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Obstetrics/Gynecology

Management of endometriosis: a call to multidisciplinary approach

Jordann-Mishael Duncan, MBS, MD; Ritchie Delara, MD; Gina Ranieri, DO; and Megan Wasson, DO
In this Clinical Practice article, the authors describe their experience of utilizing a multidisciplinary team (composed of a gynecologic surgeon trained in advanced pelvic surgery and endometriosis, a urologist, a colorectal and/or general surgeon, a cardiothoracic surgeon, and a radiologist experienced in gynecologic imaging) to increase the likelihood of providing cost-effective care and delivering adequate, evidence-based treatment of endometriosis.
Pediatrics

Non-Herlitz junctional epidermolysis bullosa in a Native American newborn

Ayah A. Ibrahim, BS; Macken Yrun-Duffy, DO; Rochelle D. Almario, DO; Jordyn R. Mullins, BS, BA; and Scott S. Cyrus, DO
This case report details the presentation, diagnosis, and management of a newborn Native American male with non-Herlitz junctional epidermolysis bullosa, a rare diagnosis specifically in the Native American population.
Musculoskeletal Medicine and Pain

An osteopathic assessment of lower extremity somatic dysfunctions in runners

Abbey Santanello, DO, MS; Mikhail Volokitin, MD, DO; Pamela Matthew, DO, MPH, MS; Anthony Modica, DO, MS; Chase McKellar, BS; Krisha Thakkar, BS; Mollie Schear, DO; Angela Tai, DO; Jeffrey Nagler, BS; and Sergio Suarez, DO
Runners often experience acute/chronic pain due to pre-existing structural somatic dysfunction and/or acquired various overuse injuries of the lower extremity, specifically affecting the ligaments, tendons, muscles, and bones. The purpose of this study is to assess the correlation between acute and chronic pain, overuse injuries, and observational and palpatory findings upon evaluation to establish common trends of somatic dysfunctions and determine possible etiology of the pain/injury.

Journal of Osteopathic Medicine Receives an Impact Factor!

The Journal of Osteopathic Medicine (JOM) recently received an Impact Factor! The JOM’s current Impact Factor is 1.5 and the journal will be included in the “Medicine, General and Internal” category. Read more about this monumental achievement here.

Proposed Amendments to AOA Governance Documents

View the proposed amendments to the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) Governance Documents, which will be presented at the 2024 Annual Meeting of the House of Delegates on July 19-21, 2024.

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Tumid lupus masquerading as rosacea

A 43-year-old woman presented to our clinic in September 2023 for evaluation of a burning eruption on the face. The patient was initially seen at an outside dermatology clinic one year prior and diagnosed with rosacea which was treated with topical azelaic acid and oxymetazoline cream. The eruption progressed over the following months to include the upper chest and was associated with a burning sensation. Read more