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Red Yeast Rice for Dyslipidemia in Statin-Intolerant Patients (A Randomized Trial)
by David J. Becker, MD; Ram Y. Gordon, MD; Steven C. Halbert, MD; Benjamin French, PhD; Patti B. Morris, RD; and Daniel J. Rader, MD
6/22/2009 7:43:31 AM
A new research from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and published in the June 16, 2009 issue of Annals of Internal Medicine have found that red yeast rice can be an alternative to cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins.
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Effects of prenatal multimicronutrient supplementation on pregnancy outcomes: a meta-analysis
by Prakesh S. Shah, MD MSc, Arne Ohlsson, MD MSc on behalf of the Knowledge Synthesis Group on Determinants of Low Birth Weight and Preterm Birthsc
6/9/2009 7:37:12 AM
A new study published in the June 9, 2009 issue of Canadian Medical Association Journal reports on how a multivitamin supplementation during pregnancy may improve a baby's birth weight more than iron-folic acid supplementation alone.
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The time is now for ChiroVoice!
by Louis Lupinacci, DC, FICC and H. William Wolfson, DC, FICC
6/8/2009 7:58:36 AM
The New York State Chiropractic Association asks members to support the ACA chiropractic advocacy network, ChiroVoice.org (ChiroVoice).
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NYCC President Dr. Frank Nicchi Named ACC President
by New York Chiropractic College
5/23/2009 6:41:34 AM
New York Chiropractic College president Frank J. Nicchi, DC, MS, was recently elected president of the Association of Chiropractic Colleges, (ACC) a consortium of some nineteen chiropractic colleges located in the United States, Canada and New Zealand.
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Attention NYSCA Members
by NYSCA
5/21/2009 3:06:05 PM
The New York State Chiropractic Association has been busy preparing our response to the proposed NYS Workers Compensation Guidelines.
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NBCE 2009 BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION
by NBCE
5/21/2009 11:51:37 AM
On May 8, the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners (NBCE) held its Annual Board Meeting in conjunction with the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards’ (FCLB) 83rd Annual Educational Conference in Hollywood, CA.
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FTC Red Flag Rules: What Are They And What Do I Have To Do?
by Mariangela Penna, DC President, New York State Chiropractic Association
5/5/2009 8:21:55 AM
Members should be aware; the FTC has developed Red Flag Rules which require “creditors” – including health care providers -- to conduct a risk assessment to determine if they have accounts at risk for identity theft.
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Medicare Myths Busted
by NYSCA Staff
4/6/2009 1:11:02 PM
Doctors beware: There are many rumors within the chiropractic profession about Medicare policies.
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Federal Red Flag Rules Apply to Doctors of Chiropractic
by NYSCA Staff
4/6/2009 12:09:41 PM
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regulations stating that financial institutions and creditors are required to develop and execute written identity theft prevention programs otherwise known as the “Red Flags Rules,” are slated to go into effect May 1, 2009.
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Vitamin C Intake Linked with Reduced Gout Risk in Men
by Hyon K. Choi, MD, DrPH; Xiang Gao, MD, PhD; Gary Curhan, MD, ScD
3/10/2009 8:46:35 AM
A new study published in the May 9, 2009 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine reports on how a Vitamin C intake may be beneficial in the prevention of gout.
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FCER’s DCConsult® Web Site Now Open Access
by FCER
3/9/2009 12:50:16 PM
After carefully listening and reviewing member comments, the Foundation for Chiropractic Education and Research has opened its popular new DCConsult® website to all at no cost.
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8th Annual NYCC Women’s Health Symposium Set for March 28.
by New York Chiropractic College
3/5/2009 2:12:11 PM
New York Chiropractic College today announced that it, in cooperation with Community Health magazine and The Finger Lakes Times, will host its Eighth Annual Women’s Health Symposium, Saturday, March 28, 2009, on the NYCC campus on Route 89 in Seneca Falls.
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American Chiropractic Association Hails House Legislation Expanding Chiropractic Benefit Within VA
by The American Chiropractic Association (ACA)
2/19/2009 1:32:58 PM
The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) and the Association of Chiropractic Colleges (ACC) today expressed support for newly introduced legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives designed to codify chiropractic as a covered service through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care system. Representative Bob Filner, D-Calif., introduced HR 1017 late last week.
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Economic Stimulus Package Passes House, Senate
by American Chiropractic Association
2/17/2009 8:36:28 AM
Late last week, the U.S. House and Senate approved the long-debated $787 billion economic stimulus package. Included in the final legislation, which is to be signed by President Obama this week, are the following items of interest to the chiropractic profession:
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United Health Care Overcharged New York State $4 Million
by NY State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli
2/11/2009 8:08:25 AM
United Health Care used a faulty method to calculate risk costs and overcharged the state nearly $4 million for insuring the New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP), according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.
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ACA Rolls Out Chiropractic Advocacy Network
by The American Chiropractic Association (ACA)
12/3/2008 9:27:45 AM
The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) today announced that it has rolled out the pilot phase of its patient advocacy network enabling an initial group of nearly 400 doctors of chiropractic to introduce their patients to a specially-designed Internet portal. This preliminary phase will ensure the network’s full functionality prior to its official launch on Jan. 5, 2009.
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Congress Orders Further Expansion of Military Chiropractic Program
by American Chiropractic Association
10/10/2008 2:03:54 AM
After an intensive joint lobbying campaign by the American Chiropractic Association (ACA) and the Association of Chiropractic Colleges (ACC), Congress has once again affirmed its desire to ensure accessibility of chiropractic care within the military and has ordered the Pentagon to expand the availability of chiropractic services to 11 additional military bases.
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