EDITORIALS:

 Yes, Dr Still, an MD Won the 2004 Northup Writing Award!

Gilbert E. D'Alonzo, Jr
J Am Osteopath Assoc 2004 104:273. [Full Text] [PDF]  

SPECIAL COMMUNICATIONS:

 George W. Northup, DO, Medical Writing Award Recipients: Lead Authors and Abstracts

J Am Osteopath Assoc 2004 104:274-278. [Full Text] [PDF]  

ORIGINAL CONTRIBUTIONS:

Prevalence of Prevention and Treatment Modalities Used in Populations at Risk of Osteoporosis

Christine I. Rohr, Arup Sarkar, Kimberly R. Barber, and John M. Clements
J Am Osteopath Assoc 2004 104:281-287. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

The authors report the results of a community-based osteoporosis screening project by reporting the use of treatment and prevention modes of therapy in women at high risk of osteoporosis. Conclusions indicate high-risk postmenopausal women are not being appropriately evaluated for low bone mineral density and that community level screening is an effective tool in identifying new cases of low bone mineral density.

CLINICAL PRACTICE:

Levalbuterol in the Treatment of Patients With Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease

Gilbert E. D'Alonzo, Jr.
J Am Osteopath Assoc 2004 104:288-293. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

It is important that primary care physicians are aware of recent data regarding racemic albuterol and the therapeutic alternative, levalbuterol. This article reviews recent levalbuterol trials and discusses the use of {beta}-agonists for treating patients with respiratory distress.

MEDICAL EDUCATION:

Performance on the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine Certifying Examination 1986–2002 of Various Demographic Groups and the Impact of AOA Reentry Resolutions on Allopathic-Trained Candidates Taking the Examination

Gary L. Slick
J Am Osteopath Assoc 2004 104:294-300. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

The authors report the performance levels and pass rates of various candidate demographic groups and the effect on performance of delaying taking the certifying examination. They also report on the effect American Osteopathic Association reentry resolutions have on allopathic-trained candidates entering the osteopathic certification process in internal medicine.

CME QUIZ:

 CME Quiz

J Am Osteopath Assoc 2004 104:306. [PDF]  

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