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Michael Devitt

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Calif. Legislator Pulls Pro-Chiropractic Work Comp Bill
September 14, 2006 (Vol. 24, Issue 19)
MassHealth Enrollees Regain Access to Chiropractic
September 1, 2006 (Vol. 24, Issue 18)
Chiropractic Featured at Inaugural Research Conference on Integrative Medicine
September 1, 2006 (Vol. 24, Issue 18)
NIH Focuses on Manual Therapy Research
July 30, 2006 (Vol. 24, Issue 16)
Can Chiropractic Improve Hearing?
July 30, 2006 (Vol. 24, Issue 16)
Attack on Chiropractic, Alternative Health Care Continues
July 30, 2006 (Vol. 24, Issue 16)
A Prescription for Disaster
July 16, 2006 (Vol. 24, Issue 15)
Affordable, Quality Health Care for All by 2012?
July 16, 2006 (Vol. 24, Issue 15)
Chiropractic in the Military
June 20, 2006 (Vol. 24, Issue 13)
Anti-Chiropractic Campaign Continues in Connecticut
June 20, 2006 (Vol. 24, Issue 13)
Study: Flexion-Distraction Effective for Chronic LBP
June 6, 2006 (Vol. 24, Issue 12)
AMA Creates "Partnership" to Limit Other Providers' Scope of Practice
June 6, 2006 (Vol. 24, Issue 12)
Kentucky DC Enters Race for U.S. Congress
May 22, 2006 (Vol. 24, Issue 11)
Chiropractic Makes a "House Call"
May 22, 2006 (Vol. 24, Issue 11)
The Medical View of Chiropractic
May 8, 2006 (Vol. 24, Issue 10)
Advocacy in Action: Profession Mobilizes Against Controversial Health Care Bill
May 8, 2006 (Vol. 24, Issue 10)
Determining Chiropractic's Priorities for the Next Quarter Century
April 24, 2006 (Vol. 24, Issue 09)
Pain Management of Musculoskeletal Disorders
April 10, 2006 (Vol. 24, Issue 08)
Chiropractic May Help Relieve Angina Pectoris
March 26, 2006 (Vol. 24, Issue 07)
Study in Medical Journal Touts Effectiveness of Chiropractic Manipulation
March 12, 2006 (Vol. 24, Issue 06)
Gauging the Impact of Workers' Compensation Reform in California
February 27, 2006 (Vol. 24, Issue 05)
Survey on Continuing Education: The Chiropractic Perspective
February 13, 2006 (Vol. 24, Issue 04)
Chiropractic in the Eye of the Storm
February 13, 2006 (Vol. 24, Issue 04)
Landmark Decision in ACA Lawsuit Against HHS
January 15, 2006 (Vol. 24, Issue 02)
JMPT Study Provides New Data on Chiropractors and Their Patients
January 15, 2006 (Vol. 24, Issue 02)
Life Returns to Normal
January 1, 2006 (Vol. 24, Issue 01)
The Cost-Effectiveness of Chiropractic for Back and Neck Pain
December 17, 2005 (Vol. 23, Issue 26)
MDs Split on Alternative Medicine's Overall Impact
December 2, 2005 (Vol. 23, Issue 25)
DoD's Implementation of Chiropractic Benefit Inadequate
October 24, 2005 (Vol. 23, Issue 22)
Landmark Insurance Legislation in North Carolina
October 10, 2005 (Vol. 23, Issue 21)
Georgia Chiropractic Organizations Propose Revisions to Antiquated Practice Act
October 10, 2005 (Vol. 23, Issue 21)
Consumer Reports Survey: Mixed Messages About Chiropractic
September 14, 2005 (Vol. 23, Issue 19)
Musculoskeletal Education: MDs Still Fail the Test
September 1, 2005 (Vol. 23, Issue 18)
Chiropractic Comes Under Attack in Connecticut
July 16, 2005 (Vol. 23, Issue 15)
Championship Chiropractic
June 18, 2005 (Vol. 23, Issue 13)
Integrative Medicine in the Hospital Setting: An Interview With Bryce Milam, DC
June 4, 2005 (Vol. 23, Issue 12)
Legislative Update: Nine Bills That Could Affect Chiropractic
May 21, 2005 (Vol. 23, Issue 11)
Chiropractic at Ohio State University
May 7, 2005 (Vol. 23, Issue 10)
Details of Student Loan Repayment Program Now Available
April 23, 2005 (Vol. 23, Issue 09)
Improving Health Care Delivery: Lessons From a Five-Country Survey
March 26, 2005 (Vol. 23, Issue 07)
Florida Board of Governors Votes Down Chiropractic School
March 12, 2005 (Vol. 23, Issue 06)
Down, But Not Out, CCA Vows to Continue Fight Against ASHP
February 12, 2005 (Vol. 23, Issue 04)
Delisting of Chiropractic in Ontario Takes Effect
January 15, 2005 (Vol. 23, Issue 02)
Funding for FSU Chiropractic School Faces Uphill Battle
January 1, 2005 (Vol. 23, Issue 01)
CMS Announces Four-State Chiropractic Demonstration Project
December 16, 2004 (Vol. 22, Issue 26)
Work Comp Study: Chiropractic Less Expensive, More Effective Than Medical Care
November 18, 2004 (Vol. 22, Issue 24)
Muscle Relaxants: Overused, Ineffective for Acute LBP?
October 21, 2004 (Vol. 22, Issue 22)
Study: Cough Medicines No Good for Children - or Their Parents
September 13, 2004 (Vol. 22, Issue 19)
VA to Offer Chiropractic at 26 Sites Nationwide
July 29, 2004 (Vol. 22, Issue 16)
Ontario Removes Chiropractic From Provincial Health Plan
July 1, 2004 (Vol. 22, Issue 14)
Antidepressants and Children: A Dangerous Combination
June 3, 2004 (Vol. 22, Issue 12)
Spotlight on William Morgan, DC
March 11, 2004 (Vol. 22, Issue 06)
Chiropractic in the Eyes of the LBP Patient
January 29, 2004 (Vol. 22, Issue 03)
Survey: Even Infants and Toddlers Have Poor Eating Habits
January 1, 2004 (Vol. 22, Issue 01)
Protecting Yourself on the Net, Part 2
December 1, 1997 (Vol. 15, Issue 25)
Protecting Yourself on the Net, Part I
October 20, 1997 (Vol. 15, Issue 22)
Netiquette: Minding Your Manners Online and the Art of E-mail
September 22, 1997 (Vol. 15, Issue 20)
Internet Terms
September 8, 1997 (Vol. 15, Issue 19)
Net Terms
August 25, 1997 (Vol. 15, Issue 18)
Internet 105, (Part 5 of 5): Getting the Best out of Your BIOS
August 25, 1997 (Vol. 15, Issue 18)
Net Terms
August 11, 1997 (Vol. 15, Issue 17)
Internet 104: Antivirus Protection for Your Computer (Part 4 of 5)
August 11, 1997 (Vol. 15, Issue 17)
Internet 103: Setting up Your New PC (Part 3 of 5)
July 28, 1997 (Vol. 15, Issue 16)
Internet 101: Test-Driving the Web, Part I of V
June 16, 1997 (Vol. 15, Issue 13)
Internet Telephony: Voice Communication on the World Wide Web
May 31, 1997 (Vol. 15, Issue 12)
Virtual Vacationing: Travel Pages on the Web
May 19, 1997 (Vol. 15, Issue 11)
Progressive Networks Delivers the "Real" Thing
May 5, 1997 (Vol. 15, Issue 10)
It Happens Every Spring: Sports Pages on the Web
April 21, 1997 (Vol. 15, Issue 09)
Whatis.com and Learn2.com
April 7, 1997 (Vol. 15, Issue 08)
The Millennium Bug: Raising Awareness
November 30, 1998 (Vol. 16, Issue 25)
A Brief History of the Internet
November 2, 1998 (Vol. 16, Issue 23)
New Ways to Access the Net, Part II: Exotic Technologies
October 19, 1998 (Vol. 16, Issue 22)
New Ways to Access the Net, Part I: Faster Modems
October 5, 1998 (Vol. 16, Issue 21)
Sharpening Your Image: Photo Editing Programs
September 21, 1998 (Vol. 16, Issue 20)
File Formats and Extensions
September 7, 1998 (Vol. 16, Issue 19)
Flatbed and Sheetfed Color Scanners
August 24, 1998 (Vol. 16, Issue 18)
DVD: The Next Step in Computer Hardware
August 10, 1998 (Vol. 16, Issue 17)
Netly News Update
June 29, 1998 (Vol. 16, Issue 14)
Presenting Adobe Acrobat Reader
June 15, 1998 (Vol. 16, Issue 13)
Keeping Your PC Trouble-Free, Part III: Essentials and Maintenance
May 31, 1998 (Vol. 16, Issue 12)
Keeping Your PC Trouble-Free, Part II: Optimizing Your System Online
May 18, 1998 (Vol. 16, Issue 11)
Keeping Your PC Trouble-Free, Part I: Software Programs and Utilities
May 4, 1998 (Vol. 16, Issue 10)
ISP 1-2-3: Choosing an Internet Service Provider
March 23, 1998 (Vol. 16, Issue 07)
It Doesn't Compute: Error Messages on the Net
March 9, 1998 (Vol. 16, Issue 06)
The Millennium Bug, Part II: Separating Fact from Fiction
February 23, 1998 (Vol. 16, Issue 05)
Digital Headlines: News Sites on the Web
February 9, 1998 (Vol. 16, Issue 04)
Legislating the Web
January 26, 1998 (Vol. 16, Issue 03)
The Millennium Bug: Preparing Yourself for the Year 2000
January 1, 1998 (Vol. 16, Issue 01)
Your Tax Dollars at Work: Government and Government-Related Websites, Part II
November 1, 1999 (Vol. 17, Issue 23)
Your Tax Dollars at Work: Government and Government-Related Websites,Part I
October 4, 1999 (Vol. 17, Issue 21)
Forgotten Heroes of the Computer Age
September 6, 1999 (Vol. 17, Issue 19)
Hepatitis B Vaccine Comes under Fire
August 23, 1999 (Vol. 17, Issue 18)
Bits and Bytes
August 9, 1999 (Vol. 17, Issue 17)
E-Mail: The Electronic Adjunct
July 12, 1999 (Vol. 17, Issue 15)
Upgrading Your Floppy Drive: Portable Storage Options
June 14, 1999 (Vol. 17, Issue 13)
Creating Your Own Online Newspaper
May 3, 1999 (Vol. 17, Issue 10)
Net Junkies: Is the Internet Hazardous to Your Health?
February 22, 1999 (Vol. 17, Issue 05)
What's in a Name: Getting a Domain Name on the Internet
January 26, 1999 (Vol. 17, Issue 03)
Should You Lease a PC?
January 1, 1999 (Vol. 17, Issue 01)
Report: Major Medical Journals May Neglect Preventive Medicine
December 14, 2000 (Vol. 18, Issue 26)
FDA Tests Find Squalene in Anthrax Vaccine
November 15, 2000 (Vol. 18, Issue 24)
Scientists Find No Link Between Polio Vaccine and AIDS
October 31, 2000 (Vol. 18, Issue 23)
Meningitis Vaccine under Scrutiny in UK
October 16, 2000 (Vol. 18, Issue 22)
Report: Rotavirus Vaccine May Trigger Juvenile Diabetes
September 18, 2000 (Vol. 18, Issue 20)
Chiropractic Keeps Cardinals and Rams on Top: DC Cares for Pro Football and Baseball Teams in St. Louis
September 4, 2000 (Vol. 18, Issue 19)
Lights, Camera, Action: The Internet Movie Database
July 24, 2000 (Vol. 18, Issue 16)
Hepatitis B Vaccine May Be Linked to Juvenile Diabetes
July 10, 2000 (Vol. 18, Issue 15)
Vaccines May Be Linked to Gulf War Syndrome
June 12, 2000 (Vol. 18, Issue 13)
Net News Update
May 15, 2000 (Vol. 18, Issue 11)
Polio Vaccine Used in '50s in Africa to Be Tested for AIDS Contamination
April 17, 2000 (Vol. 18, Issue 09)
Do DTP and Tetanus Vaccinations Cause Asthma?
March 20, 2000 (Vol. 18, Issue 07)
CDC Changes Policy on Polio Vaccine
March 6, 2000 (Vol. 18, Issue 06)
Did a Polio Vaccine Cause AIDS?
February 7, 2000 (Vol. 18, Issue 04)
And the Web Roared: Sound Pages on the Internet
January 12, 2000 (Vol. 18, Issue 02)
Ring Around the Net: The Advent of Webrings
January 1, 2000 (Vol. 18, Issue 01)
More Health Plans Offering Coverage for Chiropractic, Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine
August 13, 2001 (Vol. 19, Issue 17)
Study Finds Increasing Concerns about Vaccines among Parents, Practitioners
July 2, 2001 (Vol. 19, Issue 14)
A Brief History of Computer Hacking
June 18, 2001 (Vol. 19, Issue 13)
Study Finds Americans Want More Regulation of Dietary Supplements
May 21, 2001 (Vol. 19, Issue 11)
Canadian Flu Vaccine May Be Making Some People Ill
April 9, 2001 (Vol. 19, Issue 08)
A Beginner's Guide to Buying a Computer
February 12, 2001 (Vol. 19, Issue 04)
Physician Group Calls for End to Mandatory Vaccines
January 29, 2001 (Vol. 19, Issue 03)
Media Coverage of Medications Leaves Much to Be Desired
January 15, 2001 (Vol. 19, Issue 02)
Nurses and CAM
January 28, 2002 (Vol. 20, Issue 03)
Appeals Court Upholds Expert Witness Status for DCs
November 3, 2003 (Vol. 21, Issue 23)
Chiropractic Success Story at New York Hospital
October 20, 2003 (Vol. 21, Issue 22)
Another Legislative Victory for Chiropractic
September 24, 2003 (Vol. 21, Issue 20)
Upstate New York College Becomes 17th U.S. School to Offer DC Degree
September 1, 2003 (Vol. 21, Issue 18)
Wisconsin Chiropractic Association Sues State Over Testing Change
July 28, 2003 (Vol. 21, Issue 16)
Wall Street Journal Questions Chiropractic ... Again
July 14, 2003 (Vol. 21, Issue 15)
Chiropractic Crisis in Georgia
June 30, 2003 (Vol. 21, Issue 14)
Study Finds Manual Therapy "Most Effective Treatment" for Neck Pain
June 16, 2003 (Vol. 21, Issue 13)
Chiropractor Named to Senior Outreach Post at CMS
April 7, 2003 (Vol. 21, Issue 08)
NYCC Establishes Internship Program at Marine Base
March 10, 2003 (Vol. 21, Issue 06)
Second Chance at Life
January 14, 2003 (Vol. 21, Issue 02)
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Your Practice / Business
Should You Use Cash, Loan or Lease for Equipment Purchases?
Should You Use Cash, Loan or Lease for Equipment Purchases?

Some doctors thrive in a personality-based clinic and have a loyal following no matter what services or equipment they offer, but for most chiropractic offices who are trying to grow and expand, new equipment purchases help us stay relevant and continue to service our client base in the best, most up-to-date manner possible. So, regarding equipment purchasing: should you lease, get a bank loan, or pay cash?

Jamy Antoine, BS, DC, BCN
Politics / Government / Legislation
2024 Elections: Our Best Chance to Be a Player Again
2024 Elections

Some pundits say that the upcoming presidential and congressional races, and many local races, might be the most consequential in our country’s history. We do not have the choice of sitting on the sidelines and hoping our patients will carry our water.  Unlike other medical professions such as physical therapists, podiatrists, nurses, etc., the health care class (AMA) will not protect us. We must be in the game.

Garrett Cuneo, BA
Chronic / Acute Conditions
Evaluating Shoulder Pain - More Than the Rotator Cuff
Evaluating Shoulder Pain - More Than the Rotator Cuff

The most common condition affecting the shoulder is rotator-cuff disease. From acute tears to chronic tendinopathy, it’s common and needs a thorough workup. In fact, even asymptomatic shoulders can have full-thickness rotator-cuff rears in up to 40% of instances. Let’s look at additional conditions that can present to the office with weakness, loss of motion and pain in the shoulder beyond rotator-cuff tears.

Donald DeFabio, DC, DACBSP, DABCO