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Advisory Board For Osteopathic Specialists And Boards Of Certification
Rubinstein, A. B. (1964), J Am Osteopath Assoc 63: 745-80.

AIDS and osteopathic medical education
Calabrese, L. H. (1989), J Am Osteopath Assoc 89(1): 34-5.

AIDS: a challenge for osteopathic physicians
D'Alonzo, G. E. and L. Calabrese (1988), J Am Osteopath Assoc 88(1): 93-5.

AIDS: how three osteopathic hospitals grapple with a problem that promises to impact on everyone. CEO forum
Haspel, L. U., S. L. Stanczak, et al. (1987), Osteopath Hosp Leadersh 31(4): 16-9.

Alkaline phosphatase bone isoenzyme activity in serum in various degrees of micromorphometrically assessed renal osteopathy
Siede, W. H., U. B. Seiffert, et al. (1980), Clin Nephrol 13(6): 277-81.
Abstract: Alkaline phosphatase bone isoenzyme activity in serum correlates significantly to micromorphometrically assessed parameters of bone apposition as well as resorption. Though as both processes appear to be coupled in renal osteopathy, bone isoenzyme activity seems to reflect mainly hyperosteoid states. The detection of abnormal findings is impressively better by bone isoenzyme analysis as compared with total alkaline phosphatase activity; pathological values are found even at the initial phase of osteopathy in early renal failure. The determination of alkaline phosphatase bone isoenzyme activity in serum is a sensitive and reliable diagnostic tool in assessing the beginning and degree of metabolic bone disease.

Allopathic medical research echoes earlier findings in osteopathic medicine
McPartland, J. M. (1993), J Am Osteopath Assoc 93(4): 428, 513.

Allopathic, osteopathic hospitals unite
Biggs, E. L. (1975), Hospitals 49(9): 45-7.

Alternative medicine: osteopathy
Dove, C. I. (1976), Nurs Times 72(4): 129-31.

Alternatives for training osteopathic interns
Johnson, J. (1985), Osteopath Hosp Leadersh 29(3): 6-8.

Aluminum osteopathy
Cournot-Witmer, G. (1984), Contrib Nephrol 38: 59-64.

Am I a carer and do I care? An exploration of the concept of care as applied to osteopathic practice
Barnes, A. (2004), Med Health Care Philos 7(2): 153-61.
Abstract: A number of dichotomies bedevil the concept of care, among them, the question of whether healthcare is posited on care or cure. On one side the question is whether it is enough to cure without caring (to cure is to care) and on the other whether caring is sufficient without a cure. This has received attention in recent years from feminists, particularly in the nursing profession, and from renewed interest in virtue ethics. This paper describes a study that was undertaken to explore what a group of experienced United Kingdom based osteopaths understand care to be. Following interviews and transcript analysis using Grounded Theory, a number of themes were identified: Care as communication; Care as understanding the patient; Care as the therapeutic relationship; Care as action; Care as most beneficial outcome. The relationships between the various themes were explored and a 'model of osteopathic care' was proposed. Most of the respondents put beneficial outcome of some kind at the heart of their understanding but the process of caring was not regarded as particularly important on its own. In fact the expressed intention of osteopathic care was to facilitate a beneficial outcome. However, beneficial outcome was described in very broad terms and was not confined to the resolution of patients' presenting symptoms. In placing beneficial outcome at the heart of their model of care, respondents did not appear to recognize the dichotomy between care and cure, a finding that contrasts sharply with a number of nursing studies. The paper concludes by suggesting how it may be possible to differentiate between care and good practice.

Amalgamation of medicine and osteopathy. Some court sequelae
Huff, J. W. (1974), J Med Assoc Ga 63(7): 317-8.

Ambulation, osteopathic manipulative therapy, and joint sclerotherapy in the management of common low-back disorders
Shuman, D. (1967), J Am Osteopath Assoc 67(1): 52-9.

Ambulatory care training standards for continuity of care in osteopathic family medicine
Winters, F. D., S. Zonia, et al. (1996), J Am Osteopath Assoc 96(4): 235-42.
Abstract: The authors developed statewide standards of excellence for ambulatory care training in an osteopathic medical consortium of family medicine residency programs. A total of 16 osteopathic family medicine residency programs joined with the Michigan State University-College of Osteopathic Medicine to form the Consortium for Osteopathic Graduate Medical Education Training (COGMET) Family Medicine Division. Standards were developed and implemented on a statewide basis for all member residency programs. Initial qualitative evaluations discovered minor as well as more substantive noncompliance after a 6-month trial. Results from longitudinal quantitative evaluations will determine the effectiveness of these standards.

American Medical Association and American Osteopathic Association credit systems: accomplishing dual credit for a conference
Plungas, G. S., H. Tulgan, et al. (2001), J Contin Educ Health Prof 21(3): 182-6.
Abstract: The need for collaboration in medical education is increasingly evident as allopathic and osteopathic physician communities continue to train physicians cooperatively. Therefore, ventures that hold dual accreditation in continuing medical education (CME) have increasing appeal to both physician groups. The Berkshire Medical Conference, a nationally accredited CME activity held annually in western Massachusetts and cosponsored by the University of Massachusetts Medical School, Berkshire Medical Center, and Berkshire Area Health Education Center, offered dual accreditation to allopathic and osteopathic physicians for the first time in its 16-year history. This dually accredited conference is the first such collaborative venture in the region. The specific criteria for accreditation for both physician groups were fulfilled, and the content also proved to be equally relevant. Evaluations indicated that learning objectives were met and the collaboration was successful in terms of the information learned by and about each group of physicians. As collaborative CME activities develop in the medical community, it is hoped that the lessons learned from the 16th Annual Berkshire Medical Conference, "Collaborations in Medicine," will serve as a model for future conferences and cooperative ventures between allopathic and osteopathic physicians.

American osteopathic association commitment to quality and lifelong learning
Tunanidas, A. G. and D. N. Burkhart (2005), J Am Osteopath Assoc 105(9): 404-7.
Abstract: The American Osteopathic Association (AOA) initiated programs to enhance quality for 54,000 doctors of osteopathic medicine (DOs) practicing in the United States. Seven core competencies are required in undergraduate and graduate medical education standards. They include osteopathic philosophy and osteopathic manipulative medicine, medical knowledge, patient care, professionalism, interpersonal or communication skills, practice-based learning, and systems-based practice. The AOA Clinical Assessment Program (AOA-CAP) is a quality-improvement tool for physicians to evaluate the safety of patient care. Osteopathic residents and practicing physicians measure the quality and safety of patient care using evidence-based standards through an AOA-supported, Web-based architecture. Alternative models for recertification, including a Maintenance of Certification (MOC) process, are under review by the AOA, the Bureau of Osteopathic Specialists (BOS), and osteopathic certifying boards. The BOS establishes and maintains standards for the various osteopathic certifying boards and oversees matters of policy, jurisdiction, and standards review. The American Osteopathic Board of Emergency Medicine is the first osteopathic board to adopt a MOC process. The goals of the AOA's continuing medical education (CME) program are continued excellence of patient care and improvement of health and well-being of individual patients and the public. The AOA agrees that CME will play a critical role in recertification and continual assessment of physician competence. The AOA believes that proposed activities of the Conjoint Committee on CME and quality initiatives of the osteopathic profession are in tandem with goals and quality initiatives of the AOA.

American Osteopathic Association commitment to quality and lifelong learning
Tunanidas, A. G. and D. N. Burkhart (2005), J Contin Educ Health Prof 25(3): 197-202.
Abstract: The American Osteopathic Association (AOA) initiated programs to enhance quality for 54, 000 doctors of osteopathic medicine (DOs) practicing in the United States. Seven core competencies are required in undergraduate and graduate medical education standards. They include osteopathic philosophy and osteopathic manipulative medicine, medical knowledge, patient care, professionalism, interpersonal or communication skills, practice-based learning, and systems-based practice.The AOA Clinical Assessment Program (AOA-CAP) is a quality improvement tool for physicians to evaluate the safety of patient care. Osteopathic residents and practicing physicians measure the quality and safety of patient care using evidence-based standards through an AOA-supported, Web-based architecture. Alternative models for recertification, including a Maintenance of Certification process, are under review by the AOA, the Bureau of Osteopathic Specialists (BOS), and osteopathic certifying boards. The BOS establishes and maintains standards for the various osteopathic certifying boards and oversees matters of policy, jurisdiction, and standards review. The American Osteopathic Board of Emergency Medicine is the first osteopathic board to adopt a Maintenance of Certification process.The goals of the AOA's continuing medical education (CME) program are continued excellence of patient care and improvement of health and well-being of individual patients and the public. The AOA agrees that CME will play a critical role in recertification and continual assessment of physician competence. The AOA believes that proposed activities of the Conjoint Committee on CME and quality initiatives of the osteopathic profession are in tandem with goals and quality initiatives of the AOA.

An alert regarding Canada's financial aid for an osteopathic medical education
Campbell, A. (2002), J Am Osteopath Assoc 102(1): 11.

An alternative to the 1-year rotating internship in the osteopathic profession
Powell, J. and A. A. Feinstein (1982), J Am Osteopath Assoc 82(1): 38-41.

An analysis of clinical research at the Kirksville College of Osteopathy and Surgery
Denslow, J. S. (1963), J Am Osteopath Assoc 62: 888-98.

An analysis of the facilities within the osteopathic profession for the training of psychiatrists
Meyers, T. J. (1952), J Am Osteopath Assoc 52(3): 183-5.

An evaluation of osteopathic education; a tribute to Dr. Andrew Taylor Still
Abbott, E. T. (1950), J Am Osteopath Assoc 49(12): 615-9.

An evaluation of routine pulmonary function tests as indicators of responsiveness of a patient with chronic obstructive lung disease to osteopathic health care
Mall, R. (1973), J Am Osteopath Assoc 73(4): 327-33.

An evaluation of the effectiveness of osteopathic treatment on symptoms associated with myalgic encephalomyelitis. A preliminary report
Perrin, R. N., J. Edwards, et al. (1998), J Med Eng Technol 22(1): 1-13.

An extensionally oriented method for teaching osteopathic midicine
Hoover, H. V. (1965), J Am Osteopath Assoc 65(4): 384-97.

An integrated concept of health as reflected in osteopathy
Strong, L. V., Jr. (1950), J Am Osteopath Assoc 50(1): 4-9.

An Integrated Curriculum In Osteopathic Theory And Practice Over The 4-Year Undergraduate Course
Tilley, R. M. (1963), J Am Osteopath Assoc 62: 969-74.

An integrated osteopathic treatment approach in acute otitis media
Pintal, W. J. and M. E. Kurtz (1989), J Am Osteopath Assoc 89(9): 1139-41.
Abstract: Ear pain is a common patient complaint in the practice of the primary care physician. Acute otitis media can affect a person of any age, although it is more often seen in children than in adults. The disease is usually caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae (Diplococcus pneumoniae) or Haemophilus influenzae. The differential diagnosis and subsequent treatment of otitis media is approximately the same for children and adults. First-line therapy usually consists of an antibiotic regimen of amoxicillin in combination with autoinflation exercises. In the case presented, a pharmacologic regimen was combined with osteopathic manipulation.

An MD's note to his osteopathic medical students
Friedlander, E. R. (1993), J Am Osteopath Assoc 93(10): 992, 1070.

An open controlled assessment of osteopathic manipulation in nonspecific low-back pain
MacDonald, R. S. and C. M. Bell (1990), Spine 15(5): 364-70.
Abstract: An open controlled pilot trial on nonspecific low-back pain sufferers demonstrated responsiveness to osteopathic manipulation of some patients presenting with pain durations of 14 to 28 days. No response was demonstrated in those with shorter episodes at presentation. The advantage to manipulated patients was maximal between 1 and 2 weeks after commencing treatment, but was not discernable after 4 weeks. The demonstration of a similar responsive stratum by other investigators, with both teams totally unaware of each other's work during data collection, suggests a high degree of reliability for this finding.

An osteopathic approach to asthma
Rowane, W. A. and M. P. Rowane (1999), J Am Osteopath Assoc 99(5): 259-64.
Abstract: Asthma has become a serious challenge to clinical medicine today, with an increase in incidence, morbidity, and mortality over the past two decades. Asthma continues to be a problem despite increased knowledge of the pathophysiology of asthma coupled with the development of a variety of new and innovative medications that can be used to treat asthma. Five areas involving asthma management are reviewed and involve a failure to do the following: (1) identify disease instability and progression; (2) adopt an optimal pharmacologic treatment plan; (3) identify and help the patient avoid environmental triggers; (4) evaluate and treat certain disruptive psychodynamic issues; and (5) use essential non-pharmacologic modes of therapy such as osteopathic manipulation, nutritional considerations, physical training, and controlled breathing techniques that may help to favorably modify the asthma disease process.

An osteopathic approach to conservative management of thoracic outlet syndromes
Dobrusin, R. (1989), J Am Osteopath Assoc 89(8): 1046-50, 1053-7.
Abstract: Thoracic outlet syndromes (TOS) are a group of disorders in which there is compression of the brachial plexus or the subclavian artery or vein or both as they pass through the thoracic outlet. Most patients have neurologic symptoms of the arm and hand. These syndromes are generally named according to the site of compression or the compressing structures. There are many factors that predispose patients to the development of TOS. The differential diagnosis includes many diseases that can add to or imitate TOS symptoms. Diagnosis is based mainly on the findings of the history and physical examination. Most patients respond well to a conservative care regimen, which should be tailored to the individual patient's needs. In most instances, surgery should be reserved as a treatment of last resort.

An osteopathic approach to the low-back problem
Roscoe, R. S. (1951), J Am Osteopath Assoc 50(11): 557-61.

An osteopathic cardiologist's review of hypertension: beyond the Fifth Report of the Joint National Committee on Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment of High Blood Pressure
Williams, A. M. (1994), J Am Osteopath Assoc 94(10): 833-47.
Abstract: Although hypertension was defined more than 100 years ago, it remains the leading cause of office visits and use of prescription drugs. Because hypertension is one of the major risk factors for premature death and disability, the medical community continues to strive toward more aggressive detection, follow-up, and treatment. The Fifth Report of the Joint National Committee on Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment of High Blood Pressure provides an excellent guide for all health practitioners. This publication, along with several recent articles, have provided a comprehensive approach to the hypertensive patient. Although cerebrovascular events have been dramatically reduced by the treatment of hypertension, results regarding cardiac morbidity and mortality have been disappointing. Therefore, from a cardiologists' standpoint, the concept of cardioprotection has evolved into an important component in the treatment of the hypertensive patient.

An osteopathic HMO with an edge
Janke, O. M. (1985), Osteopath Hosp Leadersh 29(8): 24-5.

An osteopathic hospital takes a look at its own employee medical insurance
Belt, C. E. and C. G. Rainey (1980), Oh 24(4): 12-6.

An osteopathic manifesto: IV. The search
Northup, G. W. (1981), J Am Osteopath Assoc 80(9): 585-6.

An osteopathic method of history taking and physical examination: part 1
Sutton, S. E. (1978), J Am Osteopath Assoc 77(10): 780-8.

An osteopathic method of history taking and physical examination: Part 2
Sutton, S. E. (1978), J Am Osteopath Assoc 77(11): 845-58.

An osteopathic prescription for medical education reform: Part 1. Curriculum and infrastructure
Ross-Lee, B., D. L. Wood, et al. (1997), J Am Osteopath Assoc 97(7): 403-8.
Abstract: Medical education has not kept pace with the evolving healthcare system. Criticism from industry and policy observers focuses on four major areas requiring reform: the curriculum, the fragmented educational infrastructure, the specialist-to-generalist mix, and the alienation from community and public health. The dominance of managed care organizations in the delivery and financing of healthcare is forcing a new set of physician competencies to the fore and changing projections of physician manpower and specialty needs. The authors address the four major criticisms from a uniquely osteopathic point-of-view. In this first of two articles, the authors describe the evolving osteopathic medical education model, and then employ a medical analogy to diagnose the causes of and propose treatments for curricular issues and infrastructure fragmentation. In the second article of the pair, they explore the causes of and propose strategies to address the generalist-to-specialist imbalance and the alienation of medicine from community and public health; the article also explores the role of technology in support of reform. In each article, the authors propose treatments to correct the problems in the osteopathic medical education model, and conclude that the profession is well-positioned to lead medical education reform.


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