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3 osteopathic organizations win 2024 Outstanding Affiliate Awards
The AOA recently selected the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons (ACOS), the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics (AOAO) and the West Virginia Osteopathic Medical Association (WVOMA) as the recipients of the 2024 Outstanding Affiliate Awards.
The impact of prepregnancy body mass index on pregnancy and neonatal outcomes
The obesity epidemic in the United States is continuing to worsen. Obesity is a known risk factor for pregnancy morbidity. However, many studies use the patient’s body mass index (BMI) at the time of delivery, do not stratify by class of obesity, or utilize billing codes as the basis of their study, which are noted … Read More
Honoring a legacy: 5 key figures in the history of osteopathic medicine
In June, the osteopathic profession marked the 150th anniversary of A.T. Still, MD, DO, introducing the principles of osteopathic medicine. Since that fateful day in 1874, osteopathic medicine has evolved into a unique and influential part of U.S. health care. Over the next several months, The DO will continue to honor Dr. Still’s visionary contributions, … Read More
Managing long-distance relationships in med school and beyond
Healthy relationships are often a source of support and provide a sense of worth and belonging. They allow us to learn new things about ourselves and others.
Effect of manual manipulation on mechanical gait parameters
A variety of manual manipulation techniques are utilized in clinical practice to alleviate pain and improve musculoskeletal function. Many manual practitioners analyze gait patterns and asymmetries in their assessment of the patient, and an increasing number of gait motion capture studies are taking place with recent improvements in motion capture technology. This study is the … Read More
White House DO shares lessons learned, advice for a fulfilling career
President Joe Biden’s physician, Kevin O’Connor, DO, is a decorated military physician who first served as a White House physician during the George W. Bush administration before becoming the physician for then-Vice President Biden and Physician to the President in 2021. Dr. O’Connor recently spoke to DOs and osteopathic medical students at OMED24, where he … Read More