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In recent years, primary care physicians have taken on a bigger role in the treatment of MDD. Undine Vallejos, DO, shares best practices for helping patients with depression feel like themselves again.
Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) and peripheral arterial disease (PAD) are associated with significant morbidity, often manifesting as edema, pain, and nonhealing ulcers. Despite standard therapies such as compression, pharmacologic management, and surgical interventions, recurrence rates remain high, and outcomes are limited. Osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM) lymphatic drainage techniques, including pedal pump maneuvers, aim to enhance … Read More
Intractable hiccups is a rare medical condition defined as daily hiccups continuing for more than 30 days and is recognized by the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) and NIH Genetic and Rare Diseases (GARD) Information Center. Hiccups are spasmodic contractions of the respiratory muscles, triggered by activation of the hiccup reflex arc. Intractable hiccups can … Read More
AOA Board Certification, News Releases
The American Osteopathic Association (AOA) and the American Osteopathic Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (AOBOG) today launched Advanced Benign Gynecologic Surgery (ABGS), a new subspecialty certification for physicians who perform complex surgery for noncancerous gynecologic conditions. Applications open Oct. 6, and the first exam is scheduled for April 2027. ABGS-certified physicians treat endometriosis, fibroids, pelvic … Read More
Acute lateral ankle sprain (ALAS) is responsible for short-term disability, increased risk for future acute ankle sprain, and chronic ankle instability. Several studies highlighted that manipulative therapy may reduce pain and increase the range of motion (ROM) of the injured ankle, but not all of them targeted acute injuries. Some studies focused their interest on … Read More
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