May 5, 2021Wednesday colorectal cancerJournal of Osteopathic Medicinescreenings Screening for screenings New JOM research reveals disparities in colorectal cancer screenings Patients with no comorbidities or more than five comorbidities are the least likely to be screened.
March 29, 2021Monday CDC TipsFree resourcessmoking cessationTips From Former Smokers Tipping the scale Free smoking cessation resources available from the CDC Campaign tells the stories of people living with smoking-related diseases and those caring for them to help others quit smoking.
March 17, 2021Wednesday diabetesType 2 diabetesyouth Caring for kids Aggressive intervention recommended to prevent pediatric diabetes, review concludes Type 2 diabetes is a growing risk for America’s young people, researchers note.
March 9, 2021Tuesday News in brief Upcoming webinar covers approaches to advancing health equity through behavioral health integration On March 18, the live webinar will also discuss key considerations for addressing health care disparities.
March 3, 2021Wednesday vaccine confidence Health care worker views can impact public vaccination practices, DO and student-led study finds Sparked by New York’s 2019 measles outbreak, the study’s preliminary findings are also pertinent to fostering patient confidence in the safety of COVID-19 vaccines.
Feb. 1, 2021Monday concussionJournal of Osteopathic Medicine Mind, Body, Spirit Following revised concussion guidelines can shorten duration of symptoms, study finds The median length of concussion symptoms dropped from one month to one week in female athletes, 11 to five days in male athletes.
Jan. 27, 2021Wednesday In the field Good Morning America features Alaska DO’s COVID-19 vaccine outreach efforts Katrine Bengaard, DO, and her colleagues are traveling by plane, sled and snowmobile to vaccinate the elderly residents of rural northern Alaska.
Dec. 16, 2020Wednesday Persistent symptoms Long COVID may have an explanation: What physicians should know The hallmarks of long COVID bear a striking resemblance to a little-understood illness.
Dec. 16, 2020Wednesday diabetessocial support Family matters Social support linked to success in managing diabetes, JAOA research suggests Providing social support services for patients with Type 2 diabetes may improve care outcomes.
Nov. 18, 2020Wednesday COVID-19COVID-19 Q&As Guidance DOs answer patients’ FAQ on celebrating the holidays safely during COVID-19 As COVID cases skyrocket, a family physician and a DO in public health share their advice for guiding patients to mitigate risks during the holidays.