Putting together an issue of the Osteopathic Family Physician takes a quite a few people working together in a concerted fashion. One of those people is the managing editor, Grace Johnson Adams, who has been with ACOFP but is a new addition to the journal staff. Welcome to her and to her first i...
Editor's Message
From the President's Desk
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Engagement
Defining an immeasurable ideal
One year ago, my first Letter from the President’s Desk was published in OFP , and just like many things during my presidency, it would not be the norm for you to read more than six articles from me, yet here we are. Of all the duties and responsibilities I have serving ACOFP, writing these artic...
Original Research
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Rubella is a highly contagious viral infection that can cause devastating effects on a growing fetus. Although rubella can be prevented with the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine, some individuals have a weak immune response and do not sustain an adequate antibody titer to protect...
Review Articles
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Pneumonia contributed to nearly 3 million deaths worldwide in 2016 and 56,000 deaths in the United States alone in 2017, and as such, it is imperative for physicians to understand the causes, subtypes, associated risk factors and treatment options. This article will address each of these...
21–30
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Puberty
An approach to diagnosis and management with an osteopathic component
Puberty is generally known as the emotional and physical maturation of a child to adulthood. This allows for sexual maturation and the means to reproduce. Children will undergo a pubertal growth spurt, as well as changes to the reproductive organs. While puberty is mostly associated with...
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What we have learned about COVID-19 is ongoing as research continues to evolve. This article will serve to provide a succinct, comprehensive overview of SARS-CoV-2 with respect to epidemiology, risk factors, prevention, presentation, management and vaccinations.
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Brief Reports
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While less common than preseptal cellulitis, orbital cellulitis can have severe complications. With the proper use of a computed tomographic (CT) scan, physicians can more quickly recognize the clinical signs of orbital cellulitis and begin interventions to properly treat the condition. ...
Clinical Images
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A healthy 81-year-old female with a body mass index (BMI) of 21 and past medical history consisting of only hypertension and osteoarthritis presented to the emergency department with a one-week history of worsening fevers, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation and intermittent right-sided groin ...