One would be hard-pressed to imagine what Patrick Crocker, D.O.’80, M.S., FACEP, did not experience in his nearly 40 years in emergency medicine in Texas. Babies found in dumpsters. Patients who seemed beyond help who somehow rallied and recovered. Those […]
Alumnus’s new book reveals the “human theater” of emergency medicine Read More
A bunion, also referred to as hallux valgus, looks like a bump on the side of the big toe, but it’s really a structural change in the front part of the foot. According to the American College of Foot and
What caused my bunion, and what can I do about it? Read More
This article was co-authored by Des Moines University students Brittney England, D.P.T.’21 and Jordan Wachter, D.P.T.’21. Concussions are a hot topic in our society that affects children, athletes, and adults of all ages. Understanding the best care and treatment is
7 Concussion Myths and Misconceptions Read More
Editor’s note: This article, authored by Gina Kilker, originally appeared in the November 2020 newsletter of the American College of Osteopathic Internists (ACOI) and is reprinted with permission. Alumnus Dr. David Lindner is subdivision head of pulmonary critical care and
COVID-19: DOs in Action Read More
What attracted you to the profession you are pursuing? The PA profession allows me to have lateral mobility throughout my career, the work-life balance that I want in life, and high job satisfaction. I have never met a PA that
Spotlight: Carlye Marshall, PA’22 Read More
They say the eyes are the window to the soul, but the spaces above them can reveal a person’s identification. These holes in the skull can fill the “holes” in a forensic investigation when a dead body is discovered. “The
DMU faculty land NIJ grant to enhance forensic guidelines Read More
Sleep is just as important for your overall health as going to the gym, eating the right foods and taking care of your mental and emotional needs. In fact, your quality of sleep is a key factor in healthy aging.
Sleep quality and healthy aging Read More
While water blasting at a wall of frozen mud in Yukon, Canada, a gold miner made an extraordinary discovery: a perfectly preserved wolf pup that had been locked in permafrost for 57,000 years. The remarkable condition of the pup, named
Ancient wolf pup mummy uncovered in Yukon permafrost Read More
With COVID-19 still affecting communities across the nation, you might be seizing opportunities to enjoy the outdoors as much as possible. If your outdoor activities include running, you also will want to seize opportunities to avoid one of the most
Plantar fasciitis: a real pain in the foot Read More
Brian Meeker, D.O.’84, a physician with the Vinton Family Medical Clinic in Vinton, IA, was elected vice president of the Iowa Osteopathic Medical Association (IOMA) this spring. He completed his residency at St. Luke’s Medical Center and internship at Davenport,
DMU grads elected officers and trustees of the Iowa Osteopathic Medical Association Read More