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Healthcare inequities disproportionately affect underprivileged groups, leading to negative health outcomes. Challenges are compounded in regions like Appalachian Ohio, where rurality and poverty exacerbate issues such as access to care and environmental stressors, significantly impacting conditions like asthma. In severe cases of asthma, sinus surgery is sometimes indicated, because it has been shown to improve … Read More
Osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) has been shown to improve athletic performance by enhancing shoulder range of motion, flexibility, and balance in various sports. However, its effects on sprint performance, particularly in competitive environments, remain understudied. Sprinting is a high-intensity activity that depends on anaerobic capacity, neuromuscular efficiency, and volume of oxygen (VO2) max. Although OMT … Read More
Evidence supports osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM) as an effective manual therapy, although it remains underutilized by Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (DOs).
Dermatology remains one of the most competitive medical specialties, with successful candidates often demonstrating outstanding academic performance, extensive research experience, and strong letters of recommendation. The integration of the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) and the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) into a single accreditation system in 2020 was intended to streamline residency training, … Read More
In an era in which clinical research plays a crucial role in advancing medical knowledge and contributing to the resume of medical students attempting to match into a residency, the creation of sustainable and effective research opportunities within medical education is paramount.
This article examines the sentiments of a Phoenix-area hospitalist who feels underpaid despite earning an objectively high salary. While physician compensation in the United States, including that of hospitalists (around $365,000 in Phoenix), ranks among the highest globally and places them in the top income percentiles domestically, the perception of being “underpaid” persists.
In the March issue of Journal of Osteopathic Medicine (JOM), you’ll find a lineup of articles across various subspecialty areas and topics, including an exploration of the impact of methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase gene variations on autism spectrum disorder severity, the utility of implantable loop recorders in diagnosing and/or excluding arrhythmias in patients with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and … Read More
A 77-year-old woman presented in March 2025 for diffuse widespread pruritus and palmar erythema with burning pain that onset approximately 4 months prior. She was initially treated with Dupixent, 300 mg subcutaneously every 2 weeks, and antihistamines with a presumed diagnosis of atopic dermatitis.
As a third-year medical student at an allopathic institution, I find these findings particularly compelling. In our curriculum, hands-on structural interventions are rarely integrated into discussions of chronic inflammatory diseases.