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Therapeutic Cervical or Thoracic Nerve Root Block

Compression or inflammation of nerves in the neck (cervical spine) or mid-back (thoracic spine) cancan be eased with Cervical or Thoracic Nerve Root Blocks

Nonsensical Processes Prevent Patient Access to New and Safe Treatments

Health technological innovations only have value if doctors and patients have access to them. Insurance companies label new products as investigational to justify the denial of care.

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Testing

The polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is a fast and inexpensive technique used to "amplify" - copy - small segments of DNA to enable testing.

Skin Patch and Skin Prick Allergy Testing

This is used to evaluate for an underlying trigger/agent in individuals who develop contact dermatitis. Examples of contact dermatitis is the development of a rash after wearing certain metal jewelry