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Clinical Relevance and Mechanisms of Antagonism Between the BMP and Activin/TGF-β Signaling Pathways

Aaron M. Hudnall, OMS III; Jon W. Arthur, OMS II; and Jonathan W. Lowery, PhD
The authors summarize the clinically relevant scenarios in which the bone morphogenetic protein and activin/TGF-β pathways reportedly oppose one another and identify several molecular mechanisms proposed to mediate this interaction.
J Osteopath Med; 116(7): 452-461

Validation of a Functional Pyelocalyceal Renal Model for the Evaluation of Renal Calculi Passage While Riding a Roller Coaster

Marc A. Mitchell, DO, and David D. Wartinger, DO, JD
The authors evaluate roller coaster facilitation of calyceal renal calculi passage using a functional pyelocalyceal renal model.
J Osteopath Med; 116(10): 647-652

Update on the Pharmacology and Legal Status of Kratom

Walter C. Prozialeck, PhD
This report highlights the current scientific and legal controversies regarding kratom.
J Osteopath Med; 116(12): 802-809

Bulletproof Silk: Observations of Dr George E. Goodfellow, the Gunfighter’s Surgeon

John K. Lee, OMS I
J Osteopath Med; 116(11): e97-e98

Nonprofit Board Membership for Health Care Professionals: Honor or Responsibility?

Joyce M. Johnson, DO, MA, RADM, USPHS (ret), and James A. Calderwood, BSE, BSN, RN
The authors describe the activities and responsibilities of a fiduciary board member. They also provide a checklist of questions to ask before agreeing to serve on a board and discuss how to decide whether one is the right fit for a specific board position.
J Osteopath Med; 116(9): 620-626

Seeing the Future Radiologist Within Me

Michael C.Y. Juan, MSc, OMS IV
J Osteopath Med; 116(9): 628-628

Medical Noncompliance: The Most Ignored National Epidemic

William Scarlett, DO, and Steve Young
J Osteopath Med; 116(8): 554-555

Lifestyle Medicine: A New Paradigm Embedded in Osteopathic Principles

David Drozek, DO
J Osteopath Med; 116(8): 500-501

Correlation of Somatic Dysfunction With Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Findings: An Observational Study

Karen T. Snider, DO; Robert P Schneider, DO; Eric J. Snider, DO; Jay B. Danto, DO; Charles W. Lehnardt, DO; Christopher S. Ngo, DO; Jane C. Johnson, MA; and Timothy A. Sheneman, DO
The authors assess the correlation of palpatory findings of somatic dysfunction with gastrointestinal (GI) abnormalities determined by endoscopy and identify which types of somatic dysfunction were most commonly correlated with GI abnormalities.
J Osteopath Med; 116(6): 358-369

Ten Tips for Maximizing the Effectiveness of Emergency Medicine Procedure Laboratories

Patrick G. Hughes, DO; Maria Crespo, DO; Tina Maier, DO; Alia Whitman, MD; and Rami Ahmed, DO, MHPE
Using procedural education, adult learning theory, deliberate practice, and mastery learning strategies, the authors offer 10 tips to educators for designing an effective emergency medicine procedure laboratory.
J Osteopath Med; 116(6): 384-390