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In the November issue of Journal of Osteopathic Medicine (JOM), you’ll find a lineup of articles across various subspecialty areas and topics, including a study identifying risk factors for burnout and self-harm thoughts among medical students, a review of kinesiology tape’s effect on pain reduction for patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome, a randomized controlled trial … Read More
Whether you are interested in helping a child work through big feelings, think critically about screen time or become comfortable with the process of receiving medical care, these books offer something for everyone.
The American Osteopathic Academy of Addiction Medicine, the Osteopathic Physicians & Surgeons of California and the Florida Osteopathic Medical Association earned recognition this year.
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