Pediatrics
Casey Shubrook, MPH; Kimberly Breneisen, MD; and Maxine Pottenger, MD
Most adult mental health conditions begin in early childhood and adolescence, the most common being anxiety and behavioral disorders. Early intervention can improve outcomes and may reduce the risk of developing a clinical disorder in the future. However, children may not have the communication or understanding to share their symptoms with those around them, leaving pediatric primary care providers responsible for identifying concerning signs. This paper reviews both general symptoms that suggest possible mental health conditions as well as specific correlations between symptoms and psychiatric diagnoses.
NMM/OMT
Yasir Rehman, MD, MSc; Jonathon Kirsch, DO; Mary Ying-Fang Wang, PhD; Robert Johnston, M.OMSc; Meadow Will, DO; Emily Gibson, DO; David Spencer, DO; Claudio Garcia, MLIS; and Karen T. Snider, DO
While previous review articles investigated the effectiveness of manual therapies for treating headaches, they did not focus specifically on OMT or perform a pooled meta-analysis to evaluate the effectiveness of outcomes. The aim of this study was to systematically evaluate the effectiveness of OMT for managing headaches associated with musculoskeletal dysfunction and to assess the associated harm outcomes.
Medical Education
Emily K. Ranta, DO; Joshua C. Ranta, DO; David Redden, PhD; and Alexis M. Stoner, PhD, MPH
Many studies have suggested that participation in pre-clerkship volunteering opportunities is associated with higher confidence in clinical skills, improved perspectives on social barriers, and greater soft skills and empathy. he aim of this study was to explore the relationship between volunteer hours and third-year evaluations, with the hypothesis being that these previously studied, perceived benefits of volunteerism would translate to better evaluations.
