Dr. Michael C. Karr, D.C.

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We specialize in the treatment of sciatic pain relief. We use the DRX9000 Non Surgical Spinal Decompression machine, which has been cleared by the FDA. Many patients have been able to avoid back surgery with the our treatment for sciatica and disc bulges, herniations and pinched nerves among other things. We also use MedX rehabilitation for strengthening exercises and Cold Laser as part of the treatment for sciatica. MedPay, Work Comp and some Ins pay for Spinal Decompression treatment. I graduated UCLA with a minor in Kinesiology before receiving my doctorate.I've been at the same location since 1989.

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Friday, September 3, 2010

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Tuesday, June 29, 2010

Tylenol Recall Update

Since the April recall, Children's Tylenol, Benadryl, Motrin and other McNeil Pharmaceutical products are still unavailable for purchase. The latest report says we should not expect a return of these products until 2011. You can receive updates from the makers of Tylenol on their website. -Jay Gordan, MD

Thursday, June 17, 2010

Tuesday, June 8, 2010

Pharmaceutical companies are expected to increase profits 3-6 percent annually in the next 5 years.

In 2014 they could reach $360-$390 Billion, which would be up from $300 Billion in 2009.

Insight into recent settlements.

-U.S. Department of Justice announced (April, 2010) that AstraZeneca had agreed to pay $520 Million to settle a claim it fraudulently marketed the anti psychotic drug Seroquel.

- October 2009, Pfizer, Inc., was fined $2.3 Billion for similar off-label marketing practices, as well as illegal marketing activities including vacations and other perks to doctors as incentives to prescribe.

-January 2010, McNeil, a division of Johnson n Johnson issued a recall of Motrin, Tylenol and Benadryl because of a musty, moldy or mildew-like odor that made people sick. April 2010, a second recall was done for infant/child fever reducers and allergy medications. In a statement, "Some of these products included in the recall may contain higher concentrations of active ingredients than is specified, ..." The FDA is considering fines.

(June 3, 2010 Dynamic Chiropractic).