Clinical Pearls

When Low Level Evidence Is Mistaken for Standard of Care – A Caution Regarding Expert Testimony, Bias, and the Integrity of Our Profession

When Low Level Evidence Is Mistaken for Standard of Care – A Caution Regarding Expert Testimony, Bias, and the Integrity of Our Profession Written by: James Demetrious, DC, DABCO Board-Certified Chiropractic Orthopedist Founder and CEO, PostGradDC In recent years, I have become increasingly concerned with […]

Optimizing Long-Term Retention through PostGradDC Continuing Education

Optimizing Long-Term Retention through PostGradDC Continuing Education Written by: James Demetrious, DC, DABCO Board-Certified Chiropractic Orthopedist Founder and CEO, PostGradDC In the landscape of lifelong clinical education, mastering complex material isn’t just about exposure, it’s about retention. Traditional study methods often fail to promote enduring […]

MRI Biomarkers of Nerve Root and Brachial Plexus Inflammation in Whiplash: A New Window Into Chiropractic Assessment

MRI Biomarkers of Nerve Root and Brachial Plexus Inflammation in Whiplash: A New Window Into Chiropractic Assessment Written by: James Demetrious, DC, DABCO Board-Certified Chiropractic Orthopedist Founder and CEO, PostGradDC Emerging MRI research is reshaping our understanding of whiplash-associated disorders (WAD). A 2025 study published […]

Chiropractic Care and Stroke: Exposing Bias and Protecting the Integrity of Science

Chiropractic Care and Stroke: Exposing Bias and Protecting the Integrity of Science Written by: James Demetrious, DC, DABCO Board-Certified Chiropractic Orthopedist Founder, PostGradDC Introduction A growing number of medico-legal cases have been influenced by plaintiff expert witnesses who promote speculative and scientifically unsubstantiated claims linking […]

The Quiet Mineral: Magnesium’s Underappreciated Role in Neuromusculoskeletal Health

The Quiet Mineral: Magnesium’s Underappreciated Role in Neuromusculoskeletal Health Written by James Demetrious, DC, DABCO In the ever-growing body of evidence that supports integrative strategies for musculoskeletal care, magnesium warrants renewed clinical attention. The recent review by Fatima et al. (2024), “Magnesium Matters,” synthesizes the […]

Is an Immediate Thromboembolic Event Following Chiropractic Manipulation Causally Related or an Independent Spontaneous Occurrence?

Is an Immediate Thromboembolic Event Following Chiropractic Manipulation Causally Related or an Independent Spontaneous Occurrence? Written by: James Demetrious, DC, DABCO Introduction The occurrence of a cerebrovascular event immediately following chiropractic cervical manipulation has long been a subject of debate. The central question is whether […]

Critically Appraising Informed Consent and Stroke Risk: Assessing the Narrative Review by Brown & Lehman

Critically Appraising Informed Consent and Stroke Risk: Assessing the Narrative Review by Brown & Lehman Written by: James Demetrious, DC, DABCO Introduction Informed consent represents a cornerstone of ethical healthcare practice, ensuring patient autonomy while striking a balance between professional responsibility and patient autonomy. For […]