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CHICAGO–The American Osteopathic Association (AOA), which represents more than 207,000 osteopathic physicians and medical students, is deeply concerned by the recent changes to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) vaccine and autism information. While discussions around autism are important, it is equally important to reinforce what decades of research have consistently shown: … Read More
The holiday gift-giving season is right around the corner, and it’s time once again to start thinking of what to get that special DO or osteopathic medical student on your list (or even yourself!). Here are some special ways to show the people you care about that you are there for them at any stage … Read More
In the United States, nearly 80 % of the adult population reported lifetime alcohol use, with 50 % of those reporting alcohol consumption within the past 30 days in 2019. The expense of excess alcohol intake was estimated to have an annual associated healthcare cost of $28 billion, and there was greater than $221 billion in additional … Read More
There is currently no clinical research investigating the effect of osteopathic manipulation on the milk supply of lactating patients. Herbal and prescription galactagogues are limited and have the potential for serious side effects.
Event registration for the AOA’s annual DO Day, the largest osteopathic advocacy event of the year, has opened. DO Day 2026 will take place virtually on March 21-22 and in-person in Washington, D.C., on March 25-26. DO Day provides an opportunity to hone your advocacy skills and make an impact, while meeting like-minded physicians and … Read More
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic necessitated a rapid transformation in medical education and research. Online learning became the standard to supplement in-person training and maintain accreditation requirements.
My lifelong pursuit of health and fitness reached a high point in early November 2024. Nearly 50 years of exercise and nutrition experience went into my preparation for the 2024 International Natural Bodybuilding Association (INBA)-Professional Natural Bodybuilding Association (PNBA) Pinnacle Natural Olympia at the Golden Nugget casino in Las Vegas. The INBA-PNBA is the top … Read More
Family medicine is currently the most in-demand physician specialty, according to AMN Healthcare’s (formerly Merritt Hawkins) recent report on physician recruiting. Based off of a representative sample of 1,420 AMN Healthcare search engagements between April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025, the report shares insights into which specialties are the most sought-after by employers recruiting … Read More
Applying into urology residency is highly competitive. Disparities in osteopathic (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine [DO]) representation exist within the current urology workforce.