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July 2026 Vol. 126, No. 7

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Letters to the Editor

A biopsychosocial approach to pediatric symptom presentations: avoiding diagnostic overshadowing and symptom shadowing

Patricia Valassis, MD; and Tyler Cymet, DO
Pediatrics

Osteopathic manipulative treatment in pediatric care: from the inception of osteopathic medicine to 1950, a historical literature review

Francesca Baroni, BSc Ost Hons, DO; Anna Corisio, BSc Ost, DO; Christian Lunghi, BSc Ost Hons, DO; and Torsten Liem, MSc Ost, DO
Since its inception, osteopathic medicine has included pediatric patients within its clinical scope, addressing a wide range of congenital, postural, respiratory, neurological, and musculoskeletal conditions. This study aimed to review historical osteopathic literature for the analysis of osteopathic manipulative treatment utilized for the management of pediatric patients.
Obstetrics/Gynecology

Emerging treatment options for vaginismus: a comprehensive review of current evidence and future directions

Ashley Lauver, MS; David Addison, DO; Jadyn Anderson, DO, MPH; BreAnna Boyle, DO; Halley McDonald, DO; Daniela Rizzo, DO; Angela Schraml, MA; Corinne Jedynak-Bell, DO, MBA; Trina Mansour, MD; and John Ashurst, DO, EdD, MS
Vaginismus is a condition characterized by involuntary vaginal muscle contraction leading to pain and distress that significantly impacts sexual health, psychological well-being, and quality of life. This review highlights the importance of a multidisciplinary, patient-centered approach to managing vaginismus and underscores the need for further research to refine and expand therapeutic options.

Proposed Amendments to AOA Governance Documents

View the proposed amendments to the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) Governance Documents, which will be presented at the 2026 Annual Meeting of the House of Delegates on July 17-19, 2026.

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