Dec. 23, 2015Wednesday concussion Concussion Awareness Concussion film reminds experts how far treatments have come While the management of concussions has changed in the last decade, physicians say much research is still needed.
Dec. 15, 2015Tuesday chronic disease managementdiabetes Chronic disease focus New cases of diabetes are declining in the US, CDC reports Experts caution that this good news may not be as straightforward as it seems. The nation has a long way to go to manage this epidemic, they say.
Dec. 1, 2015Tuesday Giving Tuesday Pay it forward LMU-DCOM student gives back to his native Nigeria by starting a school Emmanuel Okenye, OMS III, juggles his studies with 4 a.m. conference calls to manage the school he founded.
Nov. 17, 2015Tuesday careermedical school You’re hired! CV 101: 6 career-boosting ways to put your best foot forward When writing your first medical school CV, stand out from the crowd by focusing on unique experiences and peer-recognition.
Nov. 6, 2015Friday medical schoolpatient care Plain and simple Say what? 4 ways to break down medical jargon for your patients Osteopathic medical schools help future DOs establish clear and open lines of communication with patients.
Oct. 9, 2015Friday geriatricsvaccines Not just for kids Older adults fall short in vaccination rates for shingles, flu Vaccination is a lifelong health concern. DOs can use wellness visits to discuss vaccines with seniors.
Oct. 2, 2015Friday How I Practiceurgent care How I practice DO entrepreneur revamps urgent care model for patient satisfaction John Kulin, DO, was recently named an innovator by Medical Economics. Now he’s sharing his best tips for integrating customer service concepts into your practice.
Sept. 28, 2015Monday Separating Myth from Fact JAOA sheds light on misperceptions of Interstate Medical Licensure Compact With 11 states and counting signed on to the compact, JAOA author stresses the importance of learning the facts before discrediting intentions of the measure.
Sept. 14, 2015Monday Every Step Counts NOMA seeks to collect 1,000 pairs of new sneakers for OMED health fair The osteopathic family can support the National Osteopathic Medical Association and the Orlando Union Rescue Mission by donating new sneakers for the homeless.
Sept. 3, 2015Thursday medical schoolosteopathic medical educationsports medicine For the win New program in Oklahoma connects future DOs, athletic trainers Oklahoma State University’s athletic training master’s program is the country’s first to be aligned with an osteopathic medical school.