Clinical Pearls

Informed Consent: Ethical Imperative, Scientific Responsibility, and Legal Reality

Informed Consent: Ethical Imperative, Scientific Responsibility, and Legal Reality Written by: James Demetrious, DC, DABCO Board-Certified Chiropractic Orthopedist Founder and CEO, PostGradDC Informed consent is a foundational, ethical and legal obligation in modern healthcare. I strongly support its appropriate and meaningful application in clinical practice […]

The Tenacious Brain: Why Chiropractic Physicians Must Lead with Neurologic Persistence

The Tenacious Brain: Why Chiropractic Physicians Must Lead with Neurologic Persistence Written by: James Demetrious, DC, DABCO Board-Certified Chiropractic Orthopedist Founder and CEO, PostGradDC Chiropractic physicians practice in an environment that demands sustained cognitive effort, emotional regulation, and principled persistence. Clinical ambiguity, evolving research, regulatory […]

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 […]