Representing more than 145,000 osteopathic physicians and medical students in the U.S.
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Jennifer Caudle, DO, advises speaking with your physician if you suspect an underlying problem.
Recognizing your fatigue level can be tricky, according to Jedidiah Ballard, DO, and Camilo A. Ruiz, DO.
Octavia Cannon, DO, and Shayna Manusco, DO, offer advice to new moms on running after childbirth.
For a healthy vegan diet, you may need to consume extra protein, calcium, and vitamin D, according to the JAOA.
Swapping high heels for flats can have health benefits that go beyond the feet, according to the AOA.
Chronic forgetfulness and sleep deprivation may be signs of anxiety, says Jennifer Caudle, DO.
Researchers say up to 15% of children have sleep apnea, yet 90% go undiagnosed
Children are underdiagnosed for sleep disordered breathing because symptoms are misattributed to psychological or emotional issues, according to research in The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association.
Final DO Match Day produces 506 primary care residents
Primary care specialties account for 56% of matches, with orthopedic surgery leading specialty placements.
Researchers find antidepressants significantly increase risk of gastrointestinal, intracranial bleeding
Patients taking antidepressants are 40 percent more likely to develop severe gastrointestinal bleeding when they also use common over-the-counter pain relievers, according to a JAOA review.
Poll finds 86% of Americans take vitamins or supplements yet only 21% have a confirmed nutritional deficiency
A recent poll from the AOA finds 86% of American adults take vitamins or supplements, but osteopathic physicians say vitamins are unnecessary for most people.
Researchers say auditory testing can identify children for autism screening
A noninvasive hearing test may assist with early detection and diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders, according to research published in The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association.
AOA statement on district court ruling the Affordable Care Act unconstitutional
The AOA is concerned a district court ruling the Affordable Care Act unconstitutional would remove important patient protections, including those specific to people with pre-existing conditions.
on the rise
There are now more than 114,000 osteopathic physicians (DOs) in the United States, with over half practicing in primary care.