News in brief JAOA study ranks among world’s top academic research for 2016 The study, which found that roller coasters can help riders pass small kidney stones, was honored by research impact-tracking firm Altmetric. Dec. 13, 2016Tuesday The DO Staff Contact The DO Staff Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Topics JAOAkidney stonesroller coaster When Marc Mitchell, DO, and David Wartinger, DO, published research in the Journal of the American Osteopathic Association (JAOA) indicating that riding moderate-intensity roller coasters could help people pass small kidney stones, their findings made headlines around the world. On Tuesday, research visibility tracker Altmetric recognized the study as one of the top 100 most-discussed academic papers in the world published this year. In addition, Altmetric ranked the roller coaster study as being among the top 5% of all the research the company evaluated in 2016. “We’re thrilled to learn that the global societal impact of this unique research is being recognized,” says Audrey Lusher, director of the JAOA. “Osteopathic research continues to expand its reach and visibility for the improved health care of patients everywhere, and the JAOA is excited to help drive this progress.” To learn more, read the study in the JAOA and watch this clip reel of some of the news coverage the study generated: More in Profession 3 osteopathic organizations win 2026 AOA Outstanding Affiliate Awards The American Osteopathic Academy of Addiction Medicine, the Osteopathic Physicians & Surgeons of California and the Florida Osteopathic Medical Association earned recognition this year. For the first time, women make up the majority of osteopathic primary care physicians The 2026 Osteopathic Medical Profession Report finds the DO workforce growing in all 50 states, with two-thirds of practicing DOs under age 45. Previous articleIn Memoriam: Dec. 12, 2016 Next articleLow-carb diets slightly more effective than low-fat, JAOA research finds
3 osteopathic organizations win 2026 AOA Outstanding Affiliate Awards The American Osteopathic Academy of Addiction Medicine, the Osteopathic Physicians & Surgeons of California and the Florida Osteopathic Medical Association earned recognition this year.
For the first time, women make up the majority of osteopathic primary care physicians The 2026 Osteopathic Medical Profession Report finds the DO workforce growing in all 50 states, with two-thirds of practicing DOs under age 45.