn more, or submit an abstract for consideration online by clicking here. The top three abstracts receive cash awards of $2,500, $1,000 and $500, respectively.
Logan University has added a Doctorate of Health Professions Education, with initial candidates set to begin online study in January 2016. The degree program focuses on knowledge in academic leadership, education technology, research, statistics, curriculum development, delivery and assessment.
"The demand for more formal health education among clinicians and other health professions educators to improve outcomes is driving the need for more specialty clinical educators – a profession that's expected to grow over the next decade," said Kimberly Paddock-O'Reilly, DHEd, MSW, VP of academic affairs.
New Role for Dr. James Edwards
The Joint Corp. has appointed Dr. James Edwards as chief chiropractic and compliance officer. According to a company press release, "Dr. Edwards will play a key role in D.C. training and in creating content that helps educate patients on the value of ongoing maintenance care."
Continuing to impress the advertising and marketing world, The Foundation for Chiropractic Progress (F4CP) has again been recognized by industry organizations for its excellence in educating consumers on the benefits of chiropractic, this time through social media, newsletters, and demonstrating thought leadership by promoting holistic well-being.
Dr. Louis Sportelli received the Lee-Homewood Chiropractic Heritage Award during the annual conference of the Association for the History of Chiropractic (AHC). During his nearly 60-year career, Dr. Sportelli has embodied the spirit of the award, given to “living individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the chiropractic profession.”
Presently there is no consensus on the best treatment for Achilles tendon rupture; and its management is still controversial. The treatment options are conservative treatment and surgical repair. With either treatment, be it conservative or surgical, Achilles tendon tears necessitate prolonged recovery and rehabilitative management.
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