JAOA -- Table of Contents (July 2006, 106 [7])

LETTERS:

Hey AOA, Give Us a Break!: DAVID W. YACAVONE
J Am Osteopath Assoc 2006 106:377-378. [Full Text] [PDF]

Tracing the Decline of OMT in Patient Care: MARTYN E. RICHARDSON
J Am Osteopath Assoc 2006 106:378-379. [Full Text] [PDF]

OMT: Evidence, Research, and Practice: THOMAS M. MCCOMBS
J Am Osteopath Assoc 2006 106:379-380. [Full Text] [PDF]

Sexually Activated or Transmitted? Questions About HPV: TYLER CHILDS CYMET
J Am Osteopath Assoc 2006 106:423. [Full Text] [PDF]

Response: PAUL M. KRUEGER
J Am Osteopath Assoc 2006 106:423. [Full Text] [PDF]

"Circle Turns Round" to "Allopathic Osteopathy": STANLEY W. WISNIOSKI, III
J Am Osteopath Assoc 2006 106:423-424. [Full Text] [PDF]

Response: FREDERICK G. FREITAG, DAVID M. BIONDI, GEORGE R. NISSAN, and PAUL K. WINNER
J Am Osteopath Assoc 2006 106:424-425. [Full Text] [PDF]

Addressing Substance Abuse in Medical School Curricula: WALTER C. PROZIALECK
J Am Osteopath Assoc 2006 106:425-426. [Full Text] [PDF]

Response: STEPHEN A. WYATT
J Am Osteopath Assoc 2006 106:426. [Full Text] [PDF]

Cochrane Library's Summary of Review on Manipulative Treatment Misleading, Cheats Readers: R. G. MICHAUD
J Am Osteopath Assoc 2006 106:426-427. [Full Text] [PDF]

Worlds of Western Medicine and Chinese Medicine Learning From Each Other: EDDIE WU
J Am Osteopath Assoc 2006 106:427-428. [Full Text] [PDF]

Proof-of-Concept Learning: Acrylic Templates as Empiric Evidence: JAMES E. WHITE
J Am Osteopath Assoc 2006 106:428. [Full Text] [PDF]

Violations of the 80–Duty-Hours Work Standard to Be Investigated: MICHAEL I. OPIPARI
J Am Osteopath Assoc 2006 106:428-429. [Full Text] [PDF]

Clinical Care for an Aging Population: Aging Successfully in the 21st Century: Thomas A. Cavalieri
J Am Osteopath Assoc 2006 106:384-386. [Full Text] [PDF]

Venous Thromboembolism: Application and Effectiveness of the American College of Chest Physicians 2001 Guidelines for Prophylaxis: Kenneth J. Steier, Geeta Singh, Asmat Ullah, Jennifer Maneja, Rose Sanghee Ha, and Farhan Khan
J Am Osteopath Assoc 2006 106:388-395. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Records of patients with venous thromboembolism (VTE) were investigated to determine whether the patients had received appropriate prophylaxis. Of 44 patients, 17 (38.6%) had not received adequate prophylaxis and were classified as having potentially preventable VTE. The authors conclude that adherence to the current guidelines on VTE prophylaxis is suboptimal.

Treatment and Prevention Practices in Postmenopausal Women After Bone Mineral Density Screening at a Community-Based Osteoporosis Project: Christine I. Rohr, John M. Clements, and Arup Sarkar
J Am Osteopath Assoc 2006 106:396-401. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Results of a follow-up phone survey to a community-based osteoporosis screening project indicates that a statistically significant increase in the use of calcium supplementation (92 [42.1%] prescreening vs 156 [71.3%] postscreening). It appears that the immediate recommendation of nonprescription therapy is more effective in increasing compliance with treatment and prevention.

How Misconceptions Among Elderly Patients Regarding Survival Outcomes of Inpatient Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Affect Do-Not-Resuscitate Orders: Derrick H. Adams and David P. Snedden
J Am Osteopath Assoc 2006 106:402-404. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
The authors asked elderly patients what they thought their chances were of surviving inpatient cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). The beliefs of elderly patients regarding the outcomes of inpatient resuscitation are often not realistic and may affect their decisions regarding do-not-resuscitate (DNR) orders. Most respondents (81%) believed that their chance of surviving inpatient CPR and leaving the hospital was 50% or better. A significant number of participants had standing DNR orders despite demonstrating extremely optimistic beliefs about CPR. Educating patients and their families about these poor outcomes would allow them to make more informed decisions regarding end-of-life issues.

"Hang Up Your Pocketbook" — An Easy Intervention for the Granny Syndrome: Grandparents as a Risk Factor in Unintentional Pediatric Exposures to Pharmaceuticals: Robin B. McFee and Thomas R. Caraccio
J Am Osteopath Assoc 2006 106:405-411. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
In keeping with regional and national data, accidental pediatric exposures most frequently involved cardiovascular (90 [45%]), analgesic (84 [42%]), and psychotropic (32 [16%]) medications. Ease of access to medication, regardless of the type of container used, was the only statistically significant outcome (P<.001). The authors recommend improved patient education.

Neuropsychiatric Symptoms and Medical Illness in Patients with Dementia: An Exploratory Study: Peter Tran, Kara Schmidt, Jennifer Gallo, Ehab Tuppo, Stephen Scheinthal, Anita Chopra, and David J. Libon
J Am Osteopath Assoc 2006 106:412-414. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Using the Neuropsychiatric Inventory and the Cumulative Illness Rating Scale for patients with a diagnosis of dementia, the authors found statistically significant associations between neurobehavioral problems and illness in six body organ systems (P<.05). The authors' preliminary data underscore the importance of family physicians assessing patients for comorbid medical conditions when there are increased or new psychiatric symptoms among this population.

Periodontal Disease and Control of Diabetes Mellitus: Marvin E. Herring and Shiwan K. Shah
J Am Osteopath Assoc 2006 106:416-421. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
The authors review literature regarding periodontal disease and its effects on glycemic control. They conclude with several recommendations for the treatment of patients with periodontal disease and diabetes mellitus, noting that evidence supports a potential role for careful management of periodontal disease in patients with diabetes mellitus as an adjunctive treatment to help improve glycemic control.

Answers to April 2006 JAOA CME Quiz: J Am Osteopath Assoc 2006 106:435. [PDF]

Like AOA Custom Publications, JAOA Now Offers Uniform Life Span for Quizzes: Carolyn Schierhorn
J Am Osteopath Assoc 2006 106:436. [Full Text] [PDF]