Editor's Message

The Power of Touch

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From the President's Desk

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What Members Want from ACOFP

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Original Research

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Evaluating the Effectiveness of Teaching Osteopathy in a Combined Didactics Setting

Objectives: To evaluate the effects of teaching Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT) and Principles and Practice (OPP) at a combined didactic conference having both allopathic (MD) and osteopathic (DO) family medicine residents. Methods: A self-administered pre/post-conference survey...
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Standardized Patient Modules in Medical School with the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Patient in Mind

Objective: This study was designed with the intent to serve as an exploratory pilot and first step toward integrating Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) clinical education into the curriculum of Osteopathic and southeastern medical schools. Methods: Using a quasi-experimental...

Review Articles

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Assessing Complementary Pain Management Options for Chronic Pain Management

In light of the current opioid epidemic, this article reviews natural chronic pain management agents along with evidence-based documentation of their effectiveness, recommended dosing and administration, mechanism of action and potential side effects. ...

Clinical Images

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Painful Bubbles

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Two Cases of Progressive Erythematous Lesions of the Upper Extremity

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Patient Education Handout(s)

Eczema

Eczema or atopic dermatitis is a skin condition that causes the skin to become dry, flaky, and itchy. It occurs in individuals of every gender, race, and age. The cause is unknown but it has been found to be more severe in individuals with environmental or food allergies. Symptoms includ...

Pain Management: Ways to Manage Your Pain Without Opioids

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Spider Bites: Symptoms & Treatment Options

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