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2004 Health Watch Index

December 22, 2004

bulletJVSR sets new subscription options, rates
bulletCigarette company involved in research wrongdoing

December 15, 2004

bulletWCA Summit 2005 set for April
bulletTamoxifen linked to 82% increase in strokes

December 8, 2004

bulletLower insurance premium rates take effect
bulletPrednisone linked to increased risk of pneumonia

December 1, 2004

bulletSupreme Court rejects ACA lawsuit
bulletACA loses Medicare case
bulletCommon head injury treatment raises death rate

November 24, 2004

bulletCase study explores chiropractic for anxiety
bulletSpinal fracture treatment leads to more fractures

November 17, 2004

bulletDoes chiropractic strengthen immunity?
bulletFlu season wellness plan should include chiropractic care
bulletAntibiotic resistance at ‘epic proportions’

November 10, 2004

bulletCourt shoots down ACA lawsuit case (again!)
bulletMajority of DCs want accounting of NCLAF donations
bulletResearchers say drug companies should disclose adverse events before licensing

November 3, 2004

bulletNVIC battles biased reported on “60 Minutes”
bulletFlu vaccine ‘shortage’ spurs price gouging

October 27, 2004

bulletHSAs are effective tools for practice growth
bulletRemoving tonsils has little benefit, researchers find

October 20, 2004

bulletResearch is key to progress -- a special report by Bob Blanks, PhD
bulletBenzocaine spray products may cause life-threatening condition

October 13, 2004

bulletIssues by e‑mail: A dialog between Dr. Gerald Clum and Dr. Terry Rondberg
bulletFDA knew of drug’s dangers, but approved it anyway says Public Citizen

October 6, 2004

bulletJVSR, WCA hit two more publicity home runs
bulletMDs ignoring less invasive alternative to hysterectomy

September 22, 2004

bulletUnited Nations DPI/NGO interactive web site opens
bulletFlu drug creates drug-resistant virus

September 15, 2004

bulletPalmer cracks down on critics
bulletA letter to Dr. Kern from the NVIC
bulletBritish hospitals under-report errors

September 8, 2004

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Was the fight for the VA worth the effort?

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Elderly patients often given inappropriate medicine

September 1, 2004

bulletChiropractic may help reverse multiple sclerosis and Parkinson's disease, research shows
bulletWCA press release on chiropractic tops wire service list
bulletMany MDs perform unnecessary "surveillance" colonoscopies

August 25, 2004

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CCP guidelines again approved for national clearinghouse

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Growing your practice through the use of Health Savings Accounts

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65% of hospitalized stroke patients given wrong treatment

August 18, 2004

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Dr. Joseph Flesia (1935-2004) -- A tribute by Kevin Pallis, DC, and Ed Plentz, DC

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Always the warrior -- by Guy F. Riekeman, DC, President, Life University

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Topical arthritis drugs don’t work over long term, pose risks

August 11, 2004

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Caveziels, Gelardi honored at Summit

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Sherman to hold research symposium

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Non-risk women still having Pap smears

August 4, 2004

bulletWCA, CBS leaders meet President Bush in Washington
bulletVertebral Subluxation Awareness Week in Pennsylvania
bulletProlonged aspirin chewing can damage teeth, according to case study

July 28, 2004

bulletJVSR study reviews chiropractic efforts at 9‑11 rescue sites
bulletPrescription drug abuse by teens on the rise

July 21, 2004

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Doctors keep close eye on insurance ratings

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Popular Alzheimer’s drug proven ineffective

July 14, 2004

bulletWCA issues position paper on research
bulletCommon blood pressure meds linked to fatal side effects in some patients

July 7, 2004

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WCA to sponsor 'Children's Health Day International'

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Pain pill during rotator cuff surgery may delay healing

June 30, 2004

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 WCA‑Australia Summit unites technology with tradition

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 Medical research stats often wrong

June 23, 2004

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Annual WCA Board meeting focuses on tough issues

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Health advocacy group calls for drug recall

June 9, 2004

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DCs share energy, passion at WCA Summit

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Popular surgery to prevent preterm births poses risks, offers no benefit

June 2, 2004

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Health Savings Accounts offer DCs tax advantages, insurance savings

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Vaccine group says IOM played politics in report on autism and vaccines

May 26, 2004

bulletPalmer may evict WCA from campus
bulletDecoy, a memo by Gene Cretsinger, D.C., ICA Chair of the Assembly
bulletGovernment report links Prozac to infant health problems

May 19, 2004

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ACA loses Trigon appeal

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ACA's Medicare lawsuit in trouble

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FDA permits marketing of drug withdrawn in 2000

May 12, 2004

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600 take part in Chiropractic Coalition's Joint Legislative Day

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Chiropractic PAC formed to lobby for profession -- your help is needed now!

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Prostate cancer treatment side-effects largely ignored in patient education materials

May 5, 2004

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Health Savings Accounts offer DCs tax advantages, insurance savings

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Dangers of estrogen therapy subject of yet another research study

April 28, 2004

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WCA to push for 'direct access' in VA through new bill

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Medical students ignorant about drug company marketing strategies

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Sherman Lyceum set for May

April 21, 2004

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It's time to ask questions about the CCGPP

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“Chiropractic First" book a hit in the classroom

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Acetaminophen may have link to adult asthma

April 14, 2004

bullet“Passion of Christ” star and chiropractic family to be honored by World Chiropractic Alliance at Summit
bulletNew book focuses on spiritual side of BJ Palmer
bulletMen may face same risks as women with hormone therapy

April 7, 2004

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Joint Legislative Day to feature top government leaders

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Use of antidepressants to kids under five more than doubles

March 24, 2004

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Doctors of chiropractic can contact VA head to express opinions on direct access

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Too many antidepressants given to kids; may be linked to suicides

March 17, 2004

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WCA, Coalition continue lobbying for Tricare bill

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FDA sued for failing to pull dangerous drug off market

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PALMER HOMECOMING 2004

March 10, 2004

bulletInfertility research makes national news
bulletMedical doctors aren’t aware of radiation risks

March 3, 2004

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Joint Legislative Day -- Join the WCA, ICA and FSCO for a history-making event!

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Drug companies failed to make HRT risks public

February 25, 2004

bulletAlternative to the sting of a failed flu vaccine - a San Francisco Chronicle editorial by WCA Board Member Don Harte, D.C.
bulletAspirin can trigger asthma attacks

February 18, 2004

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Direct access in the VA for chiropractic care - A report by Michael McLean, D.C.

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Antibiotic use linked to breast cancer risk

February 11, 2004

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OPRAH Magazine and Infertility -- A call for letters! -- URGENT

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Many cancer screening tests are ineffective

February 4, 2004

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CCP Guidelines updated -- New edition addresses maternity care, peer review, numerous other issues

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SPECIAL: Can’t we all just get along? by Dr. Matthew McCoy

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Sleeping pills usually hurt, not help, seniors

January 28, 2004

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Announcing the 2003 World Chiropractic Alliance Awards

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Study Links Ear Drops with an Increase in Resistant Bacteria

January 21, 2004

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COCSA asks FCLB to suspend PACE action

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Children often the victim of ‘Tylenol’ overdose

January 14, 2004

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United Nations official addresses chiropractic students

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FREE 'DC Staying Power' audio CD

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Medical students not prepared for clinical rotations or caring for chronically ill patients

January 7, 2004

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 Will chiropractic lose direct access in the VA?

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 Doctors influenced to prescribe pricier, riskier blood pressure meds

 

 

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