Elmont Teaching Health Center (ETHC), a community-based health center in Long Island, New York, realized a 34 percent decrease in patient no-show rates in the fourth quarter of 2015, according to a study published in the February issue of The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association.
For DOs managing the care of patients with chronic neuropathic or cancer pain, cannabis may be a viable treatment option. However, physicians are urged to counsel patients on the appropriate use of cannabis due to the possibility of varied and unpredictable effects, including schizophrenia and other psychiatric issues, according to comprehensive research in The Journal … Read More
Original research in The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association offers evidence-based context to help DOs care for patients with abnormal Pap results.
Most People Surveyed Believe the Workplace and Public Transportation Are Most Likely Sources of Infection CHICAGO, Dec. 28, 2016—A new survey, conducted online by Harris Poll, on behalf of the American Osteopathic Association, finds 42 percent of Americans believe getting sick during cold and flu season is inevitable. The same survey found 36 percent believe … Read More
CHICAGO—Dec. 13, 2016—People deciding between low-carb and low-fat diets should know the research shows a slight advantage for low-carb diets when it comes to weight loss, according to a recent article published in The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association. Physicians from the Mayo Clinic in Arizona found low-carb diets (LCDs), including Atkins, South Beach … Read More
BOLTON, Miss.—Dec. 6, 2016—Two new disaster drones delivered telemedical packages to victims and rescue personnel in a simulated mass casualty event Tuesday at John Bell Airport in Bolton, Mississippi. The technology debuted before an audience including Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant and representatives from Homeland Security, Federal Law Enforcement Agencies, and the United Nations. The Telemedical … Read More
CHICAGO, Nov. 28, 2016 – A delayed U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration ban on kratom would stifle scientific understanding of the herb’s active chemical components and documented pharmacologic properties if implemented, according to a special report published today in The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association. The report cited the pharmacologically active compounds in kratom, including … Read More