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Study finds 45 minutes of patient education improves chronic disease management

CHICAGO—November 19, 2018—Just 45 minutes of patient education can improve outcomes for patients with chronic diseases, according to a study in the Journal of the American Osteopathic Association. The study, titled The Other 45, assigned 47 patients who were diagnosed with a chronic disease, like hypertension, COPD, or diabetes, to visit with a second-year medical … Read More

AOA Media Team

11.19.18

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Is there a doctor in the House? Physician victories in the 2018 midterm elections

The results are (mostly) in on the 2018 midterm elections, and three new physicians have been elected to Congress. Additionally, the 10 physicians in the House of Representatives all won their re-elections, as did the one physician in the Senate up for re-election.

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11.14.18

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Proposed CME Guide updates posted for public comment

The Bureau of Osteopathic Specialists has posted proposed policy outlining new requirements for diplomates fulfilling OCC Component 2. Members of the public are invited to review all proposed policy changes and submit comments by Dec. 19, 2018.

AOA Staff

11.12.18

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Read Sunday’s edition of OMED Daily News

Whether you’re attending OMED in sunny San Diego or following the conference from afar, check out news and highlights from today’s lineup of didactic sessions and Exhibit Hall happenings.

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10.07.18

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Read Friday’s edition of OMED Daily News

Get the latest news and highlights from OMED 2018. Session topics include combat medicine, exercise compliance and Honors 2018 award recipients.

10.06.18

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Check out news and highlights from OMED 2018

Don’t miss the latest news from OMED 2018, including updates from general sessions, didactic sessions and iTed-style talks by some of the profession’s top innovators.

AOA Staff

10.06.18

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Heading to OMED 2018? Download the mobile app today

The OMED mobile app provides cutting-edge technology to customize your meeting and interact with other like never before. Check it out!

AOA Staff

10.01.18

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Researchers find children experience concussion symptoms three times longer than adults

CHICAGO—September 17, 2018—Concussion symptoms for children under 13 years old typically last three times longer than they do for older teens and adults, but keeping them out of the classroom during recovery is not necessarily the preferred treatment, according to a comprehensive research review in The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association. Parents should be … Read More

AOA Media Team

09.17.18

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For members: View FAQ for details of AOA lawsuit settlement

Member login required: Learn details of the settlement and view frequently asked questions about decoupling and the impact on membership.

AOA Staff

08.14.18