Gun violence negatively impacts not only victims but also their families and surrounding communities. Resources and counseling services may be available to support families affected by gun violence, but the families and their clinicians may not know about these resources or how to access them.
Research on the effects of osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) on visual functions and conditions is very limited. This study continues the exploration on the application of OMT with the intent of lowering intraocular pressure (IOP).
Urinary incontinence (UI) in the powerlifting community has been a hot topic due to its noticeability during competition and the burden it places on female athletes who experience it. UI is even experienced in those we least expect: young, high-performing, females with no history of pregnancy. Current studies have utilized primarily survey methodology, thus there … Read More
The role of lifestyle has taken a renewed importance in disease prevention and chronic disease management. Osteopathic medicine has long focused on comprehensive, holistic care for our patients, and the tenets support the role of lifestyle medicine (LM) in osteopathic clinical care. In this commentary, the authors make the argument for incorporating LM more formally … Read More
The widespread adoption of social media has transformed how individuals connect in medicine. This study explores how social media can be utilized as a conduit to connect osteopathic medical students and residents. By examining how these digital connections can support professional development, this study investigates social media’s role as a potential foundation for a mentorship … Read More
In the July issue of Journal of Osteopathic Medicine (JOM), you’ll find a lineup of articles across various subspecialty areas and topics, including an examination of the effectiveness of a social media site in networking between osteopathic medical students and surgical residents, a look at urinary incontinence in elite female powerlifters and possible correlations with … Read More
Vascular access malfunction and failure contribute to morbidity and hospitalization in hemodialysis populations. Although controversy still exists over the identification and appropriate management of access malfunction, recognition of sentinel signs during physical examination remains an efficient way to screen for access malfunction. Dialysis staff are on the front line of providing quality care to dialysis … Read More
This case report details the presentation, diagnosis, and management of a newborn Native American male with non-Herlitz junctional epidermolysis bullosa (JEB), a rare diagnosis specifically in the Native American population.
Endometriosis is defined as the presence of endometrial-like glands and stroma outside of the uterus. There are three types of endometriotic lesions: superficial or peritoneal endometriosis, ovarian endometrioma, and deep infiltrating disease. Endometriosis not only occurs in the pelvis but also can be found in extrapelvic sites such as the gastrointestinal tract, upper abdominal viscera, … Read More