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An important diagnostic tool, ultrasound (US) has been incorporated into the curriculum of medical schools for more than 20 years. In the last decade, the interest in US educational research has experienced exponential growth but mostly from Medical Doctor (MD)-granted schools. The extent to which US is embedded in the curricula of the colleges of osteopathic medicine … Read More
On Feb. 15, the AOA and other physician organizations from the “The Group of Six” issued a statement in support of the safety of vaccines, as well as the COVID-19 vaccine. In an era where public health faces unprecedented challenges, the AOA continues to stand at the forefront of advocating for commonsense health policy. The … Read More
For this month’s DO to Know, join us as we explore the mind of Dana Reid, DO, a double board-certified child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist who is also a children’s book author and blogger. She attended the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM) in Blacksburg, Virginia, as a part of the school’s second graduating class.
As a lifelong Alaskan, I vividly remember each time I have seen the aurora borealis. Colors have ranged from faint to extremely bright as lights dance across the canvas of the evening northern sky. The northern lights have etched memories in my mind and an impression on my soul.
Medical school graduates are generally not well prepared to treat patients with substance use disorders (SUDs), even though opioid overdose deaths in the United States have increased in recent years. When it comes to training in SUDs, osteopathic medicine lags far behind allopathic medicine. It was only in 2019 that the American Osteopathic Association approved … Read More
In the current pace of the world we live, it may be common for our minds to move faster than our bodies, until one day we realize how far our mind has traveled away from us. As we come back to ourselves, we may feel out of alignment. This is particularly prevalent for medical students … Read More
National Doctors’ Day is celebrated every year on March 30. The DO has put together a gift guide for those looking for that perfect treat for the physician or med student in your life—or for those who want to treat themselves! We’ve got you covered with this fun list of suggested gifts broken down by … Read More
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in the United States. As such, an unmet need exists in the primary and secondary prevention of adverse cardiovascular events (CVEs). Specifically, identifying drugs that can reduce the progression of CVD and serious adverse events is much needed. Drugs that work by reducing platelet aggregation, blocking … Read More
NOTE: This article will be updated frequently as new information becomes available. June 18 update On June 17, 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that payments under the Accelerated and Advance Payment Program for the Change Healthcare/Optum Payment Disruption (CHOPD) will conclude on July 12, 2024. CMS will not accept new … Read More