Caring for older patients
June 26, 2017Should your patients with dementia be taking antipsychotics?
Off-label prescription of antipsychotics to manage dementia is common, but the risks often outweigh the benefits, JAOA article reports.
Topic: Research
Research initiatives
June 7, 2017How conducting research can advance your career—and the osteopathic profession
The need for a robust evidence base to support osteopathic medicine has grown. Here are some ways you can get involved.
AOA Research Grants
June 1, 2017Over $1 million awarded to DOs and researchers to bolster osteopathic research
Research projects with an osteopathic focus will help broaden the evidence base of the osteopathic approach to diagnosis and treatment.
muscular dystrophy
May 30, 2017Osteopathic primary care physicians’ guide to muscular dystrophy
Osteopathic structural examinations may be key to early diagnosis and better outcomes for patients with DMD.
Improving care
May 30, 2017Cost of an ER visit? Study finds most doctors have no idea
New research in the JAOA finds 62% of emergency department doctors struggle with estimating costs of care. Take our quiz to test your acumen.
Lifestyle interventions
May 9, 2017Employer-funded health programs can improve employees’ health, preliminary study finds
JAOA study examined participation in the Complete Health Improvement Program.
Pain management
May 1, 2017JAOA article discusses the osteopathic approach to chronic pain
Opioids are no longer the go-to treatment option for the 100 million Americans with chronic pain.
Medical communications
April 19, 2017New book says better communication is the key to reducing medical errors
The book aims to assist physicians and medical educators with recognizing the complexity of communication in health care.