The new FDA-approved vaccine, marketed as Shingrix, is shown to be 97 percent effective in adults ages 50-69, and more than 90 percent effective in those 70 to well past 80. The earlier vaccine, Zostavax, prevented just over half (51%) of recipients from developing the painful disease and was recommended for patients 60 and older, … Read More
Originally designed for patients, the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine’s “A Happier You” course trains people to approach happiness as a learned skill rather than a fleeting emotion.
Balancing medical school and taking care of a special needs cat isn’t always easy, but Sam Tochtrop, OMS IV, finds taking care of his rescue cat, Scooter—who happens to be paralyzed-to be rewarding.
After making headway in LGBTQ advocacy at her COM, new SOMA president Kate de Klerk, OMS IV, is ready to serve medical students at a higher level.
Ron Holt, DO, author, national speaker and “Ellen” guest, shares messages of affirmation and love in his books and his talks.
Sleeping well during residency is challenging at best, but preventing chronic sleep deprivation is critical for your physical, mental and emotional health.
As part of its strategic initiative to demonstrate the value of osteopathic medicine, the AOA announced $1.3 million in grant funding awarded to 13 projects, including four led by osteopathic medical students.
Via a new partnership, AOA members can save thousands off the full cost of an MBA or MHA, each available from a respected higher learning institution.
Recognition from the UN’s International Labor Organization should help osteopathic physicians gain practice rights throughout the world.