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An 81-year-old man was referred to our nail clinic in November 2023 due to two black hard masses on his second digit toenails bilaterally. He was treated for onychomycosis with topical ciclopirox for a year.
Cesarean sections (CSs) can reduce maternal and fetal risk in medically necessary cases. However, studies show that CSs are associated with negative fetal outcomes, including birth defects, low birth weight, delayed fetal resuscitation, neonatal acidosis, and even infant mortality. Maternal comorbidities play a role in determining if a CS is necessary and may contribute to … Read More
Osteopathic assessment and osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) have been utilized in managing chronic neck pain (CNP) and neck somatic dysfunction. However, osteopathic assessments lack quantitative measures to detect muscle abnormalities and evaluate the effect of OMT.
Asymmetry of bony landmarks, such as the anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS) or posterior superior iliac spine (PSIS), is often utilized to identify somatic dysfunction in the pelvis. However, establishing good accuracy for these assessments can be challenging, so objective training models have been developed to enhance learning and accuracy.
As the prevalence of social determinants of health (SDH) continues to have an impact on the management of chronic conditions, it is imperative to expose health professional students to these encounters.
Following the implementation of the Single Accreditation System (SAS) in 2020, the integration of osteopathic and allopathic residency programs has reshaped access to surgical specialties. Despite these efforts, osteopathic medical graduates remain underrepresented in otolaryngology residencies, with historical concentration in a few Midwestern states and limited access to home residency programs.
In the December issue of Journal of Osteopathic Medicine (JOM), you’ll find a lineup of articles across various subspecialty areas and topics, including an investigation into the prevalence of negative fetal outcomes (such as low birth weight, birth defects, prolonged hospital stay, and infant mortality) in cesarean section deliveries, a look at geographical distribution and … Read More
In the United States, nearly 80 % of the adult population reported lifetime alcohol use, with 50 % of those reporting alcohol consumption within the past 30 days in 2019. The expense of excess alcohol intake was estimated to have an annual associated healthcare cost of $28 billion, and there was greater than $221 billion in additional … Read More
There is currently no clinical research investigating the effect of osteopathic manipulation on the milk supply of lactating patients. Herbal and prescription galactagogues are limited and have the potential for serious side effects.