JAOA -- Table of Contents (March 2006, 106 [3])

LETTERS:

Postmastectomy Lymphedema: A Call for Osteopathic Medical Research: KEN S. OTA
J Am Osteopath Assoc 2006 106:110-111. [Full Text] [PDF]

Avoiding Antiretroviral-Associated Cytopenias: REZA NASSIRI
J Am Osteopath Assoc 2006 106:111-112. [Full Text] [PDF]

Solving Clinical Problems Osteopathically: KRISTOFER J. FEEKO
J Am Osteopath Assoc 2006 106:112. [Full Text] [PDF]

Recurring Limitations in OMT Research: ROBERTO CARDARELLI
J Am Osteopath Assoc 2006 106:112-113. [Full Text] [PDF]

Response: FREDERICK J. GOLDSTEIN, SAUL JECK, ALEXANDER S. NICHOLAS, BRUCE STOUCH, MARVIN J. BERMAN, and MARILYN LERARIO
J Am Osteopath Assoc 2006 106:113-114. [Full Text] [PDF]

Beyond OMT: Time for a New Chapter in Osteopathic Medicine?: GREG P. HANSEN
J Am Osteopath Assoc 2006 106:114-116. [Full Text] [PDF]

Keeping Connected to Osteopathic Principles: Gilbert E. D'Alonzo, Jr
J Am Osteopath Assoc 2006 106:118. [Full Text] [PDF]

Systematic Review of Spinal Manipulation and Mobilization for Patients With Low Back or Neck Pain: FJR
J Am Osteopath Assoc 2006 106:118-119. [Full Text] [PDF]

Pain Provocation Tests Have the Greatest Reliability for Palpatory Diagnosis: FJR
J Am Osteopath Assoc 2006 106:119. [Full Text] [PDF]

Manipulation of the Shoulder Girdle Accelerates Recovery of Patients With Shoulder Symptoms: FJR
J Am Osteopath Assoc 2006 106:119. [Full Text] [PDF]

Center or Periphery? The Future of Osteopathic Principles and Practices: Norman Gevitz
J Am Osteopath Assoc 2006 106:121-129. [Full Text] [PDF]

Faith Without Works: Michael M. Patterson
J Am Osteopath Assoc 2006 106:131-132. [Full Text] [PDF]

Chronic Kidney Disease: The New Silent Killer: Nelson P. Kopyt
J Am Osteopath Assoc 2006 106:133-136. [Full Text] [PDF]

Gross Range of Motion in the Cervical Spine: The Effects of Osteopathic Muscle Energy Technique in Asymptomatic Subjects: Denise K. Burns and Michael R. Wells
J Am Osteopath Assoc 2006 106:137-142. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
There are little objective data to demonstrate the efficacy of the muscle energy technique for somatic dysfunction of the spine. To determine the efficacy of this technique, the authors compared active cervical range of motion among asymptomatic adults before and after this treatment protocol with corresponding motion in control subjects. The authors conclude that the application of the muscle energy technique can produce acute increases in the active cervical range of motion in asymptomatic subjects.

Factors Associated With High-Severity Disciplinary Action by a State Medical Board: A Texas Study of Medical License Revocation: Roberto Cardarelli and John C. Licciardone
J Am Osteopath Assoc 2006 106:153-156. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
The authors sought to determine whether factors unrelated to case (eg, physician gender, primary specialty) influenced the disciplinary actions taken by the Texas Medical Board against physicians from 1989 to 1999. Multivariate logistic regression was used to analyze factors associated with license revocation compared with other forms of disciplinary action. The authors conclude that factors associated with a greater likelihood of license revocation are primary medical specialty, number of years in practice, and history of multiple disciplinary actions.

In Vitro Biophysical Strain Model for Understanding Mechanisms of Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment: John G. Dodd, Meadow Maze Good, Tammy L. Nguyen, Andersen I. Grigg, Lyn M. Batia, and Paul R. Standley
J Am Osteopath Assoc 2006 106:157-166. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
The authors conducted a study of biophysically strained fibroblasts to produce a model of the cellular mechanisms underlying osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT). They used a computer-assisted vacuum strain apparatus to deliver programmed strain regimens to fibroblasts. They then compared the morphology and viability of these strained cells against that of control cells. The authors report that human fibroblasts respond to in vitro strain by secreting inflammatory cytokines, undergoing hyperplasia, and altering cell shape and alignment. They conclude that the in vitro strain model they developed is useful for investigating the underlying mechanisms of OMT.

New Strategies for Diagnosis and Management of Celiac Disease: Dyanne P. Westerberg, James M. Gill, Bhavin Dave, Marie J. DiPrinzio, Anna Quisel, and Andrew Foy
J Am Osteopath Assoc 2006 106:145-151. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Researchers estimate that more than 2 million people in the United States have celiac disease, but diagnosis of this gastrointestinal disorder has been complicated by its subtle, nonspecific symptoms. New easy-to-administer serology tests have made diagnosis much less complicated. After conducting a review of the literature, the authors recommend a serologic testing sequence for diagnosis of celiac disease and urge that adults and children with an assortment of symptoms be tested for this disorder.

Answers to December 2005 JAOA CME Quiz: J Am Osteopath Assoc 2006 106:172. [Full Text] [PDF]