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The Prevalence Of Suboptimal Vitamin D Status In A Randomly Selected Cohort Of Colorado Firefighters
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Gerard Guillory
Michael Mutzel
Abstract: V itamin D insufficiency has been associated with increased risk of CVD, various cancers, autoimmune disease and type 2 diabetes. Despite adequate sun exposure, individuals inhabiting metropolitan areas display a high prevalence of vitam
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Implementing a "Code of Ethics" Can Help Prevent IME and Peer Review Abuse
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Mark Studin
I n 1847, the American Medical Association adopted the world's first national code of professional ethics in medicine. For the more than 160 years, the AMA's "Code of Medical Ethics" has been the authoritative ethics guide for practicing physician
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Deborah Tukua
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Adjustment vs. Manipulation Yes, Language Really Matters to the Future of Chiropractic
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Dr. Dennis Woggon
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Joe Kellogg
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Dennis Perman
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