Breakthrough in Alzheimer’s and Dementia? ChiroACCESS Editorial Staff    Coconut oil, once thought to be harmful due to elevating cholesterol levels, actually has numerous positive influences on human health. ChiroACCESS |  February 3, 2012

Diagnostic Imaging Case Report: A 26-year-old male reports SP inversion strain/sprain Jack Henry, DC, DACBR    A 26-year-old male reports SP inversion strain/sprain. The patient is unable to bear weight. Orthopedic evaluation was limited due to pain. Radiology Diagnostics, LLC |  January 24, 2012

Therapeutic Ultrasound and Tendon Injuries ChiroACCESS Editorial Staff    While its use is in decline, many chiropractic practices still commonly use Therapeutic Ultrasound in the treatment of patients. Recently, there has been an increase in interest by the research community in evaluating ultrasound. ChiroACCESS |  January 19, 2012

Carotenoids, Vitamin E and Osteophytes ChiroACCESS Editorial Staff    For the first time, lumbar spine osteophyte formation has been linked to levels of carotenoids and vitamin E. ChiroACCESS |  January 12, 2012

Grasping The Placebo Effect: Different Strokes For Different Folks Anthony L. Rosner, Ph.D., LL.D.[Hon.], LLC    The placebo treatment itself is traditionally defined as inert, assuming that it contains no active components. This inertness remains as long as the patient is totally blinded from what is being given, or whether something has been given at all. But if patient affect should come into play, all bets are off. No Affiliation |  January 3, 2012

Diagnostic Imaging Case Report: A 36-year-old female reports with neck pain and headaches Jack Henry, DC, DACBR    A 36-year-old female reports with neck pain and headaches which have progressively increased for the last month. No history of trauma has been reported. Physical exam findings were not provided at time of formal image reading. Radiology Diagnostics, LLC |  December 29, 2011

Mistletoe for Kissing & Health ChiroACCESS Editorial Staff    There is controversy over the origins of the tradition of kissing under mistletoe at Christmas and similar controversies extend to the use of mistletoe to promote human health. A review of research published the past two years has added a great deal to an understanding of the science related to the therapeutic effects of mistletoe lectins and other plant derivatives. ChiroACCESS |  December 27, 2011

The Power of Blueberries ChiroACCESS Editorial Staff    With each passing year, research provides evidence that many natural foods make profound but previously unknown contributions to prevention, treatment and promoting human health.  Although the blueberry is small it has the potential to provide huge health benefits.  The basic science and clinical science published this year underscores their importance. ChiroACCESS |  December 14, 2011

Target Your Market Dwain M. Daniel, D.C.    Two of the most common marketing strategies include “targeting your market” and “separating yourself from the crowd”.  This is the first in a series of two articles and will discuss “targeting your market”. ChiroACCESS |  December 8, 2011

Diagnostic Imaging Case Report: A 41-year-old male reports with chronic low back pain Jack Henry, DC, DACBR    A 41-year-old male reports chronic low back pain on-and-off for the last four months. No history of trauma was reported. Physical exam was essentially unremarkable. Radiology Diagnostics, LLC |  December 7, 2011

We’ve come a Long Way from Ouija Boards or Have We? ChiroACCESS Editorial Staff    Diagnosis is a challenging art with often very little scientific evidence to support the process.  This appears especially true for the diagnosis of neuromusculoskeletal conditions like low back pain. ChiroACCESS |  December 5, 2011

Some Inflammatory Remarks About Manipulation Anthony L. Rosner, Ph.D., LL.D.[Hon.], LLC    There is an anonymous quote which reads, “An archer cannot hit the bullseye if he doesn’t know where the target is.” In the case of some of chiropractic’s detractors, that seems to have been the case when it comes to vertebral arteries. No Affiliation |  November 10, 2011

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Jack Henry, DC, DACBR

Jack Henry DC, DACBR is a residency-trained radiologist with over 20 years experience interpreting diagnostic images for chiropractors and medical doctors across the country. Dr. Henry has lectured on topics of radiology for state and local chiropractic societies. At present, Dr. Henry makes his home in Massachusetts with his wife Lisa. Together, they have three adult children all of whom currently serve in the Armed Forces: Captain Claire Henry, USMC, 2005 graduate of the US Naval Academy, Lieutenant Sean Teresa Henry, 2008 graduate of the US Air Force Academy, and Cadet 4th Class Conor Henry, US Air Force Academy, Class of 2013.

Dr. Henry is Radiologist-in-Chief of Radiology Diagnostics, LLC. If you would like to contact Dr. Henry you can e-mail him at xray92@radiologydiagnostics.com.

Anthony L. Rosner, Ph.D., LL.D.[Hon.], LLC

Anthony Rosner became Research Director of the International College of Applied Kinesiology in September 2009.  From 1992-2007, he had been a Director of Research and Education at the Foundation for Chiropractic Education and Research and Director of Research Initiatives at the Parker College of Chiropractic from 2007-2009.

After obtaining his Ph.D. in Medical Sciences at Harvard in 1972 and conducting postdoctoral research at the NIH in Bethesda and at the CNRS in Gif-sur-Yvette, France, in 1973 and 1974, he directed research and clinical chemistry laboratories at Boston's Beth Israel Hospital and at an affiliate of the Mayo Clinic, then taught chemistry and served as Department Administrator in Chemistry at Brandeis University and managed research operations in neonatology at Children's Hospital in Boston until he joined FCER in 1992.  He chaired one of six charter committees at the inception of the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine in 1992 and has served on the editorial board of three peer-reviewed journals, authoring papers reviewing manual medicine, critiquing recent publications of questionable research design, and exploring the role of homocysteine in provoking spontaneous vertebral artery dissection.

Dwain M. Daniel, D.C.

Dr. Dwain Daniel graduated from Cleveland Chiropractic College in 1981 and opened his private practice in San Antonio, Texas in 1982. He was in solo practice until 2000 when he accepted the position of Associate Director of Research at Parker College of Chiropractic. In 2002 he was selected as the Chairperson for the Department of Diagnosis and Clinical Applications. In 2006 he returned to the Research Institute to become the Research-Faculty Liaison for the college. His primary mission is to develop reviews on evidence-based prevention, diagnosis and treatment of a variety of commonly encountered conditions and to assist faculty research. This new and unique position is critical to the educational process in a rapidly changing information and evidence based health care environment. Dr. Daniel received his B.A. degree from Texas State University, is a past President of the Texas Chiropractic Association, District 10, and has earned a Chiropractic Certification in Spinal Trauma (CCST). He has had several papers published in the peer reviewed press and teaches informatics and evidence-based practice to chiropractors throughout the United States.