There have been plenty of signs in the past few weeks that the summer of 2019 is winding down. School sports physicals, preseason football and the fall issue of the Osteopathic Family Physician in your mailbox. As a lifelong Buffalo Bills fan, the second item gives me a bit of heartburn, but trad...
From the President's Desk
Review Articles
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Otalgia is a common painful condition of the ear that can stem from multiple etiologies, including, but not limited to infectious, mechanical or inflammatory conditions. The intricate anatomy of the ear and eustachian tube offer numerous avenues for pathophysiology to manifest. While the...
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Physician burnout has been identified in the US Healthcare system at alarming rates. Osteopathic Family Physicians can reflect on the Osteopathic Principles as a foundation of improving physician wellness. Physician engagement can be used as an antidote to physician burnout and help phys...
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Probiotic Use in Gastrointestinal Conditions
An Overview of Efficacy and Evidence
Probiotics are collections of live bacteria that are meant to be ingested for beneficial purposes. Many different preparations are widely available over-the-counter and used to improve or stabilize gastrointestinal flora. Studies have shown promise for probiotic use in a number of gastro...
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Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a sleep disorder resulting in periods of breathing cessation secondary to upper airway collapse during sleep. The effects of OSA on a patient’s cardiovascular and metabolic health are well known, though less recognized are OSA’s associations with ophthalm...
Clinical Images
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This article was originally published as a PDF. Please download the PDF to view the images. A 64-year-old male presented with a small patch of hair loss on his left occipital scalp. He stated that it started about one-month prior as a small quarter sized patch, which was initially re...