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Today, osteopathic physicians (DOs) are recognized for the unlimited practice of medicine in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories. Allopathic and osteopathic physicians train and practice together in offices, hospitals, and the Armed Forces. Despite this, many physicians, as well as much of the public, are not aware of the distinctions between osteopathic and allopathic medicine. While differing in philosophy, the most noticeable difference between DOs and allopathic physicians (MDs) is the use of osteopathic manipulative treatment.
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Stopping aspirin may be hazardous to your health, according to recent research.
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Recent epidemiologic studies indicate that nearly 4% of Americans are afflicted with food allergies. The spectrum of food allergy ranges from atopic dermatitis or other cutaneous manifestations hours after eating the problem food, to life-threatening events occurring shortly after ingestion. As well, some individuals experience allergic symptoms only if the food is eaten before physical stimuli such as vigorous physical exercise.
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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has strengthened the warning information on the labeling for the abortion drug mifepristone. The labeling change is in response to reports of infection, bleeding, and death among women who have taken the drug, according to the FDA.
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The next patient in your exam room is an adolescent female, who says shes interested in birth control pills. Her chief focus? While shes interested in contraception, she asks several questions about an acne pill.
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Efforts to lower the rates of gonorrhea in the United States are dipping figures to all-time lows, but work remains to erase racial disparities and combat growing drug resistance to the sexually transmitted disease (STD).
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What are some emerging trends in other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in the United States? Check the following highlights from the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Preventions (CDC) 2003 STD Surveillance Report.
