The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association
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J Am Osteopath Assoc · Jul 2018
Oral Health Training in Osteopathic Medical Schools: Results of a National Survey.
Oral health is a critical aspect of overall health, yet many vulnerable communities struggle to access regular dental care and instead seek urgent treatment from physicians. In addition to addressing the consequences of untreated dental disease, physicians are in an ideal position to provide preventive and referral dental services to patients. Osteopathic physicians make up a substantial portion of the physician workforce and can play a central role in increasing oral health care provision in medical settings. ⋯ Oral health education is present at many osteopathic medical schools, but the content covered and the extent of training varies considerably.
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J Am Osteopath Assoc · Jul 2018
Case ReportsPerplexing Rash: Challenges to Diagnosis and Management of Mycosis Fungoides.
Mycosis fungoides is the most ubiquitous form of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. Diagnosis is arduous, as early phases often resemble common inflammatory dermatoses. ⋯ The authors present a case of a 69-year-old man with mycosis fungoides, followed by a review of diagnostic modalities and phototherapeutic interventions for patients with this condition. According to literature reports, monochromatic excimer light therapy is the most advantageous and well-tolerated phototherapy modality for patients with early patch stage mycosis fungoides.