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Alcohol consumption among older adults in the United States amidst the COVID-19 pandemic: an analysis of the 2017–2021 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System

Alcohol consumption is responsible for numerous life-threatening diseases, including liver cirrhosis, heart disease, and various cancers. During the pandemic, alcohol-related deaths increased from 2019 to 2021, topping out at approximately 108,000 deaths related to alcohol. This trend also introduced the question whether heavy alcohol consumption and binge drinking increased during the pandemic, particularly in those … Read More

JOM Staff

02.11.25

JOM

Comparing cranial suture interdigitation in humans and non-human primates: unearthing links to osteopathic cranial concept

Since William Garner Sutherland’s inception of osteopathic cranial manipulative medicine (OCMM), osteopathic physicians have practiced with the knowledge that cranial sutures exhibit motion. We hypothesize that the complexity of suture interdigitation in humans may provide clues to elucidate the concept of OCMM.

JOM Staff

02.09.25

The DO

On-demand CME from past OMED conferences now available

DOs can now earn CME via new self-study course offerings featuring content from previous OMED conferences. Currently, content from OMED 2022 and OMED 2023 is available on the site. Participants will be able to access the content and CME through the end of March 2025.

The DO Staff

02.07.25

JOM

Communication and empathy within the patient-physician relationship among patients with and without chronic pain

Chronic pain may affect the relationship between patients and their treating physicians.

JOM Staff

02.07.25

The DO

DO dermatologist Dr. Will is a cast member on NBC’s ‘Deal or No Deal Island’

Agraduate of Nova Southeastern University Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (NSU-KPCOM) and board-certified dermatologist, Will Kirby, DO, (“Dr. Will”), is currently a contestant on NBC’s “Deal or No Deal Island.” The reality competition series is in its second season and requires contestants to compete in excursions as they collect briefcases hidden across the … Read More

The DO Staff

02.06.25

AOA, News Releases

Statement from leading physician groups on removal of data and guidance from federal websites

The statement below is issued by the American Osteopathic Association, American Academy of Pediatrics, American Academy of Family Physicians, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, American College of Physicians and American Psychiatric Association: “The removal of datasets and guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and National Institutes of Health (NIH) websites … Read More

Group of Six

02.06.25

JOM

Analysis of self-reported confidence in independent prescribing among osteopathic medical graduating seniors

Prescribing medications is one of the physicians’ most important professional activities throughout their careers. Lack of confidence and competency to prescribe may lead to preventable medical errors. The prevalence of prescription errors among new graduate physicians has been widely studied. Studies have linked this to inadequate foundational pharmacology education and work environment, among other factors. … Read More

JOM Staff

02.05.25

The DO

National Women Physicians Day spotlight: The AOA’s dynamic female leaders

For the first time in its history, the AOA has a female president as well as a female CEO serving concurrently. In honor of National Women Physicians Day on Feb. 3, I had the privilege of speaking with AOA president Teresa A. Hubka, DO, FACOOG (Dist.), FACOG, CS, and AOA CEO Kathleen S. Creason, MBA. … Read More

The DO Staff

02.03.25

JOM

Perspectives of osteopathic medical students on preclinical urology exposure: a single institution cross-sectional survey

There is an increasing number of medical school graduates opting for surgical specialties, and the osteopathic applicant match rate for urology is lower than that of allopathic applicants. Factors influencing this may include a lack of interest, perceived challenges in matching into urology, insufficient urology mentorship, limited research opportunities, and inadequate osteopathic representation in urology.

JOM Staff

02.03.25