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NMM/OMT
Interoceptive bodily awareness in patients seeking pain relief with osteopathic manipulative treatment: an observational cohort pilot study
The authors conducted a pilot study to measure interoceptive bodily awareness in patients seeking osteopathic manipulative treatment for pain.
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Medical Education
Common outpatient diagnoses and associated treatments logged by osteopathic medical students within a geriatric population
This study aimed to assess the most common diagnoses and corresponding treatments logged by osteopathic medical students within an ambulatory geriatric population.
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NMM/OMT
The effect of osteopathic manipulative treatment on quality of life in patients with cardiac implantable electronic devices
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of OMT on quality of life in in patients with cardiac implantable electronic devices
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Medical Education
On-site peer mentorship’s effect on personal and professional development, stress reduction, and ease of transition into the medical education system
The purpose of this study was to identify sources of mentorship within the medical education system and compare the subjective growth of the inaugural and second classes of a newly established medical school in the three domains.
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Medical Education
DO seniors and IMGs have lower match probabilities than MD seniors after adjusting for specialty choice and USMLE Step 1 score
The objective of this study was to compare match probabilities between applicant types after adjusting for specialty choice and United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 1 scores.
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NMM/OMT
Effectiveness of osteopathic manipulative applications on hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal (HPA) axis in youth with major depressive disorder: a randomized double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
This study evaluated the effectiveness of the osteopathic sympathetic harmonization on the sympathetic nervous system and the HPA axis in youth with major depressive disorder.
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Medical Education
Where are the Black men in osteopathic medical schools?
Despite concerted efforts, the representation of underrepresented populations in medicine, particularly Black men, remains alarmingly low. This commentary delves into the persisting challenges and potential solutions surrounding the lack of diversity of Black men in osteopathic schools.
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Public Health and Primary Care
The establishment of conscientious monopolies in rural communities
The authors discuss some of the unique ramifications that are likely to occur when rural providers invoke conscientious objection in their medical practice and how this can in turn establish conscientious monopolies for the members of their communities.
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NMM/OMT
The short- and long-term effect of osteopathic manipulative treatment on pain, and psychosocial factors in adults with chronic low back pain
The objectives of this study were to investigate the effectiveness of neuromusculoskeletal medicine/osteopathic manipulative medicine in treating chronic low back pain, with a focus on biopsychosocial and pain control in chronic conditions.
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Medical Education
Examining differences in trends in the orthopedic surgery match for osteopathic and allopathic medical graduates after the transition to single accreditation
This paper examines the differences in the trends in orthopedic surgery match rates for DO vs. MD applicants since the single accreditation merger transition began in 2015.
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Musculoskeletal Medicine and Pain
Limb spasticity and telemedicine consultation for reconstructive surgery: patient perspectives of surgical assessment
The objective of this study was to characterize patient perceptions of telemedicine consultation for spasticity surgery and to determine its effectiveness for indicating reconstructive procedures.
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Medical Education
A validity study of COMLEX-USA Level 3 with the new test design
The purpose of this investigation is to provide additional evidence to support the validity of COMLEX-USA Level 3 scores and associated pass/fail decisions.
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Pediatrics
Association and disparities of food insecurity and exposure to violence: analysis of the National Survey of Children’s Health
The authors' primary objective was to assess the relationship between parent-reported exposure to violence and food insecurity among children utilizing data from the National Survey of Children’s Health.
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Musculoskeletal Medicine and Pain
Superficial fascia displacement in cervical flexion: differentiating myofascial pain syndrome, a cross-sectional study
This study is focused on the role of superficial fascial displacement in identifying people with myofascial pain syndrome during neck bending.
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Medical Education
Prevalence and quality of medical Spanish education in US osteopathic medical schools: a national survey
The objectives of this study are to describe the medical Spanish educational landscape at US osteopathic schools and evaluate program adherence to previously established basic standards.
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Musculoskeletal Medicine and Pain
Use of person-centered language in obesity-related publications across sports medicine journals: a systematic review of adherence to person-centered language guidelines in sports medicine
The authors' primary objective was to determine if person-centered language guidelines specific to obesity have been properly followed in the top 10 sports medicine journals.
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General
Implementation and mixed-methods evaluation of “Walk with a Doc” program at Stony Brook
This report presents data from the Walk with a Doc program’s first 5 months at Stony Brook to inform practice-based management decisions pertaining to the clinical utility and future adaptation of walking programs in suburban communities.
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Innovations
Medical malpractice liability in large language model artificial intelligence: legal review and policy recommendations
This commentary discusses areas of potential legal vulnerability for clinicians utilizing large language model artificial intelligence (AI) through review of past case law pertaining to third-party medical guidance and reviews the patchwork of current regulations relating to medical malpractice liability in AI.
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Public Health and Primary Care
Comorbidities associated with symptoms of subjective cognitive decline in individuals aged 45–64
This study examined correlations between identified dementia comorbidities and subjective cognitive decline (the self-reported presence of worsening memory loss or confusion) in individuals ages 45–64 years.
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Letters to the Editor
Osteopathic manipulative treatment for the allopathic resident elective: comments on survey selection
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