A Pilot Study of Symptoms of Major Depressive Disorder in Medical Students at an Osteopathic Medical School Before and After High-Stakes Examinations by Arabatzis TJ, Doroshenko J, Ashraf MA, Smith RM

“…Taxiarhia J Arabatzis,1 Justin Doroshenko,2 Muhammad A Ashraf,3 Ryan M Smith4 1Department of Internal Medicine-Pediatrics Residency Program, Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA, USA; 2Department of Emergency Medicine Residency Program, University of Texas Health San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, USA; 3Diagnostic Radiology Residency Program, Hartford Hospital, Hartford, CT, USA; 4Department of Psychiatry, University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine, Biddeford, ME, USACorrespondence: Ryan M Smith, Email rsmith8@une.eduBackground: Given the high prevalence of symptoms of major depressive disorder (MDD) in medical students, identifying factors that impact the development of such symptoms is important. …”
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Effect of Ginseng Extracts on the Improvement of Osteopathic and Arthritis Symptoms in Women with Osteopenia: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial by Su-Jin Jung, Mi-Ra Oh, Dae Young Lee, Young-Seob Lee, Geum-Soog Kim, Soo-Hyun Park, Soog-Kyoung Han, Young-Ock Kim, Sun-Jung Yoon, Soo-Wan Chae

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“What you feel under your hands”: exploring professionals’ perspective of somatic dysfunction in osteopathic clinical practice—a qualitative study by Lorenzo Arcuri, Giacomo Consorti, Marco Tramontano, Marco Petracca, Jorge Eduardo Esteves, Christian Lunghi

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Predictors for Actual COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake and Intended Booster Dosage among Medical Students of an Osteopathic Medical School in New York by Taysir Al Janabi, Maria Pino

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Visceral manipulation in osteopathy / by Hebgen, Eric

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Does Osteopathic Heart-Focused Palpation Modify Heart Rate Variability in Stressed Participants with Musculoskeletal Pain? A Randomised Controlled Pilot Study by Torsten Liem, Lucas Bohlen, Anna-Moyra Jung, Samira Hitsch, Tobias Schmidt

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Historical Osteopathic Principles and Practices in Contemporary Care: An Anthropological Perspective to Foster Evidence-Informed and Culturally Sensitive Patient-Centered Care: A Commentary by Rafael Zegarra-Parodi, Francesca Baroni, Christian Lunghi, David Dupuis

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Correction: Does Visceral Osteopathic Treatment Accelerate Meconium Passage in Very Low Birth Weight Infants?- A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial. by Nadja Haiden, Birgit Pimpel, Alexandra Kreissl, Bernd Jilma, Angelika Berger

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Declining Student Performance and Satisfaction following Back-to-Back Scheduling of Foundational Science Exams: Experience at a Large US Osteopathic Medical School by Martin Schmidt, Brian Pinney, Sarah Werning

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Model-Base Estimation of Non-Invasive Ventilation Weaning of Preterm Infants Exposed to Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment: A Propensity-Score-Matched Cohort Study by Andrea Gianmaria Tarantino, Luca Vismara, Francesca Buffone, Giuliana Bianchi, Andrea Bergna, Monica Vanoni, Claudia Tabbi, Ilia Bresesti, Massimo Agosti

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Simulation can offer a sustainable contribution to clinical education in osteopathy by Kylie M. Fitzgerald, Tracy Denning, Brett R. Vaughan, Michael J. Fleischmann, Brian C. Jolly

Subjects: “…Osteopathic medicine…”
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Barriers and facilitators experienced by osteopaths in implementing a biopsychosocial (BPS) framework of care when managing people with musculoskeletal pain – a mixed methods systematic review by Kesava Kovanur Sampath, Ben Darlow, Steve Tumilty, Warwick Shillito, Melissa Hanses, Hemakumar Devan, Oliver P. Thomson

“…However, it remains unclear how osteopaths implement a BPS framework in the management of musculoskeletal pain. …”
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Immediate Effects of Myofascial Release on the Thoracolumbar Fascia and Osteopathic Treatment for Acute Low Back Pain on Spine Shape Parameters: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial by Andreas Brandl, Christoph Egner, Robert Schleip

“…This study examined the immediate effects of a myofascial release (MFR) technique on the thoracolumbar fascia and of an osteopathic treatment (OMT) on postural parameters in patients with acute low back pain (aLBP). …”
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Differences in Fourth-Year Orthopaedic Away Rotation Opportunities and Fees Among Osteopathic and Allopathic Medical Students 1 Year After the Implementation of the Single Accreditation System by Peter B. White, DO, MS, James P. Henry, DO, MHSA, Matthew J. Partan, DO, Kenneth Choy, DO, Caleb A. Hogge, MS, Gus Katsigiorgis, DO, Adam D. Bitterman, DO, Randy M. Cohn, MD

“…The purpose of this article was to determine whether allopathic (MD) and osteopathic (DO) medical students have equal opportunities for away rotations in terms of (1) eligibility and (2) fees associated with rotations after the single accreditation merger. …”
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Reducing stigma and increasing competence working with mental illness: Adaptation of a contact-based program for osteopathic medical students to a virtual, active learning format by Julia R. Van Liew, Chunfa Jie, Jeritt R. Tucker, Lisa Streyffeler

“…This study evaluated the effectiveness of the National Alliance on Mental Illness Provider Education Program (NAMI PEP) when implemented as a curricular requirement across two cohorts of third-year osteopathic medical students, comparing traditional, passive learning and active, online delivery formats.Materials and Methods Participants were two cohorts of third-year medical students (Cohort 1 n = 186; Cohort 2 n = 139; overall N = 325) who completed questionnaires measuring affect, beliefs, and behaviors toward patients with mental illness at pre-program, 1-week follow-up, and 6-month follow-up. …”
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Upper airway stabilization by osteopathic manipulation of the sphenopalatine ganglion versus sham manipulation in OSAS patients: a proof-of-concept, randomized, crossover, double-blind, controlled study by Olivier Jacq, Isabelle Arnulf, Thomas Similowski, Valérie Attali

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A brief intervention to reduce burnout and improve sleep quality in medical students by Jennifer R. Brubaker, Aili Swan, Elizabeth A. Beverly

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Complex treatment of children with distal malocclusions and osteopathy problems by Cristina Postaru, Victoria Malkina, Natalia Pankratova, Mihail Postnikov

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Manual evaluation of the diaphragm muscle by Bordoni B, Marelli F, Morabito B, Sacconi B

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Pain Knowledge, Attitudes and Beliefs of Allied Health Learners Across Three Curricular Models by Kylie Fitzgerald, Elizabeth Devonshire, Brett Vaughan

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