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The effect of osteopathic manipulative treatment on chronic rhinosinusitis

Marija Rowane, DO; Ashwin Shankar, DO; Supriya Nagireddi, DO; Amanpreet Kalkat, MD; Cheryl Hammes, DO, FACOFP; Eshika Kohli, BS; Meghan Callahan, BS; and Robert Hostoffer, DO, LhD, MSMEd, MBA, FACOP, FACOI, FCCP
Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is a prevalent inflammatory disease of the paranasal sinuses that may significantly impair quality of life. This study aimed to assess whether OMT focused on lymphatic drainage of cranial structures can provide immediate, as well as sustained, relief of CRS symptoms.
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Determining the effects of social media engagement on surgery residents within the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons

Vincent S. Alexander, MS; Bebe Eke, BS; Andrew Xu, BS; Ryan Wong, BS; Andrew Greek, BS; Michael Ernst, MS; Hayden Roberts, BS; Ogechukwu Ariwodo, BS; Andrew D. Vogel, MS; Bracken Burns, DO; and Kristen Conrad-Schnetz, DO
This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of “X” (formerly Twitter) in networking between osteopathic medical students and surgical residents, specifically assessing engagement rates and the potential of social media as a tool for mentorship in the osteopathic surgical community.
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Pityriasis lichenoides chronica presenting in skin of color

Bailey Cook, DO, MBA; Richard Bindernagel, DO, MBA; Robert Dazé, DO; and Richard Miller, DO

Journal of Osteopathic Medicine Receives an Impact Factor!

The Journal of Osteopathic Medicine (JOM) recently received an Impact Factor! The JOM’s current Impact Factor is 1.5 and the journal will be included in the “Medicine, General and Internal” category. Read more about this monumental achievement here.

Submit a Nomination for the AOA’s Highest Honor!

The Distinguished Service Award is presented annually to deserving physicians or lay individuals for outstanding contributions to the understanding and advancement of osteopathic medicine. Nominations are due by Friday, March 28, 2025. Click here for more details and the application.

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Pityriasis lichenoides chronica presenting in skin of color

A 40-year-old male with a history of pityriasis lichenoides et varioliformis acuta (PLEVA) 15 years prior presented to a dermatology clinic in February 2023 with occasional red scaly papules that became hypopigmented macules over time. He denied any cutaneous symptoms and gross review of systems was negative. A physical examination, including Wood’s lamp evaluation, showed several hypopigmented macules and patches on his back and thighs. Read more