Canine cancer detection
June 19, 2019Cancer-sniffing dogs 97% accurate in identifying lung cancer
JAOA researchers say the dogs’ abilities may lead to the development of an effective, safe and inexpensive means for mass cancer screening.
Patient Care
Treating addiction
June 12, 2019Prevention on the streets: A needle exchange and free medical clinic run by a DO
Meet the DO who’s been treating people with drug addiction in Fresno, California, for over 20 years at free Saturday clinics.
Family planning
May 29, 2019Consider having a baby sooner rather than later, cautions fertility specialist
Many overestimate the effectiveness of today’s fertility treatments, says Ellen Wood, DO.
Bone health
May 29, 2019Researchers suggest patients get screened earlier for osteoporosis—men especially
Study in The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association finds that 25% of men and women 35 to 50 years old are at risk for bone disease.
Predicting an outbreak
May 15, 2019Where will the next measles outbreak strike? Chicago, LA and Miami beware
A new study ranks the threat in U.S. counties based on the number of unvaccinated individuals and the relative distance to international airports.
Restoring gut microbiota
May 14, 2019Researchers: Fecal transplants promising treatment for antibiotic-resistant bacteria
Standard antibiotic treatments can be prohibitively expensive and perpetuate the infection, according to an article published in The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association.
Starving the fire
May 8, 2019The anti-inflammatory diet: 5 things to know
Patients with heart disease, diabetes and obesity are among those who may benefit from an eating plan aimed at treating low-grade chronic inflammation.
Vaccine-preventable diseases
April 30, 2019A DO treated Oregon’s first child with tetanus in more than 30 years
Judith Guzman-Cottrill, DO, shares details about being on the team of physicians who treated the unvaccinated patient.