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Research is lacking regarding osteopathic approaches in treating polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), one of the prevailing endocrine abnormalities in reproductive-aged women. Limited movement of pelvic organs can result in functional and structural deficits, which can be resolved by applying visceral manipulation (VM).
Osteopathic tradition in the cranial field (OCF) stated that the primary respiratory mechanism (PRM) relies on the anatomical links between the occiput and sacrum. Few studies investigated this relationship with inconsistent results. No studies investigated the occiput–sacrum connection from a neurophysiological perspective.
A 62-year-old woman presented to the hospital in July 2021 with a diffuse blistering rash. She had been suffering with limited cutaneous involvement for several years, which significantly worsened over a 2-month period which prompted her hospital admission. Cutaneous examination revealed diffuse tense vesicles and bullae in an annular arrangement on the arms, legs, trunk, … Read More
The COVID-19 pandemic has reduced the capacity to conduct medical research due to recruitment difficulties, supply chain shortages, and funding deficits. The clinical practice of otolaryngology was especially impacted due to a reduction in elective procedures, such as facial plastic surgeries and vocal fold injections.
We appreciate the authors’ interest and enthusiasm for osteopathic interventions via telehealth and agree with their call for standardized guidelines to help improve the delivery of virtual osteopathic care. When these visits began, we were pivoting quickly from in-person to telehealth visits and trying to determine if osteopathic interventions via telehealth would be feasible.
We commend Kramer and De Asis for their findings indicating the utilization of osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) via telemedicine for pediatric patients. Their results demonstrated significant decreases in pain for the majority of their patients, addressing their chief complaints. These findings are incredibly insightful for further research and have the potential to help many patients … Read More
Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS) are disorders of connective tissue that lead to a wide range of clinical presentations. While we are beginning to understand the association between EDS and psychological manifestations, it is critical that we further elucidate the relationship between the two. Understanding the correlation between EDS and mental health will better ensure swift diagnosis … Read More
The American opioid epidemic has necessitated the search for safe and effective means of treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD). Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) encompasses select medications that are proven effective treatments for OUD. Understanding the mechanisms of action, indications, and implementation of MAT is paramount to increasing its availability to all individuals struggling with opioid … Read More
Implementation of guideline-based Papanicolaou (Pap) smear screening, human papillomavirus (HPV) testing, and HPV vaccination has reduced cervical cancer (CC) rates up to 80%, yet prevention disparities continue to exist.