Sept. 16, 2025Tuesday COVID-19DO & student voices Frontline care My 2020 reflections on working as a family physician during COVID Badi Eghterafi, DO, shares raw reflections from the height of the COVID-19 pandemic as well as insights about the peace he found afterward. Art of Medicine By Badi Eghterafi, DO
Sept. 5, 2025Friday CDCUS News Patient care news Leading physician organizations say turmoil at the CDC puts lives at risk “We need the CDC and other federal public health agencies to make decisions based on the best-available scientific evidence, guided by qualified experts in these fields and supported by the resources they need,” the statement reads.
Aug. 29, 2025Friday AIartificial intelligencepatient care Complex healthcare Ethical considerations regarding AI use in healthcare: How much is too much? AI has become ubiquitous in healthcare. Curtiss Johnson, DO, discusses the pros and cons of AI use in the medical setting and how it may evolve going forward. What's Trending By Curtiss Johnson, DO
Aug. 12, 2025Tuesday DO & student voicessocial media In the limelight Catching up with the most-followed doctor on social media Mikhail “Dr. Mike” Varshavski, DO, provides updates on his fight against medical misinformation, his efforts to fund scholarships for students and an exciting new project on the horizon.
Aug. 7, 2025Thursday AOAresearchvaccines In the news Statement from leading physician groups on HHS decision to pull mRNA vaccine funding “Sustained research funding is essential to developing the next generation of tools that protect Americans from infectious disease,” the statement reads.
July 30, 2025Wednesday preventive medicine An ounce of prevention, a pound of cure The power of preventive medicine in osteopathic care Blending the principles of osteopathic medicine with the tools of public health, preventive medicine offers DOs a powerful pathway to address health at both individual and community levels. The Specialist By Parul Chhatpar, DO, PGY-3
May 1, 2025Thursday health apps Technology Essential apps for health care professionals: Streamlining care, education and wellness The DO has put together a curated list of doctor-recommended apps that can help health care professionals stay informed, improve patient care and enhance efficiency. What's Trending By Katie Arvia
March 26, 2025Wednesday opioidspatient care Compassionate care Why physician empathy in health care delivery is so important John Licciardone, DO, MS, MBA, and Yen Tran, OMS III, explore the key roles physician empathy and communication play in improving patient satisfaction and outcomes, especially in chronic pain management. Research By John Licciardone, DO, MS, MBA
March 26, 2025Wednesday AIOMM Body, mind, spirit Q&A: OMM specialist discusses academia, prison medicine and AI in health care Ravi David Yarid, DO, shares details about his experience working in correctional medicine, his current role in academic medicine and his efforts to shape responsible AI use in osteopathic medicine. DOs to Know By Alex Sher, DO, MSN, APRN
March 18, 2025Tuesday allostatic loadbody significance language Pain with a past How DOs can help their patients process trauma Exploring the connection between emotional trauma, stress and physical health, Edward Stiles, DO, FAAO (Dist.), shares powerful insights on healing. The DO Distinction By Alex Sher, DO, MSN, APRN