Physicians call for policies to disarm older patients with dementia
An article in The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association found there are currently no laws that give families or caregivers legal authority to confiscate firearms.
Interventions to delay and prevent Type 2 diabetes are underused, JAOA research finds
Medication, surgery and lifestyle programs have been proven to prevent or delay the onset of diabetes, though access to them is limited, according to new research.
JAOA clinical review: An osteopathic perspective on concussion evaluation and management
A comprehensive research review in The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association finds significant changes in the treatment of concussion, including a major shift to promoting active recovery and a quicker return to the classroom for children under age 13 as long as their concussion symptoms don’t worsen.
Diabetes fellowship in primary care: A survey of graduates
New research in The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association finds resistance among payers and other physicians may slow growth of diabetology, a new medical specialty which is intended to address an emerging crisis in health care as nearly one-third of Americans has a type 2 diabetes diagnosis or has prediabetes.
New research: Predictors of responsible drinking among college students who binge drink
Researchers found the secret to getting college students to drink responsibly is convincing them it will quickly improve their health, relationships and grades, a new study in The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association found. However, sustaining responsible drinking behavior takes a comprehensive set of supports.
OMT Minute: Osteopathic Lymphatic Pump Techniques
Lee Ann Curry, DO, demonstrates the thoracic and pedal pump techniques to increase lymphatic flow, boost antibiody response to vaccines, increase secretory IgA in stressed patents, and more.
Money matters: Physicians with high debt more likely to work in underserved areas
A new study in The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association found physicians graduating with the highest levels of student loan debt are increasingly planning to practice in underserved areas, a trend associated with debt repayment programs.
Psychiatric disorders present in 15% of patients with chronic dizziness, JAOA study finds
Chronic dizziness can result from a number of underlying health problems, most commonly involving neurologic, vestibular and cardiac diseases. Researchers determined that chronic dizziness can also result from or trigger psychiatric disorders.
How this high school summer program aims to tackle the physician shortage
In just one week, high school students participating in a summer enrichment program demonstrated a 34 percent increase in their understanding of how to prepare for medical school and a 38 percent increase on average in their biomedical knowledge, according to a recent study published in The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association.