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It is truly an honor and a privilege to have been selected as the Editor in Chief of The DO. The DO stands out as the source of news for the latest in health care and issues that pertain to the osteopathic medical community. The team at The DO has done a remarkable job delivering … Read More
CHICAGO—February 1, 2022—The American Osteopathic Association (AOA), the nation’s largest professional membership organization serving more than 168,000 osteopathic physicians (DOs) and medical students, announces that Vania Manipod, DO, has been named Editor-in-Chief (EIC) of its award-winning news magazine, The DO. In this role, Dr. Manipod will lead a newly commissioned 25-member editorial advisory board composed … Read More
In June 2021, a 65-year-old male presented for respiratory distress, altered mental status, and tracheostomy bleeding. Emergency medical services reported the tracheostomy was placed approximately 11 days prior for squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue. Patient was bagged through his tracheostomy and was not responding to verbal stimuli. His vitals were: heart rate, 75; respiratory rate, 15; … Read More
Research posters presented during the OMED21 Poster Session and Student Poster Competition are now available for viewing on the AOA Online Learning platform. Expand your knowledge and support the advancement of osteopathic research by viewing the ePoster videos. This activity is approved for two credits of AOA Category 2-B CME. Complete the following steps to … Read More
Context: Corticosteroids, specifically dexamethasone, have become the mainstay of treatment for moderate to severe COVID-19. Although the RECOVERY trial did not report adverse effects of corticosteroids, the METCOVID (Methylprednisolone as Adjunctive Therapy for Patients Hospitalized with COVID-19) study reported a higher blood glucose level in patients receiving methylprednisolone.
The AOA’s premier osteopathic advocacy event, DO Day, will take place virtually and in-person April 23-27. Exemplifying this year’s theme, Distinctive in Healthcare Advocacy and Leadership, the event offers virtual leadership and professional development CME and education sessions for physicians, affiliate leaders and students, as well as in-person opportunities to meet with lawmakers regarding issues … Read More
Lyme disease is the most common vector-borne illness in the United States. However, Lyme arthritis is a diagnosis that is often missed, even in children, who are the population with the highest incidence of Lyme disease.
The AOA has important information to share with you concerning the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) policy regarding the required program director attestation: The American Osteopathic Association (AOA), seven osteopathic training program directors and the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) have resolved the lawsuit regarding ABIM‘s requirement that clinical competence attestations come from ABIM-certified program … Read More
Context: Movement and loading asymmetry are associated with an increased risk of musculoskeletal injury, disease progression, and suboptimal recovery. Osteopathic structural screening can be utilized to determine areas of somatic dysfunction that could contribute to movement and loading asymmetry. Osteopathic manipulation treatments (OMTs) targeting identified somatic dysfunctions can correct structural asymmetries and malalignment, restoring the … Read More