"Osteopathic Medicine" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
A medical discipline that is based on the philosophy that all body systems are interrelated and dependent upon one another for good health. This philosophy, developed in 1874 by Dr. Andrew Taylor Still, recognizes the concept of "wellness" and the importance of treating illness within the context of the whole body. Special attention is placed on the MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM.
| Descriptor ID |
D010021
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| MeSH Number(s) |
H02.403.640
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 2007 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Osteopathic Medicine" by people in Profiles.
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Assessing the United States' most frequently asked questions about osteopathic medicine, osteopathic education, and osteopathic manipulative treatment. J Osteopath Med. 2022 02 18; 122(5):219-227.
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Structured Curriculum to Improve Pediatric Resident Confidence and Skills in Providing Parenting Advice. J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2019 Nov 01; 119(11):748-755.
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Introducing High School Students to Careers in Osteopathic Medicine. J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2017 May 01; 117(5):325-330.
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Response to "Geographic patterns in primary care visits provided by osteopathic physicians". Fam Med. 2013 Jan; 45(1):58-9.
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Osteopathic physicians and international medical graduates in the rural primary care physician workforce. Fam Med. 2012 Jun; 44(6):396-403.
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Does the medical college admission test predict global academic performance in osteopathic medical school? J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2007 Apr; 107(4):157-62.
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Oklahoma physician needs. J Am Osteopath Assoc. 1999 Jan; 99(1):34-41.