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Study Published in The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association Offers Evidence that Costly Treatments are Effective CHICAGO—November 27, 2017—Researchers examined the insurance claims and medical records of 681 patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) and found those who adhered to medication schedules had significantly better physical outcomes than patients who did not, although the total … Read More
CHICAGO, Nov. 20, 2017 — Daniel G. Williams, DO, was named vice president of certifying board services by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA). As a member of the AOA’s senior management team, Dr. Williams will serve as the leadership contact for the membership organization’s 18 osteopathic certifying boards and the Bureau of Osteopathic Specialists, and … Read More
Washington (November 16, 2017)—Our organizations, which represent more than 560,000 physicians and medical students, strongly support policies that ensure every American has access to affordable health coverage. We are concerned that a proposed provision in the Senate tax reform legislation to repeal the individual mandate is inconsistent with our goals. The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) … Read More
Those bullied as adults note significant mental and physical impacts as a result, including depression and anxiety, loss of sleep and mental breakdown CHICAGO—November 15, 2017—Adults are being bullied at levels similar to adolescents, according to a recent survey Harris Poll conducted on behalf of the American Osteopathic Association, and the health consequences may be … Read More
American Cancer Society vice president to lead Washington-based team for physician organization CHICAGO, Nov. 14, 2017 — The American Osteopathic Association announced David J. Pugach, JD, as its senior vice president of public policy, leading advocacy efforts in Washington D.C. for the membership organization. AOA represents the interests of the nation’s more than 129,000 osteopathic … Read More
Suture Ligation Remains Common Treatment for Polydactyly but Often Requires Corrective Surgery, According to The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association. CHICAGO—November 13, 2017—Polydactyly, or having an extra finger, is fairly common, occurring in 1 in every 1,000 people—among African-Americans, 1 in 150. Children with supernumerary digits are usually treated within the first months of … Read More
Study Published in The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association Found Group Exercise Participants Experienced a 26 Percent Reduction in Stress and Improved Mental, Physical and Emotional Quality of Life CHICAGO—October 30, 2017—Researchers found working out in a group lowers stress by 26 percent and significantly improves quality of life, while those who exercise individually … Read More
This letter was sent to Lamar Alexander, chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee; and Patty Murray, ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee. CHICAGO- Oct. 19, 2017– On behalf of the more than 560,000 physicians and medical students represented by the combined memberships of the American Academy … Read More
Research published in The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association Examines Gap Between Nutritional Knowledge and Attitudes in Future Physicians CHICAGO—October 16, 2017—Ohio University researchers found medical students may be more confident than knowledgeable when it comes to nutrition. Of the 257 medical students studied, more than 55 percent were confident they could counsel patients … Read More