News to Use:

Finally...

A new law passed today in California stating: As of July 1, 2006, it is illegal to give pregnant women and children under 3 vaccines containing more than a certain amount of mercury, which has been linked to developmental disorders. (AB 2943 by Assemblywoman Fran Pavley (D-Agoura Hills).

Let's hope other states have the initiative to follow suit.



FDA to review "missing" drug company documents

The US Food and Drug Administration has agreed to review confidential drug company documents that went missing during a controversial product liability suit more than 10 years ago. The documents appear to suggest a link between the drug fluoxetine (Prozac), made by Eli Lilly, and suicide attempts and violence.

Read the entire BMJ article here: http://bmj.bmjjournals.com/cgi/content/full/330/7481/7?etoc

Editor claims drug companies have a "parasitic" relationship with journals

The relationship between medical journals and the drug industry is "somewhere between symbiotic and parasitic," according to the editor of the Lancet, Richard Horton. But at the moment it has swung too much towards the parasitic, he told the House Commons select committee on health last month in his oral evidence on the role of the industry.

Read the entire BMJ article here: http://bmj.bmjjournals.com/cgi/content/full/330/7481/9?etoc

Placebos in medicine: Placebo use is well known, placebo effect is not

What an interesting letter on the effects of placebos. the author points out how a trial on the effects of placebos did not imitate clinical setting because neither the pateient or doctor believed in the treatment being offered. The author says, " This situation is completely different from clinical practice, where the patient and the doctor believe in the therapeutic powers of a treatment that they probably consider meaningful. The difference between randomised trials and clinical practice is always a problem, but much more so in the study of placebos and related phenomena."

The "related phenomena" he speaks of is the mind/ body connection.

Read the entire BMJ article here: http://bmj.bmjjournals.com/cgi/content/full/330/7481/45?etoc

Pathways for the Public:

Now your pateints can order Pathways to be delivered directly to their own homes! Or you can subscribe your favorite midwifery office, holistic pediatrician's practice, or anyone who you want to share the news with!

To print out a color flier for your office, click here: http://www.icpa4kids.com/members/icpa%20public%20membership.pdf

To print out black and white order forms for your office, click here: http://www.icpa4kids.org/research/participate.htm

Membership:

Exciting New Membership Benefit:

Our doctor website (www.icpa4kids.com) will be offering our members a "Chat Room" to discuss clinical questions

It is time for many of you to renew your membrship. We've sent out e-mail notices and if you have not yet renewed, please do so so you stay on our web referral directory database.

Visit our new on-line membership-status page to check on your membership renewal date: http://www.icpa4kids.com/locator/renewal.php

If your name is not on the list, your membership is past due.

Renew here now: https://secure.icpa4kids.com/mform.html and keep your memebership benefits uninterrupted:

Staying current with membership allows you to:

1- continue to benefit from our national advertising
2- keep your name listed on our active referral directory
3- stay current with your Pathway's subscription
4- participate in our new on-line chat room
5- receive our first research journal issue
6- stay in touch with cutting edge info
7- obtain discounts on your seminar registrations

We will continue to offer membership benefits that directly impact your success in practice. Your ongoing support and commitment to our joint mission is greatly appreciated.

Training:

January 13-15, 2005 Parker Las Vegas

Dr Fabrizio Mancini is sending his personal invitation to each of you to this year's Parker in Las Vegas. Come visit us at the I.C.P.A. booth while you are there.

Also, Dr. Liz Anderson-Peacock, ICPA Diplomate Chair, has organized a Pediatric Panel to be held on Saturday January 15, 2005 @ 10:40 a.m. Drs. Anrig and myself will participate in this presentation on behalf of the I.C.P.A. Questions from the audience will be addressed as well.

If you have not yet registered for Parker, do so here: http://www.parkerseminars.com/

ICPA Collaborative Conferences:

The ICPA is pleased to announce its joint Celebration of Chiropractic at the following international conferences:

February 17-20, 2005: Promoting the Principle, Practice & Passion of Chiropractic:

Cleveland Conference – Los Angeles Expo 2005
Great speakers, state-of-the-art exhibits, fun events and all that is L.A.– it’s License Renewal with a Kick!

Drs. Alcantara, Buerger and Ohm from the ICPA will all have workshops.
Dr Alcantara will be reviewing ICPA's current research, Dr Buerger will be debuting her new ADHD material, and Dr Ohm will be offering Webster Certification
Visit: http://www.clevelandchiropractic.edu/ClevelandConferences/events.htm

There have been some updates to our Montreal and Chicago Year Three Dates:
Check here for details: http://www.icpa4kids.com/seminars/year.php?year=Three

Visit all of ICPA classes here: http://www.icpa4kids.com/chiropractic_pediatric_seminars.htm