Why Hypotheses Should Not Define the Standard of Care: The Importance of Methodological Rigor Written by: James Demetrious, DC, DABCO Board-Certified Chiropractic Orthopedist Founder and CEO, PostGradDC Scientific Innovation Begins with Hypothesis Generation Scientific progress depends upon curiosity, innovation, and the willingness to challenge prevailing […]
It’s Time for Interprofessional Collegiality Written by: James Demetrious, DC, DABCO Board-Certified Chiropractic Orthopedist Founder and CEO, PostGradDC From the beginning of my career, I have been fortunate to enjoy strong professional relationships with medical physicians and other healthcare colleagues. We communicated openly, respected one […]
A Century of Skepticism: How Repetitive Media Narratives Continue to Misrepresent Chiropractic Despite Scientific Progress Written by: James Demetrious, DC, DABCO Board-Certified Chiropractic Orthopedist Founder and CEO, PostGradDC The recent New York Times article, “Should You Trust Your Health to a Chiropractor?”, highlights both the […]
Restoring Neurologic Fidelity: The Role of Chiropractic Proprioceptive Neuromodulation in Vertigo and Tinnitus Written by: James Demetrious, DC, DABCO Board-Certified Chiropractic Orthopedist Founder and CEO, PostGradDC The Cervical Spine as a Neurologic Sensory Organ Cervicogenic disorders associated with dizziness, tinnitus, disequilibrium, visual disturbance, and altered […]
Pillars of Professional Respectability in Chiropractic Care Written by: James Demetrious, DC, DABCO Board-Certified Chiropractic Orthopedist Founder and CEO, PostGradDC Professional respectability is a measurable expression of clinical excellence, ethical consistency, and patient-centered outcomes. For chiropractic to continue its evolution as a trusted and integral […]
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 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 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 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 […]
Why a Chiropractic Orthopedist Favors the Term “Chiropractic Subluxation” Written by: James Demetrious, DC, DABCO Board-Certified Chiropractic Orthopedist Founder and CEO, PostGradDC I am a chiropractic orthopedist and I love chiropractic. My introduction to chiropractic care came unexpectedly. In high school, I sustained a spinal […]
