JOM Archives - American Osteopathic Association https://osteopathic.org/category/jom/ Advancing the distinctive philosophy and practice of osteopathic medicine Thu, 01 May 2025 20:54:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 https://osteopathic.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/cropped-AOAfavicon-32x32.png JOM Archives - American Osteopathic Association https://osteopathic.org/category/jom/ 32 32 Reduction in deep organ-space infection in gynecologic oncology surgery with use of oral antibiotic bowel preparation: a retrospective cohort analysis https://osteopathic.org/2025/05/11/reduction-in-deep-organ-space-infection-in-gynecologic-oncology-surgery-with-use-of-oral-antibiotic-bowel-preparation-a-retrospective-cohort-analysis/ Sun, 11 May 2025 15:00:22 +0000 https://osteopathic.org/?p=87485 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

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]]> 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 of deep OSI in patients who received oral antibiotic bowel preparation per Nichols–Condon bowel preparation with metronidazole and neomycin.

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]]> Stressbusters: a pilot study investigating the effects of OMT on stress management in medical students https://osteopathic.org/2025/05/09/stressbusters-a-pilot-study-investigating-the-effects-of-omt-on-stress-management-in-medical-students/ Fri, 09 May 2025 15:00:14 +0000 https://osteopathic.org/?p=87483 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

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]]> 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 health outcomes.

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]]> Elbow injuries in overhead throwing athletes: clinical evaluation, treatment, and osteopathic considerations https://osteopathic.org/2025/05/07/elbow-injuries-in-overhead-throwing-athletes-clinical-evaluation-treatment-and-osteopathic-considerations/ Wed, 07 May 2025 19:00:40 +0000 https://osteopathic.org/?p=87480 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

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]]> 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 elbow joint. The repetitive nature of overhead throwing in combination with the high levels of accumulated force at the elbow puts both pediatric and adult athletes at risk of both acute and chronic overuse injuries of the elbow. This review provides an update on common injuries in the throwing athlete and covers clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of these injuries.

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]]> Recent and future trends in osteopathic orthopedic surgery residency match rates following the transition to a single accreditation system https://osteopathic.org/2025/05/05/recent-and-future-trends-in-osteopathic-orthopedic-surgery-residency-match-rates-following-the-transition-to-a-single-accreditation-system/ Mon, 05 May 2025 15:00:02 +0000 https://osteopathic.org/?p=87478 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

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]]> 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 graduate medical education and to provide equal opportunities for applicants pursuing all specialties in medicine. However, osteopathic medical students, especially students applying to competitive residencies including orthopedic surgery, have faced challenges, raising concerns about future implications within this field.

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]]> Incidence of fall-from-height injuries and predictive factors for severity https://osteopathic.org/2025/05/03/incidence-of-fall-from-height-injuries-and-predictive-factors-for-severity/ Sat, 03 May 2025 15:00:07 +0000 https://osteopathic.org/?p=87475 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

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]]> 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 can help in developing effective intervention strategies. Artificial intelligence (AI) predictive models are emerging to assist in clinical assessment with challenges.

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]]> Effects of the Strong Hearts program at two years post program completion https://osteopathic.org/2025/05/01/effects-of-the-strong-hearts-program-at-two-years-post-program-completion/ Thu, 01 May 2025 15:00:55 +0000 https://osteopathic.org/?p=87472 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> May 2025 issue of Journal of Osteopathic Medicine now available https://osteopathic.org/2025/04/29/may-2025-issue-of-journal-of-osteopathic-medicine-now-available/ Tue, 29 Apr 2025 18:39:37 +0000 https://osteopathic.org/?p=87413 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

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]]> 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 in gynecologic surgery before and after institution of an oral antibiotic bowel preparation, and more!

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]]> A comprehensive review of clinical experiences and extracurricular activities for US premedical students applying to osteopathic medical schools https://osteopathic.org/2025/04/09/a-comprehensive-review-of-clinical-experiences-and-extracurricular-activities-for-us-premedical-students-applying-to-osteopathic-medical-schools/ Wed, 09 Apr 2025 19:00:03 +0000 https://osteopathic.org/?p=87014 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

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]]> 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 school of their choosing.

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]]> Trends of public interest in chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) from 2004 to 2022 https://osteopathic.org/2025/04/07/trends-of-public-interest-in-chronic-traumatic-encephalopathy-cte-from-2004-to-2022/ Mon, 07 Apr 2025 19:00:45 +0000 https://osteopathic.org/?p=87011 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> Improving peripheral artery disease screening and treatment: a screening, diagnosis, and treatment tool for use across multiple care settings https://osteopathic.org/2025/04/05/improving-peripheral-artery-disease-screening-and-treatment-a-screening-diagnosis-and-treatment-tool-for-use-across-multiple-care-settings/ Sat, 05 Apr 2025 19:00:25 +0000 https://osteopathic.org/?p=87008 Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is an atherosclerotic disease that contributes to significant morbidity and mortality, including loss of limb, myocardial infarction (MI), stroke, and death. Treatment options are often underutilized.

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]]> Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is an atherosclerotic disease that contributes to significant morbidity and mortality, including loss of limb, myocardial infarction (MI), stroke, and death. Treatment options are often underutilized.

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