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Learn the latest COVID-19 developments as cases continue to grow in the U.S. and abroad.
On Feb. 25, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued an alert urging Americans to prepare for the spread of novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) within American communities. A COVID-19 outbreak in the U.S. is not a question of if, but when, officials said. While the rapid increase of COVID-19 cases internationally is concerning, … Read More
Dr. Peterson discusses her career path and how she uses technology to educate patients and bring medical professionals together.
CHICAGO—February 24, 2020—Hospitals can dramatically reduce the length of a patient’s stay (by up to 67%) when their provider teams hold integrated care conferences (ICCs), a daily meeting for providers to share information at once. However, the seemingly obvious concept is rarely implemented, according to researchers in The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association. Admitted … Read More
CHICAGO—February 20, 2020—Patients who abruptly discontinue antidepressants after taking them for years often face unpleasant and even dangerous symptoms due to a physical dependence. The best process is to follow a tapering schedule while consulting with a physician, according to a clinical review in The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association. Patients with antidepressant discontinuation syndrome … Read More
AOBEM Vice chair, Bradley Chappell, DO, and AOBEM Secretary, Christopher Zabbo, DO, hosted a live webinar to discuss an array of topics, including eligibility requirements, how to register for CORE, as well as a short demo of the exam.
Drs. Omar Lateef and Linda Delo were nominated by the AOA as part of its effort to support the representation of DO perspectives on federal advisory committees. Omar Lateef, DO, the CEO of Rush University Medical Center, has been appointed to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality’s (AHRQ) Advisory Committee. The National Advisory Council … Read More
Experts reveal why successful people often struggle in marriage, and DOs detail how they sustain the spark in their unions.
A DO discusses what she says when she’s asked if she’d support her children becoming doctors.