June 17, 2016Friday diabetesJAOA Testing, testing Blood test uncovers undiagnosed diabetes in hospital patients JAOA study finds HbA1C test leads to diabetes diagnosis for a significant percentage of hospitalized patients with hyperglycemia.
June 13, 2016Monday depressionmental healthmental illness Frontline care A dark trend: US suicide rate is on the rise As the suicide rate increases, DOs must be trained early to recognize signs of depression in their patients, educators say.
June 9, 2016Thursday prescribing opioids Risks vs. benefits Q&A: What physicians need to know about safe opioid prescribing Katherine Galluzzi, DO, explains how physicians can weigh the risks and benefits of treating pain with opioids.
June 3, 2016Friday performing arts medicine Musician health How I Practice: Texas DO gets in tune with musicians Sajid Surve, DO, talks about the changing world of music education and why osteopathic physicians are uniquely qualified to treat musicians.
May 27, 2016Friday addiction medicine Explainer Opioid use disorders: What does treatment look like? Addiction medicine specialists William Morrone, DO, and Merideth Norris, DO, explain the treatment options for patients who abuse opioids.
May 23, 2016Monday addiction medicine An open hand Opioid abuse: Maine DO treats all comers, insured or not Merideth Norris, DO, is a one-woman hub-and-spoke system, educating patients about treatment and connecting them with recovery resources.
May 16, 2016Monday pediatrics How I Practice Everyday heroes: The horrors and rewards of child abuse pediatrics Two DOs in Oklahoma talk about the important work they’re doing in this new subspecialty.
May 6, 2016Friday JAOA Food for thought Death rates higher when meats are eaten daily, study says It’s not just bacon. A new JAOA study finds eating red and processed meats raises all-cause mortality rates.
April 29, 2016Friday obstetrics-gynecologyosteopathic approach Women’s health Women and children first: The osteopathic approach to obstetrics-gynecology DO ob-gyns use their musculoskeletal expertise and holistic outlook to guide patients through some of life’s biggest moments.
April 27, 2016Wednesday early childhood development Creating Strong Bonds CME modules provide communications guidance for physicians with young patients AOA and Erikson Institute partner on early childhood development learning modules designed to help physicians hone their empathy and communication skills.