May 24, 2016Tuesday ENGAGE InitiativeJAOAresearch Ramping up research JAOA to osteopathic medical schools: Let’s get ENGAGED The JAOA’s new ENGAGE Initiative encourages colleges of osteopathic medicine to publish their research in the AOA’s peer-reviewed journal.
May 16, 2016Monday JAOAresearch News in brief JAOA honors study about lymphatic pump treatment to manage pneumonia The 2015 JAOA study will receive the George W. Northup, DO, Medical Writing Award during the AOA’s Annual Business Meeting.
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.
March 8, 2016Tuesday JAOAosteopathic manipulative treatment Seeking relief Turning the tide: JAOA dedicates issue to advancements in OMT research Studies find osteopathic manipulative treatment reduced pain in patients suffering from chronic low back pain.
Feb. 5, 2016Friday JAOAnutrition Food for thought JAOA review finds vegans may have increased risk for diet deficiencies Physicians should encourage vegan patients to vary their food sources to ensure they receive adequate nutrient intake.
Feb. 2, 2016Tuesday diabetesJAOA It takes a village Community-based lifestyle interventions show impact in diabetes care JAOA study finds two months of healthy living classes significantly reduced risk of common diabetes complications in Appalachia.
Jan. 15, 2016Friday JAOApatient care Silent epidemic Researchers encourage screening for hepatitis C by patients’ birth year JAOA study finds few community health center patients born between 1945 and 1965 were tested for the silent killer.
Jan. 14, 2016Thursday JAOAresearchstudents Pro Tips Students: Want to do research? Here’s how to get started. Three research experts suggest contacting professors early, choosing a subject that excites you and optimizing your writing.
Nov. 30, 2015Monday JAOApatient care Research focus JAOA study finds pain relief method can aid knee surgery recovery Periarticular injections may reduce postoperative hospital stay, number of inpatient physical therapy sessions for patients.
Sept. 10, 2015Thursday food insecurityJAOAresearch Health threat Study: Teens living with food insecurity more likely to have central obesity Food insecurity is linked to central obesity, excess weight and other markers of metabolic syndrome, according to a JAOA study.