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The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association Review Highlights Importance of Additional Imaging, Second Opinions for Accurate Diagnosis and Treatment CHICAGO—January 30, 2017—Front-line physicians are advised to err on the side of caution and opt for additional imaging and second opinions when diagnosing six common foot and ankle injuries. A new study by orthopedic surgeons … Read More
AOA President Boyd R. Buser, DO, and CEO Adrienne White-Faines, MPA, FACHE, expressed concern about the executive order in a statement released today. CHICAGO—January 30, 2017—The American Osteopathic Association today released a joint statement from its president, Boyd R. Buser, DO and chief executive officer, Adrienne White-Faines, MPA, FACHE, on the recent executive order on … Read More
The AOA Joins Other Physician Groups in Advocating for Affordable Access to Women's Health Care WASHINGTON, DC—January 23, 2017—The women of America have an enormous amount at stake as Congress debates the future of health insurance coverage. For seven years, current law has guaranteed women no-copay coverage of preventive services and coverage for maternity … Read More
Osteopathic Physicians Cite Evidence on Safety, Effectiveness and Avoided Costs CHICAGO—January 11, 2017—American Osteopathic Association President Boyd R. Buser, DO, today reiterated the physician group’s policy on vaccination. “Osteopathic physicians strongly support the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) vaccination guidelines because vaccines are proven to be safe and to protect patients against needless … Read More
The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association Literature Review Offers Clinical Guidance for Physicians, Long-term Care Staff CHICAGO—January 9, 2017—A comprehensive review of research published today in The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association finds delirium to be an often-undiagnosed syndrome, affecting nearly 18 percent of long-term care residents, with a staggering 40 percent one-year … Read More
Statement attributable to Boyd Buser, DO, President of the American Osteopathic Association. This letter was sent to U.S. President-Elect Donald Trump; U.S. Vice President-Elect Mike Pence; U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell; U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer; U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Paul Ryan; and U.S. House of Representatives Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi. CHICAGO- … Read More
Most People Surveyed Believe the Workplace and Public Transportation Are Most Likely Sources of Infection CHICAGO, Dec. 28, 2016—A new survey, conducted online by Harris Poll, on behalf of the American Osteopathic Association, finds 42 percent of Americans believe getting sick during cold and flu season is inevitable. The same survey found 36 percent believe … Read More
CHICAGO–Dec. 19, 2016– The American Osteopathic Association’s Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) today announced accreditation decision made at its Dec. 2-4, 2016, meeting. This information is being provided pursuant to 34 CFR 602.26 issued by the U.S. Department of Education -Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine (Meridian, ID) – deferred decision on award of pre-accreditation … Read More
CHICAGO—Dec. 13, 2016—People deciding between low-carb and low-fat diets should know the research shows a slight advantage for low-carb diets when it comes to weight loss, according to a recent article published in The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association. Physicians from the Mayo Clinic in Arizona found low-carb diets (LCDs), including Atkins, South Beach … Read More