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Heart failure (HF) affects 6.7 million American adults. The gold standard for HF assessment is echocardiography (echo) to determine the ejection fraction (EF). Evaluating the cardiac apex angle may be a possible way to estimate EF; however, there is a lack of investigation into this relationship.
The Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons of California (OPSC), in partnership with the American Osteopathic Association (AOA), applauds Gov. Gavin Newsom for signing Assembly Bill 1703 (AB 1703) into law. Authored by Assemblymember Gregg Hart (D-Santa Barbara) and sponsored by OPSC, the law closes a long-standing loophole in patient safety by making it a misdemeanor for … Read More
For the first time in AOA Physician Masterfile records, women make up the majority of osteopathic physicians (DOs) practicing primary care, according to the American Osteopathic Association’s (AOA) 2026 Osteopathic Medical Profession (OMP) Report, released today. Women now account for 50.2% of DOs in active primary care practice, up from 49.6% in 2025. The shift … Read More
In the October issue of Journal of Osteopathic Medicine (JOM), you’ll find a lineup of articles across various subspecialty areas and topics, including an investigation into whether OMT can reduce the severity of intractable hiccups, an analysis of current gaps in the pediatric surgical workforce with a proposal of actionable solutions, a randomized controlled trial … Read More
CHICAGO–The American Osteopathic Association’s Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) announced accreditation decisions at its Aug. 27, 2026, meeting. The COCA is recognized by the United States Department of Education as the accreditor of colleges of osteopathic medicine. Accreditation from the COCA signifies that a college has met or exceeded the Commission’s standards for educational … Read More
Access and coverage for preventive care services matters to everyone. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) plays an integral role in helping physicians make the best evidence-based recommendations for their patients. The health of Americans depends on the new USPSTF maintaining its stature as a trusted source of evidence-based clinical guidance for the medical … Read More
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