CHICAGO—May 14, 2018—A new survey from the American Osteopathic Association finds more than half of millennials (54%) and more than four out of 10 (42%) adults are or would like to be friends with or follow their health care providers on social media. The online survey was conducted by The Harris Poll in April 2018 … Read More
CHICAGO, May 10, 2018–The American Osteopathic Association’s Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) today announced accreditation decisions made at its April 26-29, 2018 meeting. Comprehensive site visits occur at the end of an accreditation cycle. The following comprehensive site visits occurred following a seven year accreditation cycle: A.T. Still University, School of Osteopathic Medicine in … Read More
CHICAGO—April 30, 2018—While most cases of chronic dizziness result from a physical disorder, psychiatric issues can be a cause—or a consequence—of chronic dizziness, according to research published in The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association. Chronic dizziness can result from a number of underlying health problems, most commonly involving neurologic, vestibular and cardiac diseases. For … Read More
CHICAGO—March 26, 2018—A week-long summer program significantly improves students’ medical knowledge and understanding of medical school, which researchers say could increase the likelihood that those students become physicians. A study published in The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association evaluated the summer enrichment experience (SEE) at Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine-Carolinas. Researchers say the … Read More
This letter was sent to U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Paul Ryan; U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell; U.S. House of Representatives Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi; and U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer. CHICAGO- March 13, 2018- We, the undersigned organizations representing over 560,000 frontline physicians dedicated to the health and well-being of American families … Read More
CHICAGO—March 6, 2018—Lindsay Holtkamp was a semi-pro triathlete when she started noticing joint pain in her wrists and hands. But it wasn’t until other symptoms appeared, including dry eyes and a swollen tongue, that she was diagnosed with lupus, which affects an estimated 1.5 million Americans. Like Lindsay, about 90 percent of patients diagnosed with … Read More
CHICAGO—February 26, 2018—There is a caveat to the push for increased Vitamin D: Don’t forget magnesium. A review published in The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association found Vitamin D can’t be metabolized without sufficient magnesium levels, meaning Vitamin D remains stored and inactive for as many as 50 percent of Americans. “People are taking … Read More
CHICAGO—February 20, 2018—A new survey from the American Osteopathic Association finds 56% of Americans believe exercise programs are the best resource if looking to lose weight while 28% believe a physician is best. The online survey was conducted by Harris Poll in January 2018. That belief could help explain continually rising obesity rates, according to … Read More
CHICAGO—February 12, 2018—Schizophrenia and other psychiatric issues may be triggered by marijuana use, according to a research analysis in The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association. With states rapidly legalizing cannabis for medicinal and recreational use, physicians will be increasingly pressed to counsel patients on their frequency of use and dosage, as well as associated … Read More