Differences and what they do

Doctors of osteopathic medicine (DO) and doctors of medicine (MD) are two types of accredited doctor that can practice medical care in the United States.

Both DOs and MDs require rigorous study in the field of medicine. Most people go to medical schools that offer MDs, but DO degrees are growing in popularity.

An MD is a traditional medicine degree, whereas a DO takes a holistic, mind-body-spirit approach to care. In the U.S., the same licensing boards give licenses to both types of doctor, and they must meet the same standards for practicing medicine.

Keep reading for more information on the similarities and differences between DOs and MDs, as well as how it affects their medical practice.

The main difference between DOs and MDs comes down to the philosophy of care. DOs practice an osteopathic approach to care, while MDs practice an allopathic approach to care.

An allopathic approach focuses on contemporary, research-based medicine, and it often uses medications or surgery to treat and manage different conditions.

An osteopathic approach to care focuses on the whole body. DOs often focus on preventative care.

According to the American Medical Association (AMA), a person pursuing a DO degree should expect to participate in an additional 200 hours or more of hands-on training on the musculoskeletal system.

On the other hand, the allopathic focus of an MD means that they take a scientific approach to diagnosing and treating individual medical conditions.

According to the AMA, around 75% of all medical students are pursuing an MD degree.

In terms of practices, both DOs and MDs can pursue any speciality they choose.

However, according to the AMA, more DOs than MDs pursue careers in primary care specialities. They found that, in 2018, 57% of DOs pursued primary care specialities. That includes:

• 31.9% family physicians
• 17.8% internists
• 6.8% pediatricians

In the same year, 32% of MDs pursued primary care, which includes:

• 12. 7% family physicians or general practice
• 12.9% internists
• 6.5% pediatricians

However, a student considering either program does not always need to stress over which route to take.

According to St. George’s University and the AMA, since both programs lead to licensure, the program a student chooses is starting to become less relevant.

Ultimately, prospective students should consider the school and curriculum to determine which one best suits them.

MD and DO programs have similar requirements when it comes to education. A person needs a very high grade point average (GPA) and medical college admission test (MCAT) score in order to attend either program.

Over 53,000 applicants applied to medical schools in the U.S. in the 2019–2020 school year.

Of those students, the average MCAT score was 506.1, and the average total GPA was 3.58. These averages were both slightly higher than those of the 2017–2018 and 2018–2019 school years.

Once in medical school, a student of either program needs to complete 4 years of study. Their curriculum consists of both science courses and clinical rotations.

The main difference is that those studying for a DO degree need to complete an additional 200 hours of study on the musculoskeletal system.

The difference in approach also means that students in DO and MD programs will take different licensing exams. According to St. George University, both exams occur in three parts, and usually:

• The first part comes at the end of the second year.
• The second part comes during the fourth year.
• The third part comes during the first year of the student’s residency.

The licensing tests will also differ. Students pursuing a DO will take the Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination, but they may also take the U.S. Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE). Students pursuing an MD will also take the USMLE.

Both DOs and MDs are licensed doctors in the U.S. Both require rigorous study and residency programs in order to gain licensure.

The main difference between the two programs is that DOs learn osteopathic medicine, while MDs learn allopathic medicine.

In other words, in medical school, a DO will study a preventive, “whole person” approach to illness, whereas MDs are more likely to learn how to diagnose and treat a medical condition directly, by looking at its signs and symptoms.

However, this does not mean that MD training does not teach a holistic or preventive approach to addressing medical conditions.

Unlike MD students, DO students will also undergo hands-on musculoskeletal training, called osteopathic manipulative treatment.

Ultimately, however, either medical school route will focus on acquiring and utilizing up-to-date medical knowledge and delivering appropriate medical care. Therefore, the program a prospective student pursues will largely be a matter of individual preference.

Differences and what they do

Doctors of osteopathic medicine (DO) and doctors of medicine (MD) are two types of accredited doctor that can practice medical care in the United States.

Both DOs and MDs require rigorous study in the field of medicine. Most people go to medical schools that offer MDs, but DO degrees are growing in popularity.

An MD is a traditional medicine degree, whereas a DO takes a holistic, mind-body-spirit approach to care. In the U.S., the same licensing boards give licenses to both types of doctor, and they must meet the same standards for practicing medicine.

Keep reading for more information on the similarities and differences between DOs and MDs, as well as how it affects their medical practice.

The main difference between DOs and MDs comes down to the philosophy of care. DOs practice an osteopathic approach to care, while MDs practice an allopathic approach to care.

An allopathic approach focuses on contemporary, research-based medicine, and it often uses medications or surgery to treat and manage different conditions.

An osteopathic approach to care focuses on the whole body. DOs often focus on preventative care.

According to the American Medical Association (AMA), a person pursuing a DO degree should expect to participate in an additional 200 hours or more of hands-on training on the musculoskeletal system.

On the other hand, the allopathic focus of an MD means that they take a scientific approach to diagnosing and treating individual medical conditions.

According to the AMA, around 75% of all medical students are pursuing an MD degree.

In terms of practices, both DOs and MDs can pursue any speciality they choose.

However, according to the AMA, more DOs than MDs pursue careers in primary care specialities. They found that, in 2018, 57% of DOs pursued primary care specialities. That includes:

• 31.9% family physicians
• 17.8% internists
• 6.8% pediatricians

In the same year, 32% of MDs pursued primary care, which includes:

• 12.7% family physicians or general practice
• 12.9% internists
• 6.5% pediatricians

However, a student considering either program does not always need to stress over which route to take.

According to St. George’s University and the AMA, since both programs lead to licensure, the program a student chooses is starting to become less relevant.

Ultimately, prospective students should consider the school and curriculum to determine which one best suits them.

MD and DO programs have similar requirements when it comes to education. A person needs a very high grade point average (GPA) and medical college admission test (MCAT) score in order to attend either program.

Over 53,000 applicants applied to medical schools in the U.S. in the 2019–2020 school year.

Of those students, the average MCAT score was 506.1, and the average total GPA was 3.58. These averages were both slightly higher than those of the 2017–2018 and 2018–2019 school years.

Once in medical school, a student of either program needs to complete 4 years of study. Their curriculum consists of both science courses and clinical rotations.

The main difference is that those studying for a DO degree need to complete an additional 200 hours of study on the musculoskeletal system.

The difference in approach also means that students in DO and MD programs will take different licensing exams. According to St. George University, both exams occur in three parts, and usually:

• The first part comes at the end of the second year.
• The second part comes during the fourth year.
• The third part comes during the first year of the student’s residency.

The licensing tests will also differ. Students pursuing a DO will take the Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination, but they may also take the U.S. Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE). Students pursuing an MD will also take the USMLE.

Both DOs and MDs are licensed doctors in the U.S. Both require rigorous study and residency programs in order to gain licensure.

The main difference between the two programs is that DOs learn osteopathic medicine, while MDs learn allopathic medicine.

In other words, in medical school, a DO will study a preventive, “whole person” approach to illness, whereas MDs are more likely to learn how to diagnose and treat a medical condition directly, by looking at its signs and symptoms.

However, this does not mean that MD training does not teach a holistic or preventive approach to addressing medical conditions.

Unlike MD students, DO students will also undergo hands-on musculoskeletal training, called osteopathic manipulative treatment.

Ultimately, however, either medical school route will focus on acquiring and utilizing up-to-date medical knowledge and delivering appropriate medical care. Therefore, the program a prospective student pursues will largely be a matter of individual preference.

DO vs MD – Is M.D. better than D.O. ?

When visiting the doctor, chances are you didn’t even check what type of doctor they are – DO vs MD? Perhaps you didn’t even realize that there were two different training routes one can take to become a doctor. An MD, indicating completion of a Doctor of Medicine degree is the most common educational path completed by physicians and accounts for 89% of actively practicing physicians. DO physicians, indicating completion of a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree, make up appoximately 11% of practicing doctors in the United States.   In general, an MD and a DO fulfill the same roles. An MD and a DO complete similar residencies, prescribe medications, and can practice in all 50 states. The main difference in DO versus MD is that DOs complete additional hands on training in a technique termed osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM). While there may have been vast differences in the past between DO vs MD, today both types of physicians get the same training in medical school, take the same licensing exams and fulfill the same roles.

DO vs MD – What Education is Required to Become an Allopathic Medical Doctor and Earn an MD Degree?

An MD is a doctor who completed their training at an allopathic medical school and earned a Doctorate of Medicine Degree. There are over 140 allopathic MD medical schools in the US where premed students get accepted and go on to complete their MD degrees. Allopathic medical school consists of pre-clinical classroom studies and clinical hands on training in hospitals. Once physicians have graduated medical school they go onto complete more specialty specific training in a residency. Example residencies that an MD could complete include surgery, internal medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, and family medicine. Towards the end of residency, an MD will complete their medical specialty board exams. Once medical specialty boards are passed, an MD is fully qualified to practice medicine.

DO vs MD – What Education is Required to Become an Osteopathic Medical Doctor and Earn a DO Degree?

A DO is a doctor who completed their training at an osteopathic medical school and earned a Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine Degree. A DO completes the same class work and hands on clinical training in osteopathic medical school as an MD does. Osteopathic DO physicians then go on to complete the same residencies as an MD, often working together throughout residency and after. They take the same specialty board exams as an MD and go onto to practice the same jobs. The main difference between an MD and a DO is that a DO learns osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM) also termed osteopathic manipulative technique (OMT). When in medical school, osteopathic medical students complete at least an additional 200 hours of osteopathic manipulative medicine in addition to the standard medical courses. OMM focuses primarily on the musculoskeletal system and treats conditions such as low back pain, muscle strains, stiff joints, build up of edema, neck pain etc. In general, a larger percentage of DOs compared to MDs, almost 57% according to the American Medical Association, go into primary medical care specialties including family medicine, internal medicine, and pediatrics. There are currently 37 accredited DO medical schools in the US and over 121,000 practicing DO physicians.

Is Residency Different for an MD and a DO?

Prior to 2020, there was a separate medical residency match for MD and DO doctors. However in 2020 the GME (Graduate Medical Education) and AOA (American Osteopathic Association) started a singular accreditation system and residency match for both MD and DO students. This allows for both MD and DO students to apply for the same positions in residency programs after completing school. The only difference in residency for an MD and DO is that osteopathic students can be board certified in Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine. A DO medical residency in Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM) is usually paired with Neuromuscular Medicine (NMM) and is termed a OMM/NMM residency program. According to The DO, (a medically reviewed journal published by the American Osteopathic Association) residents in a OMM/NMM residency programs complete medical rotations in neurology, orthopedics, rheumatology, pain management, and physical medicine and rehabilitation. 

Do Students Need to Complete Additional Requirements for Admission To an Osteopathic Medicine School to Become a DO Compared to MD School?

The requirements that medical school admissions services request from premed students are almost identical for MD and DO medical schools. Premed students applying to both MD medical school programs and DO medical school programs must first complete the required pre-requisite courses at their undergraduate school which primarily include biology, chemistry, math and physics. Another requirement is shadowing an MD or DO physician. Many DO school admissions services require that applicants spend at least 20 hours shadowing a DO physician specifically to be exposed to OMM. Student applicants must also take the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT). Other additional aspects like leadership, volunteering and research can also help boost an application to medical school.

Once all the required aforementioned steps are complete, students can complete their primary application and submit it to DO and/or MD schools. This application will contain past volunteer work, classes completed, shadowing hours, leadership positions and research in addition to MCAT scores and GPA. Students must also write a personal statement that will be released to each medical school admissions committees. The personal statement is a page long essay detailing facts about the student applicant and why they wish to become a DO or MD doctor. Students may select which MD or DO schools receive their primary application. If student’s primary applications including MCAT and GPA are up to the school’s admissions requirements then the applicant will be invited to complete a school specific secondary application. The secondary application usually consists of essay questions for the student applicant to complete. If the secondary application is accepted by admissions then the student applicant will be invited to interview at the MD or DO medical school programs.

What Does A Student Learn At Osteopathic DO Medical School?

In addition to the pre-clinical and clinical course work completed in allopathic medical school, osteopathic medical students complete at least 200 training hours in osteopathic manipulative medicine, OMM during DO school. This training includes both didactic based lectures to learn the pathophysiology and anatomy associated with OMM as well as a in person, hands on lab. In lab, DO students practice and perfect OMM techniques including muscle energy, facilitated positional release, and Still’s technique. More medically reviewed information about OMM performed by DO physicians is published by The American Ostepathic Association (AOA) may be found here :  https://osteopathic.org/what-is-osteopathic-medicine/osteopathic-manipulative-treatment/

Do I Need A Good MCAT Score and GPA For Admission to MD or DO School?

A good MCAT (Medical College Admission Test) score is usually required for admission to both MD and DO programs. There is about a 5 point score difference between students that are accepted to MD programs and students that are accepted to DO programs. Overall the average MCAT score is 500. The average MCAT of admitted students to MD programs is 508.7 while the average MCAT of admitted students to DO programs is 503. 8. 

A good GPA (grade point average) is also required for admission to MD and DO medical school. Premed students often have their GPA broken down into science GPA (sGPA) and normal GPA. Having a high science and regular GPA is vital when applying to become an MD or DO. The average GPA of students accepted into DO school is 3.54, while the average GPA of students accepted into MD school 3.70. If your GPA is low one can take additional courses to raise it. Additionally, applicants can work to strengthen other areas of their MD or DO school application, like achieving a high MCAT score. Participating in other services like volunteering or leadership can also help to strengthen an MD or DO school application.  

Where Can I Read The Latest News And Learn More About Allopathic or Osteopathic Medicine?

The American Medical Association (AMA) is an excellent resource for more information about allopathic MD school. It also publishes medically reviewed news articles on a myriad of different topics and can be found here: https://www. ama-assn.org/.  The American Osteopathic Association (AOA) sponsors The DO, which publishes medically reviewed articles on its website found here:https://thedo.osteopathic.org/.  Both the AMA and AOA are on social medial as well.

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What’s the Difference & Which is Better? • MyHeart

If you’re trying to determine the difference between an MD and a DO, you almost certainly fit into one of two categories. You’re either a student considering a career in medicine or a patient wondering if a doctor with DO credentials is equally qualified to treat you as MD. Regardless of which category you fit in, this article will explain how D.O.’s differ from M.D.’s. But first, let’s quickly define a few terms.

What is an MD?

When most people think of a physician, they’re thinking of an M.D. – standing for Medical Doctor or Doctor of Medicine. MD’s practice a form of medicine called allopathic. James Whorton, the man credited with coining the phrase, explained that Doctors of Medicine (M.D.’s) use treatments that affect someone who’s ill differently than someone who’s healthy. For example, an antibiotic taken by someone without a bacterial infection would not improve his or her health.

Medical Doctors (MDs) in the United States attend medical schools accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME).

What is a DO?

Short for Osteopathic Doctor, DO’s receive their medical degree from a U. S. osteopathic school. Unlike MD’s, a DO is accredited by the American Osteopathic Associate Commission within the Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA).

D.O.’s are trained to have a more holistic approach to medicine and follow a medical philosophy called osteopathic medicine. DO’s are trained to consider a patient’s environment, nutrition, and body system as a whole when diagnosing and treating medical conditions.

For example, they’re required to take an additional 200 hours of training in osteopathic manipulative medicine – the practice of manipulating musculoskeletal tissue to relieve pain – versus an MD which would, in theory, suggest taking pain relievers.

Similarities between MD’s & DO’s

• Both MD and DO physicians base diagnosis and treatment recommendations on scientifically-proven conclusions.
• Attend 4 years of medical school, plus a residency program ranging from 3-7 years
• Are licensed by the same state licensing boards, i. e. both MDs and DOs must meet the same requirements to practice medicine
• Can practice medicine in all 50 states.
• Are found in every type of specialty medicine.
• Follow the same undergraduate academic path – a bachelor’s degree, Pre Med coursework, and taking the MCAT

Primary Differences between DOs & MDs

• Medical students attending osteopathic schools (DOs) must take an additional 200 hours of training learning manipulation techniques of the musckeloskeltial system.
• DO physicians tend to be primary care physicians, whereas U.S.M.D.’s tend to specialize in more specific types of medicine (Dermatology, Cardiology, Orthopedics, etc.)
• In the United States, 67.4% of active physicians are M.D.s vs. 7.3% which are D.O.s (The remaining 24.2% received their degree from a medical school outside of the United States.)
• DO students take the Comprehensive Medical Licensing Examination (COMLEX). MD medical students take the United States Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE).
• MD.’s tend to practice medicine in urban, metropolitan areas. D.O.’s are most prevalent in rural areas.

DO vs MD Salary: Do MDs Make More Money Than DOs?

Technically, a DO’s salary is no less than an MD’s salary. In other words, a doctor’s annual salary is determined by a number of factors, primarily their field of specialization (radiologists, plastic surgeon, cardiologists, family medicine, etc.). Whether or not a practicing physician is a DO or MD is not one of these factors.

However, if you look at the raw data, you’ll notice the average annual wages of an MD are slightly higher than a DO. This statistic is misleading. MD’s tend to earn larger salaries, because they tend to specialize, attend school for several additional years, and live in metropolitan areas where the cost of living is much higher; not because the initials after their name are MD rather than DO.

This map explains the DO vs MD salary debate. As you can see, DOs tend to practice in states dominated by rural communities. The cost of living in a particular city is one of the biggest factors in determining one’s salary. So, by nature, if MDs tend to live in large, metropolitan areas (near major hospitals), then they will generally have higher salaries.

Residency for MDs vs Residency for DOs – Do MDs or DOs Have Higher Acceptance Rates?

Generally speaking, the acceptance rates of DOs to highly competitive MD residency programs are lower. The exception to this is highly competitive primary care residency programs, where DOs have equal acceptance rates as MDs. Although some MD residency programs will accept the COMLEX test scores, most require DO students also take the USMLE in addition to the COMLEX.

DO vs MD FAQs Answered by Doctors

People seem to have a lot of specific questions about the differences between MDs and DOs. If you have any additional questions, ask them in the comments and a doctor will answer you directly!

Can DOs write prescriptions?

A DO is licensed just like an MD. As such, a DO can write any prescription an MD can.

Which is more difficult to obtain, a D.O. or an M.D.?

Becoming an MD or a DO both require an exceptional amount of drive, tenacity, and intelligence. D.O. programs actually have lower acceptance rates than M.D. programs. And, DO’s are required to take an additional 200 hours of coursework. But, in all honesty, neither track is more or less difficult. It’s more important to determine which is most inline with your personal and professional goals.

Do DOs have lower MCAT scores?

The average matriculant MCAT score for DO’s is 25.31, whereas the average MCAT score for MD matriculants is 31.4.

You can find an interesting spreadsheet on the average MCAT scores and preference of DO vs MD by state here.

What do all of these Acronyms Mean?

AAMC – Association of American Medical Colleges

ACGME – Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education

AMA – American Medical Association

AOA – American Osteopathic Association

COCA – Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation

D. O. Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine

GME Graduate medical education

IMG International medical graduate

LCME – Liaison Committee on Medical Education

M.D. Doctor of Medicine

History of MDs & DOs

Early medical education wasn’t as formalized as you might think. For example, surgeons and physicians were considered entirely different careers.

Also interesting, medical students were taught almost exclusively through lectures (without any real interaction with patients).

However, medical education eventually became more structured, giving way to formalization of the Medical Doctor (MD) and Osteopathic Doctors (DO) as we know them today.

History of MDs

Some argue the history of the medical doctor degree started began when the American Medical Association was founded (1845). The AMA is credited with establishing modern educational standards and curriculum for the degree of Doctor of Medicine, including:

• 3 year curriculum
• 2 six month lecture-based semesters
• 3 month medical dissection lab
• 6 month attendance at a hospital

However, most historians assert the formal model of MD education was established at John Hopkins – nearly 80 years later – when Dr. William Osler introduced the idea of clerkship. For the first time, medical students were given real, hands-on experience under the eye of an experienced doctor. Over the years, the MD program continued to evolve into the current, four-year degree program for MDs.

When this article was written, there were 141 accredited, MD-granting university and 31 DO-granting medical schools in the United States. Today there are three additional DO-granting schools.

History of Osteopathic Medicine (DOs)

Andrew Taylor Still was the father of osteopathy. A frontier physician, Still became disillusioned with allopathic medicine when his children died from meningitis.

Still developed a theory based on the comparison of the human body to a machine. He argued that the human body functions well if it’s mechanically sound. And, it’s the physician’s role to improve its mechanical functioning.

Only five years after forming the American School of Osteopathy in 1892, Still had over 700 students. (Unlike MD’s, women and minorities were encouraged to become professional physicians from the start.)

During the 1900s, Still and his disciples continually proved the validity of the osteopathic approach. In 1973 their persistence was rewarded, and DOs were officially given full rights to practices in all states.

Today, DOs are respected among MDs as equally capable and educated medical professionals.

Additional Facts & Statistics MDs & DOs

• DOs historically have been concentrated in the Northeast and Midwest.
• DOs tendency to practice in rural areas as can be seen by the states with the largest growth in DOs – South Dakota, Wyoming, Utah, North Carolina, Minnesota, Oregon, Louisiana, Tennessee, and Idaho.
• 4% of DOs are women and 49% of DOs actively practicing medicine for less than 9 years are women.
• 17,937 DOs are enrolled in postdoctoral training, 46% of which are in AOA programs and 54% of which are in AGME programs

Summary: Understanding DO vs MD

In the United States, doctors are either an MD (allopathic doctor) or DO (osteopathic doctor). For patients, there’s virtually no difference between treatment by a DO vs MD. In other words, you should be equally comfortable if your doctor is an M.D. or a D.O. For those pursuing a career in medicine, hopefully this article has helped your quest to become a licensed physician.

Additional Resources

https://www.aamc.org/download/471786/data/2016physicianspecialtydatareportexecutivesummary.pdf

http://members.aamc.org/iweb/upload/Results_of_the_2017_Medical_School_Enrollment_Survey.pdf

http://www.aacom.org/docs/default-source/data-and-trends/2012-EntandGradStSurv-CompRpt.pdf?sfvrsn=6

The Difference Between an M.D. and D.O.

Your doctor: The difference between an M.D. and D.O.

You know what an M.D. is, but have you ever been treated by a D.O.? While both degrees mean your doctor is a licensed physician, their training differs slightly, and each has a unique perspective on care.

“An M.D. follows an allopathic medical training path, whereas a D.O. follows osteopathic,” says Piedmont internal medicine physician Elizabeth Jaggers, M.D.

While these doctors attended different medical schools, most of them practice at the same hospitals and clinics, and patients today are unlikely to notice major differences in treatment.

What is a D.O. doctor?

Doctors of osteopathic medicine regard the body as an integrated whole rather than treating for specific symptoms only, according to the American Osteopathic Association. Allopathic medicine focuses more on disease treatment, Dr. Jaggers explains.

Although both M.D.s and D.O.s receive similar education, D.O. programs require 300 hours of osteopathic manipulation medicine (OMM) training, which focuses on the musculoskeletal system. D.O.s also often address conditions from both a medical and lifestyle perspective.

What is an M.D. doctor?

An M.D., or medical doctor, is the more commonly known kind of physician. Like D.O.s, they are trained through several years of both coursework and clinical practice.

Both M.D.s and D.O.s are licensed to work in all 50 states, Dr. Jaggers says. Additionally, many complete residencies at the same hospitals, and the physicians frequently become colleagues once their training is complete as well.

Physician specialties

Many D.O. education programs emphasize primary care, and graduates tend to enter specialties like family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, and obstetrics/gynecology.

Although D.O.s all receive OMM training, they are licensed physicians — not chiropractors or other health practitioners.

“This is not a naturopath,” Dr. Jaggers says. “It’s important that people understand that.”

Many M.D.s pursue primary care too, but they’re also frequently found in more specialized fields.

Should you choose a D.O. or an M.D.?

In modern healthcare, there isn’t much practical difference between a D.O. and an M.D., Dr. Jaggers says.

Most D.O.s no longer use OMM in their daily work, blurring the lines between their practices and M.D. practices. At the same time, plenty of M.D.s now integrate a whole-person perspective into their treatment.

“I’m a medical doctor and very much like to focus on the whole-person approach,” Dr. Jaggers says.

If you’re seeking a new doctor, she recommends considering factors other than the degree. How is the doctor’s bedside manner? Do you feel comfortable sharing information with them?

“It’s more about your interaction with the physician and their approach,” she says.

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Is M.D. Better Than D.O.?

In a society where television is dominated by medical dramas, everybody should be familiar with the term “M.D.” An M.D. degree is conferred to someone who is fully trained to practice medicine; a person with an M.D. degree can be trusted to treat illnesses and to often save lives. But did you know that there are two types of doctors that can practice medicine in the United States? Have you heard of “D.O.”?

D.O. stands for Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, and these physicians have extra training in musloskeltal systems. A person who holds this degree can practice medicine in all fifty states. An M.D. and a D.O. receive practically the same medical training and have the same rights and responsibilities in regards to healthcare. Just like an M.D., a D.O. must complete four years of medical school followed by residency and if desired, a fellowship. Virtually every type of specialization available to an M.D. is also available to a D.O.

So why is it that most pre-meds likely want to enter an M.D. medical school over a D.O. medical school? Why do students care so much for an M.D. if they are equivalent degrees? Is one better than the other? Let’s see if looking at some “disadvantages” of being a D.O. can help answer those questions.

1. Reputation

An M.D. degree is often more respected than a D.O. degree, but not always. The American Osteopathic Association has told us personally that “we can’t tell you how many DOs have reached out to inform us that a DO school was their first choice.” Yet, almost every layperson associates a physician with an M.D. degree, so a D.O. doctor might naturally feel inferior to an M.D. doctor. Furthermore, some in the health field believe that a D.O. is a substandard degree because admission into a D.O. medical school is statistically easier than to an M.D. medical school. Plus, an M.D. medical school matriculate has an average GPA of around 3.67 while a D.O. matriculate has approximately a 3.5. However, it is important to realize that good reputation does not necessarily correlate with good practice. There are many D.O. physicians who are nationally renown for their trade – including the physician of President Donald Trump (Dr. Sean Conley, DO), and the physician of his political opponent, Vice President Joe Biden (Dr. Kevin O’Connor, DO).

2. Limited International Opportunities

The M.D. degree is recognized all over the world. Therefore, a physician with an M.D. degree could practice medicine in many other countries. The same cannot be said about a D.O. physician. Because a D.O. does not have the same international reputation as of an M.D., it will be significantly harder to practice medicine outside of the United States. Though not impossible, it is just more difficult to persuade other nations that a D.O. is equivalent to an M.D, fair or not.

3. Lower Salaries

There is good reason to argue against this being a “disadvantage.” While it is true that statically D.O.’s earn less than M.D.’s, it is not because D.O.’s are regarded as less qualified or less marketable. All things constant, an M.D. and a D.O. receive about the same compensation. However, about 60% of D.O. physicians are in primary care fields. Since doctors in primary care are generally paid less than those in more specialized fields, this would obviously bring down the average wage for a D.O. physician.

4. Difficulty Levels in Obtaining Desired Residency

A D.O. graduate can enter either a D.O. residency program or an M.D. residency program. However, it may be harder for D.O.’s to obtain admissions into certain residency programs. There are some residency programs that tend to favor M.D. graduates. It is not clear if it is because they favor the degree itself or because the most qualified applicants tend to be M.D. graduates. Either way, evidence seems to indicate that obtaining some residency positions is easier for an M.D.

Note: Practically every US medical school graduate, D.O. or M.D., gets placed into a residency program. D.O. medical school graduates do not have a hard time obtaining admissions into a residency program. D.O.’s may have a harder time obtaining admissions into certain residency programs.

Although the education may be almost equivalent, there definitely are factors that can make a pre-med pursue an M.D. degree over a D.O. degree. However, great efforts have been made to decrease the gap between the two titles and it is likely that the trend will continue.

Jordan Cohen, the president of the American Medical Association has stated that “after more than a century of often bitterly contentious relationships between the osteopathic and allopathic medical professions, we now find ourselves living at a time when osteopathic and allopathic graduates are both sought after by many of the same residency programs; are in most instances both licensed by the same licensing boards; are both privileged by many of the same hospitals; and are found in appreciable numbers on the faculties of each other’s medical schools.”

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DO Vs MD: What Is The Difference?: David Johnston, D.O.: Cranial Osteopathy

More and more patients are seeking treatment for their ailments from Osteopathic Doctors as holistic approaches to medicine are becoming increasingly commonplace in the field of medicine as a means of treating illness and injury.

When a patient is in need of treatment they must first decide what type of physician they will see to treatment their ailments, a Doctor of Osteopathy or a Doctor of Medicine.

DO (Doctor of Osteopathy) vs. an MD (Doctor of Medicin

e)?

Doctors in the United States are either MDs, also known as allopathic doctors, or DOs that practice osteopathy. DOs and MDs actually have more things in common than they do differences.

Patients rarely even notice the difference between the two when receiving treatment and should have no problems feeling comfortable whether their doctor is an DO or MD.

DOs and MDs Use Different Methods

DOs can perform surgery, deliver babies, treat patient ailments, prescribe medication, work in the same medical settings, use similar tools, recommend similar treatments, and use the same technologies as MDs do. It takes the same amount of determination, drive and perseverance to become an DO as it does to become an MD.

Similarities Between DO’s and MDs

• Both DOs and MDs have legally protected professional titles.
• DOs and MDs are held in equal high esteem in the medical world.
• Both go through the same undergraduate academic path of earning a bachelor’s degree, going through pre-med coursework and taking their MCATs.
• DOs and MDs both attend four years of medical schooling and have to spend the same amount of time at internships, except DOs attend osteopathy schools accredited by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) and MDs attend medical schools accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME).
• A DO and MD must also attend a residency program that usually runs between three and seven years. Some DOs even attend the same medical residencies as MDs.
• DOs take the COMLEX exam and MDs take the USMLE exam which are similar medical board exams to receive a license to practice medicine which are granted by a state licensing board.
• Both can practice medicine in all 50 states.
• A DO and MD will both base their diagnosis and their recommendations for treatment on scientifically-proven and evidence based conclusions.
• Both DOs and MDs are found in every type of medical specialty practice.

The differences between DOs and MDs mainly lie in their approaches to diagnosis and treatments. Osteopathic doctors are trained to see their patients as a whole, while a medical doctors’ goals is to zero in on a specific part of a patient in order to cure disease and ailments.

Osteopathic doctors often use body manipulations as a treatment for illness, while medical doctors are traditionally not certified to provide that kind of treatment.

An MDs Approach to Medicine

Medical doctors are trained to practice allopathic medicine, a term coined by James Whorton, which is described as the use of a treatments on a sick person that would be different from the way you treatment someone who is well.

A good example of this is giving medicine to someone who is healthy. While the medicine would cure a sick person, it will have no affect on someone who is well.

Doctors of medicine are taught to focus on the illness, injuries, and the site of disease in a patient rather than the patient’s bodily symptoms as a whole. Allopathic doctors tend to more heavily rely on medicine and surgeries to treat their patients.

An DOs Approach to Medicine

Doctors of Osteopathy are trained to look at a patient in a holistic manner and view the body as a whole. It is their view that physicians view how all body systems operate together and recognize that a disturbance in one system can alter the way another or even all bodily systems function.

DOs rely heavily on the investigation of organic causes of illness and disease, such as a patient’s  lifestyle, environment, emotional well-being, and nutrition in order to address symptoms.*

“Any variation from health has a cause, and the cause has a location,” stated osteopathic medicine’s founder Dr. A.T. Still. “It is the business of the osteopathic physician to locate and remove it, doing away with the disease and getting healthy instead.”*

For example, while a DO might suggest manipulating musculoskeletal tissue in order to relieve pain an MD might recommend a Tylenol or other pain reliever.*

An DOs Training and Practice

Osteopathic doctors are required to undergo 200 hours of additional training to under to learn this Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT), also known as Osteopathic Manual Medicine (OMM), which MDs do not.

OMT is the practice of using one’s hands to diagnose and treat illness or injury, such as the manipulation of musculoskeletal tissue, which has been proven successful for treating various disorders and can be used as a natural alternative to drug treatments. D.O. programs traditionally have lower acceptance rates than M.D. programs.

Osteopathy also places an emphasis on preventative medicine, self-regulating, self-healing and self-repairing of the body without the overuse of medications and through the use of non-intrusive methods that tend to have fewer side effects.*

History of Osteopathy

Andrew Taylor Still, MD DO developed osteopathic medicine in 1874 at a time when many medicines that were used on patients were toxic, which was a concern for Andrew Taylor Still, MD DO as he felt that some of these medicines had little effect and at times were even more harmful than helpful.

Andrew Taylor Still, MD DO argued that the body should be viewed as a machine and if the human body was “mechanically sound” it would function well. He felt the role of a doctor was to make sure that the body was mechanically functioning at optimal levels, a belief that is still help by osteopathic doctors today.

More than 25,000,000 American seek out Osteopathic physicians for treatment. More than 75 percent of DOs in the U.S. are involved in a family practice, as opposed to 25 percent of MDs. In addition more than 52 percent of graduating DOs enter primary care, including family practice, internal medicine, and pediatrics so that they can focus on their patients as a whole.

More information can be found https://osteopathicwellness.net/more-about-osteopathy/history/

*The effectiveness of diagnosis and treatment vary by patient and condition. Osteopathic Wellness Center does not guarantee certain results.

Author

Dr. David Johnston
Dr. David Johnston is a licensed, board certified osteopathic physician with more than twenty years experience working with infants, children, and adults. He pursued his childhood dream of becoming a physician and currently has a successful private practice in Ridgefield, CT.

Dr. Perricon

ALPHA LIPOIC ACID

Smoothing of wrinkles and narrowing of pores

The most powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agent. Patented by Dr. Perricon for topical use. It has an unrivaled ability to protect and repair skin from free radical damage.

NEUROPEPTIDES

Signals about the need for cellular renewal

High-tech proprietary technology designed to combat severe loss of elasticity and sun damage in the most mature skin.Neuropeptides work by delivering “messages” to the area of ​​the brain that is responsible for skin health. Thus, it is possible to establish a direct connection between the brain and beauty.

VITAMIN C ETHER

Activation of collagen production and skin lightening

One of the most revolutionary discoveries of Dr. Perricon in cosmetology. Patented for topical use. Vitamin C ester is a fat-soluble form of vitamin C created by fusing vitamin C with palm oil.The ester of vitamin C retains the best properties of vitamin C itself, but surpasses it in many ways. For example, in the ability to stimulate collagen production and in a delicate effect on the skin.

COLD PLASMA

Delivery system

The famous system for the delivery of nutrients to the skin. Provides optimal and effective delivery of the most essential ingredients to the skin cells to act on the nine most visible signs of aging.

DMAE dimethylaminoethanol

Strengthening, lifting, toning

Nutrient complex. Patented by Dr. Perricon for topical use. It has a significant effect on the skin both instantly and for a long time.

Dr. Oetker – official website of the manufacturer

A little history

History of Dr.Oetker began in 1891 when the founder of the company – when the founder of the company – Dr. August Oetker – in a small pharmacy in the German city of Bielefeld accurately measured and packaged Bakin baking powder – a baking powder designed for exactly 500 g of flour. The product guaranteed the housewives that the dough would acquire volume and a uniform porous structure.

At the beginning of the 20th century, all Dr. Oetker ”a trademark appeared – a white silhouette of a woman’s head on a red background, which guaranteed high quality to consumers.

A small pharmacy has grown into a large enterprise. The first representative office abroad was opened in Vienna in 1908.

In 1920, the company was taken over by Richard Kaselowski. The company organized production and began to successfully develop a sales system abroad: in France, Poland, Belgium, Denmark and Italy.

In the 50s, the company enters new markets and expands its range, and also actively supports its products through television advertising, thanks to which in 1960-1969.the experimental cuisine of Dr. Oetker, where new products and recipes are tested.

In 1970 the first frozen pizza was added to the company’s assortment. With this innovative step, Dr. Oetker ”has established itself as a company that takes care of the growing needs of consumers.

Since 1981, the company is taken over by Dr. August Oetker, great-grandson of the company’s founder. Under his management, the company is diversifying and expanding, and its international influence is increasing.

The main activity of the company “Dr. Oetker ”in Russia began in 1993 with the creation of a joint venture for the production of muesli bars. In 1993, the first deliveries of frozen pizza through distributors began, and in 1995, the supply of grocery products from Germany. In April 1997 ZAO Dr. Oetker was founded. 1999 to 2002 the company is actively developing distribution in Moscow, and since 2003 – in the regions. At the end of 2006, the production of grocery products begins in the city of Belgorod.

In 2010, JSC “Dr. Oetker” achieved significant success in the promotion of Dr. Oetker pizza. Oetker Ristorante on the Russian market. Brand Dr. Oetker Ristorante has been awarded the most prestigious international professional marketing communications award BRAND OF THE YEAR / EFFIE 2010 in the Food Products category. JSC “Dr. Oetker” is proud of the high marks of the professionals of the Russian market in building a strategy for promoting the brand Dr. Oetker Ristorante.

In 2012, JSC “Dr. Oetker” presents a novelty in the frozen pizza market – the Guseppe brand – pizza in the middle price segment from the world pizza manufacturer Dr.Oetker.

Today in the Guseppe assortment there are pizzas for every taste: deliciously delicious Guseppe pizza cooked on fluffy dough, Guseppe yf pizza thin crust and Guseppe mini pizza with a crispy crust and juicy filling to the very brim.

In 2012 and 2013 brands Dr. Oetker Ristorante and Guseppe took part in the independent TV project Test Purchase on Channel One and took first and second places, respectively. These achievements confirm the high quality of the products from the point of view of both consumers and food industry experts.

Another category of Dr. Oetker – Baking Ingredients – was also highly praised by marketing experts as one of the most successful brand building projects on the Russian market in 2012 and was awarded the professional marketing communications award BRAND OF THE YEAR / EFFIE 2012 in the Food category.

The goal of “Dr. Oetker ”in Russia is a market leader thanks to a clear brand strategy, the formation of brand confidence in the minds of consumers and the development of distribution in local and national chains, traditional stores, as well as the development of regional distribution.

For more information on the Dr. You can find out Oetker by visiting sites:

www.oetker.ru

academy.oetker.ru

instructions for use of drugs – composition, description

Before you start using drugs from the Doctor MOM ^® line, you should carefully read the instructions. They contain information on the composition of the funds, indications for use, side effects, contraindications, etc.Information about the interaction with other drugs, dosage, storage conditions and shelf life are important for the use of drugs. The instructions for use of drugs under the brand name Doctor IOM ^® also contain information about the manufacturer and other useful data.

Before using the drug, you should not only familiarize yourself with the contraindications and indications, but also consult your doctor.

An integrated approach to cough therapy

Dr. IOM ^® is a line of cough and cold preparations for adults and children.The funds are designed to eliminate the symptoms of viral infections of the upper respiratory tract. The line of drugs includes herbal lozenges and cough syrup, ointment for cold symptoms.

Herbal Cough Syrup Dr. MOM ^® has a complex effect: cleans the bronchi, removes phlegm, and, most importantly, fights the cause of cough – inflammation. It contains ten medicinal herbs, is suitable for children from 3 years of age, and is 3 times stronger than plain syrup ¹ .

Instructions for the use of cough syrup Dr. IOM ^®

Herbal pastilles for cough and perspiration . They are formulated with a unique combination of herbs to help relieve inflammation and pain when coughing. The product contains extracts of licorice, ginger and emblica. Herbal cough lozenges Dr. MOM ^® have a very wide range: as many as seven berry and fruit flavors of your choice. Due to the lack of clinical data, the use of Dr. IOM herbal lozenges is not recommended for children under 18 years of age.

Instructions for the use of herbal cough lozenges Doctor MOM ^®

Ointment Doctor MOM ^® Fito helps to cope with headaches, nasal congestion, runny nose, muscle and joint pain, as well as other symptoms of the flu and colds. The preparation contains four essential oils. The ointment is suitable for children from 3 years of age and adults.

Instructions for the use of the ointment Doctor IOM ^® Phyto

Features of application

According to the instructions for the use of drugs from the Doctor IOM ^® line, the funds are taken internally (syrup, lozenges) or externally (ointment).

It is recommended to dissolve pastilles one piece every two hours. The maximum daily dose is ten lozenges.

Method of application syrup : kids 3-6 years old – 2.5 ml three times a day, children 6-14 years old – 2.5-5 ml three times a day; from 14 years old – 5-10 ml three times a day. The course of therapy is 2-3 weeks.

Ointment is applied to the temples for headache, for nasal congestion and a runny nose – on the wings of the nose, for pain in the back and muscles – on the disturbing area ² .More information can be found in the instructions * Dr. IOM ^® .

¹ Simple syrup – licorice syrup. The pronounced effect of Dr. IOM ^® syrup was noted three times more often than when using licorice syrup. (Herbal cough syrup Dr. IOM ^® in the complex therapy of acute respiratory infections in children. I. N. Zakharova, A. L. Zaplatnikov, E. M. Ovsyannikova, A. V. Suzdalenkov, V. A. Ivanov.Journal “Consilium Medicum”, Pediatrics, No. 2, 2004.).

² According to the instructions for medical use of the ointment Doctor IOM ^® Phyto.

* Instructions for use.

Tryfonova MD – Clinic of aesthetic cosmetology Trifonova M.V

Nanogen 7 in 1 Shampoo is a multipurpose approach to hair care in one step. Provides optimal conditioning without weighing hair down.Suitable for those using Minoxidil For best results, ideally used in conjunction with Nanogen Serum as part of a hair care ritual. The 7 in 1 shampoo can be used every time you wash your hair. Suitable for colored hair. Does not contain SLS / SLES, parabens, silicones. Not tested on animals. Shampoo’s 7 functions: Cleansing – the formula contains powerful substances that deeply cleanse the scalp Moisturizing – Glycerin and Panthenol provide hydration without weighing down the hair, making it ideal for hair with very fine texture.Increase Hair Density – Nanogen’s hair growth factors rejuvenate hair follicles, maintain normal and natural hair growth and strengthen them. Strengthening – the keratin included in the shampoo – a natural protein – provides moisture to the hair and skin, which creates an instant thickening effect, has an effective conditioning effect, strengthens the hair well, penetrating into them and filling voids … Balance – contains the prebiotic beta-glucan, which nourishes and restores the natural microbiome of the scalp.Antioxidant Properties – 7 in 1 uses green tea extract as a powerful antioxidant to neutralize free radicals, which minimizes damage to hair and scalp.Fiber Application – Nanogen 7 in 1 contains polymers that create an optimal field for Nanogen keratin fibers. The shampoo uses the innovative Kinetic ™ technology, through which there is a very effective binding of fibers to the hair shaft. Active Ingredients Salicylic Acid – Provides deep and gentle cleansing of the pores of the hair and scalp, removing dandruff, impurities and sebum to help the absorption of the Nanogen Hair Growth Factor Complex (Nanogen Hair Growth Factors).Chamomile and Aloe – have natural anti-inflammatory properties that help heal and soothe the scalp Keratin is a natural protein that provides moisture to the hair and skin, which creates an instant thickening effect, has a very effective conditioning effect, strengthens the hair well, penetrating and filling are emptiness. Rich in cysteine, an amino acid that gives keratin unique strengthening and protective properties. Thanks to natural moisture, the electrification of the hair is reduced, i.e.That is, it acts as an antistatic agent, the hair becomes manageable. Panthenol is a derivative of vitamin B5. It takes care not only of the skin, but also of the hair follicles, which makes it very useful for hair care. It is also a “lifeline” for thinning hair and in some cases of baldness (including for those who have undergone chemotherapy). Provitamin B5 protects the scalp from moisture loss and nourishes the hair roots, restoring their structure. Acting as an antiseptic, panthenol improves the condition of the scalp – soothes irritation and itching, prevents dandruff and even eliminates its appearance.Hair growth and volume increase. Improves intracellular metabolism. Thickening, thickening peptides – peptides that help maintain healthy growth of existing hair and stimulate the growth of new ones. Beta-glucan is a high molecular weight polysaccharide of natural origin that accelerates skin healing, prevents the growth of bacteria and fungi on the skin surface, helps cleanse and smooth the skin surface , is very effective against dandruff, stimulates the synthesis of hyaluronic acid, enhances the nutrition of the hair follicles, acts as a conductor for the penetration of nutrients through the network of processes of largenganese cells.Glycerin is a smart moisturizer that can hold water more than its own weight, providing superior hydration to the hair. Green tea extract is a powerful antioxidant that helps protect hair follicles from the damaging effects of free radicals, soothes the scalp and makes it healthier.

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The Perricone MD cosmetics brand was created in 1997 by the renowned dermatologist Nicholas Perricone.Perricon is called a “scientific rebel” – the doctor destroys the established myths about cosmetology and investigates the causes of aging and skin diseases. The experts at Perricone MD have been uncompromisingly fighting aging, driving innovation and reshaping the beauty industry for over two decades. Perricone MD products are not only about aesthetics, but also about health. Today we will turn our attention to the official website of Perricone MD, find out what cosmetics are presented on it.

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Masthaves Perricone MD

American cosmetics Perricone MD presents skin care and decorative cosmetics for multilevel skin care.The brand’s products are used by celebrities: Julia Roberts, Madonna, Jennifer Aniston and Gwyneth Paltrow. The trust of leading doctors, celebrities and beauty bloggers has been won by the quality and effectiveness of Perricone products. Perricone MD today you can buy in Moscow , however, the cost of such a purchase will not please. But on the official website the prices are much more interesting. We have collected for you 10 proven bestsellers of the brand, among which you will find your cosmetic must-have.

Top 5 Perricone care products:

• High Potency Classics Face Finishing & Firming Moisturizer ($ 69) – a moisturizing and firming face cream with vitamin E to nourish the skin, kukui seed oil for moisturizing and a unique anti-aging ingredient ( anti aging) DMAE, or dimethylaminoethanol.This is a component, adopted in 2002 by the American Congress of Cosmetology as an effective and safe anti-aging agent. DMAE is used in most Perricon products.

• High Potency Classics Growth Factor Firming Lifting Serum ($ 129) – lifting serum for all skin types. Provides a facelift, firmness and softening of the skin.

• Cold Plasma Plus + Hand Therapy ($ 29) – universal anti-aging hand cream. Strengthens, softens and regenerates the delicate skin of the hands, smoothes wrinkles and reduces the appearance of dark spots.

• Cold Plasma Plus + Sub-d / Neck ($ 135) is an anti-aging face and neck cream that can improve your appearance. Straightens and lifts the contours of the chin.

• High Potency Classics Nutritive Cleanser ($ 35) is a gentle cleanser to remove makeup and impurities from skin.

Cosmeceuticals is a new direction that uses the knowledge of cosmetology and pharmacology. Medical cosmetics are created to eliminate skin problems: wrinkles, acne, dermatitis, rosacea, etc.e. Cosmeceuticals include comprehensive care and prophylaxis, therefore, it provides a visible result, noticeably improves the condition of the skin. The compositions of creams, serums, gels include natural herbal ingredients. IMPORTANT: products exclude the use of hormones and antibiotics.

Top 5 Perricone MD decorative products No Makeup:

For those wishing to try the Perricone MD comprehensive care, the site offers best-selling gift sets. For example, on Fan Favorites Regiment, you’ll see 4 of your favorite products: Advanced Serum Concentrate, Advanced Eye Cream, Citrus Brightening Cleanser and Face Finishing & Firming Moisturizer.The cost of products in a set is $ 69, and separately – $ 158.

Lines of cosmeceuticals Perikone MD

The line of cosmeceuticals Perikone MD will help you navigate the catalog and choose the right care for your skin type and problems. Each collection of the company has special properties, is divided by characteristics and unique ingredients in the composition. In addition to hypoallergenic and decorative cosmetics, the brand has a series of spot care.

Cold Plasma Plus

We have already mentioned two products from the Perricone MD Cold Plasma Plus + line.This is the iconic Pericone series, launched back in 2009. The products instantly made a splash in the beauty market and became revolutionary. Cold plasma – ionized gas, as the main component of the entire series, is innovative in cosmetology, surgery and cosmetology. Plasma penetrates deeply into the skin and stimulates cell division, which accelerates skin renewal. Universal products Perricone MD Cold Plasma Plus provide rejuvenation and healthier skin of the face, eyes, neck, chest, arms and legs.

The most famous product in the series is Cold Plasma Plus + Fragile Skin Therapy body cream ($ 49), which helps to maintain a healthy and fresh appearance of delicate parts of the body.For $ 250, you can try Perricon’s holistic care. The Comprehensive Cold Plasma Plus + Kit contains the main products of the Plasma Plus line: serum and anti-aging creams for the neck, skin around the eyes and hands.

Anti-wrinkle products for smoothing skin texture

For effective skin rejuvenation, Perricone MD launched two collections of products. The first is the Essential FX Acyl Glutathione line, containing acyl glutathione to smooth deep expression lines and folds and Vitamin F to hydrate the skin.Among the 8 products are day and night creams, eye serums and cleansers. Product prices start at $ 98, but for $ 129 a set of samples from the collection is available.

Original Perricone cosmetics from the official website in the USA – your assistant on the way to healthy and radiant skin!

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To combat dull complexion and pigmentation, we recommend taking a closer look at Vitamin C Ester Perricone MD. They are suitable for all skin types.The patented Vitamin C Ester helps to even out skin tone and gently brighten skin. Compared to traditional vitamin C, Perricon MD ester is less irritating and penetrates deeper layers of the skin faster. You can start your acquaintance with the line with Perricone Vitamin C Serum for $ 60.

Cosmeceuticals for dull skin

There are only three products in the No Rinse Perricone MD line of cosmeceuticals. These are cleansing solutions that include all of the brand’s cutting edge cosmetics to quickly and effectively cleanse, exfoliate and heal skin.One of the benefits of No Rinse products is that they don’t require rinsing.

For your daily treatment, consider a gentle facial exfoliation, a moisturizer to cleanse make-up and a leave-in toner to tighten pores. The latter is a hit of sales on the official website of the brand. Positive reviews for Perricone MD Intensive Pore Minimizer Toner once again confirm the effectiveness of the product. The cost of each No Rinse is $ 45.

Dr. Perricone

No Makeup Special Series is a decorative cosmetics containing components for complex skin care.Perricone MD’s daily make-up products blend seamlessly with the skin for a natural glow and healthy glow. Cosmetics Perikon is suitable as a basis for day and evening make-up without harming the skin.

Perricone MD Highlighter

Perricone MD No Makeup Highlighter is designed with a special reflective pigment. It provides a gentle glow and delicately highlights the areas of the face. The unique formula of the product promotes easy and smooth application, and the addition of C Easter ester eliminates the dullness of the complexion.Perricone MD Highlighter can be mixed with other moisturizers for extra shine. In reviews of the Perricone MD highlighter, customers note that the product emphasizes facial features, visually raising the cheekbones. The cost of the product on the official website of Perricone is $ 35.

Perricone MD foundation serum

Universal product for all skin types Perricone MD No Makeup Foundation Serum is designed to even out tone and hide skin imperfections. There are 8 shades of tonal serum available in an online store in the USA, which can restore dull skin tone with constant use.Perricone MD Serum Foundation does not feel on the skin, does not clog into wrinkles and protects from the sun’s rays. The product is perfect for age-related make-up and anti-age care. The price of the product in the American online store is $ 60.

Perricone MD Foundation

An alternative to serum – $ 60 Perricone MD Foundation Broad Spectrum. In the Perricon catalog there are also 8 shades of cream for different skin tones. Contains neuropeptides and chamomile flower extract to visibly smooth wrinkles, reduce dark spots and smooth tone.The foundation includes SPF protection.

Perricone MD

No Makeup Lipstick Broad Spectrum is not designed for bright makeup, but to enhance the natural color of your lips. At the same time, Perricone lipstick has a rich color texture and is suitable as an anti-aging care. Formulated with neuropeptides and hyaluronic acid for hydration and smoothness. For $ 30 you can order one of 5 shades to choose from.

Mascara Perricone MD

2-in-1 Mascara No Makeup Mascara not only effectively lengthens and increases the volume of lashes, but also provides intensive care thanks to neuropeptides and biotin in the composition.Convenient double-sided brush design separates eyelashes well, lengthens them and helps to emphasize the natural beauty of the eyes. Waterproof mascara, washable with makeup cleaners. There is one universal shade available on the site, the cost of the product in America is $ 30.

Perricone MD Blush

Finish with Perricone MD No Makeup Blush. Unusual performance – in the form of serum. Liquid blush gives your skin a youthful glow and, when applied correctly, can visually emphasize cheekbones.The main benefit of these gel blushes is the special formula that “adjusts” the product to your skin tone. The company’s catalog contains one universal shade of blush for all tones at a price of $ 25.

Perricone MD vitamins

On the official website of the Pericone MD online store there is a special section “Supplements”. Dr. Perricon’s nutritional supplements are the result of long research and development. The idea of ​​vitamins is based on a three-step health care – healthy aging, skin care, and an anti-inflammatory diet.

A food supplement Omega-3 has been developed to improve the state of metabolism and cardiovascular system. In the rhythm of modern life, few people maintain a balanced diet – we do not get enough vitamins and minerals. Perricone MD Omega 3 Vitamins provide the body with nutrients to support health and wellness. You can purchase vitamins for 30 or 90 days in the American online store Perricone.

Perricone MD reviews

The brand’s moisturizers, gels and serums are chosen by women all over the world.Lux-cosmeceuticals from Dr. Perricon have more than 110 patents for components and formulas in the field of skin care and treatment, and many years of research confirm the effectiveness of the products. Here is what customers write about cosmetics:

I would like to share my impressions of using eye cream from Perricon MD. The cream spreads perfectly over the skin and is instantly absorbed. Before using, I had very dehydrated skin around my eyes and I can say with confidence that the cream completely solved this problem.The product fulfills all the promises of the manufacturer, the effect becomes noticeable quickly. The skin becomes very moisturized, the cream perfectly nourishes and fights fine wrinkles (fills and smoothes them). It seemed to me that it even brightens the skin a little and makes the appearance more rested. Fits well under makeup.

Today is a post about No Makeup Makeup products from the anti-age master Perricon EMD. So, a review of foundation, liquid eyeshadows, blush, haliter and lipstick.I’m impressed – all products are different from most standard makeup products, ALL have incredibly light textures, a natural finish, amazing anti-age care and antioxidant protection. Not all products have perfect results, but some are flawless, so the overall impression is positive. In general, I respect this brand, it remains one of my favorite and reliable ones.

Face Finishing Moisturizer Tint is a light moisturizing cream with a toning effect.The texture of this cream is very pleasant, it is not felt at all on the skin. It’s not for nothing that the name contains the word finish, because this cream is much more than just moisturizing – after application, the face acquires a healthy, radiant effect, like after a good make-up base. Plus, I was surprised that this cream does not clog pores and does not make the skin heavier. The skin is smooth and matte and it really breathes!

Order original Perricone cosmetics from the official website in the USA. Unique technologies and formulas for rejuvenation guard the beauty of your skin!

COVID-19 Vaccination Information and Resources | Mount Sinai

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Although vaccines have the same effect on people of different races and ethnicities, it is important to test them in different populations before release. The third phase of clinical trials conducted by Pfizer and Moderna recruited a significant number of patients from the populations most at risk of contracting COVID-19.

13.1% of Pfizer study participants in the US are Hispanic, 10.1% are black, 5.5% are Asian Americans, and 1 percent are Native Americans.About 45% of US participants are between 56 and 85 years old.

In comparison, the latest US Census Bureau estimates that 18.4% of the population is Hispanic, 12.8% Black, 5.7% Asian American, and 0.9% Native American. The census lists slightly different age groups than the pharmaceutical company surveys, but notes that 27.4% of Americans are between 55 and 84 years old.

Of all patients in the Moderna study, 9.7% identified themselves as black or African American, 20% as Hispanic, 4.7% as Asian, and 0.8% as Native American.In addition, 25.3% were over 65 years of age (compared with 16.5% of the total population), and 22.3% had at least one chronic disease associated with a risk group, such as diabetes, severe obesity, or heart disease. …

Of all patients who participated in the worldwide Johnson & Johnson study, 59% were white, 45% were Hispanic and / or Hispanic, and 19% were black or African American. In this company’s US study, 74% were white, 15% were Hispanic and / or Hispanic, and 13% were black or African American.Forty-one percent of the participants in the Johnson & Johnson study had medical conditions associated with an increased risk of severe COVID-19.
(Updated 02/08/2021)

🧬 Abramov Oleg Sergeevich

Thanks to Oleg Sergeevich Abramov

Hello! I want to leave a review about visiting GMS Clinic and tell everything in order.

To begin with, I express my deep human gratitude to Oleg Sergeevich Abramov, an otolaryngologist surgeon.I went to the clinic with my three-year-old daughter with a constant stuffy nose, which has not passed for six months, an open mouth, and practically no sleep at night. At the same time, she was constantly written, even during the day. Naturally, in six months we went through all the circles of hell known to many mothers. These are constant trips to ENT doctors, cuckoos, a bunch of drugs inside, in the nose, swabs from the nose and throat, a bunch of tests, a laser and so on.

Pretty tired, I was looking for “my” doctor for a long time, read reviews and came across this clinic.According to the reviews, I wanted to get a personal one to Oleg Sergeevich.

After visiting the clinic and the doctor I was in shock, in a good understanding of the word. Are there really such places? Such clinics? Such conditions, attitude, and most importantly the doctors? In general, there is a small children’s corner in the doctor’s office where the child can play while the mother is talking with the doctor. Then the doctor examines the child, calmly, explaining everything to him, showing him all the tools and telling him what he will do. I won’t even write anything about equipment, so everything is clear.As a result, we received the appointment of a doctor.

At the same time, no fuflomycins and a list of drugs on two sheets, as ENT doctors usually prescribe. Naturally, during the treatment, they came for an examination. In our case, after undergoing treatment and in order to avoid complications from adenoids, it was decided to have an operation.

We operated in the same clinic and Oleg Sergeevich himself performed it. Everything was on top. Having collected the necessary tests, we arrived at the clinic on the morning of the operation, we were admitted and escorted to the ward.The conditions of stay are wonderful. Everything is clean, modern and has everything you need.

At the appointed time, we were examined by an anesthesiologist, he told in detail how the operation would take place, what kind of anesthesia, how the child is used, how they deduce what is normal and what is not, answered all the questions, and mothers usually have a lot of them. And most importantly, the mother is allowed into the operating room and you hold your baby until he falls asleep, he hears and feels you.

After the operation begins. It usually lasts no more than half an hour.Oleg Sergeevich himself operated on us. Before the baby is taken out of anesthesia, the mother is invited to the operating room and, opening his eyes, he again sees his mother. It is very important!!!

I would especially like to note that after the operation both the anesthesiologist and the surgeon check the child’s condition several times. Honey. the staff are very attentive and polite. As a result, the operation was successful and, after observing us for several hours, after lunch they let us go home with a mandatory examination and left the doctor’s phone for communication if necessary.

The baby’s nose began to breathe immediately after the operation, and when all the swelling after the operation was asleep, breathing became almost noiseless, her mouth closed, her mood improved. And what a good night! And another very important point, our enuresis went away right away.

I myself was very skeptical about this relationship: adenoids = enuresis. But on my own example, I was convinced that this is directly related. It’s all gone. Yes, the services of this clinic and specialists are not cheap. But it’s worth it !!! And I never regretted that I found an opportunity, although it was not easy, and decided to contact the GMS clinic.