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Diabetes is a complex condition that is largely self-managed. Decades of scientific evidence has proved that early glycemic control leads to improved microvascular and macrovascular outcomes in people with diabetes mellitus. Despite well-established management guidelines, only about half of the patients with diabetes achieve glycemic targets, and only one in five patients achieve metabolic control … Read More
Kristen Kendrick, DO, a family medicine physician based in New York, had the exciting opportunity during her PGY-3 year to complete a residency elective in the ABC News Medical Unit. Inspired by her interest in journalism, Dr. Kendrick learned the ins and outs of the media during the elective, including the importance of medical journalism … Read More
As a Black male in osteopathic medicine, finding mentorship from those that look like you can be challenging. However, Black doctors such as AOA Past President William Anderson, DO, and Deandre Dyer, DO, serve as examples to underrepresented minorities in medicine as they live their truth and push boundaries. A 2021 UCLA study about historical … Read More
Sociological research has linked racism and discrimination among children to poorer health outcomes and social conditions later in life.
Osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) has been utilized by osteopathic clinicians as primary or adjunctive management for dizziness caused by neuro-otologic disorders. To our knowledge, no current systematic reviews provide pooled estimates that evaluate the impact of OMT on dizziness.
The AOA is accepting nominations for its Distinguished Service Award, the organization’s highest honor. The nomination deadline is Saturday, April 1, 2023.
Shoulder and neck pain are leading causes of disability worldwide. Rotator cuff pathology has strong associations with such pain and is extensively targeted by healthcare practitioners. A dysfunctional lower trapezius muscle has also been shown to contribute to neck and shoulder pain, yet it is often overlooked.
Historically, the surgical specialties have tended to be male-dominated. However, leaders in the surgery world are noting that this is changing with the new generation of physicians. It is also changing in the realm of leadership. Kristen Conrad-Schnetz, DO, was recently installed as the president of the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons (ACOS).
A.T. Still, DO, MD, founded the American School of Osteopathy in Kirksville, Missouri, through a Missouri state grant in 1892. The first class included six women during a time when few women received any formal education. Despite the disparity at the time, it was important to Dr. Still that women be included in the class, … Read More