Vol. 18 No. 3 (2026): Summer 2026

As family physicians, we have the privilege of caring for patients across the entire spectrum of life, from the first newborn visit to the unique challenges and opportunities that accompany aging. Few specialties require such breadth of knowledge, adaptability, and lifelong learning. While this var...

Since my first message in April, I have been North, South, East, and West for ACOFP.  I have traveled to Osteopathic meetings and schools in Orlando, Columbus, Maine, Seattle, and by the time you read this, even Ketchikan, Alaska.  I have been to multiple Osteopathic Medical Schools an...

Measles infections are on the rise with 2025 representing the worst year for measles cases in the United States (US) for over 30 years, jeopardizing measles elimination status in the US. The current predicament is a manifestation of declining measles vaccination rates, despite the measles vaccine be...

Hospice patients often experience persistent dyspnea, anxiety, and pain despite pharmacologic treatment. OMT is a gentle nonpharmacologic adjunct that may support comfort and reduce symptom burden near the end of life. However, hospice-specific clinical evidence describing OMT use remains extremely ...

Exercise in patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD) helps improve motor symptoms, builds better habits such as healthier eating and medication compliance, helps alleviate comorbid conditions such as diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and heart disease, and delays disease progression. Total body exercis...

Prostate health is a critical concern for aging men, given the high prevalence of conditions such as prostate cancer and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Prostate cancer remains the most commonly diagnosed malignancy among American men, with significant morbidity and mortality rates. Concurrently...

For osteopathic family medicine physicians, caring for patients at the end of life (EOL) is embedded into the continuum of care we offer and necessitates a level of familiarity with providing sufficient symptom management. This article presents an overview of symptom management at EOL, with high-yie...

 As the geriatric population continues to grow, the use of mobility and disability aids– including canes, walkers, wheelchairs, and patient lifts–has become increasingly common. While these devices are essential for maintaining independence and preventing falls, they are not without risks. This...

Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS) is an emerging immunoglobulin E (IgE)-mediated food allergy linked to tick bites, typically presenting as delayed anaphylactic reactions following consumption of mammalian meat products. We present the case of a patient with AGS (elevated alpha-gal IgE) who displayed an atyp...

Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (AF) is typically characterized by intermittent episodes of disorganized electrical activity that frequently go undetected due to their brief duration and sporadic nature. Conventional diagnostic methods often fail to identify these episodes, especially when asymptomat...

OMT is often used to treat musculoskeletal pain complaints. OMT can also help reveal and treat referred pain from visceral dysfunctions. This case illustrates the evaluation and treatment of both local tissue dysfunction and visceral sources of a single patient’s pain. A 44-year-old female pres...