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Full moons causing irregular or unexplainable behavior in humans and animals has been a belief for some for centuries around the world. One group that historically subscribes to this belief is emergency physicians. Anecdotes abound of hectic nights in the emergency room brought on by the brightest phase of the lunar cycle; a 2011 study published in the … Read More
The COVID-19 pandemic naturally got scientists, physicians and members of the public revisiting other catastrophic infectious disease epidemics to see how they were handled by the frightened public and an unprepared society. Hannah Wunsch, MD, a critical care physician and researcher, happened upon a largely untold story of a deadly 1952 polio epidemic in Denmark … Read More
DOs whose practice of medicine has been impacted by a recent natural disaster can apply for a disaster relief grant from the American Osteopathic Foundation (AOF) via its Disaster Relief Program. The funding was made possible through donations to AOF by AOA members and state osteopathic association members. Currently, eligibility is limited to those affected by … Read More
A.T. Still, MD, DO, was ahead of his time in promoting preventive medicine and focusing on treating the whole patient rather than just symptoms. In this spirit, it is critical that we apply this overall philosophy to caring for our aging population (which is soon to rapidly expand).
“Failure is another stepping stone to greatness.” This quote, by Oprah Winfrey, was what my best friend put up on our refrigerator after I failed my COMLEX exam the first time. At the time I didn’t know that my medical journey would have so many stepping stones it could be relabeled as a rock garden. … Read More
The use of telemedicine strategies has been increasing in the United States for more than a decade, with physicians taking advantage of this new tool to reach more patients. Determining the specific demographics of physicians utilizing telemedicine most in their practice can inform recommendations for expanded telemedicine use among all physicians and aid in mitigating … Read More
The AOA recently selected the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons (ACOS), the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics (AOAO) and the West Virginia Osteopathic Medical Association (WVOMA) as the recipients of the 2024 Outstanding Affiliate Awards.
The obesity epidemic in the United States is continuing to worsen. Obesity is a known risk factor for pregnancy morbidity. However, many studies use the patient’s body mass index (BMI) at the time of delivery, do not stratify by class of obesity, or utilize billing codes as the basis of their study, which are noted … Read More
In June, the osteopathic profession marked the 150th anniversary of A.T. Still, MD, DO, introducing the principles of osteopathic medicine. Since that fateful day in 1874, osteopathic medicine has evolved into a unique and influential part of U.S. health care. Over the next several months, The DO will continue to honor Dr. Still’s visionary contributions, … Read More