2005 Health Watch Index

2005 Health Watch Index

December 22, 2005

	WCA corrects Dynamic Chiropractic report error
	Who regulates the research conducted by RCS and is it ethical?
	Introducing Jang‑Yen (John) Wu, PhD.
	U.S. Troops honored by fellow American

November 17, 2005

	RCS is proud to follow the ACC 'Chiropractic Paradigm' by David A. Jackson, DC
	Critical care units put patients at significant risk for adverse events, serious errors

September 7, 2005

	RCS is proud to follow the ACC ‘Chiropractic Paradigm’ by David A. Jackson, DC
	Critical care units put patients at significant risk for adverse events, serious errors

August 24, 2005

	WFC's chiropractic ‘identity’ doesn't include subluxation
	FDA approves questionable device

August 17, 2005

	Santa will need a chiropractor again this year
	Allegations of fake research reach record highs

August 10, 2005

	WCA endorses innovative ‘QuadWheel’ luggage
	Former Life VP killed in home
	Popular drugs used in off-label prescriptions for chronic insomnia

August 3, 2005

	RCS announces advisory panel names
	US outstrips Canada in coronary artery bypass graft surgery costs

July 27, 2005

	ICA remains committed to Coalition
	Pathological gambling may be caused by Parkinson’s drugs

July 20, 2005

	House bill would mandate military chiropractic study
	Merck sued by MDs over Vioxx animal tests

July 13, 2005

	OIG Medicare report says DCs ‘overpaid’ by $285M in 2001
	‘One Minute Wellness’ aims for NY Times Best Sellers list
	Rates of untreated eye disease higher in diabetic adults in managed care

July 6, 2005

	RCS research proposal wins IRB approval
	Benefits of aspirin for the over 70s questioned in new study

June 22, 2005

	NBCE accused of ‘dirty politics’ -- Badge unseated amid calls for reform
	Oral contraceptives impact not immediately reversible following discontinuation

June 15, 2005

	WCA receives NGO ‘good standing’ report from United Nations DPI
	Life-threatening complications linked to breast cancer chemotherapy regimen

June 8, 2005

	Top health website features JVSR research report
	Estrogen should not be taken by postmenopausal women who’ve had a hysterectomy

June 1, 2005

	WCA files progress report with United Nations
	Premature use of stem cell therapy could put patients at risk

May 25, 2005

	Chiropractic TRICARE bill aimed at military dependents, retirees
	The real risks of antidepressants

May 18, 2005

	DCs gather in Washington for Chiropractic Coalition Legislative Day
	WCA Summit mixes information, inspiration, innovation, intensity
	Plastic surgeons caution against unknown dangers of mesotherapy

May 11, 2005

	RCS schedules first research training session
	Heart risks can be increased by respiratory drugs

May 4, 2005

	Ontario government decides to fund physiotherapy but not chiropractic
	Risk of secondary cardiac events not reduced by antibiotic treatment

April 27, 2005

	Taking control of health care costs by Roy Smith
	Patients may run greater risk of death in first month from heart failure drug

April 20, 2005

	NY Chiropractic Council adopts CCP guidelines
	Academic medical center advertising may risk eroding public trust, study says

April 13, 2005

	Blue Cross calls chiropractic for children 'experimental'
	Nursing home sufferers' illness worsened by drugs used to treat Alzheimer's

April 6, 2005

	Rondberg named to Dept. of Defense committee
	Medication errors possible due to flaws in CPOE use

March 23, 2005

	Dave Mager to lead WCA Children's Health Day International effort
	Nursing home injuries from adverse drug events found more common than previously identified

March 16, 2005

	Lighting a fire for chiropractic
	Hospital admission = medication errors

March 9, 2005

	Masters Circle targeted by anti-chiropractic lawsuit
	Something we can all unite behind -- a commentary by Dr. Terry A. Rondberg
	Physician urges colleagues to steer clear of drug reps

March 2, 2005

	Study explores chiropractic influence on oxidative stress and DNA repair
	Drug therapies offer little help for dementia symptoms

February 23, 2005

	Lobbying smarter -- and harder -- A golden opportunity for chiropractic
	Cardiovascular risks almost doubled with Vioxx, researchers confirm

February 16, 2005

	WHO develops guidelines on chiropractic basic training and safety
	Back pain surgery results may be overrated

February 9, 2005

	WCA International Summit registration now available online -- HURRY!
	Off-label use of cancer drugs risks potentially fatal toxicities

February 2, 2005

	Florida chiropractic college under fire - BULLETIN! Florida College Rejected!
	Use of NSAIDs suspended in large Alzheimer's prevention trial

January 26, 2005

	WCA partners with Make‑A‑Wish Foundation for Children's Health Day International
	OTC acne treatment as good as antibiotics

January 18, 2005

	RCS to recruit 'army' of researchers
	Increased stroke risk and hormone replacement therapy link evident

January 12, 2005

	Coalition plans April Legislative Action Day
	Study finds soy could be good for heart, bones of premenopausal women

January 5, 2005

	WCA announces 2005 Awards
	U.S. rate of caesareans exceeds WHO standards