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
BOLTON, Miss.—Dec. 6, 2016—Two new disaster drones delivered telemedical packages to victims and rescue personnel in a simulated mass casualty event Tuesday at John Bell Airport in Bolton, Mississippi. The technology debuted before an audience including Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant and representatives from Homeland Security, Federal Law Enforcement Agencies, and the United Nations. The Telemedical … Read More
CHICAGO, Nov. 28, 2016 – A delayed U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration ban on kratom would stifle scientific understanding of the herb’s active chemical components and documented pharmacologic properties if implemented, according to a special report published today in The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association. The report cited the pharmacologically active compounds in kratom, including … Read More
CHICAGO, Oct. 14, 2016 – A large number of osteopathic physicians work in small or physician-owned practices, which are the most susceptible to shifts in federal payment. We anticipate the new MACRA rule will directly impact about 50 percent of our members. Announcement of the final rules gives them the certainty needed to plan their … Read More
CHICAGO, Oct. 11, 2016—A new survey of more than 2,000 American adults found 72 percent report having felt a sense of loneliness, with nearly a third (31 percent) experiencing loneliness at least once a week. The survey was conducted online by Harris Poll on behalf of the American Osteopathic Association in September. Isolation is often … Read More
CHICAGO– September 27, 2016– The American Osteopathic Association’s Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) today announced accreditation decisions made at its August 26-28, 2016 meeting. Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences College of Osteopathic Medicine – received permission to begin operations, including student recruitment, admissions, and instruction at its additional location in Joplin, Missouri; … Read More
CHICAGO—September 26, 2016—Riding a moderate-intensity roller coaster can facilitate passage of small kidney stones, according to a report published today in The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association that attempts to corroborate patients’ accounts of spontaneously passing kidney stones after riding a specific Disney World roller coaster. The foundational study was designed to validate the … Read More
ANAHEIM, Calif., Sept. 19, 2016 – Research indicates nearly 70 percent of patients with obesity have encountered weight bias from a physician, leading many to avoid care and damaging their mental and physical health, according to osteopathic physicians specializing in obesity medicine. Studies found the consequences of such attitudes toward patients to include poor rapport, … Read More