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In “Effect of visceral manipulation on menstrual complaints in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome,” Yosri et al. found that visceral manipulation with a low-calorie diet improved menstrual pain, menstrual irregularities, and premenstrual symptoms compared to a low-calorie diet alone. However, the authors did not perform an a priori power analysis to inform their sample size.
One in four medical students are studying to become DOs [1, 2]. This compelling statistic demonstrates that the osteopathic philosophy resonates strongly with many of our nation’s future physicians. It also makes our work more urgent. The osteopathic medical education (OME) community must ensure that today’s growing number of osteopathic medical students can continue to choose … Read More
Colorectal cancer (CRC) has a high mortality rate and a large financial burden. Therefore, it is imperative to screen appropriately for this disease. By evaluating trends in different CRC screening methods and evaluating screening methods based on sex and race, improvements in screening can be made.
Osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) has been established as a beneficial and noninvasive treatment option for multiple conditions. With the total number of osteopathic providers tripling and the subsequent increase in osteopathic physician representation, we would expect the clinical use of OMT to increase accordingly.
In recent years, patient-centered healthcare has become a primary concern for researchers and healthcare professionals. When included in randomized controlled trials (RCTs), patient-reported outcome (PRO) measures serve a critical role in supplementing efficacy outcomes with a patient perspective.
The acquisition of clinical skills is an essential part of the osteopathic medical school curriculum. Preclinical medical students, especially at osteopathic medical schools, have limited exposure to abnormal physical examination (PE) findings that are not typically seen in a student’s peers or in a standardized patient (SP). The early exposure of first-year medical students (MS1s) … Read More
Some racial and ethnic groups are underrepresented in the medical field because they face unique barriers to admission to medical school. One admission requirement that can present a barrier for applicants is the physician letter of recommendation (PLOR). Undergraduate students report confusion with the application process and lack of mentorship to be two of their … Read More
Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) and intensive cardiac rehabilitation (ICR) are secondary prevention interventions for cardiovascular disease (CVD) with a class 1a indication yet suboptimal utilization. To date, there are only three approved ICR programs. Alternative programing should be explored to increase enrollment and adherence in these interventions.
In the June issue of Journal of Osteopathic Medicine (JOM), you’ll find a lineup of articles across various subspecialty areas and topics, including papers on reimbursement trends for Medicare patients who utilized OMT, colorectal cancer screening methods, the relationship between required physician letters of recommendation and decreasing diversity in osteopathic medical school admissions, and more! … Read More