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Artificial intelligence and osteopathic medicine: preserving human-centered care in an era of technological advancement

As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly integrated into healthcare, osteopathic medicine faces a critical inflection point. This commentary examines how AI integration can augment osteopathic practice while addressing potential challenges to its foundational tenets.

JOM Staff

02.15.26

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Equity reporting in systematic reviews and meta-analysis for geographic atrophy: a PROGRESS-Plus assessment

As systematic reviews and meta-analyses (SRMAs) are crucial for treatment development, they must provide guidelines that represent diverse patient demographics to promote equitable health care. As new research and treatment modalities are being developed for geographic atrophy (GA), establishing an equitable research foundation is becoming vitally important to physicians as they personalize their treatment plans.

JOM Staff

02.13.26

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The effectiveness of training student physicians in culturally sensitive patient care using an interprofessional culturally competent curriculum

As patient populations become increasingly diverse, the need for training and education in providing culturally competent care among student physicians, and Master’s in Interdisciplinary Studies in Biological and Physical Sciences (MS) students, becomes critical. This training is vital for the safety and well-being of patients, as well as for achieving better patient health outcomes.

JOM Staff

02.11.26

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February 2026 issue of Journal of Osteopathic Medicine now available

In the February issue of Journal of Osteopathic Medicine (JOM), you’ll find a lineup of articles across various subspecialty areas and topics, including a commentary discussing how to preserve human-centered care in osteopathic medicine as artificial intelligence becomes increasingly integrated into healthcare, the impact of a summer research internship program on osteopathic medical students’ motivation … Read More

JOM Staff

01.30.26

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Minimum physical activities protective against Alzheimer’s disease in late life: a systematic review

Previous studies indicate an inverse relationship between physical activity (PA) and the risk of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Although they highlighted the health benefits of PA, the specific effects of PA in late life remain unclear, and intense PA may be challenging for older adults. Moreover, there is significant variation in how PA is assessed, including … Read More

JOM Staff

01.19.26

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Effects of a myofascial and lymphatic osteopathic manipulative treatment protocol on mood and body connection: a randomized pilot study

Fascia is a ubiquitous and continuous connective tissue containing receptors involved in nociception, proprioception, and the autonomic nervous system. In conjunction with muscle, the myofascial system plays an important role in body mechanics and connectivity.

JOM Staff

01.17.26

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Chronic pain outcomes among patients treated by osteopathic vs. allopathic physicians: a 36-month follow-up study

Osteopathic physicians take a whole-person approach to medical care that may be seen in their relationships with patients and may involve utilizing osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) as an alternative to opioid therapy in patients with chronic pain.

JOM Staff

01.15.26

JOM

Race, ethnicity and gender discrepancies between allopathic and osteopathic otolaryngology trainees from 2015 to 2023

Existing studies have analyzed gender and race representation among otolaryngology – head and neck surgery (OHNS) applicants and residents in the United States. Further analysis by graduate medical degree type does not currently exist.

JOM Staff

01.13.26

JOM

Research gaps in the correlation of anxiety and depression prevalence in former college athletes: a systematic review

There is not much current literature looking at anxiety and depression in athletes transitioning out of college sports into the real world. This study identified gaps in the current mental health literature for former college athletes and what interventions are currently being offered to help them.

JOM Staff

01.11.26