Prevent Mosquito Bites to Avoid Zika, Other Bug-Borne Diseases CHICAGO—March 27, 2017—With more than 5,000 cases of Zika reported in the United States over the past year and infections in 84 countries worldwide, osteopathic physicians advise patients to protect themselves against mosquito-borne illnesses at foreign and domestic destinations. Spring break travelers should know that more … Read More
Washington, DC—March 24, 2017—Following the U.S. House of Representatives’ failure to pass the American Health Care Act (AHCA), the American Academy of Family Physicians, American Academy of Pediatrics, American College of Physicians, American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, and American Osteopathic Association, representing 500,000 physicians and medical students, urge Congress to find a new way … Read More
Oft-Used Spencer Technique Validated in The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association for Restoring Range of Motion in Pitchers CHICAGO—March 13, 2017-The Spencer technique, in which a clinician guides the shoulder joint through its full range of motion (ROM), may prevent injury in baseball pitchers, according to research in The Journal of the American Osteopathic … Read More
CHICAGO-March 13, 2017—American Osteopathic Association President Boyd R. Buser, DO, released the following statement today in response to the Congressional Budget Office report on the American Health Care Act. "The Congressional Budget Office scoring confirms that the American Health Care Act neither increases access to care nor addresses the foundational issues plaguing our health care … Read More
CHICAGO—March 13, 2017— AOA President Boyd R. Buser, DO, issued the following statement today in a letter to House Speaker Paul Ryan, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, and Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer: "Since its release early last week, the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) has given the American Health Care … Read More
CHICAGO—March 10, 2017—American Osteopathic Association President Boyd R. Buser, DO, issued the following statement today in response to Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) work rule changes for resident physicians. “The American Osteopathic Association supports the ACGME’s revisions to Section VI of the Common Program Requirements (CPR). The new requirements reflect the philosophy that … Read More
AOA President Boyd R. Buser, DO, expressed concern about the legislation in a statement released today. CHICAGO—March 8, 2017—The American Osteopathic Association today released a statement from its president, Boyd R. Buser, DO, on the recently introduced health care reform legislation. “The AOA is disappointed that leadership in the House of Representatives has moved forward … Read More
The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association Study Highlights Need for Effective Sunburn Prevention Programs CHICAGO-February 27, 2017—Results from a study published in The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association point to an urgent need for sunburn prevention among young adults, particularly those who have skin with higher melanin content. Researchers found a surprising correlation … Read More
Study in The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association Finds Method Helpful in Emergency Situations Associated with High Maternal Mortality Rate CHICAGO—February 22, 2017—The location of an ectopic pregnancy can be determined using a simple, noninvasive physical examination technique used by osteopathic physicians, researchers say. Ectopic pregnancies account for nearly 2 percent of all pregnancies … Read More