Influenza-related hospitalization and mortality disproportionately affects the Hispanic population in the United States. Among other medical conditions in addition to influenza, Spanish-preferring Hispanics may be more affected than those who speak English.
For a plastic surgeon and reality TV star, Gabriel Chiu, DO, is as real as it gets. Not only does he run a renowned plastic surgery practice in the aesthetics and cosmetics mecca of Beverly Hills, California, he also co-stars in the wildly successful Netflix reality hit TV series “Bling Empire.” Though “Bling Empire,” a … Read More
Washington, D.C. – The end-of-year omnibus package included important health provisions but fell short of fully resolving the Medicare payment challenges physicians face. On behalf of the nearly 600,000 physicians and medical students our organizations represent, we strongly urge the 118th Congress to address outdated Medicare physician payment so that patients can access the high-quality … Read More
Concussion is an acute, transient disruption in brain function due to head injury. Previous studies suggest osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM) improved recovery from concussion.
The DO profession is constantly making strides, thanks to the many wonderful DOs and osteopathic medical students who excel in their roles. Following are some of the recent professional recognitions and accomplishments the profession is currently celebrating.
Across all segments of society in the United States, millions of adults and children experience a traumatic brain injury (TBI) each year, which may pose lifetime health and financial burdens in the billions of dollars. Efforts have been made to advance research and care with goals to improve awareness of the causes and consequences of … Read More
For as long as I can remember, I’ve written New Year’s resolutions. When I was in college, the list included goals like, “get straight As” and “learn a new language.” Medical school was a little more realistic, in the realm of “pass your classes” and “count to 10 in French.”
Every year, on a Monday in March, tens of thousands of prospective medical school graduates receive a much anticipated email. The email tells them if they successfully secured a spot for the next step in their medical career: residency. This is known as “matching.” For the vast majority of medical students, matching into residency is the … Read More
With the surge of the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2 [COVID-19]), the modality of teaching anatomy has shifted from in-person cadaveric dissection to virtual lessons for incoming first-year medical students. As a result, we aim to assess the impact that this curriculum change has on student perspectives.