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This letter was sent to U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer. CHICAGO- Sept. 13, 2017- The undersigned organizations are concerned with the proposal introduced today by Senators Cassidy and Graham, which we believe will have a negative impact on affordable coverage for patients across our nation. We would … Read More
Muscular disorder is often mistaken for sciatica or a herniated disc, leaving patients with unresolved pain CHICAGO, Aug. 30, 2017 – Patients with pain, tingling or numbness in the backside and down the leg are most commonly diagnosed with sciatica or a herniated disc, but osteopathic physicians say piriformis syndrome may be behind the suffering. … Read More
Women (58%), college graduates (56%) and residents of Northeast (58%) more likely to support CHICAGO—August 16, 2017—In a sign of growing acceptance for transgender children, a new survey conducted online by Harris Poll on behalf of the American Osteopathic Association finds 53% of American adults would support their teenage child’s request to transition to another … Read More
Vaccination Proven to Prevent Cancer, Yet Still Underused in the United States CHICAGO, Aug. 9, 2017 – As students prepare to enter middle school and receive immunizations for tetanus, diphtheria and meningitis, osteopathic physicians encourage parents to also get them vaccinated for human papillomavirus virus (HPV), which causes cancers that develop later in life. HPV … Read More
Research in The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association Suggests Cutting Fructose Quickly Improves Metabolic Function CHICAGO, August 7, 2017— Osteopathic physicians suggest shifting the conversation from weight to health for overweight children and adults, asking patients to reduce their sugar intake to see measurable improvements in metabolic function. Improved measures of health can be … Read More
With American Obesity Rates Exceeding 37%, Osteopathic Educators Try Shifting Mindset of Student Physicians CHICAGO, July 31, 2017— An educational initiative at Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine is reducing medical students’ negative attitudes toward people with obesity, a finding researchers hope will translate into better outcomes for patients struggling with weight, according to research … Read More
CHICAGO—July 26, 2017—AOA President Mark A. Baker, DO, issued the following statement in response to the Senate's ongoing efforts to reform or repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA): "The American Osteopathic Association unequivocally believes that the primary focus of any health care reform policy should be to provide and increase access to comprehensive, affordable coverage … Read More
This letter was sent to U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer. CHICAGO- July 25, 2017– Our organizations, which represent over 560,000 physicians and medical students, strongly urge the Senate to vote no on the Motion to Proceed on repealing, and/or repealing and replacing, the Affordable Care Act with … Read More
Diagnostic Radiologist and Osteopathic Educator Looks to Create Leadership Opportunities for Young DOs CHICAGO—July 24, 2017—Mark A. Baker, DO, a diagnostic radiologist from Fort Worth, Texas, was installed Saturday as president of the American Osteopathic Association. Dr. Baker assumed the presidency before an estimated 500 osteopathic physicians (DOs) at the American Osteopathic Association’s annual business … Read More