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Spasticity is characterized by increased muscle tone and stretch reflexes, often caused by an upper motor neuron (UMN) syndrome. Many patients live with their dysfunction of their upper or lower limbs for many years and are managed by a multidisciplinary team including physical medicine and rehabilitation specialists, neurologists, and/or physical therapists in an attempt to … Read More
Over the past decade, the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) and the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) have emphasized the need to enhance diversity within medical education. Despite concerted efforts, the representation of underrepresented populations in medicine (URiM), particularly Black men, remains alarmingly low.
Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine (OSU-COM) has named Sara Coffey, DO, the Anne & Henry Zarrow Endowed Leadership Chair of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. In this new role, Dr. Coffey will lead the psychiatry education strategy at OSU-COM, and she will serve as a key liaison between the university … Read More
The osteopathic tenets may serve as a useful guideline for an interprofessional program. There is an alignment between the osteopathic tenets and the concept of interprofessional education (IPE). IPE occurs when students from two or more professions work with each other to collaborate or improve healthcare outcomes.
With mindfulness becoming a more popular topic of discussion in conversations about wellness and self-care across the U.S., it can be helpful to understand what it is and what it can look like in our daily lives. In many parts of the world, mindfulness is part of the culture and lifestyle, rather than something we … Read More
This month, we sat down with Edward Yob, DO, an AOA board-certified dermatologist, military veteran and, to The DO’s knowledge, the first osteopathic physician to serve as a member of the White House Medical Unit from 1980 to 1985. Dr. Yob served in the U.S. Air Force and was a participant in the Health Professions … Read More
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