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The power of firsts: How one osteopathic physician is paying forward the mentorship that shaped him
September 1, 2026 by AOA Staff
First-generation physician Jeffrey Davis, DO, shares how mentors impacted his journey in medicine and how his students inspire him today. […]
Overcoming impostor syndrome: Guidance for physicians and medical students
September 1, 2026 by Bradley Goldstein, DO
Bradley Goldstein, DO, MPH, discusses why imposter syndrome is so prevalent among physicians and med students and offers a step-wise […]
In Memoriam: August 2026
August 25, 2026 by The DO Staff
View the names of recently deceased osteopathic physicians. The post In Memoriam: August 2026 appeared first on The DO.
Is physician unionization a help or hindrance?
August 24, 2026 by Joshua Lenchus
AOA Trustee Joshua Lenchus, DO, RPh, shares his thoughts on the pros and cons of physician unionization. The post Is […]

Latest News in Medical Research

Explore the latest developments in medical research, clinical advances, and evidence-based medicine from leading medical and scientific sources.

Physical Examination for Asymptomatic Adults
September 2, 2026
This feature about a healthy person’s visit to a physician offers a case vignette accompanied by two essays, one recommending […]
Safe Space
September 2, 2026
Physicians’ interactions with patients and their interactions with colleagues differ far more in the United States than they do in […]
Pulmonary Nodules
September 2, 2026
This review summarizes the management of pulmonary nodules, with an emphasis on nodule type, imaging follow-up, cancer risk, and strategies […]
Break a Leg
September 2, 2026
A 46-year-old woman presented to her primary care physician with a 3-week history of right forefoot pain. The pain had […]

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With Midterms Looming, Journalists Consider Measles, Food Recalls, and Obamacare
August 29, 2026
KFF Health News journalists made the rounds on national and local media recently to discuss topical stories. Here’s a collection […]
Listen to the Latest ‘KFF Health News Minute’
August 28, 2026
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Why Older Pedestrians Fare Worse in Car Crashes
August 28, 2026 by Paula Span
People age 65 and up are more likely than other age groups to die after being hit by a vehicle.
High Fertility Costs Push Americans Abroad for IVF Treatment
August 28, 2026 by LJ Dawson
Despite President Donald Trump’s promises to make fertility treatment more affordable, the overall costs for one IVF cycle in the […]

Physical Examination for Asymptomatic Adults
September 2, 2026 by Minali Nigam, Allan H. Goroll, Adam S. Cifu
This feature about a healthy person’s visit to a physician offers a case vignette accompanied by two essays, one recommending […]
Telehealth Access to Mifepristone — Evaluating Reproductive-Coercion Arguments
September 2, 2026 by Elizabeth Tobin-Tyler, Gabriella Chalker
Antiabortion advocates have asserted that mifepristone must be prescribed in person to prevent reproductive coercion, specifically forced abortions. But this […]
Safe Space
September 2, 2026 by Aditya S. Pawar
Physicians’ interactions with patients and their interactions with colleagues differ far more in the United States than they do in […]
Human–Animal Bonds as Social Determinants of Health Care Access
September 2, 2026 by Rustin M. Moore, Reshma Jagsi
Clinicians who overlook patients’ relationships with their pets may both miss opportunities to improve health and misinterpret health care decisions […]