The AOIA Digital Health Innovation (DHI) Steering Committee serves to shape how digital technologies will enhance—rather than replace—osteopathic principles. Self-nominations are open from March 31 to April 25. To nominate yourself, use the AOIA’s nomination form.
Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is an atherosclerotic disease that contributes to significant morbidity and mortality, including loss of limb, myocardial infarction (MI), stroke, and death. Treatment options are often underutilized.
Through the dedication and contributions of exceptional DOs, osteopathic medical students and organizations, the osteopathic medical profession continues to thrive. Below, learn more about the recent achievements of Richard Calderone, DO, MPH, and Brooke Birks, OMS IV.
Transitions can be scary, especially when you’re in medical school. It is often very helpful to hear the wise words of the DOs and students who have already been through these changes.
A patient with chronic low back pain on long-term opioid therapy visits the physician for a medication refill. The physician finds that the patient’s pain and functional status remains unchanged and questions the benefit of continuing opioid therapy.
In the April issue of Journal of Osteopathic Medicine (JOM), you’ll find a lineup of articles across various subspecialty areas and topics, including a review of OMT’s role in treating dystonia, the description of a newly created peripheral artery disease screening and treatment toolkit, an analysis of the public’s interest in CTE and more!
I read with great interest the article by Nikolla et al. article entitled “DO seniors and IMGs have lower match probabilities than MD seniors after adjusting for specialty choice and USMLE Step 1 score.” Their work investigating the differences in match success rates for medical graduates should be applauded. There are, however, a few potential … Read More
The pelvic examination is a fundamental tool for the evaluation and diagnosis of women’s health conditions and an important skill for all medical students to learn as future physicians for the early detection of treatable conditions such as infection or cancer. Although the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) asserts that performing pelvic examinations … Read More
The AOIA Digital Health Innovation (DHI) Steering Committee serves to shape how digital technologies will enhance—rather than replace—osteopathic principles. Self-nominations are open from March 31 to April 25. To nominate yourself, use the AOIA’s nomination form. As a DHI Steering Committee member, you will: Help ensure digital innovations support hands-on care while expanding access to … Read More