Editor's Message

Relax, Reflect & Enjoy the Summer

As I write this Editor’s message, World Cup football (American translation = soccer) is in full swing. Lucky for our readers, the Osteopathic Family Physician comes out every couple of months, instead of every four years! ...

Research Article

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Psychosocial Components of Concussion Reporting Among Adolescent Athletes

Introduction: Addressing the current trends of underreporting concussion-related symptoms by adolescent athletes is a critical aspect of improving adolescent athlete health and longevity. The literature is replete with papers on educational interventions regarding concussion symptomatolo...

Review Articles

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Emerging Food Allergy Revolution

Food allergies are currently a trendy topic due to their increasing prevalence in the population. An everincreasing sector of the US population suffers from some degree of a food allergy, with the current prevalence somewhere between 4 and 10%. The most common food allergies are cow’s mi...
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Physician Burnout: Action Items to Confront the Problem

The well-being of physicians has been a trending topic among professionals in the field, medical organizations, and the media in recent years. The increased attention placed on burnout is with good reason, as research indicates that burnout among physicians is increasing at an alarming r...

Clinical Images

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Acute Finger Deformity

A 43-year-old man presents to the Fast Track of the Emergency Department with chief complaint of injury and pain to the middle finger of his left hand. ...

Patient Education Handout(s)

Concussion: What to Do if You Think You Have One?

Concussion is the most common and sometimes serious type of brain injury. It is most often caused by a sudden direct blow or bump to the head. ...

Food Allergy: New Treatment Options

Symptoms of an allergic reaction can involve many parts of the body. The lungs, stomach and skin are just a few. ...