JAOA -- Table of Contents (August 2008, 108 [8])

LETTERS:

Osteopathic Approach to Diastolic Heart Failure: Thomas Michael McCombs
J Am Osteopath Assoc 2008 108:365-366. [Full Text] [PDF]

Dangers of For-Profit Education: More Than Just Words: George Mychaskiw, II
J Am Osteopath Assoc 2008 108:366-458. [Full Text] [PDF]

Response: Ronnie B. Martin
J Am Osteopath Assoc 2008 108:458-460. [Full Text] [PDF]

Response: Peter B. Ajluni
J Am Osteopath Assoc 2008 108:460-461. [Full Text] [PDF]

Keeping the Flames of OMM Burning: David C. Hogarty
J Am Osteopath Assoc 2008 108:461. [Full Text] [PDF]

Election Year's First Shot Over the Bow: Reforms Needed: Martin J. Porcelli
J Am Osteopath Assoc 2008 108:461-464. [Full Text] [PDF]

Increase Efforts to Promote Primary Care: Richard W. Rapp, II
J Am Osteopath Assoc 2008 108:464-465. [Full Text] [PDF]

Eliminating Bad, Bad Medicine: Problems With P4P Initiatives: Richard McDonald
J Am Osteopath Assoc 2008 108:465-468. [Full Text] [PDF]

Spirituality is Fundamental to Osteopathic Medicine: Roy R. Reeves and Anthony R. Beazley
J Am Osteopath Assoc 2008 108:468-469. [Full Text] [PDF]

Rise and Shine, Rhinorrhea: Alonzo H. Jones
J Am Osteopath Assoc 2008 108:469-470. [Full Text] [PDF]

More on Benzocaine-Induced Methemoglobinemia: Carol L. St George
J Am Osteopath Assoc 2008 108:470. [Full Text] [PDF]

ED Physicians Beware When Using OMT for Patients With Motor Vehicle Injuries: Stephen A. Fletcher
J Am Osteopath Assoc 2008 108:470-471. [Full Text] [PDF]

Response: Tamara M. McReynolds and Barry J. Sheridan
J Am Osteopath Assoc 2008 108:471-472. [Full Text] [PDF]

Evidence-Based Publications: Balancing Research Mission and Our Community's Needs: Gilbert E. D'Alonzo, Jr
J Am Osteopath Assoc 2008 108:369-370. [Full Text] [PDF]

Increased Incidence and Severity of Somatic Dysfunction in Subjects With Chronic Low Back Pain: Karen T. Snider, Jane C. Johnson, Eric J. Snider, and Brian F. Degenhardt
J Am Osteopath Assoc 2008 108:372-378. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Results suggest that patients with chronic low back pain are a valid population for the clinical study of osteopathic manipulative procedures.

Three-Dimensional Mathematical Model for Deformation of Human Fasciae in Manual Therapy: Hans Chaudhry, Robert Schleip, Zhiming Ji, Bruce Bukiet, Miriam Maney, and Thomas Findley
J Am Osteopath Assoc 2008 108:379-390. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Although mathematical models have been developed for the bony movement occurring during chiropractic manipulation, until now such models have not been available for soft tissue motion during other forms of manual therapy, including osteopathic manipulative treatment.

Emergency Department Tobacco Cessation Program: Staff Participation and Intervention Success Among Patients: Marna Rayl Greenberg, Michael Weinstock, Deborah Gaston Fenimore, and Gina M. Sierzega
J Am Osteopath Assoc 2008 108:391-396. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Most hospital house staff agree that they should facilitate tobacco-intervention efforts for patients whose medical conditions are adversely affected by smoking. However only slightly more than half of these individuals (60%) were comfortable advising patients to cease tobacco use. Staff referrals increased with program incentives.

Osteopathic Medicine and Community Health Fairs: Increasing Public Awareness While Improving Public Health: Heather M. Stamat, K. Rejina Injety, Dan Koop Liechty, Christopher A. Pohlod, and Margaret I. Aguwa
J Am Osteopath Assoc 2008 108:397-403. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
To increase awareness of osteopathic physicians, the authors suggest that community-based promotion efforts target middle-aged individuals who do not have college degrees and belong to lower socioeconomic groups.

Introducing Osteopathic Medical Education in an Allopathic Residency: Amity Rubeor, Melissa Nothnagle, and Julie Scott Taylor
J Am Osteopath Assoc 2008 108:404-408. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
An osteopathic curriculum successfully implemented in an allopathic family medicine residency is described. The program enabled osteopathic residents to maintain their osteopathic manipulative medicine skills.

Pathological Laughter in a Patient With Multiple Sclerosis: Carl Hoegerl and Sharon Zboray
J Am Osteopath Assoc 2008 108:409-411. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

52nd Annual AOA Research Conference—Abstracts, 2008: J Am Osteopath Assoc 2008 108:413-454. [Full Text] [PDF]
During the American Osteopathic Association's 113th Annual Convention and Scientific Seminar in Las Vegas, Nev, the AOA will sponsor its 52nd Annual Research Conference with a theme of "Osteopathic Research: Advancing A.T. Still's Vision." The conference will run from Sunday, October 26, 2008, to Tuesday, October 28, 2008.