A 17-year-old female presented to the dermatologist in May 2024 to evaluate brown lesions on her upper and lower lips with associated darkening of her complexion without sun exposure. She reported worsening fatigue but denied altered mental status, nausea, weight loss, polyuria, polydipsia, dizziness, or orthostatic hypotension.
People experiencing homelessness are at a disproportionately greater risk for developing traumatic brain injury (TBI) than the general population. There has been minimal research to evaluate the prevalence of TBI or the long-term cognitive impacts of TBI among the population experiencing homelessness within the United States. There is minimal literature that examines individuals who are living … Read More
Osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) can be utilized as a primary or adjunctive treatment for headaches associated with musculoskeletal disorders. Although previous systematic reviews investigated the effectiveness of manual therapies for treating headaches, they did not focus specifically on OMT or perform a pooled meta-analysis to evaluate the effectiveness of outcomes.
As you move through transitions this spring, consider the positive impacts of creativity on every stage of your life. Writing poetry, composing music and crafting visual art are fun and inspiring ways to broaden your perspective. Creativity allows one to funnel emotions into something beautiful, expressive and uplifting, and the winter is a time when … Read More
Medical school can be a stressful time. While starting school, everything is new and exciting. However, it literally is like drinking from a firehose. Endless amounts of information that seem impossible to learn. As a medical student, I felt like I needed to forget useless facts like song lyrics to make room for the Krebs … Read More
Dakota White, DO, a recent graduate from the Internal Medicine residency program at Baptist Memorial Hospital—Northern Mississippi, is committed to developing the next generation of physicians. A graduate of William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine (WCUCOM), Dr. White serves in multiple roles including as faculty at Baptist University College of Osteopathic Medicine (BUCOM) in … Read More
Paging Dr. Kalin! This former osteopathic medical student has officially transitioned into the role of a newly minted first year resident. The recent transition of Jacob Kalin, DO, marks a significant milestone, and in this spotlight, we explore how his journey continues to evolve in the world of patient care. Prior to osteopathic medical school, … Read More
One of life’s biggest transitions for those aspiring to become physicians is the leap from pre-medical dreams to the reality of medical school. This month’s student spotlight, Akul Gupta, OMS I, is currently navigating this pivotal shift and learning not only the science of medicine but also what it takes to grow into the role … Read More
This pilot study assessed participants adherence rate and the effect size needed to determine the sample size for a full-scale study evaluating the effectiveness of forward head posture (FHP) correction on temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) and symptoms. Moreover, the potential impact of adding FHP correction to a standard conservative protocol for treatment of TMD severity, pain, … Read More