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Calcific tendinopathy (CT) is an important musculoskeletal condition most commonly seen in the shoulder girdle, accounting for 10–42% of all shoulder pain. Despite the high prevalence within the shoulder region, CT has been demonstrated in many tendons throughout the axial and appendicular skeleton. Unlike degenerative tendinopathies, CT appears to be a self-limiting condition that affects … Read More
Many medical students and practicing physicians view biochemistry, especially its metabolic pathways, as a challenging topic given the depth of material. Medical biochemistry educators aim to help prepare future physicians to apply knowledge of metabolism to disease processes. Research confirms that study tools promote critical thinking and help to connect biochemistry concepts to health and … Read More
Simulation-based education can enhance medical students’ understanding of clinical concepts as they learn the key elements needed to treat patients with various medical conditions. The integration of simulation programs into medical school curricula increases students’ exposure to this type of learning.
COVID-19 infection may involve the nervous system and has been associated with a number of neuropsychiatric complications, including impairment of cognition and dementia. Such complications are more likely to occur in (but are not limited to) patients with severe COVID-19 infections and those with concomitant risk factors. In this case report, the authors describe a … Read More
In the March issue of Journal of Osteopathic Medicine (JOM), you’ll find a lineup of articles across various subspecialty areas and topics, including an evidence-based review of calcific tendinopathy, the evaluation of a novel movement system screen for primary care providers, a case report describing the role of OMT in treating postvaccination muscle soreness, and … Read More
In June 2021, a 65-year-old male presented for respiratory distress, altered mental status, and tracheostomy bleeding. Emergency medical services reported the tracheostomy was placed approximately 11 days prior for squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue. Patient was bagged through his tracheostomy and was not responding to verbal stimuli. His vitals were: heart rate, 75; respiratory rate, 15; … Read More
Context: Corticosteroids, specifically dexamethasone, have become the mainstay of treatment for moderate to severe COVID-19. Although the RECOVERY trial did not report adverse effects of corticosteroids, the METCOVID (Methylprednisolone as Adjunctive Therapy for Patients Hospitalized with COVID-19) study reported a higher blood glucose level in patients receiving methylprednisolone.
Lyme disease is the most common vector-borne illness in the United States. However, Lyme arthritis is a diagnosis that is often missed, even in children, who are the population with the highest incidence of Lyme disease.
Context: Movement and loading asymmetry are associated with an increased risk of musculoskeletal injury, disease progression, and suboptimal recovery. Osteopathic structural screening can be utilized to determine areas of somatic dysfunction that could contribute to movement and loading asymmetry. Osteopathic manipulation treatments (OMTs) targeting identified somatic dysfunctions can correct structural asymmetries and malalignment, restoring the … Read More