I thought I knew everything there was to know about cerebral palsy going into my first year of medical school. After all, my younger brother, Alex, has cerebral palsy (CP). How could I not? I accompanied him to his appointments, helped my parents bathe, feed and dress him and even went to school with him … Read More
Osteopathic tradition in the cranial field (OCF) stated that the primary respiratory mechanism (PRM) relies on the anatomical links between the occiput and sacrum. Few studies investigated this relationship with inconsistent results. No studies investigated the occiput–sacrum connection from a neurophysiological perspective.
Residency application season can be hectic. Staying organized can go a long way toward making the process of applying for residency and matching less stressful.
A 62-year-old woman presented to the hospital in July 2021 with a diffuse blistering rash. She had been suffering with limited cutaneous involvement for several years, which significantly worsened over a 2-month period which prompted her hospital admission. Cutaneous examination revealed diffuse tense vesicles and bullae in an annular arrangement on the arms, legs, trunk, … Read More
The COVID-19 pandemic has reduced the capacity to conduct medical research due to recruitment difficulties, supply chain shortages, and funding deficits. The clinical practice of otolaryngology was especially impacted due to a reduction in elective procedures, such as facial plastic surgeries and vocal fold injections.
‘Tis the season of applications and the ERAS (Electronic Residency Application Service) buzz is in the air. For many (or most, if not all) fourth-year medical students, this is a time of great anticipation. It is also likely a time of some anxiety. And rightfully so. The ERAS is the gateway to residency.
We appreciate the authors’ interest and enthusiasm for osteopathic interventions via telehealth and agree with their call for standardized guidelines to help improve the delivery of virtual osteopathic care. When these visits began, we were pivoting quickly from in-person to telehealth visits and trying to determine if osteopathic interventions via telehealth would be feasible.
Each year, Congress takes a break from legislative activity for a ‘recess’ during the month of August. The timing of this recess is historically rather practical. When the Senate was first established, it worked out of offices not yet equipped with the modern marvel that is air conditioning. The summer heat was so intense that … Read More
We commend Kramer and De Asis for their findings indicating the utilization of osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) via telemedicine for pediatric patients. Their results demonstrated significant decreases in pain for the majority of their patients, addressing their chief complaints. These findings are incredibly insightful for further research and have the potential to help many patients … Read More