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How 19th-century news coverage helped shape the early years of osteopathic medicine

By The DO Staff

04.19.24

In the late 19th century, a new medical philosophy made its debut on the front pages of newspapers. After A.T. Still, DO, MD, unveiled his vision for osteopathic medicine in 1874, early mentions in the press mingled curiosity with controversy, mirroring the public’s perception.