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
Repealing the Affordable Care Act Without a Legislative Alternative Would Move U.S. Health Care in the Wrong Direction, Groups Say CHICAGO—July 20, 2017—The American Osteopathic Association (AOA), Alaska Osteopathic Medical Association (AKOMA), Maine Osteopathic Association (MOA) and the West Virginia Osteopathic Medical Association (WVOMA), representing nearly 130,000 osteopathic physicians and medical students, express our gratitude … Read More
America’s frontline physicians reiterate opposition to any effort that leaves patients worse off Washington, DC—July 19, 2017— Representing more than half a million of America’s frontline physicians, six major medical organizations—the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American College of Physicians, the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the American … Read More
Osteopathic physicians find poor posture while checking devices is a major contributor to chronic neck and back pain CHICAGO, June 28, 2017 – A modern affliction has osteopathic physicians prescribing the selfie stance to patients checking their devices: keep your head up and hold the phone straight out. Tilting the head forward 60 degrees can … Read More
Letter from the Frontline Physician Coalition: American Osteopathic Association, American Academy of Family Physicians, American Academy of Pediatrics, American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, American College of Physicians, and American Psychiatric Association. June 28, 2017 Dear Senator: Our organizations, which represent over 560,000 physicians and medical students nationally, write to express our strongest opposition to … Read More