Aug. 6, 2015Thursday JAOAresearch Testing testing Survey identifies risky drinking better than blood test, researchers find Ten-question survey can help physicians better identify patients who would benefit from brief interventions, a JAOA study reveals.
Aug. 3, 2015Monday JAOAosteopathic manipulative treatmentresearch New Research OMT significantly affects cellular processes, researchers find In vitro studies reviewed in the JAOA found that OMT can reduce inflammation and promote wound healing in fascial cells.
July 22, 2015Wednesday House of DelegatesJAOA And the award goes to AOA recognizes achievements toward building a culture of excellence Osteopathic medical profession honors its leaders, advocates and supporters during the House of Delegates meeting.
July 3, 2015Friday JAOAosteopathic manipulative treatment Pain relief Osteopathic manipulative therapy may reduce new mothers’ back pain Osteopathic manipulative therapy can provide relief to women with pregnancy-related low back pain, the JAOA reports.
June 19, 2015Friday antibiotic resistanceJAOA Path of Least Resistance Antimicrobial stewardship: Undoing overuse of antibiotics AOA Editor-in-Chief Robert Orenstein, DO, attends White House forum aimed at decreasing antibiotic resistance.
June 17, 2015Wednesday JAOAosteopathic history Preserving the Past Win up to $2500 through History Essay Competition Contest encourages students, interns and residents to focus on current issues while acknowledging the proud history of the profession.
June 15, 2015Monday diabetesJAOApatient care Partners in health JAOA examines the osteopathic approach to diabetes care When combined with a team-based care model, osteopathic medicine can improve the treatment of patient with diabetes, the JAOA reports.
June 2, 2015Tuesday JAOAvaccines Promoting better health JAOA examines resources to improve pneumococcal vaccination rates Not enough adults get the pneumococcal vaccine. Using standing order protocols could help, a JAOA supplement reports.
May 8, 2015Friday JAOAosteopathic manipulative treatment Hands-on care OMT may boost antibiotic effectiveness in pneumonia patients, study says A new JAOA study finds that lymphatic pump treatment given with antibiotics helps to expedite the removal of bacteria from the lungs.
April 28, 2015Tuesday JAOAosteopathic medical education Future Trends Updating medical education: Experts examine feedback, games and more It’s 2015. Do you know where osteopathic medical education is heading? Here’s a sneak peek courtesy of the JAOA’s recent Twitter chat.