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Musculoskeletal Medicine and Pain

Communication and empathy within the patient-physician relationship among patients with and without chronic pain

John C. Licciardone, DO, MS, MBA; Claire N. Middleton, BS; Amin Aboutaj, BS; Tal Allouche, MS; and Imran Siddiqui, BS
Chronic pain may affect the relationship between patients and their treating physicians. This study was designed to compare four aspects of physician communication and physician empathy reported by patients with chronic pain and in chronic pain-free controls.
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Public Health and Primary Care

Modeling the importance of physician training in practice location for Ohio otolaryngologists

Samuel Borgemenke, BS; D’Nair Newsom, BS; Patrick Scheatzle, BA; Nicholas Durstock, BS; and Elizabeth A. Beverly, PhD
This analysis aims to identify factors that lead otolaryngologists to a respective practice location, and if any of that influence comes from where otolaryngologists completed their medical education.
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General

Trends of public interest in chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) from 2004 to 2022

Blakelee Eggleston, BPH; Caitlin Wenske, BS; Carly Sweat, BS; Douglas Nolan, DO; Nicholas B. Sajjadi, DO; Anna Mazur, PhD, ABPP, ABN; and Micah Hartwell, PhD
The objective of this study was to investigate deviations in public interest following player incidents of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) and the effects that the media has had on public interest in CTE.
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NMM/OMT

Treatment of migraine with aura with osteopathic manipulative treatment: a case report with renewed perspectives

Natan Babek, MS; Christopher Fiechter, DO; Rachael Caretti, DO; and Trevor Phinney, DO
This case report presents a 33-year-old patient who originally presented to the emergency department as a stroke alert and was later determined to have migraine with aura. The patient experienced an acute onset of headache, dizziness, and new-onset expressive aphasia. Before administration of a migraine cocktail, OMT was performed and was able to fully resolve all of her symptoms.
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Musculoskeletal Medicine and Pain

Manual therapy plus sexual advice compared with manual therapy or exercise therapy alone for lumbar radiculopathy: a randomized controlled trial

Musa Sani Danazumi, MScPhysio, BPhysio; Isa Abubakar Adamu, MScExPhysiol, BMedRehabil; Musbahu Hamisu Usman, BPhysio; and Abdulsalam Mohammed Yakasai, PhD, MScExPhysiol, DPhysio, BScPhysio
The objectives of the study are to determine the effects of manual therapy plus sexual advice compared with manual therapy or exercise therapy alone in the management of individuals with lumbar disc herniation with radiculopathy and to determine the best sexual positions for these individuals.
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NMM/OMT

Why do physicians practice osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT)? A survey study

Samantha M. Lease, DO; and Jose S. Figueroa Casanova, DO, FAOCPMR, FAAPMR
The study gauges student interest in OMT and investigates why they are or are not interested in utilizing OMT in future practice, and also whether physicians utilize OMT in their practice and what fostered their interest in OMT.
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NMM/OMT

Comparing cranial suture interdigitation in humans and non-human primates: unearthing links to osteopathic cranial concept

Janice Blumer, DO; Irisa Arney, PhD; Anna Hardin, PhD; Morgan Nichols, BA; Luke Arsenault, BA; and John Petrucci, BS
The authors compared the interdigitation of sagittal, coronal (left and right), and lambdoid (left and right) sutures in CT scans of humans and five nonhuman primate species (Gorilla gorilla, Pongo pygmaeus, Pan troglodytes, Hylobates lar, and Nasalis larvatus).
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General

Protecting the profession: lessons from the recent physician scandals

R. Andrew Kelso, MA, PhD; Deborah Schmidt, DO; and Celia McLay, MS, DO
The goal of this paper is to elicit lessons that can be learned from recent scandals so that physicians, healthcare institutions, physician practices, medical boards, and patients can introduce measures to help prevent them from happening in the future.
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Medical Education

Analysis of self-reported confidence in independent prescribing among osteopathic medical graduating seniors

Khalil Eldeeb, PhD
This study analyzed the self-reported confidence of graduating seniors in the United States osteopathic medical schools in their current ability to prescribe safely and independently.
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Public Health and Primary Care

The rise of advanced practice provider independence bills: a misguided attempt to address the physician shortage

Forrest Bohler, BS; Garrett Peters, BS; Nikhil Aggarwal, BS; Kyle Harvey, BS; and J. David Bohler, MD
In this commentary, the authors outline the ramifications that are likely to occur in states such as Montana that enact legislation that expands the scope of practice for nonphysicians.
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Musculoskeletal Medicine and Pain

Foot and ankle fellowship-trained osteopathic orthopaedic surgeons: a review, analysis, and understanding of current trends

James P. Henry, DO, MHSA; Matthew J. Partan, DO; Katharine M. Chen, BS; Randy M. Cohn, MD; and Adam D. Bitterman, DO
The goal of this paper is to investigate and review the trends of foot and ankle fellowship training orthopedic surgeons, particularly among osteopathic graduates.
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General

Predictors of a positive attitude towards rural practice in female osteopathic medical students

Dana E. Kahl, PT, DPT, EdD; and Kevin M. Roessger, PhD
This study aims to determine if a rural background, a plan to practice family medicine, and motivation toward civic duty are associated with attitudes toward eventual practice of rural medicine in female osteopathic medical students.
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Public Health and Primary Care

Alcohol consumption among older adults in the United States amidst the COVID-19 pandemic: an analysis of the 2017–2021 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System

Macy Haight, BS; Parker Smith, BS; Natasha Bray, DO; Douglas Nolan, DO; and Micah Hartwell, PhD
The objective of this study is to determine whether heavy alcohol consumption and binge drinking increased during the COVID-19 pandemic in older adults in the United States.
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NMM/OMT

Neuropsychiatric considerations in treating anorexia nervosa patients with osteopathic manipulative medicine: a narrative review

Tara Talebi-Talghian, BS; Paulyna Schulz, MS; and Teodor Huzij, DO
This paper addresses the considerations necessary for treating anorexia nervosa patients with osteopathic manipulative medicine, emphasizing the need to evaluate their abnormal high-level neuronal processing of sensory information, including differences in touch perception compared to the general population.
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Letters to the Editor

Educating our colleagues and hospital administrators regarding osteopathic medicine

Steven B. Soliman, DO, RMSK, FAIUM, FAOCR
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Cardiopulmonary Medicine

Comprehensive review of the heart failure management guidelines presented by the American College of Cardiology and the current supporting evidence

Lia Lazareva, BS; Jay H. Shubrook, DO; and Milind Dhond, MD, FACC
The objectives of this article are to review the pharmacotherapy guidelines for heart failure provided by the American College of Cardiology and offer an update on the current trials conducted on these agents.
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Medical Education

The predictive validity of MCAT scores and undergraduate GPA for COMLEX-USA licensure exam performance of students enrolled in osteopathic medical schools

Kenneth D. Royal, PhD, MSEd; Christian Meyer, BS; Erik Guercio, MA; Mark Speicher, PhD; Joseph Flamini, MBA; Jeanne M. Sandella, DO; Tsung-Hsun Tsai, PhD; and Cynthia A. Searcy, PhD
The purpose of this study was to examine the predictive validity of MCAT scores and undergraduate grade point averages in relation to DO student performance on COMLEX-USA licensure examinations.
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Musculoskeletal Medicine and Pain

Assessing osteoporosis screening compliance in total joint surgery: a retrospective chart review

Samuel Shepard, DO; Ania Bartholomew, DO; David Houserman, DO; H. Brent Bamberger, DO, FAOAO; and Antonio G. Manocchio, DO
This study aimed to assess adherence to osteoporosis screening guidelines among patients aged 65 and older undergoing elective total hip arthroplasty or total knee arthroplasty.
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Public Health and Primary Care

Feasibility of a cinematic-virtual reality training program about opioid use disorder for osteopathic medical students: a single-arm pre–post study

Dominique Rehl, BS; Mason Mangapora, BS; Matthew Love, MFA; Carrie Love, MFA; Kerri Shaw, MSW; John McCarthy, PhD; and Elizabeth A. Beverly, PhD
The aim of this study was to assess changes in stigma toward opioid use disorder (OUD) and empathy before and after an online cinematic virtual reality training program on OUD.
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Medical Education

Preference signaling in orthopaedic surgery: applicant perspectives and opinions

Conner Howard, BS; Victor H. Martinez, BS; Griffin Hughes, BS; Aroob Zaheer, BS; Christian Allen, BS; Chad Hanson, DO; Brent Norris, MD; and Jake X. Checketts, DO
To promote an equitable match experience, the American Orthopaedic Association introduced a formal preference signaling (PS) system into the 2022–2023 application cycle. The objective of this study is to assess applicants’ opinions and perspectives toward PS in orthopaedic surgery prior to the 2022–2023 match results.
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Letters to the Editor

Investigating trends in orthopedic surgery match for osteopathic and allopathic graduates post-single accreditation transition

Michael Megafu, DO, MPH; and Omar D. Guerrero, BS
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Pediatrics

Association of prenatal substance exposure and the development of the amygdala, hippocampus, and parahippocampus

Micah Hartwell, PhD; Molly Bloom, BS; Covenant Elenwo, MPH; Trey Gooch, BS; Kelly Dunn, MD; Florence Breslin, MS; and Julie M. Croff, PhD
This study’s primary objective was to examine the relationship between the physical development of the amygdala, hippocampus, and parahippocampus following prenatal alcohol, tobacco, and prescription opioid exposure.
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NMM/OMT

A systematic review of manual therapy modalities and anxiety

Kayla L. West, BS; and Teodor Huzij, DO
The authors conducted a systematic review to assess the current literature, to determine levels of evidence, and provide insights into the potential benefits and limitations of manual therapy.
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Letters to the Editor

Response to: Regarding “Issues of informed consent for non-specialists conducting colorectal cancer screenings”

Forrest Bohler, BS; and Allison Garden, BS
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Letters to the Editor

Regarding “Issues of informed consent for non-specialists conducting colorectal cancer screenings”

Sareena Ali, DO; Robert Mowery, DO; and Ryan T. Hoff, DO
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Obstetrics/Gynecology

Uncovering gaps in management of vasomotor symptoms: findings from a national need assessment

Teresa A. Hubka, DO; Andrew Crim, MEd; Ju Yong Koh, DO; Chris Larrison, BA; Tom McKeithen, MBA; Matthew Fleming, BA; Jennifer Caruso, DO; and Martha Prud’homme, BS
This national needs assessment study aimed to uncover the structures underlying known gaps in knowledge, attitude, beliefs, and practices related to vasomotor symptoms and to identify and propose optimal educational strategies to overcome these barriers.
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Medical Education

Concerns of osteopathic medical students during the COVID-19 pandemic

Odeh Hanna, DO; Christopher J. Vinyard, PhD; and Sharon Casapulla, MEd, EdD, MPH
The authors utilized a survey to quantify and describe medical students’ areas of concern related to residency application and to identify risk and protective factors resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Letters to the Editor

Methodological limitations of the sternal brace test study

Dhimitri A. Nikolla, DO, MS; Cameron Raich, DO; and Thomas E. Erickson, DO
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Musculoskeletal Medicine and Pain

Pelvic joint stiffness and fear of falling in patients over 75 years of age: a prospective cohort study of 100 patients

Chloe Laizeau, DO, MSc; Sebastien Jochmans, MD, MSc; and Sylvie Aufaure, MD
The main objective of this study was to assess whether there was an association between joint stiffness and fear of falling in patients over 75 years of age.
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Letters to the Editor

A call to include intersectionality on board examinations

Darian R. Dozier, BS; and José E. Rodríguez, MD, FAAFP
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