Stroke is one of the largest healthcare burdens in the United States and globally. It continues to be one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality. Patients with acute ischemic stroke (AIS) often present with elevated blood pressure (BP).
Statement attributable to AOA President Ernest Gelb, DO, and Interim CEO, Kathleen S. Creason, MBA: The American Osteopathic Association (AOA), representing over 178,000 osteopathic physicians and medical students, is disappointed in the recent decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to restrict medical schools from considering race and ethnicity as a factor for admission. Diversity in … Read More
How often do you leave your house without your phone? Let me guess – rarely, if ever. Among the many advantages that the internet has been able to provide, one of these is almost instantaneous access to information. You forget the name of the actress who made a cameo in your favorite show? You have … Read More
In the July issue of Journal of Osteopathic Medicine (JOM), you’ll find a lineup of articles across various subspecialty areas and topics, including papers on the potential therapeutic effects of adjunct osteopathic manipulative treatments in SARS-CoV-2 patients, the association between systolic blood pressure and stroke severity in patients with acute ischemic stroke, adverse childhood experiences … Read More
I rose from my chair in my home office, logged off the computer and passed the hallway mirror. The stooped posture, braces on my wrists and elbows, tear duct plugs, trifocals on my face and computer glasses dangling from my neck told only part of the story.
On Jan. 17, Harvard Medical School publicly denounced U.S. News and World Report’s annual medical school rankings. The school stated that it would no longer contribute data to or put any weight behind the lists. Since then, 12 additional medical schools have followed suit.
The following list of recently deceased osteopathic physicians includes links to obituaries and online memorials if they’re available. Readers can notify the AOA of their deceased colleagues by sending an email to [email protected]. You may also view a list of past In Memoriam columns.
Obesity is a complex medical condition rapidly becoming a global health concern due to its impact on physical health and its link to chronic diseases like diabetes, cardiovascular disease and certain cancers. In addition to these health challenges, social stigma rooted in societal biases has led to prejudice and discrimination that further propagate the condition’s damaging physical … Read More
Welcome back to The DO Book Club! In “Long Walk Out of the Woods,” Adam Hill, MD, shares the story of his harrowing journey through depression and alcoholism while navigating the rigors of medical training. He shines a much-needed spotlight on the paradoxical behavior of the medical community, which offers care and compassion to patients … Read More