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Reduction in deep organ-space infection in gynecologic oncology surgery with use of oral antibiotic bowel preparation: a retrospective cohort analysis

Deep organ-space infection (OSI) following gynecologic surgery is a source of patient morbidity and mortality. There is currently conflicting evidence regarding the use of bowel preparation prior to gynecologic surgery to reduce the rates of infection. For the additional purpose of improving patient recovery at our own institution, a retrospective cohort study compared the rate … Read More

JOM Staff

05.11.25

JOM

Stressbusters: a pilot study investigating the effects of OMT on stress management in medical students

Medical students report high levels of perceived stress and burnout, especially during the preclinical years. The combination of physical stressors from poor posture, poor sleep quality, and mental stressors from the rigorous curriculum stimulates the sympathetic nervous system (SNS) to secrete cortisol. Previous studies have shown that persistent elevated cortisol levels are associated with negative … Read More

JOM Staff

05.09.25

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Elbow injuries in overhead throwing athletes: clinical evaluation, treatment, and osteopathic considerations

Injury to the elbow is very common in the throwing athlete and can potentially lead to long absences from play and, in the most severe scenarios, medical retirement. The throwing motion is a highly complex series of movements through the entire kinetic chain that results in very high angular velocities and valgus forces at the … Read More

JOM Staff

05.07.25

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Recent and future trends in osteopathic orthopedic surgery residency match rates following the transition to a single accreditation system

Medical education in the United States has undergone significant changes, specifically within the osteopathic community. In 2020, a merger occurred between the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) and the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), forming a single accreditation system (SAS) for graduate medical education and residency placement, with the purpose to create consistency within … Read More

JOM Staff

05.05.25

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Incidence of fall-from-height injuries and predictive factors for severity

The injuries caused by falls-from-height (FFH) are a significant public health concern. FFH is one of the most common causes of polytrauma. The injuries persist to be significant adverse events and a challenge regarding injury severity assessment to identify patients at high risk upon admission. Understanding the incidence and the factors that predict injury severity … Read More

The DO Staff

05.03.25

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Effects of the Strong Hearts program at two years post program completion

This is a follow-up to the original published article, Effects of the Strong Hearts Program after a Major Cardiovascular Event in Patients with Cardiovascular Disease.

JOM Staff

05.01.25

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May 2025 issue of Journal of Osteopathic Medicine now available

In the May issue of Journal of Osteopathic Medicine (JOM), you’ll find a lineup of articles across various subspecialty areas and topics, including a review article covering elbow injuries in overhead throwing athletes, a look at trends in osteopathic orthopedic surgery residency match rates, an analysis of the rate of deep organ-space surgical site infection … Read More

JOM Staff

04.29.25

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A comprehensive review of clinical experiences and extracurricular activities for US premedical students applying to osteopathic medical schools

The healthcare industry faces a critical shortage of qualified physicians. To address this growing concern, medical schools nationwide are increasing their efforts to recruit and train premedical students to fill this gap. Those efforts include adequately preparing premedical students with the competencies and skills to meet the application requirements and gain acceptance to the medical … Read More

JOM Staff

04.09.25

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

Public interest in sport-related medical conditions is known to be affected by social media and pop cultural coverage. The purpose of this project was to assess the relationship between popular culture concerning chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) and analyze of how often this topic was searched on the internet.

JOM Staff

04.07.25