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Intractable hiccups is a rare medical condition defined as daily hiccups continuing for more than 30 days and is recognized by the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) and NIH Genetic and Rare Diseases (GARD) Information Center. Hiccups are spasmodic contractions of the respiratory muscles, triggered by activation of the hiccup reflex arc. Intractable hiccups can … Read More
Acute lateral ankle sprain (ALAS) is responsible for short-term disability, increased risk for future acute ankle sprain, and chronic ankle instability. Several studies highlighted that manipulative therapy may reduce pain and increase the range of motion (ROM) of the injured ankle, but not all of them targeted acute injuries. Some studies focused their interest on … Read More
The United States is facing a persistent physician shortage, particularly in rural and tribal regions. Oklahoma ranks 43rd nationally for primary care provider (PCP) availability, with rural and tribal communities experiencing some of the most severe health workforce shortages. The Indian Health Service (IHS) Oklahoma City service area reports a 16 % physician vacancy rate, with national … Read More
Heart failure (HF) affects 6.7 million American adults. The gold standard for HF assessment is echocardiography (echo) to determine the ejection fraction (EF). Evaluating the cardiac apex angle may be a possible way to estimate EF; however, there is a lack of investigation into this relationship.
In the October issue of Journal of Osteopathic Medicine (JOM), you’ll find a lineup of articles across various subspecialty areas and topics, including an investigation into whether OMT can reduce the severity of intractable hiccups, an analysis of current gaps in the pediatric surgical workforce with a proposal of actionable solutions, a randomized controlled trial … Read More
The clinical relationship between cardiovascular disease and deleterious surgical outcomes has been extensively examined; however, the relationship between cardiovascular risk and the association with major surgical interventions has yet to be examined at the population level.
In the September issue of Journal of Osteopathic Medicine (JOM), you’ll find a lineup of articles across various subspecialty areas and topics, including a look at the association between history of open chest or abdominal surgery and cardiovascular risks, a comparison of ACGME Milestone data between allopathic and osteopathic residents, a randomized trial analyzing OMT … Read More
In the August 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 impact of discontinuation and non-publishing of osteoporosis clinical trials, a look into how OMT can enhance the pitching performance of college baseball players, the effect of COMLEX-USA Level … Read More
No study has systematically measured somatic dysfunction (SD) in patients with acute cerebral ischemia or tested the reliability of a new osteopathic diagnostic construct, called the Functional Pathology of the Musculoskeletal System (FPMSS) model. The methodology assesses the musculoskeletal system (MSS) as an integrated organ system, shifting emphasis of examination away from structural/postural malalignment to … Read More