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.
Topic: Research
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.
Osteopathic licensing
April 4, 2017Changes coming to COMLEX-USA exams
NBOME is using evidence-based research to redesign the COMLEX-USA.
News in brief
April 4, 2017Public health students can help physicians improve health equity, JAOA study reports
Interprofessional education may help students in clinical programs to recognize social determinants of health.