By Ceara Higgins, DC, for RRS Education Study Title: “Exercise interventions for cognitive function in adults older than 50: a systematic review with meta-analysis” Authors: Northey JM, Cherbuin N, Pumpa KL, et al. Publication Information: British Journal of Sports Medicine...
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Language Matters: Spanish in the U.S.
Every year Sept. 15-Oct. 15 is recognized as National Hispanic Heritage Month in the United States. According to the United States Census Bureau, there are 58.9 million individuals of Hispanic heritage, making this group the largest minority group at 18.1...
A New Cohort Joins the VA Chiropractic Residency Program
A new cohort of residents has joined the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) healthcare system’s Chiropractic Residency Program this year. Three chiropractors participating in the program – Vivian Ly, DC, Danielle Aslan, DC, and Dr. Jamie Zeman, DC – will...
SACA Leadership Conference: A Tribe of Future Leaders
More than 120 SACA members gathered Sept. 7-9 in Milwaukee, Wis., for the 2018 SACA Leadership Conference! An annual event for SACA members, Leadership Conference is a time for empowerment, community building and learning from some of the most influential...
Overdue ‘Travel-to-Treat’ Bill Advances in Congress
On Sept. 6, 2018, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed H.R. 302, the “Sports Medicine Licensure Clarity Act of 2017.” The legislation, also referred to as “Travel to Treat,” would ensure that sports health professionals are covered by their malpractice insurance...
Choosing Wisely: Separating Facts from Fears
It has been just over a year since many in the chiropractic profession first learned that the American Chiropractic Association (ACA) joined more than 80 medical specialty society partners to participate in an initiative that is sponsored by the American...
Engaging the Community Through Diversity in Research
While a chiropractic student, I traveled with a group of medical providers to a community in Ghana to provide supplies, assist with health screens in remote villages, and work in a local hospital within a variety of departments. During my...
Learn ACA: You Have a New and Better Choice for Online Continuing Education
When ACA decided to make some transitions last year, we were determined that this process would go deeper than just a new logo design and some brighter website colors. Today, we are committed to “living our values” by putting patients...
Research Review: Chiropractic Care and Risk for Acute Lumbar Disc Herniation: A Population-based Self-controlled Case Series Study
Study Title: Chiropractic care and risk for acute lumbar disc herniation: a population-based self-controlled case series study Authors: Hincapié C, Tomlinson G, Côté P, et al. Publication Information: European Spine Journal 2017; Oct 16. doi: 10.1007/s00586-017-5325-y. [Epub ahead of print]...
Summer Shaping Up to Be Time of Change in Health Policy
Proposal, Final Rule and Other Initiatives Aim to Reshape Medicare and Affordable Care Act Summer is often a time in Washington where the business of government seems to slow down as everyone starts to look forward to the August recess...
