Past OMED Research Tracks

Atopic dermatitis is a common malady of the young, although it may also affect adults. Control of its triggers, such as itch, food, irritants, dryness, infection and etc., may minimize the symptoms (Geoghegan, 2017). Defects of skin structures predispose the patients to atopic dermatitis. Typical treatments that have been used for years are well known by parents, grandparents, and practitioners (Powell, 2018). Although helpful in mild types, the more severe have been problematic. Newer biologicals have been exceedingly helpful in the treatment and relief of bothersome symptoms (Davis, 2018). This discussion will review all aspects of old and new therapies in the treatment of atopic dermatitis.

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Urticaria and angioedema are a group of skin conditions that may occur together or individually (Maxim, 2018). Their causation may be the same or dramatically different. Treatment can vastly be different depending on the etiology of the disorder (Dressler, 2018). The more acute events may have a trigger. The more chronic events may have an idiopathic dilemma. Despite the nature of the process, the differential diagnosis is often muddied by physicians, therefore making the effective treatment of the patient delayed. With the appropriate historical ques, appropriate treatment may be initiated. We will discuss the appropriate question algorithm, followed by treatment. Biological therapy will be discussed within each diagnosis (Saco, 2018).

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Sports concussion occur in over 3.8 million youth every year. Concussions occur in many youths not involved in organized sports programs. Physically abused, bullied, and youths with other neuropsychiatric disorders are at increased risk to sustain concussions that never get reported or clinically evaluated. Mild, repetitive concussions can affect cognitive, emotional and behavioral functioning acutely and after the initial injury. To date, there are no definitive diagnostic assessment tools or reliable biomarkers. Clinicians need to be knowledgeable of current diagnostic criteria and management tools to better evaluate and treat these patients. Advanced neuroimaging holds promise, but needs to be carefully evaluated as a clinical tool.

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Drugs were not always illegal in America. There was a time when a person could obtain a prescription for cocaine, heroin, and amphetamine from their physician. However, in 1914 all of that changed with The Harrison Act, the first federal drug law that made it illegal for physicians to prescribe drugs simply due to their patient’s dependence on it. Overnight an illicit drug market and associated culture was born. And, after that, the U.S. would engage in “war” on those who did not have the privilege to obtain drugs from private sources. While the media has focused on various “drug epidemics” over the years, this session will focus on the underlying goals associated with these laws and the handling of drug issues in the U.S.

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Accidental overdose of opiates is now the leading cause of accidental death in the U.S. In America, we comprise 25% of the world’s population and consume 99% of the world’s hydrocodone. As far back as 1889, doctors have been exploring the use of cannabis for opiate dependence. A sharp increase in opiate fatalities coupled with the population most impacted has regulators, researchers and others looking for novel approaches, including cannabis. This session will focus on three points at which cannabis can interface with opiates to encourage harm reduction: as a first line defense for pain, as a withdrawal medication, and as a maintenance medication to prevent relapse. Research in the area of cannabis and harm reduction will be presented.

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This presentation will focus on the development of our research study, which was funded by the AOA in September 2016 to investigate the effects of OMM on Parkinson’s Disease motor function and biomarkers. In sharing the challenges and accomplishments from the study, we hope that the audience will gain an appreciation of osteopathic research and learn how they can participate and learn from the challenges we faced. The presentation will focus on Parkinson’s disease and how OMM can potentially help our subjects with movement. We will share the results of our studies examining the potential mechanism of OMM and integrating translation research. Finally, we will have a hands-on session where participants will learn to apply our PARK-OMM protocol used in the study.

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Several schools and colleges of osteopathic medicine have established student run free clinics, which provide health care for a variety of populations. Some of these clinics serve the institution’s community of employees and students, but some also aim to serve the local community, especially those who are underserved. This session explores one such clinic at Touro University California, including research efforts, such as assessing whether the clinic is serving its target population, organizing outcomes analysis of new programs, and implementation of the RIOT (Reducing Inflammation with Osteopathic Treatment) study in this venue.

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OMED Poster Session and Student Poster Competition

• When: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. AOA Poster Session; 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Student Poster Competition

• Where: Exhibit Hall Foyer

​​View the latest research ​ findings from established researchers and students. The student poster competition is held in collaboration with the National Student Osteopathic Medical Association.

Joint Session with American College of Osteopathic Neurologists and Psychiatrists, Bureau of Scientific Affairs and Public Health, Bureau of Osteopathic Clinical Education and Research, and American Osteopathic Society of Rheumatic Diseases

Concussion, Prevention, and Early Intervention

When: 8 to 9 a.m.

• Speakers: Tamara McLeod, PhD, ATC

Traumatic Brain Injury – Interdisciplinary Strategies for Treatment

• When: 9 to 9:50 a.m.

• Speaker: John Riggs, MD

•  Learn how to explain the complexity of brain injury itself and to discuss an understanding of pathophysiology to include inflammatory processes.

Attendees also will understand the contrast between military TBI vs civilian and the component of PTSD with hyper arousal, and understand the need for an interdisciplinary team to address this complex injury.

Enhancing Self Management of Chronic Post Concussive Symptoms

• When: 9:50 to 10:30 a.m.

• Speaker: Scott Mooney, PhD

Learn the history of other TBI recovery strategy programs with similar formats and limitations. Understand the development of the Functional Recovery Program and its unique intervention style and comprehensive holistic approach. Attendees also will learn more about the outcome instruments and the outcome noted in the program.

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Cognitive Enhancement and Maintenance After Mild Concussion

• When: 10:30 to 11:05 a.m.

• Speaker: Aparna Vijayan, PhD

•  Understand the impact of pain, mood and sleep issues on attention, memory and information processing. Describe a range of task-specific strategies to improve attention and memory.

Attendees also will be able to provide information on different resources available for cognitive rehabilitation. Increase networking between the attendees for further growth and advancement of professional services rendered to patients who have cognitive challenges resulting from stroke and/or brain injury.

Additionally, participants will increase their awareness of the rehabilitation approaches provided by speech pathologists in cognitive rehabilitation and how these are of benefit to service members.

Traumatic Brain Injury

• When: 11:05 to 11:40 a.m.

• Speaker: Ronald Paolini, DO, D.FACN

• Understand the role of a psychiatrist in an interdisciplinary team treating military patients in a three-week intensive outpatient program, and discuss interventions to establish group communication and trust within an intensive outpatient program.

Attendees also will understand the concepts of empowerment and Warriors Path/Journey as it relates to this program, and share with the audience the fundamental knowledge we have learned in working with our military population.

Panel Discussion and Questions

• When: 11:40 a.m. to noon

Research Training Seminar
Joint Session with the Bureau of Scientific Affairs and Public Health, the Bureau of Osteopathic Clinical Education and Research, and the American College of Osteopathic Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOOG).

• When: 1:30 to 5 p.m

This workshop aims to provide a foundation for residents and others who are new to research. Highlights of the workshop include a panel discussion with AOA research grantees, who will share lessons learned through their experiences and solutions to some common research challenges. Though this workshop is hosted by ACOOG, it is open to all students, residents, and new investigators who would like to broaden their knowledge and improve their research skills.

Treatment Updates in Clinical Immunology
Joint Session with the American Osteopathic College of Allergy and Immunology, and the Bureau of Osteopathic Clinical Education and Research.

• When: 1:30 to 2 p.m.

• Where: Room 201A, Level 100, Pennsylvania Convention Center

• Speaker: Massoud Mahmoudi, DO, PhD

Learn about the availability of new medications and new treatments for various immune related disorders. Recognize the therapeutic benefit of these new therapies.

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Functional Medicine in Primary Care: Osteopathic at its Best
Joint Session with the American Academy of Osteopathy, and the Bureau of Osteopathic Clinical Education and Research.

• When: 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

• Where: Ballroom A, Level 300, Pennsylvania Convention Center

• Speaker: Aunna Herbst, DO, ND, CFMP

Become familiar with fun​ctional medicine. Share Cleveland Clinic’s functional medicine’s research/clinical practice. Demonstrate how functional medicine and osteopathy can be beneficial to patient outcomes in a primary care case study.

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OMED Poster Session and Student Poster Competition

• When: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. AOA Poster Session; 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Student Poster Competition

• Where: Exhibit Hall Foyer

•  View the latest research findings from established researchers and students. The student poster competition is held in collaboration with the National Student Osteopathic Medical Association.

Pregnancy Research on Osteopathic Manipulation Optimizing Treatment Efforts: The PROMOTE Study Protocol and Early Intervention
Joint Session with the American Academy of Osteopathy and the Bureau of Osteopathic Clinical Education and Research.

• When: 9:30 a.m. to noon

• Where: Ballroom A, Level 300, Pennsylvania Convention Center

• Speakers: Kendi L. Hensel, DO, PhD

Demonstrate knowledge of current research on the use of OMT during pregnancy. Become familiar with the techniques used in the PROMOTE (Pregnancy Research on Osteopathic Manipulation Optimizing Treatment Effects) study. Review billing and coding for OMT.

Review billing and coding for OMT.

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Research Directors Meeting

• When: 2 to 3:30 p.m.

• Where: Marriott Hotel, Franklin 8 and 9 (4th Floor)

Student Poster Competition and New AOA Research Grant Recipients’ Awards and Networking Reception

• When: 6 to 7 p.m.

• Where: Marriott Hotel, Franklin 8 and 9 (4th Floor)

• Recognize the first and second prize winners of the student poster competitions, honor the newest research grant recipients, and network with other researchers. ​​

• When: 6 to 7 p.m.