Nov. 11, 2024Monday addiction medicineOMED24 Finding hope Addiction in ‘The Lord of the Rings’ and the real world: Insights for physicians At OMED24, two experts explored how J.R.R. Tolkien’s “The Lord of the Rings” mirrors real-life battles with addiction, while offering insights into empathy, recovery and the healing power of narrative medicine.
Oct. 21, 2024Monday OMED24 Making waves Olympic water polo team physician shares insights on taking care of elite athletes Team USA physician Naresh Rao, DO, discusses many fascinating aspects of caring for world-class athletes, including mental health considerations, spirituality and the motivating power of music.
Sept. 18, 2024Wednesday OMED24 Osteopathic excellence OMED 2024 awards to recognize leaders & innovators in osteopathic medicine Meet the OMED24 award winners who are shaping the future of osteopathic medicine.
July 16, 2024Tuesday HOD 2024 Celebrating champions Leaders in the osteopathic profession honored at the AOA’s 2024 House of Delegates meeting Annual awards recognize the contributions of osteopathic physicians, researchers and affiliate leaders.
May 31, 2024Friday 150 years of DOsAT Stillpatient careThe DO book club Life story The DO Book Club, June 2024: ‘Autobiography of Andrew T. Still’ As the profession celebrates 150 years of osteopathic medicine, here’s a closer look at the autobiography of A.T. Still, DO, MD. The DO Book Club By Katie Arvia
May 22, 2024Wednesday OB-GYNobstetric fistula Women’s health Breaking the silence: Honoring the legacy and struggle of obstetric fistula survivors Learn more about this devastating condition, its long and dark history, and its connection to modern gynecology.
March 18, 2024Monday Presidential care Get to know President Joe Biden’s personal physician, Kevin O’Connor, DO Physician to the President Kevin O’Connor, DO, shares insights on his work and journey, including the two key factors that helped him land this role.
Dec. 14, 2023Thursday research New developments Blood pressure management, risks and benefits of cannabis use and psilocybin treatment for MDD The DO has compiled three new medical studies that DOs will find valuable and relevant to their work. Research By Mauricio W. Jones, DO
Dec. 12, 2023Tuesday 2023 recap A year in review: The DO’s top 10 stories of 2023 The DO and our contributing writers had another great year! We are thrilled to share this list of the most popular articles of 2023.
Dec. 6, 2023Wednesday mental healthOMED23psychedelics OMED23 Psychedelic drugs for mental illness: A brief history and overview Leslie Madrak, DO, presented at OMED23 on the usage of psychedelics such as ketamine and psilocybin mushrooms to treat mental health disorders.