March 13, 2026Friday booksThe DO book clubveterans Life stories The DO Book Club, March 2026: ‘Passages: A Voyage from War to Peace’ This novel explores the dual journeys of a troubled Vietnam War veteran re-entering stateside life and the young Greek psychiatrist who emigrates to the U.S. and treats him over the course of several years. The DO Book Club By Joan Naidorf, DO
March 13, 2026Friday mental health Pocket-sized support Anxiety, depression … is there an app for that? Psychiatrist Vania Manipod, DO, shares a curated selection of evidence-based mental health apps, offering physicians practical resources to consider as adjuncts to psychotherapy or psychiatric medication management. From the Editor By Vania Manipod, DO
March 10, 2026Tuesday Patient safety The unseen risks: Rising testosterone use among youth without medical indication As social media trends and unregulated clinics fuel a rise in off-label testosterone use among young populations, physicians face a growing public health crisis rooted in “physique culture.”
Feb. 26, 2026Thursday AOiAdigital healthpatient care Modern tools Digital health literacy: Best practices and resources for osteopathic medical students When used well, digital health tools do not replace hands-on osteopathic practice, but strengthen it, supporting more attentive care.
Feb. 11, 2026Wednesday DO & student voicesOlympicssports medicine Pathway to Italy Meet the DO who’s serving as the Team USA CMO for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympic & Paralympic Games Jonathan Finnoff, DO, shares details about his past experience at the Games, what the role is like and how he found his way to this position.
Jan. 13, 2026Tuesday End-of-life care Your middle initial: The weight of a single letter A physician recounts her hospice patient’s final days and the unexpected gravity of completing his death certificate, when one small choice becomes an act of remembrance. Art of Medicine By Wendi J. Lovenvirth, DO
Dec. 19, 2025Friday News in brief AOA statement on proposed HHS intervention in patient-physician relationship & access to gender-affirming care “Decisions about care—particularly for children and adolescents—are best made through careful, collaborative discussions among patients, families and qualified healthcare professionals,” the statement reads.
Dec. 19, 2025Friday booksbreast cancerThe DO book club Support system The DO Book Club, Jan. 2026: ‘Adversity and Courage: The Breast Center’ This compelling novel follows the lives of four breast cancer patients and the medical professionals who care for them. The DO Book Club By Joan Naidorf, DO
Oct. 31, 2025Friday educationstudent loans News in brief Leading physician groups: Department of Education’s PSLF rule will hurt patients and physicians Rule jeopardizes both patients’ access to care and physicians’ financial stability and autonomy, statement notes.
Oct. 28, 2025Tuesday OMEDsports medicineyouth Play ball Sports medicine: Keeping child athletes safe Alex Diamond, DO, MPH, shares actionable steps sports medicine physicians can take to reduce injury and promote healthy habits in youth athletes.