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When she was young, Kristen Wendell, DO, was interested in becoming an orthopedic surgeon. But she also wanted to be a mother one day, so she thought becoming a podiatrist would allow her to work as a surgeon in sports medicine but also have a little more flexibility.
If one looks at any newspaper, cable news show or social media platform, one quickly sees that the world is filled with opposing ideas vying for a place of prominence in our collective minds. From global conflicts to a highly contentious U.S. election, there seems to be near-continuous forces working to pull members of the … Read More
General neck pain is a prevalent complaint made by patients to their physicians and is often of a suspected musculoskeletal origin. Osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) is a form of manual therapy utilized by osteopathic physicians and some allopathic physicians to treat a broad variety of musculoskeletal ailments, including neck pain. Bio-Electro-Magnetic Energy Regulation (BEMER) is … Read More
In the world of sports, March and early April are a special time. March is the month of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I men’s basketball tournament, known as “March Madness™.” The event consists of 68 teams playing in single-elimination games. The tournament runs throughout the month of March and culminates in the … Read More
Faculty productivity is of interest for hospital and university administrators as pressure is placed on them by government and private payors. Further, the effect of trainees on clinical productivity is of personal interest to physicians because their performance evaluations and earning potential are often tied to their productivity. Several groups have utilized creative methodology to study … Read More
The following list of recently deceased osteopathic physicians includes links to obituaries and online memorials if they’re available. Readers can notify the AOA of their deceased colleagues by sending an email to [email protected]. You may also view a list of past In Memoriam columns.
Patient-centered, whole-person care and the development of longitudinal patient-physician relationships are central to the practice of osteopathic medicine. Establishing trust with patients, understanding their needs and concerns, and building relationships can require significant time and effort. In recognition of the complexity inherent to this work in evaluation and management (E/M) services, the Centers for Medicare … Read More
In a win for osteopathic physicians (DOs) and their patients across West Virginia, Governor Jim Justice vetoed Senate Bill 714 yesterday. Senate Bill 714 would have eliminated the state Board of Osteopathic Medicine (WVBOM) and transferred the regulation of DOs to the allopathic medical board, which oversees MDs. In his veto message, the Governor acknowledged … Read More
The sphenopalatine (pterygopalatine) ganglion (SPG) is the most superficial ganglia to manipulate from the oral cavity. It has parasympathetic and sensory fibers directly affecting the paranasal sinuses as well as the palatine, nasal, pharyngeal, and lacrimal glands. The SPG can be manipulated intraorally by students and physicians utilizing osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) to relieve congestion … Read More