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Depression and other mood disorders have a significant impact on patients, affecting their daily functioning, physical health, and emotional well-being. While psychopharmacological medications and psychotherapy are the most common evidence-based treatments (supported by a significant amount of scientific research), there is growing research that supports the use of complementary therapies (nonmainstream approaches utilized together with … Read More
The American Osteopathic Association (AOA) today urges Congress to take action and prevent payment cuts finalized by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) from taking effect. CMS’ finalized policy in the 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule would reduce payment when physicians perform an office visit and procedure on the same day. This cut … Read More
On Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the CY 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule final rule. It includes significant changes to physician payment and the Quality Payment Program. An in-depth summary and assessment of the final rule will be available in the coming days. The following summary highlights … Read More
This systematic review and meta-analysis is the first of its kind to analyze the effectiveness of kinesiology tape (KT) on reducing pain in individuals with patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS). KT demonstrates significant reductions in pain outcomes, thus, its incorporation into osteopathic treatment for PFPS is supported.
The Nov. 19 virtual event is designed to provide actionable advice, real-world insights and support from physicians and residents from different specialties.
Professionalism in medicine has been historically difficult to define, teach, assess, and remediate. While professionalism is vital to the practice of medicine, the lack of consistency across training and disciplines, combined with the often generalized nature of its description, has caused challenges in academic medicine and has led to the weaponization of its use. It … Read More
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