LETTERS:

 Childhood Obesity: Call to Action for America's Physicians

Paul R. Ehrmann
J Am Osteopath Assoc 2007 107:245-246. [Full Text] [PDF]  

 Trichotillomania: A Rare but Serious Disorder

J. Jerry Rodos
J Am Osteopath Assoc 2007 107:246. [Full Text] [PDF]  

 Emphasizing Research in Osteopathic Medical Education

Kevin D. Martin, IV
J Am Osteopath Assoc 2007 107:246. [Full Text] [PDF]  

 COM Accreditation: The Flexner Report Revisited

George Mychaskiw, II
J Am Osteopath Assoc 2007 107:246-277. [Full Text] [PDF]  

 Hope for Larger Study on Otitis Media

Richard Galgano
J Am Osteopath Assoc 2007 107:277-278. [Full Text] [PDF]  

 Study on Recurrent Otitis Media: Potential Value vs Actual Value of OMT

Robert Orenstein
J Am Osteopath Assoc 2007 107:278-279. [Full Text] [PDF]  

 Response

Brian F. Degenhardt
J Am Osteopath Assoc 2007 107:279-281. [Full Text] [PDF]  

 Reported Prevalence Rates of Somatic Dysfunction Raise an... Heel?

Donald E. Kotoske
J Am Osteopath Assoc 2007 107:281. [Full Text] [PDF]  

THE SOMATIC CONNECTIONS:

 

J Am Osteopath Assoc 2007 107:248-250. [Full Text] [PDF]  

ORIGINAL CONTRIBUTIONS:

Analysis of Pooled Data From Two Pivotal Controlled Trials on the Efficacy of Topiramate in the Prevention of Migraine

Fred G. Freitag, Grace Forde, Walter Neto, Daniel Z. Wang, Jennifer Schmitt, Shu-Chen Wu, and Joseph Hulihan
J Am Osteopath Assoc 2007 107:251-258. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

REVIEW ARTICLES:

Insulin Therapy for Maximal Glycemic Control in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Craig W. Spellman
J Am Osteopath Assoc 2007 107:260-269. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

In light of the increasing prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus and decreasing rates of glycemic control among these patients, the author argues that a reevaluation of insulin therapy is overdue. The use of more flexible insulin analogs is encouraged as is a commitment from physicians to identifying and addressing patient concerns about this treatment modality.

SPECIAL COMMUNICATIONS:

Getting "Beyond the Barriers" in Reforming Osteopathic Medical Education

John R. Gimpel
J Am Osteopath Assoc 2007 107:270-275. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

With the ultimate goal of promoting compassionate patient care and healing, the author parses numerous institutional barriers to meaningful curricular and cultural reform at the nation's colleges of osteopathic medicine.

CME QUIZ:

 

J Am Osteopath Assoc 2007 107:286-287. [PDF]  

 

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