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At OMED 2025, speaker and musician Cameron Atlas presented a keynote presentation on how we go about moving through change and embracing rather than running from advancing technology. Atlas is a thought leader on creating change and has 15 years of experience helping organizations adapt to changing environments. In his work, he blends sharing his … Read More
In the November issue of Journal of Osteopathic Medicine (JOM), you’ll find a lineup of articles across various subspecialty areas and topics, including an assessment of whether patients with a history of alcohol use disorder and/or positive blood alcohol content experience longer wait times when presenting to the emergency department, a study looking at the … Read More
Emergency medical kits are now providing the public with easy access to antibiotics. Just how dangerous is this development?
Pediatric lymphedema is a progressive condition of chronic swelling and soft-tissue damage, caused by impaired lymphatic function. It affects nearly 1 in 100,000 children in the United States, raising challenges of clinical management and strategies for preventing disease progression.
Osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) is an emerging nonpharmacological intervention utilized to address various health conditions, particularly among the elderly population. This scoping review aims to examine the available evidence regarding the effectiveness of OMT in improving pain, balance and quality of life in geriatric patients, identifying gaps in the current research and suggesting future directions.
On Oct. 9, 2025, the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) reviewed and approved proposed amendments to the “Accreditation of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine: COM Continuing Accreditation Standards” and “Accreditation of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine: COM New and Developing Accreditation Standards.”
Sarcopenia is a disease characterized by low muscle mass and function that places individuals at greater risk of disability, loss of independence and death. Current therapies include addressing underlying performance issues, resistance training and/or nutritional strategies.
AOA President Robert Piccinini, DO, D.FACN (also known as Dr. Bob), is brimming with inspiration this week in his newest segment of “The President is in.” As he grills corn on the cob, Dr. Bob chats with viewers about working with angry patients. Try to approach them with understanding and patience, he advises.
As medical students apply to residency during their fourth year, many have goals of matching into their top-choice program and specialty. I talked with five DOs who share their journeys to matching into their first-choice residency programs when they were OMS IVs. Below, please enjoy edited Q&As with each.